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$142+ 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 9/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — SBA
Jul 8 — Jul 151
Tue 7/8
Tue 7/15
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 July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$361
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$142
(Delta)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$330
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 July 3, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 7/257:04 amMSY - SBA
1 stop6h 16mAmerican Airlines
Wed 7/306:12 amSBA - MSY
1 stop5h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/1$361
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Fri 7/255:00 amMSY - SBA
1 stop8h 30mSouthwest
Mon 7/283:35 pmSBA - MSY
1 stop7h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 7/1$439
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 7/252:18 pmMSY - SBA
3 stops11h 29mUnited Airlines
Wed 7/306:00 amSBA - MSY
2 stops13h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/1$466
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/224:53 pmMSY - SBA
1 stop19h 39mAlaska Airlines
Fri 8/87:30 pmSBA - MSY
1 stop8h 20mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/2$476
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/2212:31 pmMSY - SBA
1 stop9h 52mDelta
Fri 8/84:50 pmSBA - MSY
2 stops13h 05mDelta
Deal found 7/2$482

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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 July 3, 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 OrleansSanta Barbara

MSY - SBA

MSYSBA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 7/25

7:04 am-11:20 am

1 stop6h 16m

Santa Barbara

Wed 7/30

6:12 am-1:58 pm

1 stop5h 46m

$361

New OrleansSanta Barbara

MSY - SBA

MSYSBA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 7/25

5:00 am-11:30 am

1 stop8h 30m

Santa Barbara

Mon 7/28

3:35 pm-1:05 am

1 stop7h 30m

$439

New OrleansSanta Barbara

MSY - SBA

MSYSBA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 7/25

2:18 pm-11:47 pm

3 stops11h 29m

Santa Barbara

Wed 7/30

6:00 am-9:30 pm

2 stops13h 30m

$466

New OrleansSanta Barbara

MSY - SBA

MSYSBA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 7/22

4:53 pm-10:32 am

1 stop19h 39m

Santa Barbara

Fri 8/8

7:30 pm-5:50 am

1 stop8h 20m

$476

New OrleansSanta Barbara

MSY - SBA

MSYSBA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 7/22

12:31 pm-8:23 pm

1 stop9h 52m

Santa Barbara

Fri 8/8

4:50 pm-7:55 am

2 stops13h 05m

$482

New OrleansSanta Barbara

MSY - SBA

MSYSBA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 9/16

3:10 pm-8:03 pm

1 stop6h 53m

$142

New OrleansSanta Barbara

MSY - SBA

MSYSBA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 7/30

11:19 am-10:04 pm

2 stops12h 45m

$147

New OrleansSanta Barbara

MSY - SBA

MSYSBA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 7/30

2:18 pm-11:47 pm

3 stops11h 29m

$197

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Deals found on 7/2

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 July 3, 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.

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 July 3, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,861 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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.

  • 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 $361 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Southwest and United Airlines, starting at $439 and $466 round-trip. Users have found that American Airlines is 28% 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 Delta, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $142. American Airlines flights start at $147 while deals on United Airlines start at $197 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, 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 July 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$282Average$538FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$325Average$422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$347Average$606FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$377Average$578FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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