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 8h 16m. New York and Santa Barbara are separated by a distance of 2529 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 $296. These flights start at 67% 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), United Airlines ($145), and Delta ($149).

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.

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).

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 are the most popular airlines that fly from New York to Santa Barbara?

American Airlines, United Airlines and Delta are the most popular airlines when flying from New York to Santa Barbara.

Most accurate provider : When it comes to deals on New York-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 York-Santa Barbara flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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.

$145+ Flights from New York, NY to Santa Barbara

Q: How much does it cost to fly round-trip from New York to Santa Barbara?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. New York to Santa Barbara flights typically cost between $449 and $672 in January. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $289 on American Airlines (Jan 10-Jan 17).

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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 November 26, 2025.

Tue 12/96:00 amLGA - SBA

1 stop8h 40mAmerican Airlines

Sat 12/136:10 amSBA - LGA

2 stops10h 39mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 11/24

$294

Tue 12/97:14 amEWR - SBA

1 stop14h 11mAlaska Airlines

Sat 12/137:19 pmSBA - EWR

1 stop16h 10mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 11/24

$306

Tue 12/97:07 amEWR - SBA

2 stops14h 01mAmerican Airlines

Sat 12/134:32 pmSBA - EWR

1 stop9h 54mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 11/25

$312

Thu 12/117:59 pmEWR - SBA

1 stop25h 26mAlaska Airlines

Mon 12/157:19 pmSBA - EWR

1 stop16h 10mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 11/25

$326

Thu 12/1111:30 amJFK - SBA

1 stop9h 55mAlaska Airlines

Mon 12/157:19 pmSBA - JFK

1 stop9h 04mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 11/24

$326

Thu 12/116:00 amLGA - SBA

1 stop8h 40mAmerican Airlines

Mon 12/1512:30 pmSBA - LGA

1 stop8h 03mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 11/24

$327

Thu 12/1111:56 amEWR - SBA

1 stop11h 38mDelta

Mon 12/154:59 pmSBA - EWR

2 stops14h 52mDelta

Deal found 11/25

$332

Thu 12/1112:28 pmJFK - SBA

1 stop11h 06mDelta

Mon 12/154:59 pmSBA - JFK

2 stops13h 51mDelta

Deal found 11/24

$332

Thu 12/1112:00 pmLGA - SBA

1 stop11h 34mDelta

Mon 12/154:59 pmSBA - LGA

2 stops13h 46mDelta

Deal found 11/24

$332

Tue 12/94:10 pmJFK - SBA

1 stop9h 03mDelta

Sat 12/135:30 pmSBA - JFK

1 stop10h 03mDelta

Deal found 11/24

$347

Tue 12/93:20 pmLGA - SBA

1 stop9h 02mUnited Airlines

Sat 12/137:00 amSBA - LGA

2 stops11h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/24

$352

Tue 12/97:59 amJFK - SBA

2 stops11h 03mAmerican Airlines

Sat 12/136:10 amSBA - JFK

2 stops10h 07mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 11/24

$367

Best flights from New York to Santa Barbara
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 November 26, 2025.

Sat 1/176:30 amJFK - SBA

1 stop8h 16mAmerican Airlines

Sat 1/246:00 amSBA - JFK

1 stop8h 00mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 11/24

$289

Sat 1/3111:30 amJFK - SBA

1 stop29h 23mAlaska Airlines

Sat 2/72:45 pmSBA - JFK

1 stop21h 38mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 11/24

$289

Sat 1/107:00 amEWR - SBA

1 stop8h 16mDelta

Sat 1/171:10 pmSBA - EWR

1 stop7h 49mDelta

Deal found 11/24

$290

Wed 1/213:29 pmLGA - SBA

1 stop8h 23mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/246:20 amSBA - LGA

2 stops9h 24mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/24

$294

Tue 1/206:30 amJFK - SBA

1 stop8h 16mAmerican Airlines

Tue 1/2710:02 amSBA - JFK

1 stop9h 57mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 11/25

$289

Sat 1/172:30 pmEWR - SBA

1 stop9h 26mDelta

Sat 1/2412:35 pmSBA - EWR

1 stop8h 24mDelta

Deal found 11/24

$291

Fri 1/164:22 pmJFK - SBA

1 stop24h 31mAlaska Airlines

Sat 1/242:45 pmSBA - JFK

1 stop21h 38mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 11/26

$292

Sat 2/77:15 amLGA - SBA

1 stop9h 00mUnited Airlines

Sat 2/216:42 pmSBA - LGA

2 stops11h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/25

$294

Fri 1/2311:30 amJFK - SBA

1 stop29h 23mAlaska Airlines

Tue 2/32:45 pmSBA - JFK

1 stop21h 38mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 11/25

$292

Sun 2/16:30 amJFK - SBA

1 stop8h 16mAmerican Airlines

Sat 2/2812:35 pmSBA - JFK

1 stop7h 24mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 11/26

$293

Sat 1/313:29 pmLGA - SBA

1 stop8h 23mUnited Airlines

Sat 2/75:00 amSBA - LGA

2 stops13h 14mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/24

$294

Sat 1/176:10 amJFK - SBA

1 stop9h 06mDelta

Wed 1/214:59 pmSBA - JFK

1 stop10h 26mDelta

Deal found 11/23

$297

Wed 1/79:00 amJFK - SBA

2 stops12h 33mAmerican Airlines

Sat 1/106:00 amSBA - JFK

1 stop8h 00mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 11/24

$294

Sat 1/316:08 pmEWR - SBA

1 stop22h 45mAlaska Airlines

Sat 2/72:45 pmSBA - EWR

1 stop23h 10mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 11/24

$296

Mon 1/196:00 pmEWR - SBA

1 stop8h 44mUnited Airlines

Tue 1/275:00 amSBA - EWR

1 stop7h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/25

$297

Sat 1/316:08 pmEWR - SBA

1 stop22h 45mAlaska Airlines

Fri 2/62:45 pmSBA - EWR

1 stop24h 39mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 11/23

$296

Wed 2/46:00 pmEWR - SBA

1 stop8h 44mUnited Airlines

Fri 2/612:54 pmSBA - EWR

1 stop7h 36mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/24

$297

Wed 2/119:00 amLGA - SBA

2 stops12h 33mAmerican Airlines

Thu 2/1912:41 pmSBA - LGA

1 stop8h 02mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 11/24

$297

Fri 1/236:08 pmEWR - SBA

1 stop22h 45mAlaska Airlines

Tue 2/32:45 pmSBA - EWR

1 stop24h 39mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 11/25

$296

Sat 2/77:15 amLGA - SBA

1 stop9h 00mUnited Airlines

Fri 2/205:00 amSBA - LGA

2 stops12h 12mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/25

$297

Sat 1/3111:15 amLGA - SBA

2 stops12h 37mUnited Airlines

Fri 2/65:00 amSBA - LGA

1 stop7h 46mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/23

$298

Tue 1/206:00 amLGA - SBA

2 stops10h 50mUnited Airlines

Tue 1/2710:45 amSBA - LGA

2 stops9h 42mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/25

$299

Mon 1/199:15 amLGA - SBA

2 stops11h 06mUnited Airlines

Tue 1/2710:45 amSBA - LGA

2 stops9h 42mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/25

$303

Wed 2/43:41 pmLGA - SBA

2 stops11h 03mUnited Airlines

Fri 2/66:20 amSBA - LGA

2 stops10h 03mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/24

$303

Tue 3/310:15 amLGA - SBA

2 stops10h 41mUnited Airlines

Wed 3/115:00 amSBA - LGA

1 stop9h 14mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/25

$324

Last-minute flights from New York to Santa Barbara
Discover last-minute flight deals from New York to Santa Barbara. Data last updated November 26, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Tue 12/96:00 amLGA - SBA

1 stop8h 40mAmerican Airlines

Sat 12/136:10 amSBA - LGA

2 stops10h 39mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 11/24

$294

Tue 12/97:14 amEWR - SBA

1 stop14h 11mAlaska Airlines

Sat 12/137:19 pmSBA - EWR

1 stop16h 10mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 11/24

$306

Tue 12/97:07 amEWR - SBA

2 stops14h 01mAmerican Airlines

Sat 12/134:32 pmSBA - EWR

1 stop9h 54mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 11/25

$312

Tue 12/94:10 pmJFK - SBA

1 stop9h 03mDelta

Sat 12/135:30 pmSBA - JFK

1 stop10h 03mDelta

Deal found 11/24

$347

Tue 12/93:20 pmLGA - SBA

1 stop9h 02mUnited Airlines

Sat 12/137:00 amSBA - LGA

2 stops11h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/24

$352

Tue 12/97:59 amJFK - SBA

2 stops11h 03mAmerican Airlines

Sat 12/136:10 amSBA - JFK

2 stops10h 07mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 11/24

$367

Thu 12/117:59 pmEWR - SBA

1 stop25h 26mAlaska Airlines

Mon 12/157:19 pmSBA - EWR

1 stop16h 10mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 11/25

$326

Thu 12/1111:30 amJFK - SBA

1 stop9h 55mAlaska Airlines

Mon 12/157:19 pmSBA - JFK

1 stop9h 04mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 11/24

$326

Thu 12/116:00 amLGA - SBA

1 stop8h 40mAmerican Airlines

Mon 12/1512:30 pmSBA - LGA

1 stop8h 03mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 11/24

$327

Thu 12/1111:56 amEWR - SBA

1 stop11h 38mDelta

Mon 12/154:59 pmSBA - EWR

2 stops14h 52mDelta

Deal found 11/25

$332

Thu 12/1112:28 pmJFK - SBA

1 stop11h 06mDelta

Mon 12/154:59 pmSBA - JFK

2 stops13h 51mDelta

Deal found 11/24

$332

Thu 12/1112:00 pmLGA - SBA

1 stop11h 34mDelta

Mon 12/154:59 pmSBA - LGA

2 stops13h 46mDelta

Deal found 11/24

$332

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 November 26, 2025.

Tue 1/66:30 amJFK - SBA

1 stop8h 16mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 11/26

$145

Tue 1/67:15 amLGA - SBA

1 stop9h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/26

$145

Thu 1/87:00 amJFK - SBA

1 stop9h 53mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 11/26

$148

Wed 1/77:00 amEWR - SBA

1 stop8h 16mDelta

Deal found 11/24

$149

Mon 1/196:30 amJFK - SBA

1 stop8h 16mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 11/24

$149

Thu 1/2911:25 amLGA - SBA

1 stop8h 10mSouthwest

Deal found 11/23

$149

Thu 12/116:00 amEWR - SBA

1 stop8h 40mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 11/25

$153

Mon 12/156:50 amJFK - SBA

1 stop8h 49mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 11/24

$154

Mon 12/153:20 pmLGA - SBA

1 stop9h 02mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/24

$154

Tue 12/169:57 amEWR - SBA

2 stops13h 37mDelta

Deal found 11/24

$159

Mon 12/152:22 pmLGA - SBA

2 stops10h 47mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 11/24

$159

Thu 12/1111:30 amJFK - SBA

1 stop9h 55mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 11/25

$173

Cheap flight deals from New York to Santa Barbara

Most accurate provider	eDreams 3 stars
Most trusted provider	eDreams 3 stars
Round-trip from	$289 (American Airlines)
One-way from	$145 (American Airlines)
Popular in	November
Cheapest in	October
Average price	$594

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

New YorkSanta Barbara

JFK - SBA

JFKSBA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 1/17

6:30 am-11:46 am

1 stop8h 16m

Santa Barbara

Sat 1/24

6:00 am-5:00 pm

1 stop8h 00m

$289

New YorkSanta Barbara

JFK - SBA

JFKSBA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 1/31

11:30 am-1:53 pm

1 stop29h 23m

Santa Barbara

Sat 2/7

2:45 pm-3:23 pm

1 stop21h 38m

$289

New YorkSanta Barbara

JFK - SBA

JFKSBA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 1/20

6:30 am-11:46 am

1 stop8h 16m

Santa Barbara

Tue 1/27

10:02 am-10:59 pm

1 stop9h 57m

$289

NewarkSanta Barbara

EWR - SBA

EWRSBA

Newark

Sat 1/10

7:00 am-12:16 pm

1 stop8h 16m

Santa Barbara

Sat 1/17

1:10 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 49m

$290

NewarkSanta Barbara

EWR - SBA

EWRSBA

Newark

Sat 1/17

2:30 pm-8:56 pm

1 stop9h 26m

Santa Barbara

Sat 1/24

12:35 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 24m

$291

New YorkSanta Barbara

JFK - SBA

JFKSBA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 1/16

4:22 pm-1:53 pm

1 stop24h 31m

Santa Barbara

Sat 1/24

2:45 pm-3:23 pm

1 stop21h 38m

$292

New YorkSanta Barbara

JFK - SBA

JFKSBA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 1/23

11:30 am-1:53 pm

1 stop29h 23m

Santa Barbara

Tue 2/3

2:45 pm-3:23 pm

1 stop21h 38m

$292

New YorkSanta Barbara

JFK - SBA

JFKSBA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 2/1

6:30 am-11:46 am

1 stop8h 16m

Santa Barbara

Sat 2/28

12:35 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop7h 24m

$293

New YorkSanta Barbara

LGA - SBA

LGASBA

New York LaGuardia

Wed 1/21

3:29 pm-8:52 pm

1 stop8h 23m

Santa Barbara

Sat 1/24

6:20 am-6:44 pm

2 stops9h 24m

$294

New YorkSanta Barbara

LGA - SBA

LGASBA

New York LaGuardia

Sat 2/7

7:15 am-1:15 pm

1 stop9h 00m

Santa Barbara

Sat 2/21

6:42 pm-9:12 am

2 stops11h 30m

$294

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Compare providers for flights from New York to Santa Barbara

Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from New York to Santa Barbara in November.

Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
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 eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on New York-Santa Barbara flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 78 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Santa Barbara (average of $90). Flying from New York to Santa Barbara in December is currently the most expensive (average of $175). 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 17% on airfare.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from New York to Santa Barbara?

Reviews of airlines servicing Santa Barbara

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

7.9

Good

7,998 reviews

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

7.9

Good

7,998 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

7,998 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,046 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

7,998 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,038 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

7,998 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

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.
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 8h 16m. New York and Santa Barbara are separated by a distance of 2529 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 $296. These flights start at 67% 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), United Airlines ($145), and Delta ($149).
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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Santa Barbara (average of $90). Flying from New York to Santa Barbara in December is currently the most expensive (average of $175). 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$394	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
American Airlines	Cheapest$216	Average$508	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$296	Average$489	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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$145+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) to Santa Barbara (SBA)

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York to Santa Barbara are usually found in October or January, booked 78 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Thursday

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