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American Airlines Logo
6:36 am - 11:56 am
EWR
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SBA
8h 20m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
7:13 pm - 9:40 am
SBA
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EWR
11h 27m
2 stops
$262American Airlines
Wed, Apr 29 - Sat, May 2
American Airlines Logo
5:05 am - 3:36 pm
EWR
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SBA
13h 31m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
7:13 pm - 9:40 am
SBA
-
EWR
11h 27m
2 stops
$267American Airlines
Wed, Apr 29 - Sat, May 2
United Airlines Logo
3:21 pm - 9:03 pm
LGA
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SBA
8h 42m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
12:37 pm - 11:23 pm
SBA
-
LGA
7h 46m
1 stop
$271United Airlines
Wed, May 13 - Sat, May 16
Southwest Logo
2:10 pm - 9:05 pm
LGA
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SBA
9h 55m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
10:00 am - 11:20 pm
SBA
-
LGA
10h 20m
2 stops
$281Southwest
Sat, May 2 - Sat, May 9
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 4:13 pm
EWR
-
SBA
13h 13m
2 stops
Delta Logo
4:45 pm - 6:00 am
SBA
-
EWR
10h 15m
1 stop
$282Delta
Sat, May 2 - Tue, May 12
United Airlines Logo
6:10 am - 11:25 am
LGA
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SBA
8h 15m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
12:37 pm - 11:23 pm
SBA
-
LGA
7h 46m
1 stop
$284United Airlines
Mon, May 4 - Wed, May 6
Alaska Airlines Logo
4:31 pm - 10:40 pm
EWR
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SBA
9h 09m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 5:23 pm
SBA
-
EWR
8h 23m
1 stop
$287Alaska Airlines
Wed, Apr 29 - Sat, May 2
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 4:12 pm
EWR
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SBA
12h 12m
2 stops
Delta Logo
5:50 am - 7:38 pm
SBA
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EWR
10h 48m
2 stops
$288Delta
Tue, Apr 28 - Tue, May 12
Southwest Logo
3:00 pm - 11:25 pm
LGA
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SBA
11h 25m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
6:40 am - 4:50 pm
SBA
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LGA
7h 10m
1 stop
$289Southwest
Mon, May 4 - Wed, May 6
Alaska Airlines Logo
9:35 am - 11:45 pm
JFK
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SBA
17h 10m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 6:03 am
SBA
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JFK
21h 03m
1 stop
$297Alaska Airlines
Fri, May 1 - Wed, May 6

Delta flights from New York to Santa Barbara

Our best Delta deals on New York to Santa Barbara flight tickets
Delta
May 2
EWR6:00 amNewark
13h 13m
2 stops
SBA4:13 pmSanta Barbara
May 12
SBA4:45 pmSanta Barbara
10h 15m
1 stop
EWR6:00 amNewark
$282
Delta
Apr 28
EWR7:00 amNewark
12h 12m
2 stops
SBA4:12 pmSanta Barbara
May 12
SBA5:50 amSanta Barbara
10h 48m
2 stops
EWR7:38 pmNewark
$288
Delta
Apr 28
EWR7:00 amNewark
12h 12m
2 stops
SBA4:12 pmSanta Barbara
May 8
SBA4:45 pmSanta Barbara
10h 15m
1 stop
EWR6:00 amNewark
$297

United Airlines flights from New York to Santa Barbara

Our best United Airlines deals on New York to Santa Barbara flight tickets
United Airlines
May 13
LGA3:21 pmNew York LaGuardia
8h 42m
1 stop
SBA9:03 pmSanta Barbara
May 16
SBA12:37 pmSanta Barbara
7h 46m
1 stop
LGA11:23 pmNew York LaGuardia
$271
United Airlines
May 4
LGA6:10 amNew York LaGuardia
8h 15m
1 stop
SBA11:25 amSanta Barbara
May 6
SBA12:37 pmSanta Barbara
7h 46m
1 stop
LGA11:23 pmNew York LaGuardia
$284
United Airlines
Jul 2
EWR6:00 amNewark
8h 25m
1 stop
SBA11:25 amSanta Barbara
Jul 7
SBA1:58 pmSanta Barbara
8h 12m
1 stop
EWR1:10 amNewark
$292

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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, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated April 11, 2026.
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NewarkSanta Barbara

EWR - SBA

EWRSBA

Newark

Wed 4/29

6:36 am-11:56 am

1 stop8h 20m

Santa Barbara

Sat 5/2

7:13 pm-9:40 am

2 stops11h 27m

$262

NewarkSanta Barbara

EWR - SBA

EWRSBA

Newark

Wed 4/29

5:05 am-3:36 pm

2 stops13h 31m

Santa Barbara

Sat 5/2

7:13 pm-9:40 am

2 stops11h 27m

$267

New YorkSanta Barbara

LGA - SBA

LGASBA

New York LaGuardia

Wed 5/13

3:21 pm-9:03 pm

1 stop8h 42m

Santa Barbara

Sat 5/16

12:37 pm-11:23 pm

1 stop7h 46m

$271

New YorkSanta Barbara

LGA - SBA

LGASBA

New York LaGuardia

Sat 5/2

2:10 pm-9:05 pm

2 stops9h 55m

Santa Barbara

Sat 5/9

10:00 am-11:20 pm

2 stops10h 20m

$281

NewarkSanta Barbara

EWR - SBA

EWRSBA

Newark

Sat 5/2

6:00 am-4:13 pm

2 stops13h 13m

Santa Barbara

Tue 5/12

4:45 pm-6:00 am

1 stop10h 15m

$282
Quickest round-trip

New YorkSanta Barbara

LGA - SBA

LGASBA

New York LaGuardia

Mon 5/4

6:10 am-11:25 am

1 stop8h 15m

Santa Barbara

Wed 5/6

12:37 pm-11:23 pm

1 stop7h 46m

$284

NewarkSanta Barbara

EWR - SBA

EWRSBA

Newark

Wed 4/29

4:31 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop9h 09m

Santa Barbara

Sat 5/2

6:00 am-5:23 pm

1 stop8h 23m

$287

NewarkSanta Barbara

EWR - SBA

EWRSBA

Newark

Tue 4/28

7:00 am-4:12 pm

2 stops12h 12m

Santa Barbara

Tue 5/12

5:50 am-7:38 pm

2 stops10h 48m

$288

New YorkSanta Barbara

LGA - SBA

LGASBA

New York LaGuardia

Mon 5/4

3:00 pm-11:25 pm

2 stops11h 25m

Santa Barbara

Wed 5/6

6:40 am-4:50 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$289

New YorkSanta Barbara

JFK - SBA

JFKSBA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 5/1

9:35 am-11:45 pm

1 stop17h 10m

Santa Barbara

Wed 5/6

6:00 am-6:03 am

1 stop21h 03m

$297

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from New York to Santa Barbara

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between New York and Santa Barbara?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Santa Barbara?

The month of May is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Santa Barbara from New York, with most prices found around $380. If you are unable to visit Santa Barbara during the month of May, then departing from New York during the month January is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $386.

How have New York to Santa Barbara flight prices changed over time?

As of April 2026, prices for New York to Santa Barbara flights are approximately 22% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from New York to Santa Barbara

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from New York to Santa Barbara according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Cheap New York to Santa Barbara (NYC to SBA) flight deals and tips

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Fastest flight time

7h 39m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from New York to Santa Barbara takes 7h 39m
There are no direct flights from New York to Santa Barbara. There are no popular flight routes from New York to Santa Barbara.
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Frequently asked questions about flying from New York to Santa Barbara

  • How far is New York to Santa Barbara by plane?

    The distance between New York and Santa Barbara is about 2510.2 mi. Flights usually cover this in 7h 39m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from New York to Santa Barbara Airport?

    Prices for flights from New York to Santa Barbara Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from New York to Santa Barbara Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from New York to Santa Barbara Airport?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from New York to Santa Barbara Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Santa Barbara Airport?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Santa Barbara Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Santa Barbara Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular airline from New York to Santa Barbara?

Best airlines flying from New York to Santa Barbara

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Rating
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Price
American AirlinesPriceFrom $216Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,572 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $276Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,569 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $302Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,406 reviews
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