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Cheapest round-trip
$367
Typical prices: $368-$730
Alaska Airlines
Wed 10/21Wed 11/18
EWR - SBA • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$165
Overall average: $274
Alaska Airlines
Wed 8/26
EWR - SBA • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between New York and Santa Barbara. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $347 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 8h 12m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from New York to Santa Barbara (NYC-SBA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from New York 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from New York to Santa Barbara

Wed, Oct 21 - Wed, Nov 18
Alaska Airlines Logo
9:30 am - 6:02 pm
EWR
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SBA
11h 32m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 4:49 pm
SBA
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EWR
7h 49m
1 stop
$367Alaska Airlines
Wed, Oct 21 - Sat, Oct 24
Delta Logo
7:05 am - 12:03 pm
EWR
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SBA
7h 58m
1 stop
Delta Logo
12:53 pm - 11:26 pm
SBA
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EWR
7h 33m
1 stop
$379Delta
Fri, Sep 11 - Sun, Sep 13
American Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 11:35 am
EWR
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SBA
8h 05m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
7:07 pm - 6:05 am
SBA
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EWR
7h 58m
1 stop
$379American Airlines
Sat, Sep 5 - Sat, Sep 12
American Airlines Logo
10:49 am - 6:03 pm
EWR
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SBA
10h 14m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:10 am - 4:29 pm
SBA
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EWR
7h 19m
1 stop
$379American Airlines
Sat, Sep 19 - Tue, Sep 22
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 11:31 am
EWR
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SBA
8h 31m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
12:33 pm - 11:07 pm
SBA
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EWR
7h 34m
1 stop
$379United Airlines
Thu, Oct 1 - Wed, Oct 7
United Airlines Logo
4:30 pm - 9:56 pm
EWR
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SBA
8h 26m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
1:46 pm - 12:57 am
SBA
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EWR
8h 11m
1 stop
$379United Airlines
Wed, Oct 21 - Fri, Oct 23
Delta Logo
7:05 am - 12:03 pm
EWR
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SBA
7h 58m
1 stop
Delta Logo
4:50 pm - 6:00 am
SBA
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EWR
10h 10m
1 stop
$379Delta
Tue, Sep 22 - Tue, Sep 22
Delta Logo
7:15 am - 12:02 pm
EWR
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SBA
7h 47m
1 stop
Delta Logo
4:50 pm - 6:00 am
SBA
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EWR
10h 10m
1 stop
$379Delta
Sat, Sep 26 - Wed, Sep 30
Alaska Airlines Logo
4:46 pm - 1:40 pm
JFK
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SBA
23h 54m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 10:59 pm
SBA
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JFK
13h 59m
1 stop
$385Alaska Airlines
Sat, Oct 24 - 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 - 6:02 am
SBA
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JFK
9h 26m
1 stop
$385Alaska Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for New York to Santa Barbara flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from New York 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 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 to Santa Barbara departing in October.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Santa Barbara from New York usually cost between $447 and $710 in October.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $367 on Alaska Airlines (Oct 21-Nov 18).

What is the cheapest month to fly from New York 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 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 to Santa Barbara is February, where tickets cost $415 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $621 and $597 respectively.

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Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$165
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 24% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 5% increase in price.
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When to book flights from New York to Santa Barbara

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from New York to Santa Barbara based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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 flights from New York to Santa Barbara

  • What flight options do I have when flying from New York to Santa Barbara?

    When flying from New York to Santa Barbara, you can only opt for connecting flight options as there are no direct or nonstop flight services. You can opt for American Airlines and United Airlines, which offer shorter layovers with stops at different airports such as PHX, SFO, LAX and DEN airports.

  • Which ground transportation option is the most ideal in Santa Barbara?

    There are many ground transportation options that you can opt for upon arrival at SBA airports, such as taxis and shuttles. However, you should consider booking car rentals if you are in town for adventure and exploration. You can decide to hire Budget, Enterprise, Alamo, Dollar, Hertz Avis and National are some of the car rental agencies found onsite at the airport near the baggage claim area.

  • Can I have access to family services at any of the New York airports?

    New York airports have heavily invested in developing family amenities and services to ensure that families flying through the airport can be comfortable before boarding their flights. At EWR, you will have access to family washrooms and nursing suites located in terminals A, B and C, while at LGA, baby care facilities are situated in Terminals A, B and C. On the other hand, if you fly through JFK, you will find family washrooms and baby care amenities on the Airside.

  • Are there USO lounges at New York Airports?

    JFK features a USO lounge on terminal 5, while at EWR, the lounge is located in terminal B. These military lounges offer free amenities and services to active US military and their families flying through the airports. LGA is the only airport in New York that doesn’t have a USO lounge.

  • What is the cheapest flight from New York to Santa Barbara?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from New York to Santa Barbara was $165 for a one-way ticket and $367 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between New York and Santa Barbara?

    No

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from New York to Santa Barbara?

    When flying out of New York you will be using one of these airports: Newark, New York John F Kennedy Intl, or New York LaGuardia. You will be landing at Santa Barbara.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from New York to Santa Barbara?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from New York to Santa Barbara?

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

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Santa Barbara from New York?

    Phoenix is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from New York to Santa Barbara.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from New York to Santa Barbara are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $538 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $522 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from New York 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 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 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 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 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 with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from New York 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 up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from New York to Santa Barbara

  • If you are flying from New York to Santa Barbara and wish to leave your car, the departure airports offer several onsite and offsite parking spaces that you can choose to use. These parking spaces range from hourly and daily to extended stays parking options. But, if you want to save on costs while traveling, you should opt for offsite parking rather than onsite as they are more affordable.
  • If you need a hand with your luggage upon arrival at Santa Barbara Airport (SBA), you can take advantage of the baggage carts available within the airport. The baggage carts are found in the airport’s baggage claim area.
  • Passengers flying through any of the New York airports with pets can use the pet relief facilities at the airports for their pet’s potty service, drinking water and stretching legs. At EWR, the pet relief areas are located outside and inside the terminals across gates 29, 28 and C, while at JFK, the pet relief facilities are found at terminal 5 and Concourse B. On the other hand, you will find at least a pet relief area in each terminal.
  • While at SBA and needing any specific information, you should go to the information desk available at the airport and ask for assistance. You can find any information about the local area and the airport from the volunteers found on these counters.
  • When flying from New York to Santa Barbara, you should book an airline according to your preferences and budget. This is because not all airlines operating along this route offer the same services. For instance, Alaska Airlines flying from New York to Santa Barbara offer assorted meals and seats with enough legroom and allows pets onboard.

Everything you need to know for your flight from New York to Santa Barbara

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