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Budget
$276 - $440
Route
Depart
Return
Price
NewarkSanta Barbara
EWR - SBA
EWRSBA
Newark
Di 9/17
1 stop7h 55m
Santa Barbara
Sa 9/21
1 stop8h 20m
NewarkSanta Barbara
EWR - SBA
EWRSBA
Newark
Di 9/3
2 stops13h 01m
Santa Barbara
Di 9/10
1 stop7h 27m
NewarkSanta Barbara
EWR - SBA
EWRSBA
Newark
Di 9/3
2 stops13h 01m
Santa Barbara
Di 9/10
2 stops8h 52m
NewarkSanta Barbara
EWR - SBA
EWRSBA
Newark
Do 7/25
2 stops12h 13m
Santa Barbara
Mo 7/29
2 stops9h 37m
NewarkSanta Barbara
EWR - SBA
EWRSBA
Newark
Sa 8/24
1 stop10h 39m
Santa Barbara
Mo 8/26
1 stop10h 14m
NewarkSanta Barbara
EWR - SBA
EWRSBA
Newark
Sa 8/24
2 stops9h 39m
Santa Barbara
Mo 8/26
1 stop10h 14m
NewarkSanta Barbara
EWR - SBA
EWRSBA
Newark
Fr 8/30
2 stops11h 52m
Santa Barbara
So 9/1
1 stop8h 24m
NewarkSanta Barbara
EWR - SBA
EWRSBA
Newark
Mi 6/5
1 stop10h 46m
Santa Barbara
So 6/9
1 stop7h 43m
New York John F Kennedy IntlSanta Barbara
JFK - SBA
JFKSBA
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Mi 9/25
1 stop10h 58m
Santa Barbara
Mo 9/30
1 stop24h 01m
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Santa Barbara (average of $359). Flying to Santa Barbara in June will prove the most costly (average of $541). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.
January
$359
February
$394
March
$446
April
$456
May
$450
June
$541
July
$505
August
$430
September
$400
October
$417
November
$449
December
$426
LAX Temperature | 57.2 - 73.4 °F |
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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Santa Barbara, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).
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We paid $161 for two exit row seats thinking there’d be extra leg room and not be cramped! The price we paid was a rip-off for these seats and the plane was extremely narrow and cramped. The male crew were okay but not super-friendly. When we picked up our luggage at baggage claim, someone ripped my luggage with a knife or blunt object and destroyed it!! I will be filling a claim for this and took pictures. I heard great reviews about this airline but am disappointed.
Food
Boarding
Crew
Entertainment
Overall
Comfort
Reviews
We paid $161 for two exit row seats thinking there’d be extra leg room and not be cramped! The price we paid was a rip-off for these seats and the plane was extremely narrow and cramped. The male crew were okay but not super-friendly. When we picked up our luggage at baggage claim, someone ripped my luggage with a knife or blunt object and destroyed it!! I will be filling a claim for this and took pictures. I heard great reviews about this airline but am disappointed.
Food
Boarding
Crew
Entertainment
Overall
Comfort
Reviews
We paid $161 for two exit row seats thinking there’d be extra leg room and not be cramped! The price we paid was a rip-off for these seats and the plane was extremely narrow and cramped. The male crew were okay but not super-friendly. When we picked up our luggage at baggage claim, someone ripped my luggage with a knife or blunt object and destroyed it!! I will be filling a claim for this and took pictures. I heard great reviews about this airline but am disappointed.
Food
Boarding
Crew
Entertainment
Overall
Comfort
Reviews
We paid $161 for two exit row seats thinking there’d be extra leg room and not be cramped! The price we paid was a rip-off for these seats and the plane was extremely narrow and cramped. The male crew were okay but not super-friendly. When we picked up our luggage at baggage claim, someone ripped my luggage with a knife or blunt object and destroyed it!! I will be filling a claim for this and took pictures. I heard great reviews about this airline but am disappointed.
Food
Boarding
Crew
Entertainment
Overall
Comfort
Reviews
We paid $161 for two exit row seats thinking there’d be extra leg room and not be cramped! The price we paid was a rip-off for these seats and the plane was extremely narrow and cramped. The male crew were okay but not super-friendly. When we picked up our luggage at baggage claim, someone ripped my luggage with a knife or blunt object and destroyed it!! I will be filling a claim for this and took pictures. I heard great reviews about this airline but am disappointed.
Food
Boarding
Crew
Entertainment
Overall
Comfort
Reviews
We paid $161 for two exit row seats thinking there’d be extra leg room and not be cramped! The price we paid was a rip-off for these seats and the plane was extremely narrow and cramped. The male crew were okay but not super-friendly. When we picked up our luggage at baggage claim, someone ripped my luggage with a knife or blunt object and destroyed it!! I will be filling a claim for this and took pictures. I heard great reviews about this airline but am disappointed.
One thing is for sure, you’ll have no problem relaxing in Santa Barbara. The pretty red roofs, white stucco houses And Mediterranean style homes with Spanish influence make travelers on flights to Santa Barbara feel like they stepped into a European paradise. Alas, settled neatly along the Pacific Ocean, this California hot-spot is merely a seaside haven heavily influenced by its historical forefathers.
Nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Ynez Mountains, Santa Barbara doesn’t lack in scenery. Between the yachting enthusiasts, retirees, and lively college students from the University of California at Santa Barbara (UCSB), you can’t help but feel comfortable among all the different lifestyles that converge under one sun. Cultural institutions, Spanish and Native American influenced architecture, and a vast array of shopping and nightlife are sure to please even the weariest of travelers.
And of course, no matter when you book your flight to Santa Barbara, you’ll be completely enamored with its central coast location and jaw-dropping views. So kick back, grab a cocktail, and enjoy the blissful weather, friendly environment, and palm-tree filled scenery that graces Santa Barbara.
Sunny days and mild evenings are the norm here, so booking a Santa Barbara flight is easy any time of the year. Its unique location allows it to sneak passed inclement weather almost all year round. With mountains to the east, and surrounding coastlines running east and west, Santa Barbara typically sits pretty at around 70 degrees Fahrenheit, raising slightly in the summer, and dipping slightly in the winter. Its coastal climate allows for undying sunlight and soft breezes that create the perfect beachside getaway.
With more than 300 days of sunshine a year, there’s really better time to book flights to Santa Barbara than the present.
Peak Season:
If you plan on spending most of your time on the beach, then book your Santa Barbara flight in the summer time (June to August), when temperatures reach in the high 70s, and there’s little rainfall.
Off-peak Season:
Since there is no real off-season here, it’s easy to find cheap flights to Santa Barbara any time of the year.
Santa Barbara doesn’t have much of a public transportation system, so you’ll want to rent a car or ride your bike to get around. Alternatively, board a waterfront shuttle along State Street. You can head out to Stearns Wharf, or take another route from Santa Barbara Zoo to the Harbor Way. The buses are mostly used by commuters, but they run all over the city and to surrounding towns for a reasonable price.
Botanic Garden: If you’re booking flights to Santa Barbara and are aching to spend some quality time traipsing in the natural world, look no further than the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden. Set on a glorious 65-acre garden, the entire area is full of native flora and fauna for strollers to see. Five trails of cacti, redwoods, and wildflowers are arranged for different experiences, depending on your physical abilities. Easy flat walks are supplemented by narrower, hilly trails. If you’re spending the entire afternoon, make sure to take a tour of Lotusland, where explanations of each species and arrangement are given. Canine friends are welcome, as long as they are well behaved and on leashes.
Zoo: If the kids are restless after the long flight to Santa Barbara, then the zoo is the perfect place to unleash some energy. From preying cats to lively monkeys and slow-moving elephants to and graceful giraffes, animals of all sorts will captivate travelers of any age. It’s the penguins, however, that seem to steal the show as they flap around their territories. The squeamish should probably avoid the interactive insect room (with bugs like cockroaches and African millipedes). Intertwined with beautiful gardens, the zoo can also be a nice place for a peaceful walk in the daytime.
Stearn’s Wharf: Just right for any time of day, Stearn’s Wharf can be serene in the morning, bustling in the afternoon, and thrilling in the evening. Jutting out of the southern part of the city, the coastal hot spot was built in 1872 by John Peck Stearn and is known today to be the oldest continuously operating wharf on the West Coast. Partially destroyed by fires in 1998, it has been fully restored and perfected for visitors. If you book a flight to Santa Barbara craving a little ocean side fun, then Stearn’s Wharf is the quintessential place to walk around for hours, and watch the lights come on at dusk.
Beaches: Whether you’re planning your Santa Barbara travel alone, with friends, or with the whole family, everyone can agree on spending a day at the beach. For fun in the sun, Carpinteria State Beach is a great place to sunbathe, fly a kite, or go swimming. Known for its shallow, calm waters that run for hundreds of feet, Carpinteria has always been deemed one of the safest beaches for children and families to visit. Stroll the mile-long shoreline and back in the sun’s rays to truly enjoy the outdoors.