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$136+ 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 6/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LGA — SBA
May 28 — Jun 41
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Cheap flight deals from LaGuardia to Santa Barbara

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 April 28, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 5/206:10 am
LGA
-
SBA
1 stop8h 15m
United Airlines
Wed 5/2712:32 pm
SBA
-
LGA
1 stop7h 43m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/23$271
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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 8/226:00 am
LGA
-
SBA
1 stop8h 33m
United Airlines
Wed 9/212:35 pm
SBA
-
LGA
1 stop7h 47m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/24$297
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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 5/167:30 am
LGA
-
SBA
2 stops11h 29m
Delta
Tue 5/195:50 am
SBA
-
LGA
2 stops10h 41m
Delta
Deal found 4/24$307
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 5/232:25 pm
LGA
-
SBA
2 stops12h 19m
United Airlines
Sat 5/3012:32 pm
SBA
-
LGA
1 stop7h 43m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/23$320
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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 5/239:40 am
LGA
-
SBA
2 stops11h 35m
American Airlines
Wed 5/276:00 am
SBA
-
LGA
2 stops9h 27m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/26$327
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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.
Tue 5/262:31 pm
LGA
-
SBA
2 stops10h 28m
American Airlines
Tue 6/212:45 pm
SBA
-
LGA
1 stop7h 54m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/26$333
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 5/166:00 am
LGA
-
SBA
1 stop9h 12m
American Airlines
Tue 5/191:02 pm
SBA
-
LGA
1 stop7h 50m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/23$334

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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 April 28, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$271
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$136
(United Airlines)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$678
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From New York LaGuardia to Santa Barbara
One-way flight from New York LaGuardia to Santa Barbara
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($100 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($19 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026

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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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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

New YorkSanta Barbara

LGA - SBA

LGASBA

New York LaGuardia

Fri 7/3

6:10 am-11:25 am

1 stop8h 15m

Santa Barbara

Tue 7/7

12:27 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop7h 48m

$297

New YorkSanta Barbara

LGA - SBA

LGASBA

New York LaGuardia

Sat 8/22

2:32 pm-9:52 pm

2 stops10h 20m

Santa Barbara

Wed 9/2

12:35 pm-11:22 pm

1 stop7h 47m

$302

New YorkSanta Barbara

LGA - SBA

LGASBA

New York LaGuardia

Wed 8/19

6:00 am-11:33 am

1 stop8h 33m

Santa Barbara

Tue 8/25

12:55 pm-11:29 pm

1 stop7h 34m

$339

New YorkSanta Barbara

LGA - SBA

LGASBA

New York LaGuardia

Fri 5/29

2:46 pm-9:50 pm

2 stops10h 04m

Santa Barbara

Mon 6/1

4:45 pm-8:14 am

2 stops12h 29m

$398

New YorkSanta Barbara

LGA - SBA

LGASBA

New York LaGuardia

Sun 5/24

1:55 pm-9:50 pm

2 stops10h 55m

Santa Barbara

Sat 5/30

5:50 am-9:58 pm

2 stops13h 08m

$398

New YorkSanta Barbara

LGA - SBA

LGASBA

New York LaGuardia

Fri 6/5

11:59 am-9:50 pm

2 stops12h 51m

Santa Barbara

Mon 6/8

4:53 pm-9:42 am

2 stops13h 49m

$398
Quickest round-trip

New YorkSanta Barbara

LGA - SBA

LGASBA

New York LaGuardia

Sun 5/24

6:10 am-11:25 am

1 stop8h 15m

Santa Barbara

Sat 5/30

12:32 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop7h 43m

$408

New YorkSanta Barbara

LGA - SBA

LGASBA

New York LaGuardia

Fri 8/21

6:30 am-5:45 pm

1 stop14h 15m

Santa Barbara

Sun 9/6

5:35 am-6:55 pm

2 stops10h 20m

$448

New YorkSanta Barbara

LGA - SBA

LGASBA

New York LaGuardia

Sat 5/23

3:20 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop8h 35m

Santa Barbara

Fri 5/29

12:32 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop7h 43m

$458

New YorkSanta Barbara

LGA - SBA

LGASBA

New York LaGuardia

Thu 10/22

2:05 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop11h 20m

Santa Barbara

Mon 10/26

1:05 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$463

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Deals found on 4/23

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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 April 28, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New York LaGuardia Airport to Santa Barbara, such as United Airlines and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Oct 2024

EWR - DEN

Terribly delayed flight, missed ongoing flight, hotel very downmarket Food voucher not accepted in hotel

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Oct 2024

EWR - DEN

Terribly delayed flight, missed ongoing flight, hotel very downmarket Food voucher not accepted in hotel

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Oct 2024

EWR - DEN

Terribly delayed flight, missed ongoing flight, hotel very downmarket Food voucher not accepted in hotel

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 2 different airlines.

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

    Airlines like United Airlines and Delta fly from New York LaGuardia Airport to Santa Barbara in about 8h 15m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 49m. The distance from New York LaGuardia Airport to Santa Barbara is about 2523 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($251), and United Airlines ($276) offers the cheapest pricing from New York LaGuardia Airport to Santa Barbara. Users have found that American Airlines is 49% 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 Delta ($148), American Airlines ($174), and United Airlines ($175).

  • 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.

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Top 2 airlines flying from LaGuardia to Santa Barbara

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$251Average$460FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$276Average$457FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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