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Cheapest round-trip
$385
Typical prices: $435-$653
American Airlines
Wed 11/14Sat 11/17
JFK - SBA • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$193
Typical prices: $227-$386
Delta
Mon 11/12
JFK - SBA • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and Santa Barbara. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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When to book
15 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 15 weeks in advance save around 52% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
January
Cheapest • 27% price drop
July
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA)
Cheapest • Avg $447 (round-trip)
Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX)
Shortest trip • 8h 10m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Santa Barbara (JFK-SBA)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to Santa Barbara

Sat, Nov 14 - Tue, Nov 17
American Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 12:00 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-SBA Santa Barbara
8h 00m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
American Airlines Logo
12:45 pm - 11:44 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
7h 59m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$385American Airlines
Tue, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 17
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8:28 am - 3:56 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-SBA Santa Barbara
10h 28m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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4:26 pm - 5:40 amSBA  Santa Barbara-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
10h 14m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$385American Airlines
Thu, Oct 22 - Mon, Nov 2
Alaska Airlines Logo
5:20 pm - 4:59 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-SBA Santa Barbara
26h 39m1 stop Portland
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2:35 pm - 6:36 amSBA  Santa Barbara-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
13h 01m1 stop San Diego
$385Alaska Airlines
Tue, Feb 16 - Thu, Feb 25
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9:30 am - 11:12 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-SBA Santa Barbara
16h 42m1 stop San Diego
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:25 am - 10:22 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
12h 57m1 stop San Diego
$385Alaska Airlines
Tue, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 17
American Airlines Logo
7:29 am - 3:56 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-SBA Santa Barbara
11h 27m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
American Airlines Logo
10:01 am - 10:05 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
9h 04m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$390American Airlines
Sat, Nov 14 - Tue, Nov 17
American Airlines Logo
7:29 am - 3:56 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-SBA Santa Barbara
11h 27m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
American Airlines Logo
4:26 pm - 5:40 amSBA  Santa Barbara-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
10h 14m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$390American Airlines
Tue, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 17
Delta Logo
7:25 am - 4:06 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-SBA Santa Barbara
11h 41m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Salt Lake City
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5:41 am - 8:29 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
11h 48m2 stops Salt Lake City Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
$395Delta
Sat, Nov 14 - Tue, Nov 17
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 4:03 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-SBA Santa Barbara
13h 03m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Salt Lake City
Delta Logo
5:41 am - 8:29 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
11h 48m2 stops Salt Lake City Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
$395Delta
Fri, Oct 2 - Sat, Oct 10
Delta Logo
4:21 pm - 10:08 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-SBA Santa Barbara
8h 47m1 stop Salt Lake City
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4:50 pm - 6:00 amSBA  Santa Barbara-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
10h 10m1 stop Salt Lake City
$397Delta
Fri, Nov 13 - Mon, Nov 16
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:31 pm - 9:30 amJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-SBA Santa Barbara
17h 59m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
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6:00 am - 6:36 amSBA  Santa Barbara-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
21h 36m1 stop San Diego
$397Alaska Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Santa Barbara flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Santa Barbara with more confidence.

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

Round-trip flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Santa Barbara start at $385. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $435 to $653. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $385 on American Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Santa Barbara?

Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Santa Barbara, it is 14% cheaper than the average day. Sunday is the most expensive day with flight prices 30% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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

  • January is the cheapest month to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Santa Barbara at $386 round-trip.
  • June ($661) and December ($646) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 71% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Santa Barbara the cheapest?

Flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Santa Barbara are cheapest 15 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 52% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Key details for New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Santa Barbara flights

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$193
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 27% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 9% increase in price.
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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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Your New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Santa Barbara flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Santa Barbara?

    Flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Santa Barbara usually depart from New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) and arrive at Santa Barbara (SBA).

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Santa Barbara?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Santa Barbara:

    • Economy Class
    • First Class

  • Which airports do connecting flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Santa Barbara pass through?

    One-stop flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Santa Barbara most commonly connect through:

    • Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 64% of one-stop connections
    • Salt Lake City (SLC) - 29% of one-stop connections
    • San Diego (SAN) - 3% of one-stop connections
    • Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) - 3% of one-stop connections

    Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Santa Barbara?

    On the New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Santa Barbara route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 34%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $461 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $696: a $235 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • How expensive are last-minute New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Santa Barbara flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 29% above the route average of $532. Book 15 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How long is a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Santa Barbara?

    A nonstop flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Santa Barbara takes 0h 00m, covering 2,529 miles.

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

    No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

  • Have flight prices from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Santa Barbara changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $385 to $2,208. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Santa Barbara looking right now?

    One-way fares from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Santa Barbara are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $204, which is 37% below the typical average for this route.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Santa Barbara?

    Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 8h 10m, compared with 8h 37m via Salt Lake City (SLC) and 9h 33m via Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA).

  • What is the time difference between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and Santa Barbara?

    Santa Barbara is 3 hours behind New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (Pacific Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What car rental options are available at Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)?

    Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $26 for economy cars. Top options include:
    • Budget
    • Dollar
    • Hertz
    • Alamo
    • Thrifty

  • How much should I expect to pay for a New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Santa Barbara flight?

    Round-trip flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Santa Barbara range from $435 to $653, with an average of $532 over the past 12 months. Anything below $435 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Santa Barbara flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Saturday departure instead of Sunday. On this route, Saturday flights average $461 - about $235 less than Sunday (34% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 15 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 52% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Santa Barbara trip for January. Fares historically average $386 round-trip in that month - typically $275 less than the most expensive month, which is June (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Santa Barbara Airport.
    - The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

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