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$1,061+ 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 2/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — AKL
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to New Zealand

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 December 18, 2025.

This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/295:06 pmSBA - AKL
1 stop15h 59mAir New Zealand
Fri 1/28:10 pmAKL - SBA
1 stop24h 32mAir New Zealand
Deal found 12/15$1,773
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Sun 12/285:45 amSBA - AKL
2 stops29h 50mDelta
Sat 1/32:35 pmAKL - SBA
2 stops29h 10mDelta
Deal found 12/16$2,201
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Sat 12/274:55 pmSBA - AKL
2 stops42h 40mDelta
Fri 1/22:35 pmAKL - SBA
2 stops22h 40mDelta
Deal found 12/15$2,215
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/295:06 pmSBA - AKL
1 stop15h 59mAir New Zealand
Sat 1/37:35 pmAKL - SBA
1 stop17h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 12/15$2,367
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/295:06 pmSBA - AKL
1 stop15h 59mAir New Zealand
Sun 1/43:50 pmAKL - SBA
1 stop29h 08mAir New Zealand
Deal found 12/15$2,403
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/275:06 pmSBA - AKL
1 stop15h 59mAir New Zealand
Fri 1/28:10 pmAKL - SBA
1 stop24h 32mAir New Zealand
Deal found 12/15$2,462
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/282:08 pmSBA - AKL
1 stop22h 02mAir New Zealand
Fri 1/28:10 pmAKL - SBA
1 stop17h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 12/15$2,485
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Mon 12/295:45 amSBA - AKL
2 stops29h 50mDelta
Sun 1/42:35 pmAKL - SBA
3 stops29h 10mDelta
Deal found 12/15$2,707
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/272:08 pmSBA - AKL
1 stop22h 02mAir New Zealand
Sat 1/33:50 pmAKL - SBA
1 stop17h 09mAir New Zealand
Deal found 12/15$2,891

Find flight deals from Santa Barbara to New Zealand

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Santa Barbara to New Zealand flight deals. Data was last updated December 18, 2025.

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Round-trip from

$1,061
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Average price

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Santa BarbaraAuckland

SBA - AKL

SBAAKL

Santa Barbara

Thu 2/5

2:17 pm-9:10 am

1 stop21h 53m

Auckland Intl

Mon 2/9

3:50 pm-5:49 pm

1 stop22h 59m

$1,061

Santa BarbaraAuckland

SBA - AKL

SBAAKL

Santa Barbara

Thu 1/29

12:59 pm-9:10 am

2 stops47h 11m

Auckland Intl

Mon 2/2

3:50 pm-8:52 pm

2 stops26h 02m

$1,135

Santa BarbaraAuckland

SBA - AKL

SBAAKL

Santa Barbara

Mon 12/29

5:06 pm-6:05 am

1 stop15h 59m

Auckland Intl

Fri 1/2

8:10 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop24h 32m

$1,773

Santa BarbaraAuckland

SBA - AKL

SBAAKL

Santa Barbara

Mon 12/29

5:45 am-8:35 am

2 stops29h 50m

Auckland Intl

Sat 1/3

2:35 pm-4:15 pm

2 stops22h 40m

$2,201

Santa BarbaraAuckland

SBA - AKL

SBAAKL

Santa Barbara

Sun 12/28

5:45 am-8:35 am

2 stops29h 50m

Auckland Intl

Fri 1/2

2:35 pm-4:15 pm

2 stops22h 40m

$2,201

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Deals found on 12/15

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

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 $89). Flying from Santa Barbara to New Zealand in September is currently the most expensive (average of $683). 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 21h 53m. There are 6475 mi between Santa Barbara and New Zealand.

  • 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 $89). Flying from Santa Barbara to New Zealand in September is currently the most expensive (average of $683). 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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