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Cheapest round-trip
$379
Typical prices: $402-$646
Delta
Sun 12/2Tue 12/11
EWR - SBA • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$190
Typical prices: $220-$377
Delta
Wed 9/19
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.
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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.
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When to travel
September
Cheapest • 26% price drop
July
Most popular
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Top layover airports
San Diego (SAN)
Cheapest • Avg $370 (round-trip)
Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX)
Shortest trip • 8h 01m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Newark to Santa Barbara (EWR-SBA)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Newark to Santa Barbara

Tue, Sep 22 - Tue, Sep 29
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7:15 am - 12:02 pmEWR  Newark-SBA Santa Barbara
7h 47m1 stop Salt Lake City
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4:50 pm - 6:00 amSBA  Santa Barbara-EWR Newark
10h 10m1 stop Salt Lake City
$379Delta
Sat, Sep 26 - Tue, Sep 29
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7:15 am - 12:02 pmEWR  Newark-SBA Santa Barbara
7h 47m1 stop Salt Lake City
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4:50 pm - 6:00 amSBA  Santa Barbara-EWR Newark
10h 10m1 stop Salt Lake City
$379Delta
Sun, Nov 8 - Thu, Nov 19
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6:00 am - 12:54 pmEWR  Newark-SBA Santa Barbara
9h 54m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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1:56 pm - 12:10 amSBA  Santa Barbara-EWR Newark
7h 14m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$379United Airlines
Sat, Oct 24 - Sat, Oct 31
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6:00 am - 12:44 pmEWR  Newark-SBA Santa Barbara
9h 44m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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1:06 pm - 11:41 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-EWR Newark
7h 35m1 stop Denver Intl
$379United Airlines
Fri, Sep 11 - Mon, Sep 14
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6:30 am - 11:35 amEWR  Newark-SBA Santa Barbara
8h 05m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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12:32 pm - 11:40 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-EWR Newark
8h 08m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$379American Airlines
Tue, Nov 3 - Thu, Nov 12
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7:30 am - 3:56 pmEWR  Newark-SBA Santa Barbara
11h 26m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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12:45 pm - 11:56 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-EWR Newark
8h 11m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$379American Airlines
Thu, Sep 10 - Sat, Sep 12
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5:02 pm - 11:50 pmEWR  Newark-SBA Santa Barbara
9h 48m1 stop San Diego
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6:00 am - 4:50 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-EWR Newark
7h 50m1 stop San Diego
$379Alaska Airlines
Sat, Sep 19 - Wed, Sep 23
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4:29 pm - 10:08 pmEWR  Newark-SBA Santa Barbara
8h 39m1 stop Salt Lake City
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4:50 pm - 6:00 amSBA  Santa Barbara-EWR Newark
10h 10m1 stop Salt Lake City
$379Delta
Tue, Sep 29 - Tue, Oct 13
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6:30 am - 11:35 amEWR  Newark-SBA Santa Barbara
8h 05m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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1:30 pm - 11:44 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-EWR Newark
7h 14m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$379American Airlines
Thu, Sep 10 - Tue, Sep 22
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3:38 pm - 9:03 pmEWR  Newark-SBA Santa Barbara
8h 25m1 stop Denver Intl
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12:33 pm - 11:07 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-EWR Newark
7h 34m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$379United 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 from Newark Airport to Santa Barbara 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 start at $379. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $402 to $646. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $379 on Delta.

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

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

What is 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 prices 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.

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Key details for Newark Airport to Santa Barbara flights

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$190
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 10% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 5% increase in price.
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.
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Your Newark 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 Newark Airport to Santa Barbara?

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

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

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Newark Airport to Santa Barbara.

  • 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) - 34% of one-stop connections
    • Los Angeles (LAX) - 24% of one-stop connections
    • San Francisco (SFO) - 15% of one-stop connections
    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 11% 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 Newark Airport to Santa Barbara?

    On the Newark Airport to Santa Barbara route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 31%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $437 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $633: a $196 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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

    A nonstop flight from Newark Airport to Santa Barbara takes 0h 00m, covering 2,508 miles.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Newark Airport to Santa Barbara?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Newark Airport to Santa Barbara:

    • Earliest: departs at 12:00 am and lands at 12:00 am
    • Latest: departs at 12:00 am and lands at 12:00 am.

    The flight takes about 0h 00m.

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

    Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 24% above the route average of $500. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • 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 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 $201, which is 31% below the typical average for this route.

  • 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 8h 01m, compared with 8h 04m via Los Angeles (LAX) and 8h 06m via Denver Intl (DEN).

  • 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.

  • 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 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.

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 can be flexible, aim for a Saturday departure instead of Sunday. On this route, Saturday flights average $437 - about $196 less than Sunday (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

Everything you need to know for your flight from Newark to Santa Barbara

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Newark Liberty Airport (EWR)
Santa Barbara (SBA)