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$144+ Cheap flights from New Jersey 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 1/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EWR — SBA
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from New Jersey to Santa Barbara

Cheapest flights from New Jersey to Santa Barbara
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Jersey to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2025.

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.
Thu 12/257:05 amPHL - SBA
1 stop8h 00mDelta
Wed 12/3112:59 pmSBA - PHL
1 stop7h 19mDelta
Deal found 12/15$413
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/2410:39 amPHL - SBA
2 stops14h 09mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/311:01 pmSBA - PHL
1 stop7h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$440
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/2410:39 amPHL - SBA
2 stops14h 09mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/15:00 amSBA - PHL
1 stop7h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$468
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.
Thu 12/257:05 amPHL - SBA
1 stop8h 00mDelta
Thu 1/112:59 pmSBA - PHL
1 stop7h 19mDelta
Deal found 12/15$519
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.
Thu 12/257:05 amPHL - SBA
1 stop8h 00mDelta
Mon 12/295:45 amSBA - PHL
1 stop8h 52mDelta
Deal found 12/15$543
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/177:20 amLGA - SBA
1 stop8h 48mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/48:33 pmSBA - LGA
2 stops10h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$687
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/283:30 pmJFK - SBA
1 stop9h 57mAmerican Airlines
Mon 1/56:54 pmSBA - JFK
2 stops12h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$708
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.
Wed 12/176:30 amJFK - SBA
1 stop8h 29mDelta
Sun 1/44:55 pmSBA - JFK
1 stop10h 34mDelta
Deal found 12/15$723
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/176:39 amEWR - SBA
1 stop9h 01mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/46:54 pmSBA - EWR
1 stop7h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$732
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/155:00 pmJFK - SBA
1 stop8h 09mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/166:10 amSBA - JFK
1 stop7h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/15$747
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/274:31 pmEWR - SBA
1 stop8h 56mAmerican Airlines
Mon 1/512:25 pmSBA - EWR
1 stop8h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$766
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/179:30 amJFK - SBA
1 stop9h 32mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/46:54 pmSBA - JFK
1 stop7h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$769

Find flight deals from New Jersey to Santa Barbara

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

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3 stars

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$289
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$144
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$471
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Customize your flight search to find flights from New Jersey to Santa Barbara that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Jersey to Santa Barbara that are best for you.

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New Jersey

Fly to

Santa Barbara

Route

Depart

Return

Price

New YorkSanta Barbara

JFK - SBA

JFKSBA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 1/13

5:17 pm-7:47 pm

1 stop29h 30m

Santa Barbara

Sat 1/17

7:20 am-3:18 pm

1 stop28h 58m

$289

New YorkSanta Barbara

JFK - SBA

JFKSBA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 1/14

6:10 am-12:16 pm

1 stop9h 06m

Santa Barbara

Sat 1/17

1:10 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop7h 47m

$297

New YorkSanta Barbara

JFK - SBA

JFKSBA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 1/14

6:10 am-12:16 pm

1 stop9h 06m

Santa Barbara

Sun 1/18

8:45 am-9:57 pm

1 stop10h 12m

$297

New YorkSanta Barbara

JFK - SBA

JFKSBA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 1/13

4:15 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop8h 40m

Santa Barbara

Sun 1/18

8:45 am-9:57 pm

1 stop10h 12m

$297

New YorkSanta Barbara

JFK - SBA

JFKSBA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 1/13

6:10 am-12:16 pm

1 stop9h 06m

Santa Barbara

Sat 1/17

8:45 am-9:58 pm

1 stop10h 13m

$297

New YorkSanta Barbara

LGA - SBA

LGASBA

New York LaGuardia

Tue 1/13

2:59 pm-8:56 pm

1 stop8h 57m

Santa Barbara

Sat 1/17

8:45 am-9:42 pm

1 stop9h 57m

$297

New YorkSanta Barbara

LGA - SBA

LGASBA

New York LaGuardia

Wed 1/14

1:00 pm-8:56 pm

1 stop10h 56m

Santa Barbara

Sun 1/18

8:45 am-8:14 pm

1 stop8h 29m

$297

New YorkSanta Barbara

JFK - SBA

JFKSBA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 1/10

6:30 am-6:12 pm

2 stops14h 42m

Santa Barbara

Sat 1/17

6:00 am-6:35 pm

2 stops9h 35m

$299

New YorkSanta Barbara

LGA - SBA

LGASBA

New York LaGuardia

Wed 1/14

1:00 pm-8:56 pm

1 stop10h 56m

Santa Barbara

Sat 1/17

5:40 am-7:05 pm

2 stops10h 25m

$302

NewarkSanta Barbara

EWR - SBA

EWRSBA

Newark

Thu 1/15

3:00 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop10h 30m

Santa Barbara

Sun 1/18

12:59 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop7h 31m

$303

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

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Jersey to Santa Barbara (average of $90). Flying from New Jersey to Santa Barbara in December is currently the most expensive (average of $182). 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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New Jersey 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 Jersey?

    Santa Barbara (SBA), located 8.0 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from New Jersey to Santa Barbara.

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

    There are many flights that can get you from New Jersey to Santa Barbara in 9h 06m. Fly via Alaska Airlines, Delta, or United Airlines to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 2529 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $134 on American Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $138 and United Airlines from $148 one-way.

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

    The most popular route from New Jersey to Santa Barbara is Philadelphia - Santa Barbara. You may also consider New York John F Kennedy Intl - Santa Barbara or Newark - Santa Barbara.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Jersey to Santa Barbara (average of $90). Flying from New Jersey to Santa Barbara in December is currently the most expensive (average of $182). 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 2 airlines flying from New Jersey to Santa Barbara

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from New Jersey 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 December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$282Average$468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$282Average$476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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