EWR - SBA

$192 Find Cheap Flights from Newark Liberty Airport to Santa Barbara - Compare and Save

1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Save 21% or more on flights. Compare deals from all over the web.

Never overpay with our price tracking tools.

Filter searches by price, airline and more to find your best flights.

Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$399
Typical prices: $402-$646
American Airlines
Sun 10/28Thu 11/1
EWR - SBA • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$192
Typical prices: $220-$377
Alaska Airlines
Tue 11/13
EWR - SBA • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Newark Airport and Santa Barbara. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
Insights
Insights
When to book
26 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 26 weeks in advance save around 42% compared to booking last minute.
Insights
Insights
When to travel
September
Cheapest • 26% price drop
July
Most popular
Good to know
+1
Good to know
+1
Top layover airports
Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD)
Cheapest • Avg $426 (round-trip)
Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX)
Shortest trip • 7h 56m (one-way)
Insights
Insights
Start a new search
KAYAK searches 100s of sites at once to find you the best travel deals.
We hope you love your trip to Santa Barbara!
Flight Deals
Booking Insights
Flight Deals

Cheap Flights from Newark to Santa Barbara (EWR-SBA)

 
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Newark to Santa Barbara

Wed, Oct 28 - Sun, Nov 1
American Airlines Logo
6:59 am - 12:45 pmEWR  Newark-SBA Santa Barbara
8h 46m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
American Airlines Logo
7:18 pm - 5:14 amSBA  Santa Barbara-EWR Newark
6h 56m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$399American Airlines
Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16
American Airlines Logo
5:17 pm - 9:57 pmEWR  Newark-SBA Santa Barbara
7h 40m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
American Airlines Logo
12:45 pm - 11:56 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-EWR Newark
8h 11m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$399American Airlines
Fri, Oct 30 - Sat, Nov 7
United Airlines Logo
10:15 am - 5:28 pmEWR  Newark-SBA Santa Barbara
10h 13m1 stop Los Angeles
United Airlines Logo
1:56 pm - 12:10 amSBA  Santa Barbara-EWR Newark
7h 14m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$399United Airlines
Thu, Oct 29 - Thu, Nov 5
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 12:03 pmEWR  Newark-SBA Santa Barbara
9h 03m1 stop San Francisco
United Airlines Logo
1:56 pm - 12:58 amSBA  Santa Barbara-EWR Newark
8h 02m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$399United Airlines
Sat, Nov 7 - Sun, Nov 22
Delta Logo
4:35 pm - 10:09 pmEWR  Newark-SBA Santa Barbara
8h 34m1 stop Salt Lake City
Delta Logo
4:44 pm - 5:59 amSBA  Santa Barbara-EWR Newark
10h 15m1 stop Salt Lake City
$399Delta
Tue, Nov 10 - Sun, Nov 22
Delta Logo
6:50 am - 12:05 pmEWR  Newark-SBA Santa Barbara
8h 15m1 stop Salt Lake City
Delta Logo
4:44 pm - 5:59 amSBA  Santa Barbara-EWR Newark
10h 15m1 stop Salt Lake City
$399Delta
Fri, Oct 30 - Mon, Nov 2
United Airlines Logo
4:15 pm - 10:03 pmEWR  Newark-SBA Santa Barbara
8h 48m1 stop Los Angeles
United Airlines Logo
1:06 pm - 11:42 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-EWR Newark
7h 36m1 stop Denver Intl
$399United Airlines
Thu, Jan 28 - Mon, Feb 1
American Airlines Logo
10:59 am - 3:54 pmEWR  Newark-SBA Santa Barbara
7h 55m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
American Airlines Logo
12:43 pm - 11:54 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-EWR Newark
8h 11m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$399American Airlines
Sat, Nov 7 - Mon, Nov 23
Delta Logo
6:59 am - 12:00 pmEWR  Newark-SBA Santa Barbara
8h 01m1 stop Salt Lake City
Delta Logo
4:44 pm - 5:59 amSBA  Santa Barbara-EWR Newark
10h 15m1 stop Salt Lake City
$399Delta
Mon, Nov 9 - Fri, Nov 20
American Airlines Logo
7:30 am - 3:56 pmEWR  Newark-SBA Santa Barbara
11h 26m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
American Airlines Logo
12:45 pm - 11:56 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-EWR Newark
8h 11m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$399American Airlines
Booking Insights

Price, demand and travel trends for Newark Airport to Santa Barbara flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

How much is a round-trip flight from Newark Airport to Santa Barbara?

Round-trip flights from Newark Airport to Santa Barbara typically range from $402 to $646. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $399, on American Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Newark Airport to Santa Barbara?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Newark Airport to Santa Barbara. It’s 13% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 26% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Newark Airport to Santa Barbara?

•September is the cheapest month to fly from Newark Airport to Santa Barbara at $368 round-trip.
•December ($646) and November ($588) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 75% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Newark Airport to Santa Barbara the cheapest?

Flights from Newark Airport to Santa Barbara are cheapest 26 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 42% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Find deals

Key details for Newark Airport to Santa Barbara flights

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$192
Beat the crowds with an average 47% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 31% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Newark Airport to Santa Barbara

When to book flights from Newark to Santa Barbara

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Newark 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

Your Newark Airport to Santa Barbara flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Newark Airport to Santa Barbara?

    Three cabin classes are available on flights from Newark Airport to Santa Barbara:

    • Economy Class
    • Premium Economy Class
    • First Class

  • How long is a flight from Newark Airport to Santa Barbara?

    A nonstop flight from Newark Airport to Santa Barbara takes 00m, covering 2,508 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Newark 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.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Newark Airport to Santa Barbara flight?

    Round-trip flights from Newark Airport to Santa Barbara range from $402 to $646, with an average of $500 over the past 12 months. Anything below $402 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Newark Airport to Santa Barbara flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 24% above the $500 route average. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How are flight prices from Newark Airport to Santa Barbara looking right now?

    One-way fares from Newark Airport to Santa Barbara are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $207, which is 29% below the typical average for this route.

  • 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

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Newark Airport to Santa Barbara?

    Flights from Newark Airport to Santa Barbara usually depart from Newark (EWR) and arrive at Santa Barbara (SBA).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Newark Airport to Santa Barbara pass through?

    One-stop flights from Newark Airport to Santa Barbara most commonly connect through:

    • Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 39% of one-stop connections
    • Los Angeles (LAX) - 19% of one-stop connections
    • San Francisco (SFO) - 12% of one-stop connections
    • San Diego (SAN) - 8% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Newark Airport to Santa Barbara?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 31% on flights from Newark Airport to Santa Barbara. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $437 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $633, a difference of $196.

    Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Newark Airport to Santa Barbara?

    Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 56m, compared with 8h 08m via Denver Intl (DEN) and 8h 10m via Los Angeles (LAX).

  • What is the time difference between Newark Airport and Santa Barbara?

    Santa Barbara is 3 hours behind Newark Airport (Pacific Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Your guide to booking Newark Airport to Santa Barbara flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Saturday flights average $437, about $196 less than Sunday fares (31% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 26 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 42% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Newark Airport to Santa Barbara trip for September. Fares historically average $368 round-trip in that month - typically $278 less than the most expensive month, which is December (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

More options for your flight from Newark to Santa Barbara

Complete your trip to Santa Barbara with a hotel stay or car rental

Car rentals in Santa Barbara
Hotels in Santa Barbara
Vacations in Santa Barbara