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$145+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) to Santa Barbara (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 10/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — SBA
Oct 15 — Oct 221
Wed 10/15
Wed 10/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York to Santa Barbara are usually found in August or July, booked 66 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from New York to Santa Barbara

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New York (NYC) 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 September 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$249
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$145
(Delta)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$452
From New York (NYC) to Santa Barbara
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Cheapest flights from New York to Santa Barbara
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 September 15, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Sat 10/257:15 amEWR - SBA
1 stop7h 43mDelta
Sat 11/18:35 amSBA - EWR
1 stop9h 32mDelta
Deal found 9/15$289
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Sat 10/256:00 amLGA - SBA
1 stop8h 34mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/112:24 pmSBA - LGA
1 stop8h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$290
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Sat 10/256:30 amJFK - SBA
1 stop9h 06mAmerican Airlines
Fri 10/311:06 pmSBA - JFK
1 stop7h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$294
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Sat 10/186:45 amJFK - SBA
1 stop8h 13mDelta
Tue 10/2112:40 pmSBA - JFK
1 stop8h 19mDelta
Deal found 9/14$297
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Sat 10/257:15 amEWR - SBA
1 stop7h 43mDelta
Mon 10/275:01 pmSBA - EWR
1 stop9h 58mDelta
Deal found 9/14$303
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Sat 10/256:45 amJFK - SBA
1 stop8h 13mDelta
Mon 10/275:01 pmSBA - JFK
1 stop10h 24mDelta
Deal found 9/14$307
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Sat 10/187:29 pmEWR - SBA
1 stop19h 00mAlaska Airlines
Tue 10/217:40 pmSBA - EWR
1 stop16h 49mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/14$311
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 12/45:00 pmJFK - SBA
1 stop8h 09mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/136:10 amSBA - JFK
1 stop7h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$312
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Sat 10/255:22 amEWR - SBA
2 stops13h 12mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/274:45 pmSBA - EWR
2 stops13h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$313
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Sat 10/117:29 pmEWR - SBA
1 stop19h 00mAlaska Airlines
Sat 10/187:40 pmSBA - EWR
1 stop16h 49mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/14$316
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 9/305:20 pmEWR - SBA
1 stop9h 39mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/41:10 pmSBA - EWR
1 stop7h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$317
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 11/206:00 amLGA - SBA
1 stop8h 38mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/312:30 pmSBA - LGA
1 stop8h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$319

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Customize your flight search to find flights from New York 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 September 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York to Santa Barbara that are best for you.

Fly from

New York

Fly to

Santa Barbara

Route

Depart

Return

Price

New YorkSanta Barbara

JFK - SBA

JFKSBA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 11/8

9:00 am-6:09 pm

2 stops12h 09m

Santa Barbara

Tue 11/11

9:50 am-10:59 pm

1 stop10h 09m

$254

NewarkSanta Barbara

EWR - SBA

EWRSBA

Newark

Sat 10/25

7:15 am-11:58 am

1 stop7h 43m

Santa Barbara

Sat 11/1

8:35 am-9:07 pm

1 stop9h 32m

$289

NewarkSanta Barbara

EWR - SBA

EWRSBA

Newark

Wed 11/19

10:20 am-6:10 pm

1 stop10h 50m

Santa Barbara

Mon 11/24

4:32 pm-5:23 am

1 stop9h 51m

$289

NewarkSanta Barbara

EWR - SBA

EWRSBA

Newark

Sat 2/14

9:45 am-8:27 pm

2 stops13h 42m

Santa Barbara

Wed 2/18

8:25 am-8:47 pm

1 stop9h 22m

$294

New YorkSanta Barbara

LGA - SBA

LGASBA

New York LaGuardia

Sat 10/25

8:24 am-3:34 pm

2 stops10h 10m

Santa Barbara

Sat 11/1

12:24 pm-11:38 pm

1 stop8h 14m

$296

New YorkSanta Barbara

JFK - SBA

JFKSBA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 10/25

12:25 pm-8:08 pm

1 stop10h 43m

Santa Barbara

Sat 11/1

8:35 am-8:12 pm

1 stop8h 37m

$297

New YorkSanta Barbara

JFK - SBA

JFKSBA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 10/18

6:45 am-11:58 am

1 stop8h 13m

Santa Barbara

Tue 10/21

5:01 pm-6:25 am

1 stop10h 24m

$297

NewarkSanta Barbara

EWR - SBA

EWRSBA

Newark

Sat 10/25

7:15 am-11:58 am

1 stop7h 43m

Santa Barbara

Mon 10/27

5:01 pm-5:59 am

1 stop9h 58m

$303

NewarkSanta Barbara

EWR - SBA

EWRSBA

Newark

Sat 2/14

6:10 pm-12:15 am

1 stop9h 05m

Santa Barbara

Wed 2/18

2:20 pm-1:13 am

1 stop7h 53m

$307

NewarkSanta Barbara

EWR - SBA

EWRSBA

Newark

Sat 10/11

7:29 pm-11:29 am

1 stop19h 00m

Santa Barbara

Sat 10/18

7:40 pm-3:29 pm

1 stop16h 49m

$316

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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

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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?

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 September 12, 2025.

The best time to book flights from New York to Santa Barbara is 65 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 $475). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from New York 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 September 15, 2025.

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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from New York 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 September 15, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from New York to Santa Barbara have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,929 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New York 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 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.

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

    For as low as $289, American Airlines can have you in Santa Barbara from New York in 7h 43m. New York and Santa Barbara are separated by a distance of 2508 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • 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 $156. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $216, and United Airlines, from $274. These flights start at 68% 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 American Airlines ($145), Delta ($145), and United Airlines ($174).

  • 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 $475). 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

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from New York 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 September 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$156Average$394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$216Average$494FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$274Average$518FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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