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

United Airlines and Delta can get you from New Orleans to Santa Barbara in just under 8h 47m. Your travel time can differ by up to 46m. 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 49% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New Orleans to Santa Barbara?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New Orleans to Santa Barbara flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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, Delta and United Airlines. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

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.

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Round-trip from	$378 (United Airlines)
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Popular in	January
Cheapest in	March
Average price	$693

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mié. 12/102:35 pmMSY - SBA

1 stop8h 47mUnited Airlines

dom. 12/145:05 amSBA - MSY

1 stop6h 17mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/17

$378

sáb. 11/17:18 amMSY - SBA

1 stop6h 16mAmerican Airlines

dom. 11/212:28 pmSBA - MSY

1 stop6h 39mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$389

mié. 12/101:07 pmMSY - SBA

1 stop9h 33mDelta

dom. 12/145:40 amSBA - MSY

1 stop6h 32mDelta

Deal found 9/15

$392

lun. 12/222:13 pmMSY - SBA

1 stop7h 18mUnited Airlines

vie. 1/22:08 pmSBA - MSY

1 stop8h 29mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/16

$493

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mié. 12/102:35 pmMSY - SBA

1 stop8h 47mUnited Airlines

dom. 12/145:05 amSBA - MSY

1 stop6h 17mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/17

$378

mié. 12/101:07 pmMSY - SBA

1 stop9h 33mDelta

dom. 12/148:20 amSBA - MSY

1 stop7h 38mDelta

Deal found 9/17

$378

mié. 12/107:00 amMSY - SBA

1 stop9h 20mSouthwest

dom. 12/1410:40 amSBA - MSY

1 stop10h 35mSouthwest

Deal found 9/17

$389

sáb. 2/145:38 amMSY - SBA

1 stop8h 05mAmerican Airlines

jue. 2/1912:41 pmSBA - MSY

1 stop7h 26mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$389

sáb. 11/17:18 amMSY - SBA

1 stop6h 16mAmerican Airlines

dom. 11/212:28 pmSBA - MSY

1 stop6h 39mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$389

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lun. 9/295:40 amMSY - SBA

1 stop7h 00mSouthwest

vie. 10/31:15 pmSBA - MSY

1 stop8h 50mSouthwest

Deal found 9/15

$547

lun. 9/292:17 pmMSY - SBA

3 stops11h 32mUnited Airlines

vie. 10/36:30 amSBA - MSY

2 stops11h 27mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$1,172

mié. 10/15:15 amMSY - SBA

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2 stops9h 57mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/16

$588

jue. 10/23:25 pmMSY - SBA

2 stops8h 59mUnited Airlines

lun. 10/66:00 amSBA - MSY

2 stops8h 03mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/17

$557

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mié. 12/246:45 amMSY - SBA

1 stop6h 50mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/16

$169

mié. 12/241:00 pmMSY - SBA

2 stops11h 49mDelta

Deal found 9/15

$174

jue. 10/22:37 pmMSY - SBA

1 stop8h 28mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$274

sáb. 9/273:10 pmMSY - SBA

1 stop6h 53mDelta

Deal found 9/15

$352

sáb. 9/2711:50 amMSY - SBA

3 stops12h 34mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$389

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1 stop8h 11mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/17

$448

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3 stops9h 58mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/17

$458

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New Orleans Louis Armstrong

mié. 12/10

2:35 pm-9:22 pm

1 stop8h 47m

Santa Barbara

dom. 12/14

5:05 am-1:22 pm

1 stop6h 17m

$378

New OrleansSanta Barbara

MSY - SBA

MSYSBA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

mié. 12/10

1:07 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop9h 33m

Santa Barbara

dom. 12/14

8:20 am-5:58 pm

1 stop7h 38m

$378

New OrleansSanta Barbara

MSY - SBA

MSYSBA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

mié. 12/10

7:00 am-2:20 pm

1 stop9h 20m

Santa Barbara

dom. 12/14

10:40 am-11:15 pm

1 stop10h 35m

$389

New OrleansSanta Barbara

MSY - SBA

MSYSBA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

sáb. 2/14

5:38 am-11:43 am

1 stop8h 05m

Santa Barbara

jue. 2/19

12:41 pm-10:07 pm

1 stop7h 26m

$389

New OrleansSanta Barbara

MSY - SBA

MSYSBA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

sáb. 11/1

7:18 am-11:34 am

1 stop6h 16m

Santa Barbara

dom. 11/2

12:28 pm-9:07 pm

1 stop6h 39m

$389

New OrleansSanta Barbara

MSY - SBA

MSYSBA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

mié. 12/24

6:45 am-11:35 am

1 stop6h 50m

$169

New OrleansSanta Barbara

MSY - SBA

MSYSBA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

mié. 12/24

1:00 pm-10:49 pm

2 stops11h 49m

$174

New OrleansSanta Barbara

MSY - SBA

MSYSBA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

jue. 10/2

2:37 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop8h 28m

$274

New OrleansSanta Barbara

MSY - SBA

MSYSBA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

sáb. 9/27

5:20 am-11:31 am

1 stop8h 11m

$352

New OrleansSanta Barbara

MSY - SBA

MSYSBA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

sáb. 9/27

11:50 am-10:24 pm

3 stops12h 34m

$389

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from New Orleans 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 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 afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 22% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Reviews of airlines servicing Santa Barbara

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United 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.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,242 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,242 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,242 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,961 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,242 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,926 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,242 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,242 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from New Orleans to Santa Barbara?
United Airlines and Delta can get you from New Orleans to Santa Barbara in just under 8h 47m. Your travel time can differ by up to 46m. 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 49% 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from New Orleans 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 4 airlines flying from New Orleans to Santa Barbara

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
American Airlines	Cheapest$282	Average$542	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$322	Average$606	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Delta	Cheapest$325	Average$395	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Southwest	Cheapest$377	Average$578	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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

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Reviews of airlines servicing Santa Barbara

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United 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.

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