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$133+ 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 1/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — SBA
Jan 3 — Jan 101
Sat 1/3
Sat 1/10
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 December 4, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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 12/196:44 amMSY - SBA
1 stop6h 51mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/2310:13 amSBA - MSY
1 stop5h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/4$567
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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 12/195:00 amMSY - SBA
2 stops8h 59mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/232:08 pmSBA - MSY
1 stop8h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/4$572
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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.
Tue 12/235:00 amMSY - SBA
2 stops8h 59mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/231:01 pmSBA - MSY
1 stop6h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/3$654
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/136:04 pmMSY - SBA
1 stop26h 21mAlaska Airlines
Thu 12/187:39 pmSBA - MSY
1 stop7h 59mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/2$676
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Sat 12/1312:30 pmMSY - SBA
2 stops8h 45mSouthwest
Thu 12/1810:40 amSBA - MSY
2 stops8h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 12/2$727
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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.
Tue 12/235:20 amMSY - SBA
1 stop6h 35mSouthwest
Tue 12/2311:30 amSBA - MSY
1 stop6h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 12/3$798

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 December 4, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$325
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$133
(United Airlines)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$422
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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 December 4, 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

Fly to

Santa Barbara

Route

Depart

Return

Price

New OrleansSanta Barbara

MSY - SBA

MSYSBA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 2/21

5:40 am-11:51 am

1 stop8h 11m

Santa Barbara

Wed 2/25

12:41 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop8h 09m

$325

New OrleansSanta Barbara

MSY - SBA

MSYSBA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 1/1

9:32 am-4:25 pm

2 stops8h 53m

Santa Barbara

Thu 1/8

5:00 am-5:46 pm

2 stops10h 46m

$382

New OrleansSanta Barbara

MSY - SBA

MSYSBA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 2/21

7:00 am-1:18 pm

1 stop8h 18m

Santa Barbara

Wed 2/25

1:02 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop6h 43m

$388

New OrleansSanta Barbara

MSY - SBA

MSYSBA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 2/14

2:28 pm-11:52 pm

2 stops11h 24m

Santa Barbara

Wed 2/18

6:15 am-4:36 pm

2 stops8h 21m

$401

New OrleansSanta Barbara

MSY - SBA

MSYSBA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 2/14

2:28 pm-11:52 pm

2 stops11h 24m

Santa Barbara

Thu 2/19

10:40 am-11:28 pm

2 stops10h 48m

$415

New OrleansSanta Barbara

MSY - SBA

MSYSBA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 1/1

6:18 pm-10:27 pm

1 stop6h 09m

Santa Barbara

Thu 1/8

12:26 pm-10:59 pm

2 stops8h 33m

$416

New OrleansSanta Barbara

MSY - SBA

MSYSBA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 2/14

7:10 am-11:50 am

1 stop6h 40m

Santa Barbara

Thu 2/19

6:12 am-6:15 pm

2 stops10h 03m

$437

New OrleansSanta Barbara

MSY - SBA

MSYSBA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 1/17

8:10 am-1:15 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$133

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

Sun 1/18

10:30 am-7:47 pm

1 stop11h 17m

$223

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Deals found on 12/3

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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 December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice 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 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.

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Santa Barbara from New Orleans with our price prediction graph.
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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, 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 $157). 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 December 4, 2025.

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.

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 December 4, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with 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.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,047 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.2

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.2

Food

6.5

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Oct 2024

MSY - DCA

On time flight. Cabin not cleaned prior to flight. Trash in seat pocket.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,047 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,047 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.2

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.2

Food

6.5

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Oct 2024

MSY - DCA

On time flight. Cabin not cleaned prior to flight. Trash in seat pocket.

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?

    American Airlines and United Airlines can get you from New Orleans to Santa Barbara in just under 8h 11m. Your travel time can differ by up to 42m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1749 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly 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. Users have found that American Airlines is 42% 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 $157). 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 airline flying from New Orleans to Santa Barbara

Discover the top airline 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 December 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$282Average$532FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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