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Cheap flights from New York to Los Angeles from $126

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American Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 11:57 am
JFK
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SBA
8h 27m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:55 pm - 7:00 am
SBA
-
JFK
9h 05m
1 stop
$251American Airlines
Tue, Mar 24 - Tue, Mar 31
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 11:48 am
LGA
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SBA
8h 48m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
12:38 pm - 11:43 pm
SBA
-
LGA
8h 05m
1 stop
$251American Airlines
Tue, Mar 24 - Tue, Mar 31
United Airlines Logo
7:10 am - 3:30 pm
LGA
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SBA
11h 20m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
12:32 pm - 11:23 pm
SBA
-
LGA
7h 51m
1 stop
$256United Airlines
Sat, Apr 25 - Sat, May 16
American Airlines Logo
2:29 pm - 10:56 pm
JFK
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SBA
11h 27m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
6:19 am - 5:00 pm
SBA
-
JFK
7h 41m
1 stop
$256American Airlines
Tue, Mar 24 - Tue, Mar 31
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 11:13 am
EWR
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SBA
8h 13m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
12:32 pm - 1:15 am
SBA
-
EWR
9h 43m
1 stop
$257United Airlines
Sat, Apr 25 - Sat, May 16
American Airlines Logo
4:11 pm - 10:56 pm
JFK
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SBA
9h 45m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:55 pm - 7:00 am
SBA
-
JFK
9h 05m
1 stop
$257American Airlines
Tue, Mar 10 - Tue, Mar 17
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:29 pm - 12:47 pm
EWR
-
SBA
20h 18m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
2:38 pm - 6:59 am
SBA
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EWR
13h 21m
1 stop
$259Alaska Airlines
Sat, Mar 7 - Wed, Mar 11
Delta Logo
7:10 am - 11:59 am
EWR
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SBA
7h 49m
1 stop
Delta Logo
4:53 pm - 5:55 am
SBA
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EWR
10h 02m
1 stop
$269Delta
Wed, Apr 15 - Tue, Apr 21
Alaska Airlines Logo
4:31 pm - 11:45 pm
EWR
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SBA
10h 14m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:07 pm - 2:30 pm
SBA
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EWR
16h 23m
1 stop
$295Alaska Airlines
Thu, Apr 30 - Tue, May 5
Delta Logo
6:15 am - 11:59 am
JFK
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SBA
8h 44m
1 stop
Delta Logo
5:58 pm - 6:18 am
SBA
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JFK
9h 20m
1 stop
$297Delta
Wed, Apr 29 - Sat, May 2

Alaska Airlines flights from New York to Santa Barbara

Our best Alaska Airlines deals on New York to Santa Barbara flight tickets
Alaska Airlines
Mar 7
EWR7:29 pmNewark
20h 18m
1 stop
SBA12:47 pmSanta Barbara
Mar 11
SBA2:38 pmSanta Barbara
13h 21m
1 stop
EWR6:59 amNewark
$259
Alaska Airlines
Apr 30
EWR4:31 pmNewark
10h 14m
1 stop
SBA11:45 pmSanta Barbara
May 5
SBA7:07 pmSanta Barbara
16h 23m
1 stop
EWR2:30 pmNewark
$295
Alaska Airlines
Mar 2
JFK6:36 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
22h 11m
1 stop
SBA1:47 pmSanta Barbara
Mar 11
SBA2:38 pmSanta Barbara
13h 27m
1 stop
JFK7:05 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
$300

Delta flights from New York to Santa Barbara

Our best Delta deals on New York to Santa Barbara flight tickets
Delta
Apr 15
EWR7:10 amNewark
7h 49m
1 stop
SBA11:59 amSanta Barbara
Apr 21
SBA4:53 pmSanta Barbara
10h 02m
1 stop
EWR5:55 amNewark
$269
Delta
Apr 25
JFK6:15 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
8h 44m
1 stop
SBA11:59 amSanta Barbara
May 16
SBA12:35 pmSanta Barbara
8h 23m
1 stop
JFK11:58 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
$297
Delta
Apr 15
EWR7:10 amNewark
7h 49m
1 stop
SBA11:59 amSanta Barbara
Apr 21
SBA5:45 amSanta Barbara
10h 45m
2 stops
EWR7:30 pmNewark
$302

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New YorkSanta Barbara

JFK - SBA

JFKSBA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 3/24

6:30 am-11:57 am

1 stop8h 27m

Santa Barbara

Tue 3/31

6:55 pm-7:00 am

1 stop9h 05m

$251

New YorkSanta Barbara

LGA - SBA

LGASBA

New York LaGuardia

Tue 3/24

6:00 am-11:48 am

1 stop8h 48m

Santa Barbara

Tue 3/31

12:38 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop8h 05m

$251

New YorkSanta Barbara

LGA - SBA

LGASBA

New York LaGuardia

Sat 4/25

7:10 am-3:30 pm

2 stops11h 20m

Santa Barbara

Sat 5/16

12:32 pm-11:23 pm

1 stop7h 51m

$256

New YorkSanta Barbara

JFK - SBA

JFKSBA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 3/24

2:29 pm-10:56 pm

2 stops11h 27m

Santa Barbara

Tue 3/31

6:19 am-5:00 pm

1 stop7h 41m

$256

NewarkSanta Barbara

EWR - SBA

EWRSBA

Newark

Sat 4/25

6:00 am-11:13 am

1 stop8h 13m

Santa Barbara

Sat 5/16

12:32 pm-1:15 am

1 stop9h 43m

$257

New YorkSanta Barbara

JFK - SBA

JFKSBA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 3/10

4:11 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop9h 45m

Santa Barbara

Tue 3/17

6:55 pm-7:00 am

1 stop9h 05m

$257

NewarkSanta Barbara

EWR - SBA

EWRSBA

Newark

Sat 3/7

7:29 pm-12:47 pm

1 stop20h 18m

Santa Barbara

Wed 3/11

2:38 pm-6:59 am

1 stop13h 21m

$259

NewarkSanta Barbara

EWR - SBA

EWRSBA

Newark

Wed 4/15

7:10 am-11:59 am

1 stop7h 49m

Santa Barbara

Tue 4/21

4:53 pm-5:55 am

1 stop10h 02m

$269

NewarkSanta Barbara

EWR - SBA

EWRSBA

Newark

Thu 4/30

4:31 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop10h 14m

Santa Barbara

Tue 5/5

7:07 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop16h 23m

$295

New YorkSanta Barbara

JFK - SBA

JFKSBA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4/29

6:15 am-11:59 am

1 stop8h 44m

Santa Barbara

Sat 5/2

5:58 pm-6:18 am

1 stop9h 20m

$297

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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 January is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Santa Barbara from New York, with most prices found around $386. If you are unable to visit Santa Barbara during the month of January, then departing from New York during the month October is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $397.

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

As of February 2026, prices for New York to Santa Barbara flights are approximately 13% 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 27m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from New York to Santa Barbara takes 7h 27m
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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  • 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 27m, 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.

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  • 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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DeltaPriceFrom $148Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,183 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $216Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,272 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $276Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,281 reviews
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