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Cheap flights from Santa Barbara to New York from US$225
There are no direct flights from Santa Barbara to New York. The fastest way is one stop via Denver or San Francisco, about 6h 37m door to door (86 connections a week on current schedules), with fares from US$225.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 6h 16m Cheapest in December Prices checked 13 days ago
Santa Barbara to New York at a glance
Cheapest one-wayUS$225United Airlines · 1 stop · Sat 12 DecCheapest returnUS$924Thu 19 Nov – Sun 29 NovFastest journey6h 16mUnited Airlines · 1 stop
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Denver or San Francisco
Best ways to fly from Santa Barbara to New York
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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SBA Denver (DEN) NYC
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines
Tue07:15 SBA10:16 DEN1h 14m connection11:30 DEN16:52 NYCSouthwest Airlines
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SBA San Francisco (SFO) NYC
Leg 1: United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: United Airlines
Fri09:45 SBA10:36 SFO0h 54m connection11:30 SFO19:38 NYCUnited Airlines
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SBA Chicago (ORD) NYC
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines
Thu12:45 SBA18:32 ORD1h 13m connection19:45 ORD22:39 NYCUnited Airlines
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SBA Dallas (DFW) NYC
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines
Wed12:45 SBA17:46 DFW1h 14m connection19:00 DFW23:13 NYCAmerican Airlines
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SBA Phoenix (PHX) NYC
Leg 1: American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Envoy Air · Leg 2: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue Airways
Sat06:30 SBA07:46 PHX2h 14m connection10:00 PHX17:38 NYCAmerican Airlines
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SBA San Diego (SAN) NYC
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue Airways
Sun06:15 SBA07:06 SAN3h 24m connection10:30 SAN18:36 NYCSkyWest + JetBlue Airways
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 Santa Barbara to New York
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
- 6h 16mfastest found
- Time difference
- +3hNew York vs Santa Barbara
- Currency in New York
- USD
- Airports
- SBA → EWR, JFK, LGA
Flights from Santa Barbara to New York: questions answered
How much is a flight from Santa Barbara to New York?
The cheapest one-way fare we found recently is US$225 with 1 stop, departing in December. Return trips start from US$924. Prices change constantly, so search your dates for the live fare.
Are there direct flights from Santa Barbara to New York?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Denver, San Francisco and Chicago. 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 Santa Barbara to New York?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 16m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,041 km.
Where do you change planes between Santa Barbara and New York?
The best connecting points are Denver (DEN), San Francisco (SFO), Chicago (ORD) and Dallas (DFW). Southwest Airlines flies both legs via Denver, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Santa Barbara and New York?
Santa Barbara: Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA). New York: Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA).
What is the time difference between Santa Barbara and New York?
New York is 3 hours ahead of Santa Barbara.





