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$120+ 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 12/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — SBA
Aug 25 — Sep 11
Mon 8/25
Mon 9/1
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 August 20, 2025.

Round-trip from

$334
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$120
(Delta)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$532
From New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Santa Barbara
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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 August 20, 2025.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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.
Tue 9/165:57 pmMSY - SBA
1 stop18h 35mAlaska Airlines
Wed 9/177:39 pmSBA - MSY
1 stop8h 18mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/18$334
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 9/2612:45 pmMSY - SBA
1 stop9h 18mDelta
Tue 9/305:50 amSBA - MSY
1 stop6h 12mDelta
Deal found 8/19$343
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 10/312:45 pmMSY - SBA
1 stop9h 18mDelta
Sun 10/54:55 pmSBA - MSY
2 stops13h 05mDelta
Deal found 8/18$374
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/165:27 pmMSY - SBA
1 stop6h 44mUnited Airlines
Wed 9/175:30 amSBA - MSY
1 stop5h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/18$401
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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.
Mon 9/2912:45 pmMSY - SBA
1 stop9h 18mDelta
Sun 10/54:55 pmSBA - MSY
2 stops13h 05mDelta
Deal found 8/18$418
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 12/248:35 amMSY - SBA
1 stop27h 25mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/302:08 pmSBA - MSY
1 stop8h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/18$427
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 10/166:12 pmMSY - SBA
1 stop5h 47mAmerican Airlines
Sun 10/199:26 amSBA - MSY
1 stop6h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/17$441
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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.
Thu 9/182:36 pmMSY - SBA
1 stop8h 18mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/215:30 amSBA - MSY
1 stop5h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/19$442

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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 August 20, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Orleans to Santa Barbara that are best for you.

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New Orleans

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Santa Barbara

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Depart

Return

Price

New OrleansSanta Barbara

MSY - SBA

MSYSBA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 12/24

2:14 pm-11:58 pm

2 stops11h 44m

Santa Barbara

Tue 12/30

2:08 pm-12:37 am

1 stop8h 29m

$334

New OrleansSanta Barbara

MSY - SBA

MSYSBA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 9/16

5:57 pm-10:32 am

1 stop18h 35m

Santa Barbara

Wed 9/17

7:39 pm-5:57 am

1 stop8h 18m

$334

New OrleansSanta Barbara

MSY - SBA

MSYSBA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 9/26

12:45 pm-8:03 pm

1 stop9h 18m

Santa Barbara

Tue 9/30

5:50 am-2:02 pm

1 stop6h 12m

$343

New OrleansSanta Barbara

MSY - SBA

MSYSBA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 2/13

7:15 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop6h 15m

Santa Barbara

Sun 2/15

10:35 am-10:25 pm

1 stop9h 50m

$374

New OrleansSanta Barbara

MSY - SBA

MSYSBA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 10/3

12:45 pm-8:03 pm

1 stop9h 18m

Santa Barbara

Sun 10/5

4:55 pm-8:00 am

2 stops13h 05m

$374

New OrleansSanta Barbara

MSY - SBA

MSYSBA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 9/16

5:27 pm-10:11 pm

1 stop6h 44m

Santa Barbara

Wed 9/17

5:30 am-1:26 pm

1 stop5h 56m

$401

New OrleansSanta Barbara

MSY - SBA

MSYSBA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 9/29

12:45 pm-8:03 pm

1 stop9h 18m

Santa Barbara

Sun 10/5

4:55 pm-8:00 am

2 stops13h 05m

$418

New OrleansSanta Barbara

MSY - SBA

MSYSBA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 10/16

6:12 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop5h 47m

Santa Barbara

Sun 10/19

9:26 am-5:27 pm

1 stop6h 01m

$441

New OrleansSanta Barbara

MSY - SBA

MSYSBA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 12/24

7:25 pm-11:52 pm

1 stop6h 27m

$120

New OrleansSanta Barbara

MSY - SBA

MSYSBA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 9/16

5:20 am-11:31 am

1 stop8h 11m

$159

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

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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, 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 $474). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from New Orleans 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 August 20, 2025.

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

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 August 20, 2025.
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
4,246 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

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
4,246 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,928 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

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.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

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.

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?

    United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and Delta can get you from New Orleans to Santa Barbara in just under 9h 18m. Your travel time can differ by up to 9h 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 Delta and United Airlines, starting at $325 and $337 round-trip. Users have found that American Airlines is 46% 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 $474). 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

Discover the top 4 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 August 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$282Average$542FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$325Average$404FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$337Average$606FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$377Average$578FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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