Find Cheap Flights from Santa Barbara to New York (SBA - NYC)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Santa Barbara to New York and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$277	United 1 stop 10 hr Sat, May 30 — Sat, Jun 6	The cheapest round-trip flight from Santa Barbara to New York is currently $277
Cheapest one-way flight	$139	Delta 1 stop 11 hr Wed, May 27	The cheapest one-way flight from Santa Barbara to New York is currently $139
Last-minute weekend getaway	$483	United 1 stop 8 hr Sat, May 9 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Santa Barbara to New York is currently $483
Cheapest business class flights	$1,107	United 1 stop 8 hr Sat, May 23 — Sat, May 30	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Santa Barbara to New York is currently $1,107

Fastest flight	7 hr	The fastest flight with stops from Santa Barbara to New York takes 7 hr
Nonstop flights	None	There are no direct flights on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Santa Barbara to New York is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.

September Cheapest	Typical prices: $275–445
December Most expensive	Typical prices: $345–640

Popular airlines from Santa Barbara to New York

United

from $292

Typical price: $300–560

1398 weekly connecting flights

SBA - EWR, LGA Every day
American

from $302

Typical price: $305–560

610 weekly connecting flights

SBA - EWR, JFK, LGA Every day
Delta

from $339

Typical price: $340–820

233 weekly connecting flights

SBA - EWR, JFK, LGA Every day
Southwest

from $362

Typical price: $370–640

228 weekly connecting flights

SBA - LGA Every day
Alaska

from $402

Typical price: $400–880

94 weekly connecting flights

SBA - EWR, JFK Every day

Popular airports near Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)

Santa Barbara United States 15 min 8 mi
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

Los Angeles United States 1 hr 43 min 81 mi
John Wayne Airport (SNA)

Santa Ana United States 2 hr 13 min 116 mi
Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR)

Burbank United States 1 hr 36 min 78 mi

Popular airports near New York

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

New York United States 38 min 12 mi
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)

New York United States 25 min 8 mi
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

Newark United States 29 min 8 mi
New York Stewart International Airport (SWF)

Newburgh United States 1 hr 28 min 55 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Santa Barbara to New York

The cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to New York are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $275 to $445.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Santa Barbara to New York recently found on Google Flights was with United from $277. The cheapest one-way flight was with Delta from $139.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest United flight from Santa Barbara to New York is $292, flying from May 23 to May 29.
The cheapest American flight from Santa Barbara to New York is $302, flying from May 29 to Jun 5.
The cheapest Delta flight from Santa Barbara to New York is $339, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 5.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Santa Barbara to New York is $362, flying from Jul 10 to Jul 17.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Santa Barbara to New York is $402, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Santa Barbara to New York starts at $277 from Sat, May 30 to Sat, Jun 6. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $139 and departs on Wed, May 27.

7 hr is the shortest flight time from Santa Barbara to New York.

NYC is a year-round destination, with iconic events like U.S. Open tennis (Aug–Sep) and Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade (Nov). Spring and fall have mild weather and strong performing-arts seasons. In summer, there's free, outdoor cultural events. On summer weekends, many New Yorkers leave town, making it a good time to score reservations at popular restaurants. Dec brings the Rockefeller Center tree lighting (varies, Nov/Dec) and Times Square's New Year's Eve party (Dec 31). Jan–Mar is cold, with an easier chance of getting Broadway tickets.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Santa Barbara to New York.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Santa Barbara to New York really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Santa Barbara to New York.

In terms of flights, United is the most popular. United offers 1,398 connecting flights per week. United flies from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , LaGuardia Airport (LGA) .

Other popular airlines flying from Santa Barbara to New York are:

American offers 610 connecting flights per week. American flies from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) , LaGuardia Airport (LGA) .
Delta offers 233 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) , LaGuardia Airport (LGA) .
Southwest offers 228 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to LaGuardia Airport (LGA) .
Alaska offers 94 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Santa Barbara and New York.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Santa Barbara to New York recently found on Google Flights was with United from $277. The cheapest one-way flight was with Delta from $139.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest United flight from Santa Barbara to New York is $292, flying from May 23 to May 29.
The cheapest American flight from Santa Barbara to New York is $302, flying from May 29 to Jun 5.
The cheapest Delta flight from Santa Barbara to New York is $339, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 5.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Santa Barbara to New York is $362, flying from Jul 10 to Jul 17.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Santa Barbara to New York is $402, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.

No airline flies direct from Santa Barbara to New York.

There are 1398 United connecting flights from Santa Barbara to New York per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 610 American connecting flights from Santa Barbara to New York per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 233 Delta connecting flights from Santa Barbara to New York per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 228 Southwest connecting flights from Santa Barbara to New York per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 94 Alaska connecting flights from Santa Barbara to New York per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Santa Barbara and New York at price $483 is offered by United from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

No airline flies direct from Santa Barbara to New York.

There are 1398 United connecting flights from Santa Barbara to New York per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 610 American connecting flights from Santa Barbara to New York per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 233 Delta connecting flights from Santa Barbara to New York per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 228 Southwest connecting flights from Santa Barbara to New York per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 94 Alaska connecting flights from Santa Barbara to New York per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are no direct flights from Santa Barbara to New York.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Santa Barbara to New York, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Santa Barbara and New York start at $1,107 from Sat, May 23 to Sat, May 30 with United.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Santa Barbara and New York start at $277 from Sat, May 30 to Sat, Jun 6.

To book business class trips from Santa Barbara to New York, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Santa Barbara and New York starts at $483 from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10 with United.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Santa Barbara and New York at price $483 is offered by United from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Santa Barbara to New York, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.