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$135+ Cheap flights from LaGuardia, NY (LGA) to Santa Barbara (SBA)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LGA — SBA
Aug 4 — Aug 111
Mon 8/4
Mon 8/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from LaGuardia to Santa Barbara

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from LaGuardia (LGA) to Santa Barbara (SBA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated July 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$268
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$135
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$569
From New York LaGuardia to Santa Barbara
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Cheapest flights from LaGuardia to Santa Barbara
Explore the most affordable flight options available from LaGuardia to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 30, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Sat 9/136:24 amLGA - SBA
1 stop8h 07mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/2012:22 pmSBA - LGA
1 stop8h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/30$268
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 8/3012:00 pmLGA - SBA
1 stop11h 08mDelta
Sat 9/68:13 amSBA - LGA
1 stop8h 07mDelta
Deal found 7/28$297
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Sat 9/276:25 amLGA - SBA
2 stops9h 42mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/298:40 pmSBA - LGA
2 stops10h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/28$319
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/126:30 amLGA - SBA
1 stop12h 20mSouthwest
Sun 9/145:40 amSBA - LGA
2 stops11h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 7/29$409

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York LaGuardia Airport to Santa Barbara that are best for you.

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LaGuardia

Fly to

Santa Barbara

Route

Depart

Return

Price

New YorkSanta Barbara

LGA - SBA

LGASBA

New York LaGuardia

Sat 9/13

6:24 am-11:31 am

1 stop8h 07m

Santa Barbara

Sat 9/20

12:22 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop8h 13m

$268

New YorkSanta Barbara

LGA - SBA

LGASBA

New York LaGuardia

Sat 8/30

12:00 pm-8:08 pm

1 stop11h 08m

Santa Barbara

Sat 9/6

8:13 am-7:20 pm

1 stop8h 07m

$297

New YorkSanta Barbara

LGA - SBA

LGASBA

New York LaGuardia

Sat 9/27

6:25 am-1:07 pm

2 stops9h 42m

Santa Barbara

Mon 9/29

8:40 pm-10:16 am

2 stops10h 36m

$319

New YorkSanta Barbara

LGA - SBA

LGASBA

New York LaGuardia

Fri 9/12

6:30 am-3:50 pm

1 stop12h 20m

Santa Barbara

Sun 9/14

5:40 am-8:15 pm

2 stops11h 35m

$409

New YorkSanta Barbara

LGA - SBA

LGASBA

New York LaGuardia

Tue 8/26

6:30 am-11:22 am

1 stop7h 52m

$135

New YorkSanta Barbara

LGA - SBA

LGASBA

New York LaGuardia

Wed 8/20

1:59 pm-8:08 pm

1 stop9h 09m

$149

New YorkSanta Barbara

LGA - SBA

LGASBA

New York LaGuardia

Thu 8/21

6:30 am-3:50 pm

1 stop12h 20m

$180

New YorkSanta Barbara

LGA - SBA

LGASBA

New York LaGuardia

Wed 8/20

12:35 pm-10:14 pm

3 stops12h 39m

$195

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Deals found on 7/30

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York LaGuardia Airport to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from New York LaGuardia Airport to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $474). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LGA to SBA?

Find hourly flight availability from LaGuardia to Santa Barbara. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 30, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from New York LaGuardia Airport to Santa Barbara in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 15% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Santa Barbara

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Santa Barbara. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Santa Barbara. Reviews last updated July 30, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New York LaGuardia Airport to Santa Barbara, such as Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,896 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from LaGuardia to Santa Barbara. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    If you book a flight to Santa Barbara from New York LaGuardia, you will be flying to Santa Barbara, which is the city’s only airport. Santa Barbara (SBA) is located 8.0 mi from the center of Santa Barbara. There are 0 flights from New York LaGuardia to Santa Barbara per day from 3 different airlines.

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

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($268), Delta ($297), and United Airlines ($319) offers the cheapest pricing from New York LaGuardia Airport to Santa Barbara. Users have found that American Airlines is 53% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from New York LaGuardia Airport to Santa Barbara are American Airlines ($135), Delta ($149), and Southwest ($180).

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from LaGuardia to Santa Barbara 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 New York LaGuardia Airport to Santa Barbara?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York LaGuardia Airport to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from New York LaGuardia Airport to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $474). 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 LaGuardia to Santa Barbara

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from LaGuardia to Santa Barbara. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$156Average$304FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$274Average$532FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$298Average$562FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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