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$190+ Cheap flights from Newark (EWR) 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 8/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EWR — SBA
Aug 28 — Sep 41
Fri 8/28
Fri 9/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Newark to Santa Barbara

Cheapest flights from Newark to Santa Barbara
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Newark to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 29, 2026.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 9/266:55 am
EWR
-
SBA
1 stop9h 45m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 9/307:30 am
SBA
-
EWR
1 stop12h 59m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/27$379
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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.
Wed 10/217:05 am
EWR
-
SBA
1 stop7h 58m
Delta
Tue 10/274:50 pm
SBA
-
EWR
2 stops13h 33m
Delta
Deal found 7/27$384
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 9/227:15 am
EWR
-
SBA
1 stop7h 47m
Delta
Mon 9/284:50 pm
SBA
-
EWR
1 stop10h 10m
Delta
Deal found 7/24$389
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 10/204:35 pm
EWR
-
SBA
1 stop10h 12m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 10/276:52 pm
SBA
-
EWR
1 stop9h 07m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/27$399
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 9/82:20 pm
EWR
-
SBA
1 stop8h 22m
United Airlines
Sun 9/138:30 pm
SBA
-
EWR
1 stop8h 16m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/26$403
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 9/116:30 am
EWR
-
SBA
1 stop8h 05m
American Airlines
Wed 9/1612:32 pm
SBA
-
EWR
1 stop8h 08m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/26$404
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 9/114:35 pm
EWR
-
SBA
1 stop24h 05m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 9/163:26 pm
SBA
-
EWR
2 stops29h 03m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/27$406
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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.
Sun 9/207:15 am
EWR
-
SBA
1 stop7h 47m
Delta
Mon 9/214:50 pm
SBA
-
EWR
1 stop10h 10m
Delta
Deal found 7/27$409
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 9/225:02 pm
EWR
-
SBA
1 stop9h 48m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 9/283:26 pm
SBA
-
EWR
1 stop22h 24m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/26$411
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Wed 12/167:00 am
EWR
-
SBA
1 stop8h 12m
Delta
Thu 1/75:00 pm
SBA
-
EWR
1 stop10h 04m
Delta
Deal found 7/24$414
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Wed 12/167:00 am
EWR
-
SBA
1 stop8h 12m
Delta
Wed 1/65:50 am
SBA
-
EWR
2 stops10h 53m
Delta
Deal found 7/24$419
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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.
Wed 9/165:02 pm
EWR
-
SBA
1 stop9h 48m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 9/223:26 pm
SBA
-
EWR
1 stop22h 24m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/27$421

Find flight deals from Newark to Santa Barbara

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Newark (EWR) 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 29, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$379
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$190
(Delta)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$609
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($128 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($24 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2026
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Newark 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 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Newark Airport to Santa Barbara that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

NewarkSanta Barbara

EWR - SBA

EWRSBA

Newark

Wed 11/11

5:30 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop9h 13m

Santa Barbara

Sat 11/14

6:00 am-6:19 pm

1 stop9h 19m

$379

NewarkSanta Barbara

EWR - SBA

EWRSBA

Newark

Sat 9/26

6:55 am-1:40 pm

1 stop9h 45m

Santa Barbara

Wed 9/30

7:30 am-11:29 pm

1 stop12h 59m

$379

NewarkSanta Barbara

EWR - SBA

EWRSBA

Newark

Sat 10/31

9:40 am-4:06 pm

2 stops9h 26m

Santa Barbara

Wed 11/4

4:52 pm-6:04 am

1 stop10h 12m

$384

NewarkSanta Barbara

EWR - SBA

EWRSBA

Newark

Sun 9/20

7:15 am-12:02 pm

1 stop7h 47m

Santa Barbara

Wed 9/23

5:52 am-7:33 pm

2 stops10h 41m

$404

NewarkSanta Barbara

EWR - SBA

EWRSBA

Newark

Fri 9/18

5:02 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop9h 48m

Santa Barbara

Mon 9/21

6:00 am-11:29 pm

2 stops14h 29m

$406

NewarkSanta Barbara

EWR - SBA

EWRSBA

Newark

Tue 10/20

4:35 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop10h 12m

Santa Barbara

Mon 10/26

6:08 am-11:25 pm

2 stops14h 17m

$406

NewarkSanta Barbara

EWR - SBA

EWRSBA

Newark

Sat 9/12

6:55 am-1:40 pm

1 stop9h 45m

Santa Barbara

Wed 9/16

6:00 am-11:29 pm

2 stops14h 29m

$426

NewarkSanta Barbara

EWR - SBA

EWRSBA

Newark

Sat 10/10

6:30 am-4:59 pm

1 stop13h 29m

Santa Barbara

Tue 10/13

6:08 am-6:59 am

2 stops21h 51m

$451
Quickest round-trip

NewarkSanta Barbara

EWR - SBA

EWRSBA

Newark

Fri 10/23

4:30 pm-9:56 pm

1 stop8h 26m

Santa Barbara

Sat 10/24

1:46 pm-12:57 am

1 stop8h 11m

$463

NewarkSanta Barbara

EWR - SBA

EWRSBA

Newark

Wed 8/26

4:35 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop10h 15m

Santa Barbara

Sat 9/5

6:00 am-4:50 pm

1 stop7h 50m

$466

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Deals found on 7/25

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Compare providers for flights from Newark to Santa Barbara

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Newark to Santa Barbara in July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 Newark Airport-Santa Barbara flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Newark Airport-Santa Barbara flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Newark Airport-Santa Barbara flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Newark Airport-Santa Barbara flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 Newark Airport-Santa Barbara flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Newark to Santa Barbara

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Santa Barbara from Newark with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Newark Airport to Santa Barbara

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Newark Airport to Santa Barbara?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Newark Airport to Santa Barbara (average of $368). Flying from Newark Airport to Santa Barbara in November is currently the most expensive (average of $796). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Newark Airport to Santa Barbara?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Newark Airport to Santa Barbara flights typically cost between $368 and $641 in September.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $379 on Alaska Airlines (Sep 26-Sep 30).

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 29, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines and American Airlines from Newark Airport to Santa Barbara. 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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,052 reviews

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Oct 2024

EWR - DEN

Terribly delayed flight, missed ongoing flight, hotel very downmarket Food voucher not accepted in hotel
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,052 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,052 reviews

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Oct 2024

EWR - DEN

Terribly delayed flight, missed ongoing flight, hotel very downmarket Food voucher not accepted in hotel
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,839 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,052 reviews

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Oct 2024

EWR - DEN

Terribly delayed flight, missed ongoing flight, hotel very downmarket Food voucher not accepted in hotel

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Newark 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 Newark?

    If you book a flight to Santa Barbara from Newark, you will be flying to Santa Barbara, which is the city’s only airport. Santa Barbara (SBA) is located 8.0 mi from the center of Santa Barbara. There are 0 flights from Newark to Santa Barbara per day from 2 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Newark Airport to Santa Barbara?

    For as low as $379, Alaska Airlines can have you in Santa Barbara from Newark Airport in 9h 13m. There are 2508 mi between Newark Airport and Santa Barbara. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Newark Airport to Santa Barbara round-trip?

    Currently priced at $282, American Airlines will fly you from Newark Airport to Santa Barbara and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on United Airlines for as low as $328. American Airlines is 47% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Newark to Santa Barbara that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Newark to Santa Barbara?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Newark to Santa Barbara.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Newark to Santa Barbara?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Newark 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 Newark Airport to Santa Barbara?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Newark Airport to Santa Barbara (average of $368). Flying from Newark Airport to Santa Barbara in November is currently the most expensive (average of $796). 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 2 airlines flying from Newark to Santa Barbara

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Newark 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 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$282Average$609FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$328Average$495FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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