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$1,121+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara (SBA) to New Zealand

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — AKL
Nov 29 — Dec 61
Sat 11/29
Sat 12/6
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$1,121
(Air New Zealand)

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December

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May

Average price

$895
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Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to New Zealand
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to New Zealand. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 30, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/1712:30 pmSBA - AKL
1 stop23h 40mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/291:20 pmAKL - SBA
1 stop19h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/30$2,151
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/175:05 amSBA - AKL
2 stops31h 05mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/293:50 pmAKL - SBA
2 stops26h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/30$2,155
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/142:10 pmSBA - AKL
1 stop22h 00mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/213:50 pmAKL - SBA
1 stop15h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/30$2,251
This AranGrant deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure AranGrant is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/172:10 pmSBA - AKL
1 stop18h 35mAir New Zealand
Mon 12/293:50 pmAKL - SBA
1 stop17h 09mAir New Zealand
Deal found 10/30$4,976
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/175:40 amSBA - AKL
3 stops29h 55mDelta
Mon 12/292:35 pmAKL - SBA
3 stops29h 10mDelta
Deal found 10/30$6,515

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Santa BarbaraAuckland

SBA - AKL

SBAAKL

Santa Barbara

Thu 3/12

2:13 pm-5:45 am

1 stop19h 32m

Auckland Intl

Mon 3/16

8:10 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop23h 20m

$1,121

Santa BarbaraAuckland

SBA - AKL

SBAAKL

Santa Barbara

Thu 3/12

10:15 am-4:15 pm

2 stops34h 00m

Auckland Intl

Mon 3/16

9:00 am-4:22 pm

2 stops51h 22m

$1,225

Santa BarbaraAuckland

SBA - AKL

SBAAKL

Santa Barbara

Thu 1/15

2:17 pm-5:45 am

1 stop18h 28m

Auckland Intl

Sun 1/18

7:35 pm-5:21 pm

1 stop18h 46m

$2,078

Santa BarbaraAuckland

SBA - AKL

SBAAKL

Santa Barbara

Thu 1/15

5:00 am-9:10 am

3 stops31h 10m

Auckland Intl

Sun 1/18

3:50 pm-8:52 pm

2 stops26h 02m

$2,105

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Deals found on 10/29

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to New Zealand (average of $329). Flying from Santa Barbara to New Zealand in August is currently the most expensive (average of $709). 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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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Santa Barbara to New Zealand?

    Santa Barbara (SBA) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Santa Barbara to New Zealand. It is only a 8.0 mi journey to Santa Barbara (SBA) from Santa Barbara’s city center.

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

    Departing from Santa Barbara to New Zealand will take you 19h 32m. There are 6475 mi between Santa Barbara and New Zealand. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

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

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

    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 Zealand.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara to New Zealand 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 Zealand?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to New Zealand (average of $329). Flying from Santa Barbara to New Zealand in August is currently the most expensive (average of $709). 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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