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$177+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara (SBA) to New York, NY (NYC)

SBA — NYC
Dec 10 — Dec 171
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Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to New York

Tue 12/85:41 am -
2 stops10h 46m
Thu 12/107:30 am -
2 stops11h 37m
Deal found 11/5$395
Sat 12/512:35 pm -
1 stop7h 44m
Sat 12/126:00 am -
1 stop8h 45m
Deal found 11/7$405
Sat 12/55:00 am -
1 stop7h 54m
Sat 12/127:15 am -
1 stop8h 38m
Deal found 11/7$407
Sat 12/55:41 am -
1 stop8h 59m
Sat 12/126:50 am -
1 stop8h 19m
Deal found 11/7$407
Sat 12/56:43 pm -
1 stop9h 05m
Wed 12/93:29 pm -
1 stop11h 04m
Deal found 11/4$409
Mon 12/74:51 pm -
1 stop10h 07m
Tue 12/1512:55 pm -
2 stops12h 25m
Deal found 11/4$414
Sat 12/512:51 pm -
1 stop8h 05m
Sat 12/1210:22 am -
1 stop11h 07m
Deal found 11/9$416
Sat 12/55:41 am -
2 stops10h 03m
Sat 12/1212:50 pm -
2 stops12h 30m
Deal found 11/9$417
Wed 12/232:17 pm -
1 stop7h 42m
Wed 1/66:00 am -
1 stop8h 50m
Deal found 11/5$421
Mon 12/712:35 pm -
1 stop8h 16m
Tue 12/156:00 am -
1 stop8h 45m
Deal found 11/8$422
Wed 12/26:15 am -
1 stop7h 37m
Mon 12/78:00 am -
1 stop8h 19m
Deal found 11/5$423
Mon 12/74:51 pm -
2 stops13h 39m
Fri 12/116:50 am -
1 stop8h 19m
Deal found 11/8$424

Find flight deals from Santa Barbara to New York

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$395
(Delta)

One-way from

$177
(Priceline)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$548
Provider with most accurate pricing for Santa Barbara-New York (NYC) flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Santa Barbara-New York (NYC) flights.
From Santa Barbara to New York (NYC)
One-way flight from Santa Barbara to New York (NYC)
High demand for flights, 2% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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Santa BarbaraNew York

SBA Santa Barbara - LGA New York LaGuardia

SBALGA

Santa Barbara

Mon 2/1

5:00 am-3:42 pm

1 stop7h 42m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$193

Santa BarbaraNew York

SBA Santa Barbara - LGA New York LaGuardia

SBALGA

Santa Barbara

Thu 11/26

5:00 am-3:47 pm

1 stop7h 47m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$193

Santa BarbaraNew York

SBA Santa Barbara - LGA New York LaGuardia

SBALGA

Santa Barbara

Thu 12/17

5:41 am-7:27 pm

2 stops10h 46m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$198

Santa BarbaraNew York

SBA Santa Barbara - LGA New York LaGuardia

SBALGA

Santa Barbara

Wed 12/16

1:00 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop7h 30m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$204

Santa BarbaraNewark

SBA Santa Barbara - EWR Newark

SBAEWR

Santa Barbara

Sat 12/12

4:51 pm-5:58 am

1 stop10h 07m

Newark

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$205

Santa BarbaraNew York

SBA Santa Barbara - LGA New York LaGuardia

SBALGA

Santa Barbara

Sat 12/12

5:41 am-6:45 pm

2 stops10h 04m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$209

Santa BarbaraNewark

SBA Santa Barbara - EWR Newark

SBAEWR

Santa Barbara

Mon 2/1

10:55 am-9:25 pm

1 stop7h 30m

Newark

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$210

Santa BarbaraNewark

SBA Santa Barbara - EWR Newark

SBAEWR

Santa Barbara

Wed 12/9

5:41 am-7:25 pm

2 stops10h 44m

Newark

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$210

Santa BarbaraNewark

SBA Santa Barbara - EWR Newark

SBAEWR

Santa Barbara

Mon 2/1

5:00 pm-9:34 am

2 stops13h 34m

Newark

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$215

Santa BarbaraNewark

SBA Santa Barbara - EWR Newark

SBAEWR

Santa Barbara

Wed 12/16

5:41 am-7:17 pm

2 stops10h 36m

Newark

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$215

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Compare providers for flights from Santa Barbara to New York

Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Santa Barbara to New York in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Barbara-New York flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Santa Barbara-New York flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santa Barbara-New York flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Barbara-New York flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Santa Barbara-New York flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Santa Barbara to New York

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Santa Barbara to New York

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Barbara to New York?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to New York (average of $377). Flying from Santa Barbara to New York in November is currently the most expensive (average of $634). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Santa Barbara to New York?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Santa Barbara to New York flights typically cost between $408 and $895 in December.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $395 on Delta (Dec 8-Dec 10).

How far ahead should I book a flight from Santa Barbara to New York?

The best time to book flights from Santa Barbara to New York is 89 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Reviews of airlines servicing New York

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest,Alaska Airlines, andDelta from Santa Barbara to New York by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Related info for your journey

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Santa Barbara to New York?

    Most people fly from Santa Barbara (SBA) if they book a flight from Santa Barbara to New York. On average, Santa Barbara has 0 outbound flights to New York per day from 3 airlines. Santa Barbara is conveniently located just 8.0 mi from Santa Barbara’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Santa Barbara to New York?

    Alaska Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines can get you from Santa Barbara to New York in just under 7h 26m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 41m. There are 2508 mi between Santa Barbara and New York. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Santa Barbara to New York round-trip?

    Currently priced at $283, United Airlines will fly you from Santa Barbara to New York and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from American Airlines and Southwest - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $334 and $425, respectively. These flights start at 42% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Santa Barbara to New York one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with American Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $132. United Airlines flights start at $138 while deals on Delta start at $148 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Santa Barbara to New York?

  • Can I find deals for flights from Santa Barbara to New York that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Santa Barbara to New York flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Santa Barbara to New York?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Santa Barbara to New York.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Santa Barbara to New York?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara to New York by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Barbara to New York?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to New York (average of $377). Flying from Santa Barbara to New York in November is currently the most expensive (average of $634). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Santa Barbara to New York

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$283Average$570FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$334Average$567FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$425Average$478FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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