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$129+ 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 7/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EWR — SBA
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$269
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$129
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$383
From New Jersey to Santa Barbara
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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 June 12, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 8/55:30 pmEWR - SBA
1 stop7h 34mAmerican Airlines
Tue 8/121:01 pmSBA - EWR
1 stop7h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$269
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 10/811:45 amEWR - SBA
1 stop7h 28mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/148:40 pmSBA - EWR
2 stops9h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$274
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/194:00 pmEWR - SBA
1 stop21h 37mAlaska Airlines
Tue 9/237:29 pmSBA - EWR
1 stop16h 31mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/10$283
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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.
Tue 8/53:45 pmJFK - SBA
1 stop10h 05mDelta
Tue 8/1212:40 pmSBA - JFK
1 stop8h 47mDelta
Deal found 6/9$297
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Fri 7/47:20 amJFK - SBA
1 stop8h 09mAmerican Airlines
Fri 7/114:41 pmSBA - JFK
1 stop9h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$300
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Fri 7/46:30 amLGA - SBA
1 stop7h 51mAmerican Airlines
Sat 7/1212:10 pmSBA - LGA
1 stop8h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$300
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Fri 8/2212:10 pmEWR - SBA
1 stop10h 58mDelta
Mon 8/255:00 pmSBA - EWR
2 stops13h 34mDelta
Deal found 6/10$302
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Fri 8/2212:59 pmLGA - SBA
1 stop10h 09mDelta
Tue 8/265:50 amSBA - LGA
2 stops10h 59mDelta
Deal found 6/11$302
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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.
Tue 8/1212:18 pmPHL - SBA
1 stop10h 50mDelta
Sat 8/165:00 pmSBA - PHL
1 stop9h 45mDelta
Deal found 6/9$306
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 8/126:00 amPHL - SBA
2 stops9h 19mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/164:39 pmSBA - PHL
2 stops12h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$316
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 10/83:27 pmLGA - SBA
1 stop8h 38mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/148:40 pmSBA - LGA
2 stops10h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$331
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Fri 11/76:25 pmPHL - SBA
1 stop8h 31mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/106:50 pmSBA - PHL
1 stop7h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$334

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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 June 12, 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

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Depart

Return

Price

NewarkSanta Barbara

EWR - SBA

EWRSBA

Newark

Tue 8/5

5:30 pm-10:04 pm

1 stop7h 34m

Santa Barbara

Tue 8/12

1:01 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop7h 56m

$269

New YorkSanta Barbara

JFK - SBA

JFKSBA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 8/5

3:45 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop10h 05m

Santa Barbara

Tue 8/12

12:40 pm-12:27 am

1 stop8h 47m

$297

New YorkSanta Barbara

JFK - SBA

JFKSBA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 7/4

7:20 am-12:29 pm

1 stop8h 09m

Santa Barbara

Fri 7/11

4:41 pm-5:40 am

1 stop9h 59m

$300

New YorkSanta Barbara

LGA - SBA

LGASBA

New York LaGuardia

Fri 7/4

6:30 am-11:21 am

1 stop7h 51m

Santa Barbara

Sat 7/12

12:10 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop8h 25m

$300

NewarkSanta Barbara

EWR - SBA

EWRSBA

Newark

Fri 8/22

12:10 pm-8:08 pm

1 stop10h 58m

Santa Barbara

Mon 8/25

5:00 pm-9:34 am

2 stops13h 34m

$302

New YorkSanta Barbara

LGA - SBA

LGASBA

New York LaGuardia

Fri 8/22

12:59 pm-8:08 pm

1 stop10h 09m

Santa Barbara

Tue 8/26

5:50 am-7:49 pm

2 stops10h 59m

$302

PhiladelphiaSanta Barbara

PHL - SBA

PHLSBA

Philadelphia

Tue 8/12

12:18 pm-8:08 pm

1 stop10h 50m

Santa Barbara

Sat 8/16

5:00 pm-5:45 am

1 stop9h 45m

$306

PhiladelphiaSanta Barbara

PHL - SBA

PHLSBA

Philadelphia

Tue 8/12

6:00 am-12:19 pm

2 stops9h 19m

Santa Barbara

Sat 8/16

4:39 pm-7:49 am

2 stops12h 10m

$316

NewarkSanta Barbara

EWR - SBA

EWRSBA

Newark

Thu 7/3

6:00 am-11:50 am

1 stop8h 50m

Santa Barbara

Tue 7/8

6:10 pm-5:36 am

1 stop8h 26m

$333

PhiladelphiaSanta Barbara

PHL - SBA

PHLSBA

Philadelphia

Fri 11/7

6:25 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop8h 31m

Santa Barbara

Mon 11/10

6:50 pm-5:18 am

1 stop7h 28m

$334

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Santa Barbara from New Jersey with our price prediction graph.
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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Jersey to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from New Jersey to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $475). 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 NJ to SBA?

Find hourly flight availability from New Jersey 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 June 12, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from New Jersey to Santa Barbara as you normally would.

Rainfall in Santa Barbara by month

Plan your trip to Santa Barbara by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Santa Barbara ranges from 0.0 - 3.5 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.5 in. May is typically the driest time to visit Santa Barbara when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Santa Barbara by month

Plan your trip to Santa Barbara by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Santa Barbara, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

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 June 12, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from New Jersey to Santa Barbara. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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.

  • 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 $129 on American Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $139 and Alaska Airlines from $140 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 New York John F Kennedy Intl - Santa Barbara. You may also consider Newark - Santa Barbara or New York LaGuardia - 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Jersey to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from New Jersey to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $475). 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 New Jersey to Santa Barbara

Discover the top 3 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$286Average$497FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$286Average$456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$297Average$468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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