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$244+ Cheap flights from New Orleans to Santa Barbara (MSY - 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 7/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — SBA
May 22 — May 291
Fri 5/22
Fri 5/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from New Orleans to Santa Barbara

Cheapest flights from New Orleans to Santa Barbara
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Orleans to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 22, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
Thu 8/205:40 am
MSY
-
SBA
1 stop7h 50m
American Airlines
Tue 8/2512:20 pm
SBA
-
MSY
1 stop8h 40m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/21$344
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 8/209:57 am
MSY
-
SBA
2 stops14h 13m
Delta
Tue 8/255:55 am
SBA
-
MSY
1 stop5h 59m
Delta
Deal found 4/21$349
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 6/311:19 am
MSY
-
SBA
2 stops12h 31m
Delta
Fri 6/55:50 am
SBA
-
MSY
1 stop5h 57m
Delta
Deal found 4/21$382
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 6/39:39 am
MSY
-
SBA
2 stops10h 56m
American Airlines
Fri 6/57:15 pm
SBA
-
MSY
2 stops11h 34m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/21$387
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/176:15 pm
MSY
-
SBA
1 stop5h 55m
Southwest
Sun 9/205:35 am
SBA
-
MSY
2 stops8h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 4/21$438

Find flight deals from New Orleans to Santa Barbara

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New Orleans (MSY) 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 22, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$344
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$244
(American Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$421
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Customize your flight search to find flights from New Orleans 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 April 22, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Orleans to Santa Barbara that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

New OrleansSanta Barbara

MSY - SBA

MSYSBA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 8/20

9:57 am-10:10 pm

2 stops14h 13m

Santa Barbara

Tue 8/25

5:00 pm-8:52 am

2 stops13h 52m

$354

New OrleansSanta Barbara

MSY - SBA

MSYSBA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 9/17

6:15 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop5h 55m

Santa Barbara

Sun 9/20

5:35 am-4:15 pm

2 stops8h 40m

$438
Quickest round-trip

New OrleansSanta Barbara

MSY - SBA

MSYSBA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 6/3

6:29 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop5h 30m

Santa Barbara

Fri 6/5

12:45 pm-11:29 pm

1 stop8h 44m

$467

New OrleansSanta Barbara

MSY - SBA

MSYSBA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 5/13

2:14 pm-10:17 pm

2 stops10h 03m

Santa Barbara

Sat 5/16

5:00 am-1:29 pm

1 stop6h 29m

$480

New OrleansSanta Barbara

MSY - SBA

MSYSBA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 8/20

7:00 am-9:52 pm

3 stops16h 52m

Santa Barbara

Tue 8/25

6:30 am-4:03 pm

2 stops7h 33m

$486
Cheapest one-way

New OrleansSanta Barbara

MSY - SBA

MSYSBA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 7/4

9:29 am-6:18 pm

2 stops10h 49m

$249
Quickest one-way

New OrleansSanta Barbara

MSY - SBA

MSYSBA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 6/28

6:12 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop5h 47m

$273

New OrleansSanta Barbara

MSY - SBA

MSYSBA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 5/24

5:21 pm-1:19 pm

3 stops45h 58m

$556

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 4/20

Sorted by cheapest first

Compare providers for flights from New Orleans to Santa Barbara

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from New Orleans to Santa Barbara in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on New Orleans-Santa Barbara flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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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Everything you need to know about your flight from New Orleans to Santa Barbara

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Santa Barbara (average of $379). Flying from New Orleans to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $592). 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.

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

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 22, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with 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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,625 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,625 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,625 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,647 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,625 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New Orleans to Santa Barbara. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Delta, Southwest, and American Airlines can get you from New Orleans to Santa Barbara in just under 5h 30m. Your travel time can differ by up to 8h 43m. 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. An additional option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at $322. Users have found that American Airlines is 39% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with United Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $132. Southwest flights start at $166 while deals on American Airlines start at $168 one-way.

  • 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Santa Barbara (average of $379). Flying from New Orleans to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $592). 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

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from New Orleans 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 April 22, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$282Average$492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$322Average$560FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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