What are the cheapest airlines flying from New York to Santa Barbara round-trip?

Cheapflights users have booked flights from New York to Santa Barbara round-trip from $269. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $288, and Delta, from $300. These flights start at 47% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from New York to Santa Barbara are United Airlines ($135), Delta ($139), and Alaska Airlines ($140).

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New York to Santa Barbara flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings 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.

What are the most popular routes from New York to Santa Barbara?

While some choose either Newark - Santa Barbara or New York LaGuardia - Santa Barbara, New York John F Kennedy Intl - Santa Barbara is the most popular route from New York to Santa Barbara.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from New York to Santa Barbara?

Leaving on a Monday is a viable option for saving on travel. Heavily demanded days of the week can typically drive up the prices you see. Booking your travel for a less competitive day can save up to 22% on the overall cost on flights from New York to Santa Barbara.

How far in advance should I book a flight from New York to Santa Barbara?

Travelers have found it’s best to book a flight 31 days in advance to save up to 80% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 31 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from New York to Santa Barbara 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $407, or $657 for flights within the next 24 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New York to Santa Barbara?

Our data shows that September tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Santa Barbara from New York. Users have commonly found prices around $378 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $140. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in December.

Most accurate provider : When it comes to deals on New York-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 York-Santa Barbara flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from New York-Santa Barbara flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on New York-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 York-Santa Barbara flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Santa Barbara from New York?

For a flight from New York to Santa Barbara, you will be flying into Santa Barbara. Santa Barbara (SBA) is just 8.0 mi from the center of the city. Santa Barbara is the only Santa Barbara airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from New York per day. 3 airlines have flights to Santa Barbara from New York on a regular basis.

Can I find deals for flights from New York to Santa Barbara that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on New York to Santa Barbara flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from New York 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 York to Santa Barbara.

Can I find deals for business class flights from New York to Santa Barbara?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New York 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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Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 1, 2025.

Wed 8/66:05 amEWR - SBA

1 stop9h 58mUnited Airlines

Tue 8/126:45 pmSBA - EWR

1 stop7h 52mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$269

Tue 8/55:00 amEWR - SBA

2 stops10h 21mAmerican Airlines

Tue 8/121:04 pmSBA - EWR

1 stop7h 53mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$274

Wed 7/301:16 pmEWR - SBA

1 stop10h 01mDelta

Tue 8/58:15 amSBA - EWR

1 stop9h 50mDelta

Deal found 4/30

$277

Fri 6/61:30 pmJFK - SBA

1 stop10h 00mDelta

Mon 6/94:55 pmSBA - JFK

2 stops13h 05mDelta

Deal found 4/29

$302

Tue 8/1210:00 amLGA - SBA

2 stops13h 00mDelta

Tue 8/198:30 amSBA - LGA

1 stop10h 25mDelta

Deal found 4/30

$302

Fri 7/185:00 pmJFK - SBA

1 stop8h 04mAmerican Airlines

Sun 7/207:04 pmSBA - JFK

1 stop7h 26mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$329

Wed 7/308:30 amLGA - SBA

2 stops10h 19mAmerican Airlines

Tue 8/57:04 pmSBA - LGA

2 stops11h 00mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$334

Thu 9/187:19 amEWR - SBA

1 stop14h 20mAlaska Airlines

Mon 9/227:29 pmSBA - EWR

1 stop16h 31mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$346

Thu 6/57:29 amJFK - SBA

1 stop13h 08mAlaska Airlines

Mon 6/96:27 pmSBA - JFK

1 stop8h 42mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$346

Thu 5/156:00 amLGA - SBA

2 stops10h 37mUnited Airlines

Mon 5/195:00 amSBA - LGA

1 stop9h 29mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$352

Sat 5/311:55 amLGA - SBA

2 stops12h 20mSouthwest

Tue 5/66:15 amSBA - LGA

2 stops11h 45mSouthwest

Deal found 4/30

$743

Fri 6/66:55 amJFK - SBA

3 stops17h 14mUnited Airlines

Mon 6/95:00 amSBA - JFK

3 stops14h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$799

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Discover carefully curated flight deals from New York to Santa Barbara that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated May 1, 2025.

Wed 5/216:00 amEWR - SBA

1 stop9h 56mUnited Airlines

Thu 5/292:00 pmSBA - EWR

1 stop8h 02mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$269

Thu 6/51:30 pmEWR - SBA

2 stops11h 34mAmerican Airlines

Tue 6/104:41 pmSBA - EWR

1 stop10h 00mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$288

Wed 6/253:00 pmEWR - SBA

2 stops11h 57mDelta

Sat 7/268:15 amSBA - EWR

1 stop9h 51mDelta

Deal found 4/30

$300

Thu 6/57:29 amJFK - SBA

1 stop13h 08mAlaska Airlines

Tue 6/106:14 pmSBA - JFK

1 stop18h 35mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$346

Fri 6/61:30 pmJFK - SBA

1 stop10h 00mDelta

Mon 6/94:55 pmSBA - JFK

2 stops13h 05mDelta

Deal found 4/29

$302

Fri 7/185:00 pmJFK - SBA

1 stop8h 04mAmerican Airlines

Sun 7/207:04 pmSBA - JFK

1 stop7h 26mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$329

Wed 7/231:59 pmLGA - SBA

1 stop9h 18mDelta

Fri 7/254:50 pmSBA - LGA

2 stops12h 59mDelta

Deal found 4/30

$302

Fri 6/65:25 pmLGA - SBA

2 stops9h 33mUnited Airlines

Mon 6/95:00 amSBA - LGA

1 stop7h 46mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$348

Thu 5/295:59 amLGA - SBA

1 stop8h 29mAmerican Airlines

Mon 6/27:24 pmSBA - LGA

2 stops10h 59mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$338

Sat 5/310:45 amLGA - SBA

2 stops13h 30mSouthwest

Mon 5/55:55 amSBA - LGA

2 stops8h 40mSouthwest

Deal found 4/30

$770

Wed 5/77:00 amEWR - SBA

1 stop14h 30mAlaska Airlines

Mon 5/127:18 pmSBA - EWR

1 stop16h 41mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$398

Tue 5/1311:30 amJFK - SBA

1 stop10h 00mHawaiian Airlines

Fri 5/1611:13 amSBA - JFK

1 stop8h 46mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$957

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Sat 5/311:55 amLGA - SBA

2 stops12h 20mSouthwest

Tue 5/66:15 amSBA - LGA

2 stops11h 45mSouthwest

Deal found 4/30

$743

Mon 5/51:03 pmEWR - SBA

2 stops11h 55mDelta

Thu 5/85:45 amSBA - EWR

2 stops14h 22mDelta

Deal found 4/30

$803

Mon 5/510:30 amJFK - SBA

3 stops13h 36mUnited Airlines

Thu 5/85:00 amSBA - JFK

3 stops14h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$1,216

Wed 5/77:00 amEWR - SBA

1 stop14h 30mAlaska Airlines

Mon 5/127:18 pmSBA - EWR

1 stop16h 41mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$398

Wed 5/76:00 amEWR - SBA

2 stops12h 37mAmerican Airlines

Mon 5/121:19 pmSBA - EWR

1 stop6h 47mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$406

Thu 5/86:00 amEWR - SBA

1 stop9h 16mUnited Airlines

Tue 5/132:28 pmSBA - EWR

1 stop7h 29mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$399

Thu 5/86:25 amLGA - SBA

2 stops10h 12mUnited Airlines

Tue 5/131:12 pmSBA - LGA

1 stop7h 18mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$404

Thu 5/87:20 amJFK - SBA

1 stop14h 10mAlaska Airlines

Tue 5/135:34 pmSBA - JFK

1 stop18h 56mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$467

Thu 5/89:00 amJFK - SBA

2 stops12h 37mAmerican Airlines

Tue 5/1312:23 pmSBA - JFK

1 stop20h 29mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$586

Thu 5/81:30 pmJFK - SBA

2 stops11h 31mDelta

Mon 5/128:30 amSBA - JFK

2 stops11h 44mDelta

Deal found 4/30

$667

Tue 5/137:20 amJFK - SBA

1 stop14h 10mAlaska Airlines

Mon 5/196:27 pmSBA - JFK

1 stop8h 42mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$364

Thu 5/156:00 amLGA - SBA

2 stops10h 37mUnited Airlines

Mon 5/195:00 amSBA - LGA

1 stop9h 29mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$352

One-way flights from New York to Santa Barbara
Search for one-way flight options from New York to Santa Barbara. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated May 1, 2025.

Wed 5/216:00 amEWR - SBA

1 stop9h 56mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$135

Wed 5/217:25 amLGA - SBA

1 stop8h 31mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$135

Tue 6/171:44 pmEWR - SBA

1 stop9h 31mDelta

Deal found 4/30

$139

Tue 6/107:29 amJFK - SBA

1 stop13h 08mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$140

Mon 5/266:00 amEWR - SBA

1 stop8h 28mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$149

Tue 5/276:45 amJFK - SBA

1 stop8h 17mDelta

Deal found 4/30

$149

Mon 5/265:59 amLGA - SBA

1 stop8h 29mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$149

Wed 5/217:59 amLGA - SBA

2 stops15h 31mDelta

Deal found 4/30

$154

Wed 5/216:53 amJFK - SBA

1 stop8h 41mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$157

Tue 5/1311:30 amJFK - SBA

1 stop10h 00mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$200

Sat 5/3111:42 amEWR - SBA

2 stops25h 51mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$282

Sun 6/17:46 amEWR - SBA

2 stops12h 48mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$287

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NewarkSanta Barbara

EWR - SBA

EWRSBA

Newark

Wed 8/6

6:05 am-1:03 pm

1 stop9h 58m

Santa Barbara

Tue 8/12

6:45 pm-5:37 am

1 stop7h 52m

$269

NewarkSanta Barbara

EWR - SBA

EWRSBA

Newark

Tue 8/5

5:00 am-12:21 pm

2 stops10h 21m

Santa Barbara

Tue 8/12

1:04 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop7h 53m

$274

NewarkSanta Barbara

EWR - SBA

EWRSBA

Newark

Wed 7/30

1:16 pm-8:17 pm

1 stop10h 01m

Santa Barbara

Tue 8/5

8:15 am-9:05 pm

1 stop9h 50m

$277

New YorkSanta Barbara

JFK - SBA

JFKSBA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 6/6

1:30 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop10h 00m

Santa Barbara

Mon 6/9

4:55 pm-9:00 am

2 stops13h 05m

$302

New YorkSanta Barbara

LGA - SBA

LGASBA

New York LaGuardia

Tue 8/12

10:00 am-8:00 pm

2 stops13h 00m

Santa Barbara

Tue 8/19

8:30 am-9:55 pm

1 stop10h 25m

$302

New YorkSanta Barbara

JFK - SBA

JFKSBA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 7/18

5:00 pm-10:04 pm

1 stop8h 04m

Santa Barbara

Sun 7/20

7:04 pm-5:30 am

1 stop7h 26m

$329

New YorkSanta Barbara

LGA - SBA

LGASBA

New York LaGuardia

Wed 7/30

8:30 am-3:49 pm

2 stops10h 19m

Santa Barbara

Tue 8/5

7:04 pm-9:04 am

2 stops11h 00m

$334

NewarkSanta Barbara

EWR - SBA

EWRSBA

Newark

Thu 9/18

7:19 am-6:39 pm

1 stop14h 20m

Santa Barbara

Mon 9/22

7:29 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop16h 31m

$346

New YorkSanta Barbara

JFK - SBA

JFKSBA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 6/5

7:29 am-5:37 pm

1 stop13h 08m

Santa Barbara

Mon 6/9

6:27 pm-6:09 am

1 stop8h 42m

$346

New YorkSanta Barbara

LGA - SBA

LGASBA

New York LaGuardia

Thu 5/15

6:00 am-1:37 pm

2 stops10h 37m

Santa Barbara

Mon 5/19

5:00 am-5:29 pm

1 stop9h 29m

$352

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*2 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust 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 York-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 York-Santa Barbara flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from New York-Santa Barbara flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on New York-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 York-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 York to Santa Barbara

How far ahead should I book a flight from New York to Santa Barbara?

The best time to book flights from New York to Santa Barbara is 28 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from New York to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $495). 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 NYC to SBA?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from New York to Santa Barbara is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 30% on airfare.

Rainfall in Santa Barbara by month

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.

Temperature in Santa Barbara by month

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Santa Barbara

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from New York to Santa Barbara. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,972 reviews

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

9,972 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,972 reviews

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

4,294 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,972 reviews

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

7,934 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,972 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Hawaiian Airlines

7.9

Good

2,409 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,972 reviews

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

8,696 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,972 reviews

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

What airport do you fly into for flights to Santa Barbara from New York?
For a flight from New York to Santa Barbara, you will be flying into Santa Barbara. Santa Barbara (SBA) is just 8.0 mi from the center of the city. Santa Barbara is the only Santa Barbara airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from New York per day. 3 airlines have flights to Santa Barbara from New York on a regular basis.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from New York to Santa Barbara round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from New York to Santa Barbara round-trip from $269. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $288, and Delta, from $300. These flights start at 47% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New York to Santa Barbara one-way?
The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from New York to Santa Barbara are United Airlines ($135), Delta ($139), and Alaska Airlines ($140).
What are the most popular routes from New York to Santa Barbara?
While some choose either Newark - Santa Barbara or New York LaGuardia - Santa Barbara, New York John F Kennedy Intl - Santa Barbara is the most popular route from New York to Santa Barbara.
Can I find deals for flights from New York to Santa Barbara that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on New York to Santa Barbara flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from New York 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 York to Santa Barbara.
Can I find deals for business class flights from New York to Santa Barbara?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New York 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 York to Santa Barbara?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from New York to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $495). 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 3 airlines flying from New York to Santa Barbara

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Delta	Cheapest$156	Average$410	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
United Airlines	Cheapest$286	Average$499	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
American Airlines	Cheapest$286	Average$534	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%

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How far ahead should I book a flight from New York to Santa Barbara?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New York to Santa Barbara. Price data was last updated on April 25, 2025.

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Rainfall in Santa Barbara by month

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Temperature in Santa Barbara by month

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Reviews of airlines servicing Santa Barbara

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