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$162 Find Cheap Flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Santa Barbara - Compare and Save

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from John F Kennedy Intl to Santa Barbara departing on 11/12. 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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Cheapest round-trip
$287
Typical prices: $700-$361
American Airlines
Thu 8/20Wed 9/2
JFK - SBA • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$162
Typical prices: $373-$401
Alaska Airlines
Thu 11/12
JFK - SBA • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $287 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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There are currently no direct flights between John F Kennedy Intl and Santa Barbara. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $389 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 8h 27m (one-way)
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Cheapest • 30% price drop
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Cheap Flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Santa Barbara (JFK-SBA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Santa Barbara that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to Santa Barbara

Thu, Aug 20 - Wed, Sep 2
American Airlines Logo
12:55 pm - 6:03 pm
JFK
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SBA
8h 08m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
12:15 pm - 11:58 pm
SBA
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JFK
8h 43m
1 stop
$287American Airlines
Thu, Aug 20 - Wed, Sep 2
American Airlines Logo
12:55 pm - 6:03 pm
JFK
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SBA
8h 08m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
9:45 am - 11:00 pm
SBA
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JFK
10h 15m
2 stops
$292American Airlines
Tue, Sep 22 - Mon, Sep 28
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 11:57 am
JFK
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SBA
8h 57m
1 stop
Delta Logo
12:37 pm - 11:40 pm
SBA
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JFK
8h 03m
1 stop
$305Delta
Tue, Sep 22 - Mon, Sep 28
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 11:57 am
JFK
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SBA
8h 57m
1 stop
Delta Logo
4:52 pm - 10:15 am
SBA
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JFK
14h 23m
2 stops
$310Delta
Thu, Oct 22 - Mon, Oct 26
Alaska Airlines Logo
9:59 am - 4:59 pm
JFK
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SBA
10h 00m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
5:36 pm - 7:25 am
SBA
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JFK
10h 49m
1 stop
$313Alaska Airlines
Tue, Sep 22 - Mon, Sep 28
Delta Logo
7:10 am - 4:09 pm
JFK
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SBA
11h 59m
2 stops
Delta Logo
4:52 pm - 10:15 am
SBA
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JFK
14h 23m
2 stops
$315Delta
Thu, Sep 24 - Mon, Sep 28
Delta Logo
11:10 am - 4:09 pm
JFK
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SBA
7h 59m
1 stop
Delta Logo
4:52 pm - 10:15 am
SBA
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JFK
14h 23m
2 stops
$318Delta
Thu, Sep 17 - Tue, Sep 22
Alaska Airlines Logo
4:29 pm - 11:50 pm
JFK
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SBA
10h 21m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
2:17 pm - 7:27 pm
SBA
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JFK
26h 10m
1 stop
$366Alaska Airlines
Thu, Oct 22 - Mon, Oct 26
Alaska Airlines Logo
11:00 am - 11:42 pm
JFK
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SBA
15h 42m
2 stops
Alaska Airlines Logo
5:36 pm - 7:25 am
SBA
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JFK
10h 49m
1 stop
$374Alaska Airlines
Tue, Sep 22 - Mon, Sep 28
Alaska Airlines Logo
9:55 am - 7:57 pm
JFK
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SBA
13h 02m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
3:26 pm - 3:46 pm
SBA
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JFK
21h 20m
1 stop
$386Alaska Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for John F Kennedy Intl to Santa Barbara flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Santa Barbara to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Santa Barbara?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Santa Barbara departing in August.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Santa Barbara?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Santa Barbara, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Santa Barbara is March, where tickets cost $376 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $827 and $699 respectively.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$162
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 23% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 17% lower on average.
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When to book flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Santa Barbara

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from John F Kennedy Intl to Santa Barbara based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking New York John F Kennedy Airport to Santa Barbara flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Santa Barbara?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Santa Barbara was $162 for a one-way ticket and $287 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between New York John F Kennedy Airport and Santa Barbara?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Santa Barbara. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Santa Barbara?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Santa Barbara?

    SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between New York John F Kennedy Airport and Santa Barbara, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from New York to Santa Barbara, Delta or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from New York to Santa Barbara are Delta and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $571 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $468 and an overall rating of 7.1.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Santa Barbara?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Santa Barbara.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Santa Barbara?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Santa Barbara from New York John F Kennedy Airport is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Santa Barbara?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Santa Barbara with an airline and back to New York John F Kennedy Airport with another airline. Booking your flights between New York John F Kennedy Airport and SBA can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Santa Barbara?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Santa Barbara from New York John F Kennedy Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top airlines flying from John F Kennedy Intl to Santa Barbara

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from New York to Santa Barbara. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from John F Kennedy Intl to Santa Barbara? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 8396 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.8Comfort
7.2Food
7.8Entertainment
8.5Crew
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On time! There were plenty of airport employees who were able to keep us moving in the right direction. The crew on the plane were professional.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jun 2026
JFK - ATL
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On time! There were plenty of airport employees who were able to keep us moving in the right direction. The crew on the plane were professional.

Was revoked with Jet Blue due to delay from Kenya Air

WiFi didn’t work most of the time. The usb chargers would work only occasionally for 5 mins and wouldn’t charge after that. Had to keep trying repeatedly at each of the seats in the row.

The crew bent over backwards to thank us for flying and make us comfortable. The food service was quick and efficient. The Captain communicated and said goodbye and thank you as we departed. They really stood out!

my mom urmila patel needed a wheelchair which was not available on the curbside. she needed to walk almost 50 meters inside (at the risk of falling) and then had to wait in line to get a wheelchair (this is not ok). Once obtained she had to seat in it for 30-45 minutes for someone to take her in thru the checkin process (which was fairly smooth and easy). the lady who helped her with her checkin process was very courteous and helpful

Excellent service, I love the soft blush pink mood lighting on the 767-400ER during meal service. The overhead gasper vents on the 767-400ER were also very strong with a lot of airflow to keep me comfortable on my flight.

This was the worse experience. They delayed our flight twice and we still had to find another flight to get home sooner which was alos delayed. Also, the flight attendant named Ginny on DL9890 leaving at 4:13pm on 3/23/26 was extremely rude.

I love Delta the flight attendants were personable and the flight arrived 1/2 earlier thanks expected. All a plus. The gate agent was a bit flustered but even with that I still had a good experience. Her supervisor assisted me.

I am still at the Airport! Delayed Delayed and Delyaed

There was an unruly family behind us that made the short flight miserable!!! The cabin crew did nothing to contain it.

Crew were professional and kind. The flight was smooth. But... The internet, which we paid 35 dollars for, did not work for most of the flight. This made providing media for our child an uncomfortable hassle.

Overall fine. Seemed like one of the older model planes? Crew was mostly very kind, though some of the female attendants were a rather abrupt during the food service.

Leave on time. We waited on the plane for hour hours and it was hot and smelly

The flight attendant on my side of business class seemed like a novice and did not provide good service. Otherwise the flight was good and the entertainment system was very good. No free WiFi.

Flying in the United States with the major airlines has become so underwhelming. A 2-3hr flight in most other parts of the world with the major carriers of the area comes with newer, CLEANER aircraft and significantly better in flight service in terms of both staff attitude and a actual meal service.

I am writing to share detailed feedback regarding my recent journey with American Airlines on the New York (JFK) to New Delhi (DEL) sector, which was ultimately diverted to Jaipur (JAI) due to weather conditions. At the outset, I would like to acknowledge that this was a full long-haul flight of approximately 14–15 hours, and while the journey fulfilled its primary transport objective, several aspects of the experience warrant both recognition and constructive feedback. 1. Cabin Crew Conduct and Service Consistency While the majority of the cabin crew maintained a polite and professional demeanor, one flight attendant’s conduct was notably inconsistent with expected service standards. The tone was often directive and lacked the warmth and guest-centric engagement typically associated with long-haul service. This created a perceptible imbalance in the cabin experience. Although other crew members acknowledged and apologized for the behavior, it highlighted a gap in service standardization and supervisory oversight. 2. Inflight Experience (IFE & Comfort) The inflight entertainment system was unreliable, with content failing to load consistently throughout the journey. Seating comfort in economy class was below expectations when compared with other international long-haul carriers. Cabin environment management at times felt unsettled, with noticeable noise and movement in the aisles. 3. Disruption Handling and Communication (DEL Diversion to JAI) The diversion to Jaipur due to weather was understandably beyond the airline’s control. However, the handling of post-diversion communication and guest management was an area of concern: Information during and after the diversion was fragmented and lacked clarity Limited guidance was provided upon disembarkation regarding next steps (transport, accommodation, onward travel) Ground coordination appeared inconsistent, with hotel partners and passengers receiving incomplete or delayed updates Communication the following morning remained unclear, including last-minute changes to transfer timings This resulted in avoidable uncertainty during a critical disruption phase. 4. Positive Acknowledgment – Ground Recovery Arrangements It is important to recognize that despite the initial communication gaps, the overall recovery framework was eventually well executed: Hotel accommodation was arranged efficiently Meal vouchers were provided appropriately Transfers between airport and hotel were organized in a structured manner Given the sudden and large-scale disruption, these arrangements were commendable and reflect the airline’s ability to operationally recover once systems were in place. 5. Recommendations for Improvement In the interest of strengthening the overall customer experience, I would respectfully propose the following: Service Delivery Reinforce consistent cabin crew service standards, particularly for long-haul sectors Enhance supervisory presence to address outlier behaviors in real time Inflight Product Improve reliability of inflight entertainment systems Reassess economy seating comfort for ultra-long-haul routes Disruption Management Establish a more visible “Care & Coordination Team” during irregular operations Ensure clear, centralized communication (single source of truth) for passengers and ground partners Provide structured briefing points to hotel and transport vendors to avoid information gaps Introduce proactive guest engagement (clear next steps, timelines, reassurance) Closing Reflection: While the journey was impacted by both controllable and uncontrollable factors, the overall experience would have been significantly enhanced through greater consistency in service delivery and more structured communication during disruption. I appreciate the efforts made by the broader team in arranging accommodation and onward logistics under challenging circumstances. With improved coordination and alignment, the experience can be elevated to match the expectations of a global long-haul carrier. Thank you for your attention to this feedback. I trust it will be received constructively and contribute to ongoing service improvement. Warm regards, Soosnata Chowdhury Convert effective for airlines) Or tailor tone

Wifi was spotty. Tray table was very dirty when I sat down.

Flight was extremely hot and they made us check our bags when the space was nowhere near full

Same plane as RDU to LGA — internet not working. Pilot issue of some sort at end of prior flight - I was on same plane for my connection. Late/delayed —

For an international flight the seats were smaller than most flight I have been on in economy. I don’t know the size of the seats or perhaps it was the size of the seat dividers that made the seats feel smaller and little amount of space to even turn your body if you needed to

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