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Cheap flights from New Orleans to Santa Barbara (MSY - SBA) from $168

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 7/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap flight deals from New Orleans to Santa Barbara

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New Orleans (MSY) 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 June 13, 2024.

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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from New Orleans to Santa Barbara?

It’s generally more expensive to depart on a Friday, if you have to leave on this day you can still search on Cheapflights to find great options that meet your needs.

How far in advance should I book a flight from New Orleans to Santa Barbara?

To save up to 88% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 44 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from New Orleans to Santa Barbara from $204 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $423 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New Orleans to Santa Barbara?

The best pricing can be found in the month of September. Prices to Santa Barbara from New Orleans average $260. You can even find prices in September for less than $260, as users have found deals to Santa Barbara from as low as $69. The month of December appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Santa Barbara from New Orleans. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 30%.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MSY to SBA?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from New Orleans to Santa Barbara in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 4% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Cheap New Orleans to Santa Barbara flights in June & July 2024

Find cheap flight options from New Orleans to Santa Barbara specifically for the months of June and July 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,117,830 searches. Prices were last updated on June 13, 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights traveling from New Orleans to Santa Barbara in June and July 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Wed 7/33:55 pmMSY - SBA
1 stop7h 22mDelta
Tue 7/97:35 amSBA - MSY
1 stop9h 02mDelta
Deal found 6/12$322
Tue 7/165:33 amMSY - SBA
1 stop7h 54mAmerican Airlines
Mon 7/225:10 amSBA - MSY
1 stop7h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$366
Wed 7/37:23 amMSY - SBA
1 stop6h 12mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/91:01 pmSBA - MSY
2 stops7h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$372
Tue 7/163:47 pmMSY - SBA
2 stops8h 35mAmerican Airlines
Mon 7/225:10 amSBA - MSY
1 stop7h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$381
Wed 7/35:30 amMSY - SBA
1 stop8h 05mAmerican Airlines
Mon 7/85:10 amSBA - MSY
1 stop6h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$392
Wed 7/31:58 pmMSY - SBA
2 stops10h 46mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/91:01 pmSBA - MSY
2 stops7h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$426
Thu 7/116:23 pmMSY - SBA
1 stop5h 59mAmerican Airlines
Mon 7/155:10 amSBA - MSY
1 stop7h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$436
Wed 7/36:09 pmMSY - SBA
1 stop6h 35mAmerican Airlines
Mon 7/81:01 pmSBA - MSY
2 stops7h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$437
Tue 7/165:50 pmMSY - SBA
2 stops7h 41mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/2211:03 amSBA - MSY
2 stops10h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/12$466

New Orleans to Santa Barbara 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between New Orleans and Santa Barbara in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,117,830 searches. Data last updated June 13, 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights traveling from New Orleans to Santa Barbara in June and July 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Wed 7/33:55 pmMSY - SBA
1 stop7h 22mDelta
Tue 7/97:35 amSBA - MSY
1 stop9h 02mDelta
Deal found 6/12$322
Wed 9/43:31 pmMSY - SBA
1 stop7h 29mDelta
Sun 9/87:35 amSBA - MSY
1 stop9h 02mDelta
Deal found 6/13$337
Thu 9/197:22 pmMSY - SBA
1 stop6h 37mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/225:15 amSBA - MSY
1 stop7h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/12$355
Tue 7/165:33 amMSY - SBA
1 stop7h 54mAmerican Airlines
Mon 7/225:10 amSBA - MSY
1 stop7h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$366
Wed 7/37:23 amMSY - SBA
1 stop6h 12mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/91:01 pmSBA - MSY
2 stops7h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$372
Tue 7/163:47 pmMSY - SBA
2 stops8h 35mAmerican Airlines
Mon 7/225:10 amSBA - MSY
1 stop7h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$381
Wed 9/45:29 amMSY - SBA
1 stop8h 25mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/86:23 amSBA - MSY
2 stops12h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$387
Wed 9/410:43 amMSY - SBA
2 stops10h 37mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/86:23 amSBA - MSY
2 stops12h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/13$388
Thu 10/313:34 pmMSY - SBA
1 stop7h 21mDelta
Sun 11/37:25 amSBA - MSY
1 stop8h 04mDelta
Deal found 6/12$391

One-way flights to Santa Barbara from New Orleans

Search for one-way flight options from New Orleans to Santa Barbara. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,117,830 searches. Data last updated June 13, 2024.
Some of the best available deals we've found on one-way flights from New Orleans to Santa Barbara. Those seeking round-trip flights from New Orleans to Santa Barbara should utilize the search form at the the top of the page.
Sat 7/275:33 amMSY - SBA
2 stops12h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$168
Fri 7/193:47 pmMSY - SBA
1 stop7h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$203
Sun 9/227:15 pmMSY - SBA
1 stop6h 33mDelta
Deal found 6/12$219
Sun 9/225:19 pmMSY - SBA
2 stops20h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$274
Fri 7/1910:37 amMSY - SBA
2 stops9h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$278
Fri 7/1910:37 amMSY - SBA
3 stops27h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$493
Sun 9/224:06 pmMSY - SBA
3 stops33h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/12$542
Sat 7/277:23 amMSY - SBA
3 stops12h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$841

Find flights from New Orleans to Santa Barbara within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from New Orleans 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 3,117,830 searches. Data last updated June 13, 2024.

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New Orleans Louis ArmstrongSanta Barbara

MSY - SBA

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New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 7/3

1 stop7h 22m

Santa Barbara

Tue 7/9

1 stop9h 02m

$322

New Orleans Louis ArmstrongSanta Barbara

MSY - SBA

MSYSBA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 9/4

1 stop6h 23m

Santa Barbara

Sun 9/8

1 stop9h 02m

$337

New Orleans Louis ArmstrongSanta Barbara

MSY - SBA

MSYSBA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 9/19

1 stop6h 37m

Santa Barbara

Sun 9/22

1 stop7h 51m

$355

New Orleans Louis ArmstrongSanta Barbara

MSY - SBA

MSYSBA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 7/16

1 stop7h 54m

Santa Barbara

Mon 7/22

1 stop7h 44m

$366

New Orleans Louis ArmstrongSanta Barbara

MSY - SBA

MSYSBA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 7/3

1 stop6h 12m

Santa Barbara

Tue 7/9

2 stops7h 41m

$372

New Orleans Louis ArmstrongSanta Barbara

MSY - SBA

MSYSBA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 7/16

2 stops8h 35m

Santa Barbara

Mon 7/22

1 stop7h 44m

$381

New Orleans Louis ArmstrongSanta Barbara

MSY - SBA

MSYSBA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 10/31

1 stop7h 21m

Santa Barbara

Sun 11/3

1 stop8h 04m

$391

New Orleans Louis ArmstrongSanta Barbara

MSY - SBA

MSYSBA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 10/31

2 stops11h 16m

Santa Barbara

Sun 11/3

1 stop9h 52m

$396

New Orleans Louis ArmstrongSanta Barbara

MSY - SBA

MSYSBA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 10/31

2 stops11h 32m

Santa Barbara

Sun 11/3

2 stops8h 25m

$402

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What is the cheapest day to fly from New Orleans to Santa Barbara?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New Orleans to Santa Barbara. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New Orleans to Santa Barbara flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Best time to book a flight from New Orleans to Santa Barbara

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Santa Barbara from New Orleans with our price prediction graph.
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Temperature and rainfall in Santa Barbara by month

Plan your trip to Santa Barbara by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

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57.2 - 73.4 °F

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).

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 June 13, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, American Airlines and United Airlines from New Orleans to Santa Barbara to help guide your decision. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

No wifi on the plane even though there was a signal.

Delta
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

No wifi on the plane even though there was a signal.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

No wifi on the plane even though there was a signal.

American Airlines
7.3
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

No wifi on the plane even though there was a signal.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New Orleans to Santa Barbara. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • Can I find flights from New Orleans to Santa Barbara for under $400 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from New Orleans to Santa Barbara for under $400. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Delta for just $322, but on average you can expect to pay $412.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New Orleans to Santa Barbara round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from New Orleans to Santa Barbara is Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $322 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and American Airlines, starting at $355 and $366 round-trip. Users have found that Delta is 39% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New Orleans 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 $168. Delta flights start at $219 while deals on United Airlines start at $542 one-way.

  • What does MSY to SBA mean?

    These are just IATA (International Air Transport Association) codes. They are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to Santa Barbara Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a MSY to SBA flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New Orleans to Santa Barbara that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your New Orleans to Santa Barbara flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from New Orleans to Santa Barbara with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter New Orleans to Santa Barbara flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from New Orleans 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 Orleans to Santa Barbara.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Orleans 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New Orleans to Santa Barbara that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from New Orleans to Santa Barbara offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from New Orleans to Santa Barbara?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on New Orleans to Santa Barbara flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the New Orleans to Santa Barbara flight deals updated?

    The New Orleans to Santa Barbara flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 6/13.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Orleans to Santa Barbara?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Santa Barbara (average of $359). Flying from New Orleans to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $505). 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 New Orleans to Santa Barbara

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from New Orleans 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 3,117,830 searches. Data last updated June 13, 2024.
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United AirlinesCheapest$336Average$537FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$350Average$484FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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