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$184+ 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 2/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EWR — SBA
Feb 1 — Feb 81
Sun 2/1
Sun 2/8
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Newark to Santa Barbara

Best flights from Newark to Santa Barbara
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Newark to Santa Barbara that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated January 2, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/31. 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.
Thu 1/226:00 pmEWR - SBA
1 stop8h 44mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/256:51 pmSBA - EWR
1 stop8h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/31$334
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/31. 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.
Fri 1/162:30 pmEWR - SBA
1 stop9h 26mDelta
Sat 1/2412:35 pmSBA - EWR
1 stop8h 24mDelta
Deal found 12/31$367
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/31. 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 2/125:30 pmEWR - SBA
1 stop8h 26mAmerican Airlines
Sun 2/154:40 pmSBA - EWR
1 stop10h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/31$367
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/30. 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.
Sat 1/316:08 pmEWR - SBA
1 stop22h 45mAlaska Airlines
Tue 2/32:45 pmSBA - EWR
1 stop24h 39mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/30$368
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/31. 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.
Sun 2/16:00 amEWR - SBA
1 stop8h 55mUnited Airlines
Thu 2/125:00 amSBA - EWR
1 stop7h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/31$359
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/31. 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 1/226:30 amEWR - SBA
1 stop8h 16mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/256:52 pmSBA - EWR
2 stops11h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/31$372
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/30. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/254:20 pmEWR - SBA
1 stop10h 10mUnited Airlines
Sat 6/276:30 pmSBA - EWR
1 stop7h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/30$362
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/1. 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.
Fri 5/156:00 amEWR - SBA
1 stop10h 32mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/186:50 pmSBA - EWR
1 stop10h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/1$367
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/31. 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.
Thu 6/46:25 pmEWR - SBA
1 stop8h 05mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/88:33 pmSBA - EWR
1 stop8h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/31$367

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 January 2, 2026.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$334
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$184
(American Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$700
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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 January 2, 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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Newark

Fly to

Santa Barbara

Route

Depart

Return

Price

NewarkSanta Barbara

EWR - SBA

EWRSBA

Newark

Thu 1/22

6:00 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop8h 44m

Santa Barbara

Sun 1/25

6:51 pm-5:59 am

1 stop8h 08m

$334

NewarkSanta Barbara

EWR - SBA

EWRSBA

Newark

Sun 2/1

6:00 am-11:55 am

1 stop8h 55m

Santa Barbara

Thu 2/12

5:00 am-3:58 pm

1 stop7h 58m

$359

NewarkSanta Barbara

EWR - SBA

EWRSBA

Newark

Thu 6/25

4:20 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop10h 10m

Santa Barbara

Sat 6/27

6:30 pm-5:17 am

1 stop7h 47m

$362

NewarkSanta Barbara

EWR - SBA

EWRSBA

Newark

Fri 1/16

2:30 pm-8:56 pm

1 stop9h 26m

Santa Barbara

Sat 1/24

12:35 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 24m

$367

NewarkSanta Barbara

EWR - SBA

EWRSBA

Newark

Thu 2/12

5:30 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop8h 26m

Santa Barbara

Sun 2/15

4:40 pm-6:00 am

1 stop10h 20m

$367

NewarkSanta Barbara

EWR - SBA

EWRSBA

Newark

Fri 5/15

6:00 am-1:32 pm

1 stop10h 32m

Santa Barbara

Mon 5/18

6:50 pm-7:53 am

1 stop10h 03m

$367

NewarkSanta Barbara

EWR - SBA

EWRSBA

Newark

Thu 6/4

6:25 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop8h 05m

Santa Barbara

Mon 6/8

8:33 pm-7:49 am

1 stop8h 16m

$367

NewarkSanta Barbara

EWR - SBA

EWRSBA

Newark

Sat 1/31

6:08 pm-1:53 pm

1 stop22h 45m

Santa Barbara

Tue 2/3

2:45 pm-6:24 pm

1 stop24h 39m

$368

NewarkSanta Barbara

EWR - SBA

EWRSBA

Newark

Thu 1/22

6:30 am-11:46 am

1 stop8h 16m

Santa Barbara

Sun 1/25

6:52 pm-9:30 am

2 stops11h 38m

$372

NewarkSanta Barbara

EWR - SBA

EWRSBA

Newark

Thu 2/12

5:30 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop8h 26m

$184

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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 January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice 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 eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Newark Airport-Santa Barbara flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 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 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.
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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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Newark Airport to Santa Barbara (average of $90). Flying from Newark Airport to Santa Barbara in December is currently the most expensive (average of $181). 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.

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 January 2, 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
9,132 reviews

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

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
9,132 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,132 reviews

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

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
7.2
Good
11,074 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,132 reviews

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

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 $334, United Airlines can have you in Santa Barbara from Newark Airport in 8h 44m. 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 $282. American Airlines is 46% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Newark Airport to Santa Barbara one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is American Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $134. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Newark Airport to Santa Barbara for a low price.

  • 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Newark Airport to Santa Barbara (average of $90). Flying from Newark Airport to Santa Barbara in December is currently the most expensive (average of $181). 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 January 2, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$282Average$472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$282Average$476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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