How long is the flight from New Orleans to Santa Barbara?

American Airlines and Delta can get you from New Orleans to Santa Barbara in just under 6h 50m. Your travel time can differ by up to 1h 17m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1749 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from New Orleans to Santa Barbara round-trip?

Our cheapest airline available from New Orleans to Santa Barbara is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $282 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and Delta, starting at $322 and $325 round-trip. Users have found that American Airlines is 47% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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.

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).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from New Orleans to Santa Barbara?

The most popular airlines flying from New Orleans to Santa Barbara are American Airlines, United Airlines and Delta. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

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

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Q: How much does it cost to fly round-trip from New Orleans to Santa Barbara?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. New Orleans to Santa Barbara flights typically cost between $458 and $538 in December. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $408 on American Airlines (Dec 25-Dec 29).

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Thu 12/256:45 amMSY - SBA

1 stop6h 50mAmerican Airlines

Mon 12/291:20 pmSBA - MSY

2 stops9h 06mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 11/1

$408

Thu 12/253:42 pmMSY - SBA

2 stops10h 00mUnited Airlines

Mon 12/298:33 pmSBA - MSY

2 stops10h 03mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/1

$503

Mon 11/176:07 pmMSY - SBA

1 stop6h 01mAmerican Airlines

Fri 11/2112:28 pmSBA - MSY

1 stop8h 23mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 10/31

$523

Mon 11/175:15 amMSY - SBA

2 stops9h 52mUnited Airlines

Fri 11/217:29 amSBA - MSY

2 stops8h 16mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/31

$546

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Thu 12/256:45 amMSY - SBA

1 stop6h 50mAmerican Airlines

Mon 12/291:20 pmSBA - MSY

2 stops9h 06mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 11/1

$408

Tue 3/172:20 pmMSY - SBA

1 stop8h 07mDelta

Wed 3/185:50 amSBA - MSY

1 stop6h 03mDelta

Deal found 10/31

$447

Sat 2/143:59 pmMSY - SBA

2 stops9h 53mUnited Airlines

Thu 2/195:00 amSBA - MSY

1 stop6h 29mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/1

$454

Sat 2/147:00 amMSY - SBA

1 stop6h 59mAmerican Airlines

Thu 2/1912:40 pmSBA - MSY

1 stop6h 53mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 10/31

$447

Tue 3/1712:12 pmMSY - SBA

2 stops8h 10mAmerican Airlines

Wed 3/1812:44 pmSBA - MSY

1 stop5h 10mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 11/1

$454

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Mon 11/176:07 pmMSY - SBA

1 stop6h 01mAmerican Airlines

Fri 11/2112:28 pmSBA - MSY

1 stop8h 23mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 10/31

$523

Mon 11/175:15 amMSY - SBA

2 stops9h 52mUnited Airlines

Fri 11/217:29 amSBA - MSY

2 stops8h 16mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/31

$546

One-way flights from New Orleans to Santa Barbara
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Wed 12/244:30 pmMSY - SBA

1 stop8h 15mDelta

Deal found 10/31

$180

Wed 11/265:15 amMSY - SBA

1 stop8h 23mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 10/31

$184

Wed 11/2612:01 pmMSY - SBA

3 stops12h 28mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/31

$308

Thu 12/258:11 pmMSY - SBA

3 stops39h 28mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/30

$830

Cheap flight deals from New Orleans to Santa Barbara

Most accurate provider	eDreams 3 stars
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Round-trip from	$408 (American Airlines)
One-way from	$180 (Delta)
Popular in	January
Cheapest in	March
Average price	$538

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Thu 12/25

6:45 am-11:35 am

1 stop6h 50m

Santa Barbara

Mon 12/29

1:20 pm-12:26 am

2 stops9h 06m

$408

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MSY - SBA

MSYSBA

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Tue 3/17

2:20 pm-8:27 pm

1 stop8h 07m

Santa Barbara

Wed 3/18

5:50 am-1:53 pm

1 stop6h 03m

$447

New OrleansSanta Barbara

MSY - SBA

MSYSBA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 2/14

7:00 am-11:59 am

1 stop6h 59m

Santa Barbara

Thu 2/19

12:40 pm-9:33 pm

1 stop6h 53m

$447

New OrleansSanta Barbara

MSY - SBA

MSYSBA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 2/14

3:59 pm-11:52 pm

2 stops9h 53m

Santa Barbara

Thu 2/19

5:00 am-1:29 pm

1 stop6h 29m

$454

New OrleansSanta Barbara

MSY - SBA

MSYSBA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 3/17

12:12 pm-6:22 pm

2 stops8h 10m

Santa Barbara

Wed 3/18

12:44 pm-7:54 pm

1 stop5h 10m

$454

New OrleansSanta Barbara

MSY - SBA

MSYSBA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 12/24

4:30 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop8h 15m

$180

New OrleansSanta Barbara

MSY - SBA

MSYSBA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 12/25

6:45 am-11:35 am

1 stop6h 50m

$180

New OrleansSanta Barbara

MSY - SBA

MSYSBA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 12/24

6:45 am-11:35 am

1 stop6h 50m

$180

New OrleansSanta Barbara

MSY - SBA

MSYSBA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 11/26

5:15 am-11:38 am

1 stop8h 23m

$184

New OrleansSanta Barbara

MSY - SBA

MSYSBA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 12/25

3:42 pm-11:42 pm

2 stops10h 00m

$185

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on New Orleans-Santa Barbara flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on New Orleans-Santa Barbara flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from New Orleans-Santa Barbara flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on New Orleans-Santa Barbara flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for New Orleans-Santa Barbara flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Santa Barbara (average of $83). Flying from New Orleans to Santa Barbara in January is currently the most expensive (average of $175). 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 MSY to SBA?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from New Orleans to Santa Barbara in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 33% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Santa Barbara

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from New Orleans to Santa Barbara to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Delta

7.9

Good

8,001 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Delta

7.9

Good

8,001 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,001 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,997 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,001 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,034 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,001 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

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How long is the flight from New Orleans to Santa Barbara?
American Airlines and Delta can get you from New Orleans to Santa Barbara in just under 6h 50m. Your travel time can differ by up to 1h 17m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1749 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from New Orleans to Santa Barbara round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from New Orleans to Santa Barbara is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $282 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and Delta, starting at $322 and $325 round-trip. Users have found that American Airlines is 47% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
Can I find deals for flights from New Orleans to Santa Barbara that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on New Orleans to Santa Barbara flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from New Orleans 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 Orleans to Santa Barbara.
Can I find deals for business class flights from New Orleans to Santa Barbara?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Orleans 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 Orleans to Santa Barbara?
Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Santa Barbara (average of $83). Flying from New Orleans to Santa Barbara in January is currently the most expensive (average of $175). 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 Orleans to Santa Barbara

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
American Airlines	Cheapest$282	Average$532	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Delta	Cheapest$325	Average$395	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A

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