Cheap flights from JFK to SBA (John F. Kennedy Intl. to Santa Barbara Municipal)

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Cheap Flights from JFK to SBA starting at $144 One Way, $317 Round Trip

Prices starting at $317 for return flights and $144 for one-way flights to Santa Barbara Municipal were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Fri, May 15 - Sat, May 16
JFK
New York
SBA
Santa Barbara
$317 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$317
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Fri, May 15 from New York to Santa Barbara, returning Sat, May 16, priced at $317 found 4 days ago
Tue, Apr 28 - Thu, Apr 30
JFK
New York
SBA
Santa Barbara
$330 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$330
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, Apr 28 from New York to Santa Barbara, returning Thu, Apr 30, priced at $330 found 5 days ago
Tue, Apr 28 - Thu, Apr 30
JFK
New York
SBA
Santa Barbara
$335 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$335
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, Apr 28 from New York to Santa Barbara, returning Thu, Apr 30, priced at $335 found 5 days ago
Fri, Apr 24 - Sat, May 9
JFK
New York
SBA
Santa Barbara
$337 Roundtrip, found 22 hours ago
$337
Roundtrip
found 22 hours ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Fri, Apr 24 from New York to Santa Barbara, returning Sat, May 9, priced at $337 found 22 hours ago
Sat, Sep 5 - Sat, Sep 12
JFK
New York
SBA
Santa Barbara
$343 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$343
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Sat, Sep 5 from New York to Santa Barbara, returning Sat, Sep 12, priced at $343 found 2 days ago

Hotel Ideas near Santa Barbara Municipal

Airport Hotels near Santa Barbara Municipal

Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

3 out of 5
6350 Hollister Avenue Goleta CA
$247 nightly
The price is $281 total per night from Apr 19 to Apr 20
$281 total
Apr 19 - Apr 20
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Goleta. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (521 reviews)
Breakfast was perfect

Reviewed on Apr 2, 2026

Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4 out of 5
5650 Calle Real Goleta CA
$188 nightly
The price is $211 total per night from Apr 12 to Apr 13
$211 total
Apr 12 - Apr 13
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Goleta. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
My kids loved the pool. Place was safe and clean. Disappointed there was a $20/night parking fee for guests.

Reviewed on Apr 2, 2026

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara

Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara

2 out of 5
5897 Calle Real Goleta CA
$92 nightly
The price is $104 total per night from May 3 to May 4
$104 total
May 3 - May 4
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this motel in Goleta. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,208 reviews)
This is decent barebones motel experience, but a bit noisy.

Reviewed on Mar 29, 2026

Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Hotels In Santa Barbara

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

5 out of 5
8301 Hollister Avenue Goleta CA
$708 nightly
The price is $794 total per night from May 4 to May 5
$794 total
May 4 - May 5
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Goleta. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
We stayed over spring break and expected a luxury experience given the price and brand, but the stay was inconsistent. The room had multiple maintenance issues: discolored tile near the toilet, worn mirror trim, a toilet handle that did not flush properly, and a lamp that did not work. The seating ...

Reviewed on Mar 30, 2026

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4 out of 5
5650 Calle Real Goleta CA
$188 nightly
The price is $211 total per night from Apr 12 to Apr 13
$211 total
Apr 12 - Apr 13
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Goleta. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
My kids loved the pool. Place was safe and clean. Disappointed there was a $20/night parking fee for guests.

Reviewed on Apr 2, 2026

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

2.5 out of 5
5620 Calle Real Goleta CA
$178 nightly
The price is $203 total per night from Apr 12 to Apr 13
$203 total
Apr 12 - Apr 13
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Goleta. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,008 reviews)
The breakfast was great, with many choices, including fruit, yogurt, eggs, bacon, sausage, and a cool machine that makes small, tender pancakes that are almost like crepes (great with nutella on them). A machine makes a variety of tasty espresso drinks at the push of a button (grinding the beans ...

Reviewed on Apr 3, 2026

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Santa Barbara Hotels With Airport Transportation

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

2.5 out of 5
5620 Calle Real Goleta CA
$178 nightly
The price is $203 total per night from Apr 12 to Apr 13
$203 total
Apr 12 - Apr 13
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Goleta. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,008 reviews)
The breakfast was great, with many choices, including fruit, yogurt, eggs, bacon, sausage, and a cool machine that makes small, tender pancakes that are almost like crepes (great with nutella on them). A machine makes a variety of tasty espresso drinks at the push of a button (grinding the beans ...

Reviewed on Apr 3, 2026

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta

Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta

3 out of 5
401 Storke Rd Goleta CA
$229 nightly
The price is $262 total per night from Apr 19 to Apr 20
$262 total
Apr 19 - Apr 20
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Goleta. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (884 reviews)
Not a lot of food options

Reviewed on Apr 1, 2026

Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta
Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

3 out of 5
6350 Hollister Avenue Goleta CA
$247 nightly
The price is $281 total per night from Apr 19 to Apr 20
$281 total
Apr 19 - Apr 20
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Goleta. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (521 reviews)
Breakfast was perfect

Reviewed on Apr 2, 2026

Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Low Priced Santa Barbara Hotels

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

2.5 out of 5
5620 Calle Real Goleta CA
$178 nightly
The price is $203 total per night from Apr 12 to Apr 13
$203 total
Apr 12 - Apr 13
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Goleta. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,008 reviews)
The breakfast was great, with many choices, including fruit, yogurt, eggs, bacon, sausage, and a cool machine that makes small, tender pancakes that are almost like crepes (great with nutella on them). A machine makes a variety of tasty espresso drinks at the push of a button (grinding the beans ...

Reviewed on Apr 3, 2026

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara

Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara

2 out of 5
5897 Calle Real Goleta CA
$92 nightly
The price is $104 total per night from May 3 to May 4
$104 total
May 3 - May 4
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this motel in Goleta. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,208 reviews)
This is decent barebones motel experience, but a bit noisy.

Reviewed on Mar 29, 2026

Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4 out of 5
5650 Calle Real Goleta CA
$188 nightly
The price is $211 total per night from Apr 12 to Apr 13
$211 total
Apr 12 - Apr 13
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Goleta. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
My kids loved the pool. Place was safe and clean. Disappointed there was a $20/night parking fee for guests.

Reviewed on Apr 2, 2026

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Family Friendly Hotels in Santa Barbara

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

2.5 out of 5
5620 Calle Real Goleta CA
$178 nightly
The price is $203 total per night from Apr 12 to Apr 13
$203 total
Apr 12 - Apr 13
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Goleta. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,008 reviews)
The breakfast was great, with many choices, including fruit, yogurt, eggs, bacon, sausage, and a cool machine that makes small, tender pancakes that are almost like crepes (great with nutella on them). A machine makes a variety of tasty espresso drinks at the push of a button (grinding the beans ...

Reviewed on Apr 3, 2026

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4 out of 5
5650 Calle Real Goleta CA
$188 nightly
The price is $211 total per night from Apr 12 to Apr 13
$211 total
Apr 12 - Apr 13
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Goleta. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
My kids loved the pool. Place was safe and clean. Disappointed there was a $20/night parking fee for guests.

Reviewed on Apr 2, 2026

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

5 out of 5
8301 Hollister Avenue Goleta CA
$708 nightly
The price is $794 total per night from May 4 to May 5
$794 total
May 4 - May 5
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Goleta. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
We stayed over spring break and expected a luxury experience given the price and brand, but the stay was inconsistent. The room had multiple maintenance issues: discolored tile near the toilet, worn mirror trim, a toilet handle that did not flush properly, and a lamp that did not work. The seating ...

Reviewed on Mar 30, 2026

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

JFK to SBA Route Info

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Frequently asked questions

Are there non-stop flights from JFK Airport to SBA?
While you can't fly nonstop from John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) to SBA, there are several companies that operate on this route with just one stopover. Why not check if the dates available with Delta Air Lines or American Airlines match your travel plans? If they don't, you could always check out Alaska Airlines.
What is the shortest flight from JFK Airport to Santa Barbara Airport?
The fastest flight from JFK Airport to SBA is 8 hours and 2 minutes. Bring something on board to keep you entertained, like a gripping book or a sketch pad.
How many hours flight from JFK to SBA?
From JFK to SBA, you'll be in the sky for approximately 8 hours and 5 minutes. Get comfy, grab a wine and put on your noise-canceling earphones. It's time to binge-watch your favorite TV shows.
What airlines have the most flights from JFK Airport to Santa Barbara Airport?
At the moment, there aren't any direct flights from New York to Santa Barbara. However, you will be able to book flights with one or more stops. Look on the positive side — use the time to stretch your legs or grab a nice coffee!

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