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Cheap flights from New York to Santa Barbara from US$214
There are no direct flights from New York to Santa Barbara. The fastest way is one stop via Phoenix or Chicago, about 7h 21m door to door (282 connections a week on current schedules), with fares from US$214.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 7h 39m Cheapest in November Prices checked 13 days ago
New York to Santa Barbara at a glance
Cheapest one-wayUS$214United Airlines · 1 stop · Wed 11 NovFastest journey7h 39mUnited Airlines · 1 stop
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Phoenix or Chicago
Best ways to fly from New York to Santa Barbara
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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NYC Phoenix (PHX) SBA
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue Airways · Leg 2: American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Envoy Air
Tue07:15 NYC09:21 PHX0h 54m connection10:15 PHX11:36 SBAAmerican Airlines
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NYC Chicago (ORD) SBA
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
Sun08:15 NYC09:39 ORD0h 51m connection10:30 ORD12:47 SBAUnited Airlines
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NYC Dallas (DFW) SBA
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
Mon06:30 NYC08:57 DFW1h 18m connection10:15 DFW11:19 SBAAmerican Airlines
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NYC Denver (DEN) SBA
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines, United Airlines
Sun08:00 NYC10:03 DEN1h 27m connection11:30 DEN12:53 SBAUnited Airlines
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NYC San Francisco (SFO) SBA
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
Thu07:30 NYC10:24 SFO1h 06m connection11:30 SFO12:33 SBAUnited Airlines
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NYC San Diego (SAN) SBA
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue Airways · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines, SkyWest
Mon06:15 NYC08:46 SAN2h 14m connection11:00 SAN11:47 SBAJetBlue Airways + Southwest Airlines
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Cheapest dates from New York to Santa Barbara
The lowest one-way fares found recently, cheapest first. Prices change; click through for the live fare.
Good to know
- Distance
- 4,041 km2,509 miles
- Journey time
- 7h 39mfastest found
- Time difference
- -3hSanta Barbara vs New York
- Currency in Santa Barbara
- USD
- Airports
- EWR, JFK, LGA → SBA
Flights from New York to Santa Barbara: questions answered
How much is a flight from New York to Santa Barbara?
The cheapest one-way fare we found recently is US$214 with 1 stop, departing in November. Prices change constantly, so search your dates for the live fare.
Are there direct flights from New York to Santa Barbara?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Phoenix, Chicago and Dallas. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from New York to Santa Barbara?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 39m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,041 km.
Where do you change planes between New York and Santa Barbara?
The best connecting points are Phoenix (PHX), Chicago (ORD), Dallas (DFW) and Denver (DEN). American Airlines flies both legs via Phoenix, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve New York and Santa Barbara?
New York: Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA). Santa Barbara: Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA).
What is the time difference between New York and Santa Barbara?
Santa Barbara is 3 hours behind New York.
