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$135+ Cheap flights from New York State 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 8/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — SBA
Aug 6 — Aug 131
Wed 8/6
Wed 8/13
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Cheap flight deals from New York to Santa Barbara

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New York to Santa Barbara flight deals. Data was last updated August 1, 2025.

Round-trip from

$268
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$135
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$356
From New York 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 August 1, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 8/3010:53 amEWR - SBA
1 stop8h 16mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/66:05 amSBA - EWR
1 stop7h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/30$268
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 9/136:24 amLGA - SBA
1 stop8h 07mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/2012:22 pmSBA - LGA
1 stop8h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/30$268
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Wed 8/276:30 pmEWR - SBA
1 stop8h 29mUnited Airlines
Wed 9/32:32 pmSBA - EWR
1 stop7h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/31$269
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 8/263:25 pmLGA - SBA
1 stop8h 29mUnited Airlines
Wed 9/36:52 pmSBA - LGA
2 stops11h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/31$274
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 9/131:15 pmEWR - SBA
1 stop9h 48mDelta
Sat 9/204:55 pmSBA - EWR
1 stop10h 10mDelta
Deal found 7/30$277
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 8/307:30 amJFK - SBA
1 stop7h 49mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/66:05 amSBA - JFK
1 stop7h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/30$281
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 8/261:30 pmJFK - SBA
1 stop9h 38mDelta
Wed 9/312:40 pmSBA - JFK
1 stop8h 47mDelta
Deal found 7/31$297
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Mon 8/253:00 pmLGA - SBA
1 stop8h 08mDelta
Thu 9/48:13 amSBA - LGA
1 stop9h 13mDelta
Deal found 7/31$297
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Fri 9/195:48 pmEWR - SBA
1 stop29h 01mAlaska Airlines
Tue 9/237:39 pmSBA - EWR
1 stop16h 21mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/30$306
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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.
Wed 9/37:00 amBUF - SBA
1 stop7h 31mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/912:22 pmSBA - BUF
1 stop7h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/1$333
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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.
Wed 9/36:30 amBUF - SBA
2 stops10h 21mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/91:01 pmSBA - BUF
1 stop6h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/1$338
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 8/286:20 amSYR - SBA
1 stop8h 02mAmerican Airlines
Fri 9/512:22 pmSBA - SYR
1 stop7h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/31$384

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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 August 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York State to Santa Barbara that are best for you.

Fly from

New York

Fly to

Santa Barbara

Route

Depart

Return

Price

NewarkSanta Barbara

EWR - SBA

EWRSBA

Newark

Sat 8/30

10:53 am-4:09 pm

1 stop8h 16m

Santa Barbara

Sat 9/6

6:05 am-4:29 pm

1 stop7h 24m

$268

New YorkSanta Barbara

LGA - SBA

LGASBA

New York LaGuardia

Sat 9/13

6:24 am-11:31 am

1 stop8h 07m

Santa Barbara

Sat 9/20

12:22 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop8h 13m

$268

NewarkSanta Barbara

EWR - SBA

EWRSBA

Newark

Wed 8/27

6:30 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 29m

Santa Barbara

Wed 9/3

2:32 pm-12:58 am

1 stop7h 26m

$269

New YorkSanta Barbara

LGA - SBA

LGASBA

New York LaGuardia

Tue 8/26

3:25 pm-8:54 pm

1 stop8h 29m

Santa Barbara

Wed 9/3

6:52 pm-9:16 am

2 stops11h 24m

$274

NewarkSanta Barbara

EWR - SBA

EWRSBA

Newark

Sat 9/13

7:20 am-11:56 am

1 stop7h 36m

Santa Barbara

Tue 9/23

5:50 am-5:35 pm

1 stop8h 45m

$277

New YorkSanta Barbara

JFK - SBA

JFKSBA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 8/30

7:30 am-12:19 pm

1 stop7h 49m

Santa Barbara

Sat 9/6

6:05 am-4:29 pm

1 stop7h 24m

$281

New YorkSanta Barbara

JFK - SBA

JFKSBA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 8/26

1:30 pm-8:08 pm

1 stop9h 38m

Santa Barbara

Wed 9/3

12:40 pm-12:27 am

1 stop8h 47m

$297

New YorkSanta Barbara

LGA - SBA

LGASBA

New York LaGuardia

Mon 8/25

3:00 pm-8:08 pm

1 stop8h 08m

Santa Barbara

Thu 9/4

8:13 am-8:26 pm

1 stop9h 13m

$297

NewarkSanta Barbara

EWR - SBA

EWRSBA

Newark

Fri 9/19

5:48 pm-7:49 pm

1 stop29h 01m

Santa Barbara

Tue 9/23

7:39 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop16h 21m

$306

BuffaloSanta Barbara

BUF - SBA

BUFSBA

Buffalo

Wed 9/3

7:00 am-11:31 am

1 stop7h 31m

Santa Barbara

Tue 9/9

12:22 pm-11:08 pm

1 stop7h 46m

$333

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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 State to Santa Barbara

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from State of New York to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from State of New York 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 NY 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 August 1, 2025.

When flying from State of New York to Santa Barbara, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 August 1, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta from New York State to Santa Barbara have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

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

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

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
4,246 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

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
7,983 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,611 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

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
8,904 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

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 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?

    Located just 8.0 mi from the city center, Santa Barbara (SBA) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Santa Barbara from New York.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with American Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $135. Delta flights start at $139 while deals on Alaska Airlines start at $148 one-way.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from State of New York to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from State of New York 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 York to Santa Barbara

Discover the top 4 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 August 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$156Average$473FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$274Average$565FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$286Average$568FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$381Average$486FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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