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$135+ 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 8/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EWR — SBA
Jul 8 — Jul 151
Tue 7/8
Tue 7/15
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Newark to Santa Barbara are usually found in February or August, booked 52 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Friday

Cheap 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 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$274
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$135
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$550
From Newark to Santa Barbara
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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 3, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Tue 8/55:00 amEWR - SBA
2 stops9h 20mAmerican Airlines
Tue 8/121:01 pmSBA - EWR
1 stop7h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/1$274
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/137:20 amEWR - SBA
1 stop7h 36mDelta
Wed 9/244:50 pmSBA - EWR
1 stop10h 15mDelta
Deal found 7/1$277
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Sat 7/266:30 pmEWR - SBA
1 stop8h 10mUnited Airlines
Tue 7/2912:52 pmSBA - EWR
1 stop7h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/1$309
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 9/195:30 pmEWR - SBA
1 stop20h 02mAlaska Airlines
Mon 9/227:39 pmSBA - EWR
1 stop16h 21mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/3$338

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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 July 3, 2025.
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

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Santa Barbara

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Price

NewarkSanta Barbara

EWR - SBA

EWRSBA

Newark

Tue 8/5

5:00 am-11:20 am

2 stops9h 20m

Santa Barbara

Tue 8/12

1:01 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop7h 56m

$274

NewarkSanta Barbara

EWR - SBA

EWRSBA

Newark

Sat 9/13

7:20 am-11:56 am

1 stop7h 36m

Santa Barbara

Wed 9/24

4:50 pm-6:05 am

1 stop10h 15m

$277

NewarkSanta Barbara

EWR - SBA

EWRSBA

Newark

Sat 7/26

6:30 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop8h 10m

Santa Barbara

Tue 7/29

12:52 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop7h 52m

$309

NewarkSanta Barbara

EWR - SBA

EWRSBA

Newark

Fri 9/19

5:30 pm-10:32 am

1 stop20h 02m

Santa Barbara

Mon 9/22

7:39 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop16h 21m

$338

NewarkSanta Barbara

EWR - SBA

EWRSBA

Newark

Wed 8/20

10:53 am-4:09 pm

1 stop8h 16m

$135

NewarkSanta Barbara

EWR - SBA

EWRSBA

Newark

Tue 7/29

3:29 pm-8:23 pm

1 stop7h 54m

$139

NewarkSanta Barbara

EWR - SBA

EWRSBA

Newark

Wed 7/16

11:00 am-4:12 pm

1 stop8h 12m

$184

NewarkSanta Barbara

EWR - SBA

EWRSBA

Newark

Tue 7/8

5:30 pm-10:32 am

1 stop20h 02m

$319

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Best time to book a flight from Newark to Santa Barbara

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Newark Airport to Santa Barbara?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Newark to Santa Barbara. Price data was last updated on June 27, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Newark Airport to Santa Barbara, you should look to book at least 51 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Newark Airport to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Newark Airport 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 EWR to SBA?

Find hourly flight availability from Newark 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 July 3, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Newark Airport to Santa Barbara in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 29% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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 3, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Delta, and United 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

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

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

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
7,982 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

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
8,861 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

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 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 3 different airlines.

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

    Currently priced at $274, 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. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $277 and $309, respectively. American Airlines is 45% 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 $135. 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Newark Airport to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Newark Airport 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 3 airlines flying from Newark to Santa Barbara

Discover the top 3 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 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$232Average$530FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$282Average$466FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$286Average$500FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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