Flying from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK): what you need to know
New York is three hours ahead of Santa Barbara and is in the UTC-4 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to catch your SBA to JFK flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some great stopovers between SBA and JFK include:
Los Angeles International Airport
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
Salt Lake City International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
At the moment, RM629 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is RM1,261. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from SBA to JFK, book early. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when looking for your flight from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment the price changes on cheap flights from SBA to JFK.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport.
Handy information about Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)
SBA is located at 500 Fowler Rd..
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport scores top marks for on-time performance. 84.29% of flights that depart SBA arrive at their destination without delay.
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport is about 16 kilometres from central Santa Barbara. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of about 50 minutes when using public transport.
Need a handy hotel near SBA? If you've booked an early flight from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near JFK instead:
Pick up a John F. Kennedy International Airport rental car and explore New York and beyond with your own set of wheels. Budget, Dollar and Sixt are top providers to choose from here.
Reserving your ride from John F. Kennedy International Airport about two weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to central New York
JFK is located at JFK Airport.
From John F. Kennedy International Airport, New York is approximately 48 kilometres away. It takes around 50 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
When to fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
The quietest month for a flight from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport is May, while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to New York based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Before locking in your flight from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in New York, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SBA to JFK sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
New York has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of United States just waiting to be discovered. Around 129 kilometres south-west of New York, a visit to Philadelphia will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in United States, head for Boston, roughly 306 kilometres north-east of New York. Freedom Trail, Museum of Fine Arts Boston and Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum are among its highlights.