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$84 Find Cheap Flights from Phoenix to Santa Barbara

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Cheap Flights from Phoenix to Santa Barbara (PHX-SBA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Phoenix to Santa Barbara that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Phoenix to Santa Barbara

Thu, Oct 16 - Tue, Oct 21
American Airlines Logo
8:25 pm - 9:59 pmPHX-SBA
1h 34mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
9:23 am - 11:04 amSBA-PHX
1h 41mnonstop
$169American Airlines
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Thu, Oct 16 - Mon, Oct 20
American Airlines Logo
7:20 am - 8:56 amPHX-SBA
1h 36mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
4:45 pm - 6:23 pmSBA-PHX
1h 38mnonstop
$178American Airlines
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Thu, Dec 11 - Sun, Dec 14
Delta Logo
10:55 am - 4:09 pmPHX-SBA
6h 14m1 stop
Delta Logo
5:40 am - 1:13 pmSBA-PHX
6h 33m1 stop
$189Delta
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Thu, Oct 16 - Tue, Oct 21
Southwest Logo
9:45 am - 4:20 pmPHX-SBA
6h 35m1 stop
Southwest Logo
11:15 am - 7:15 pmSBA-PHX
8h 00m2 stops
$194Southwest
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Thu, Oct 16 - Mon, Oct 20
Delta Logo
9:50 am - 4:11 pmPHX-SBA
6h 21m1 stop
Delta Logo
5:01 pm - 11:38 pmSBA-PHX
6h 37m1 stop
$198Delta
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Thu, Oct 16 - Mon, Oct 20
Southwest Logo
8:45 am - 4:20 pmPHX-SBA
7h 35m1 stop
Southwest Logo
3:00 pm - 10:35 pmSBA-PHX
7h 35m2 stops
$203Southwest
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Thu, Oct 16 - Mon, Oct 20
United Airlines Logo
7:10 am - 2:42 pmPHX-SBA
7h 32m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
8:40 pm - 1:14 pmSBA-PHX
16h 34m1 stop
$345United Airlines
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Fri, Oct 17 - Wed, Oct 22
United Airlines Logo
3:45 pm - 12:08 pmPHX-SBA
20h 23m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
3:44 pm - 11:25 pmSBA-PHX
7h 41m1 stop
$348United Airlines
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Tue, Oct 14 - Tue, Oct 21
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 6:41 pmPHX-SBA
11h 41m2 stops
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:40 pm - 11:40 pmSBA-PHX
28h 00m1 stop
$363Alaska Airlines
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Fri, Dec 5 - Mon, Dec 8
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:12 pm - 6:25 pmPHX-SBA
24h 13m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:20 am - 2:41 pmSBA-PHX
30h 21m2 stops
$386Alaska Airlines
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Everything you should know

Top airlines
American Airlines
Cheapest • from $169 (round-trip)
Southwest
Best reviews • 8.0 score
Airline reviews
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When to book
4 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 33% compared to booking last minute.
Insights
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When to travel
May
Cheapest • 16% price drop
October
Most popular
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Cheapest round-trip
$169
Overall average: $377
American Airlines
Thu 10/16Tue 10/21
PHX - SBA • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$84
Typical prices: $253-409
American Airlines
Tue 12/16
PHX - SBA • Non-stop
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Phoenix to Santa Barbara flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Phoenix to Santa Barbara to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Phoenix to Santa Barbara?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Santa Barbara clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Santa Barbara on a Saturday and more expensive on a Thursday. On your return trip to Phoenix, you should consider flying back on a Tuesday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Santa Barbara?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Santa Barbara, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Santa Barbara is May, where tickets cost $357 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $493 and $492 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Santa Barbara?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $247, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Santa Barbara?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Santa Barbara, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Santa Barbara, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 33% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$84
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 14% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 12% lower on average.
Flight from Phoenix to Santa Barbara

When to book flights from Phoenix to Santa Barbara

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Phoenix to Santa Barbara based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Phoenix to Santa Barbara flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Santa Barbara?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Santa Barbara was $84 for a one-way ticket and $169 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Phoenix and Santa Barbara?

    A passport is not required to fly from Phoenix to Santa Barbara.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Phoenix to Santa Barbara?

    On your way to Santa Barbara, you’ll fly out from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl. You’ll be landing at Santa Barbara.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Phoenix to Santa Barbara?

    Only American Airlines offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Phoenix to Santa Barbara flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Phoenix to Santa Barbara?

    The Embraer 175 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Phoenix to Santa Barbara flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Phoenix to Santa Barbara?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Phoenix and Santa Barbara.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Phoenix to Santa Barbara?

    There are nonstop flights from Phoenix to Santa Barbara on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Phoenix to Santa Barbara, Southwest or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Phoenix to Santa Barbara are Southwest and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $356 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $452 and an overall rating of 7.2.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Phoenix to Santa Barbara?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Phoenix to Santa Barbara.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Phoenix to Santa Barbara?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Santa Barbara from Phoenix is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Phoenix to Santa Barbara?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Santa Barbara with an airline and back to Phoenix with another airline. Booking your flights between Phoenix and SBA can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Phoenix to Santa Barbara?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Santa Barbara from Phoenix up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Santa Barbara

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $84 or less one-way and $167 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Phoenix to Santa Barbara?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl to Santa Barbara.
Find which airlines fly direct from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Santa Barbara Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl to Santa Barbara

Monday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Tuesday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Wednesday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Thursday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Friday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Saturday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Sunday

American Airlines, Southwest

American Airlines, Southwest

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Direct returns

Santa Barbara to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Monday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Tuesday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Wednesday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Thursday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Friday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Saturday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Sunday

American Airlines, Southwest

American Airlines, Southwest

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Reviews of the top airlines flying from Phoenix to Santa Barbara

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Phoenix to Santa Barbara. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Phoenix to Santa Barbara? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4242 reviews
7.5Entertainment
7.0Food
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
8.1Boarding
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Very smooth checking in our luggage with a super pleasant SW agent. I enjoyed a fun entertaining movie.

10.0 ExcellentGordon, Jul 2025GEG - OAK
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Very smooth checking in our luggage with a super pleasant SW agent. I enjoyed a fun entertaining movie.

First time traveling on Southwest since bag fees were implemented. Usual good service. Just more expensive now.

It was a perfect flight in all aspects! Both legs!

Boarding process, crew were good. But the seats were so uncomfortable that was all I could focus on. I literally had to sit forward so that all 3 of us could fit in row. I will try to avoid Southwest in the future for any flights over 60 minutes.

Great flight, 47 passengers on a 180 seat plane. Stewardess was pleasant and cheerful.

Great experience flying Southwest. The crew was really kind and helpful, and very friendly with our toddler.

Plane late from DC to Austin 30 minutes. Crew made up much of the time enroute to San Diego.

Fine, but how to board on SW versus othrr airlines, is just lame. Goood staff though and all was solid otherwise.

Was as expected. Crowed planes. Too many carryons delaying takeoff. But the ride only took an hour and saved me a lot of time SFO is a not a great airport.

Delayed 4 hours due to mechanical issues. No mention of compensation for being over 3 hours late

Ring in first class for an overnight flight, there was no blankets nor pillows for first class customers.

Delayed flight that lead to a missed connection and a 5-hour trip became a 12-hour flight 🙄

I didn't like that my paid for seat was changed 2 hours before my flight.

Overall, a good experience. The food, however, was subpar. The breakfast was a joke.

First world problems, but still… We were seated in first class and asked for a cocktail on a very short, 50 minute flight. After our drink order was taken, a half hour went by, and we noticed that every other person in the small plane had been served except for us. We got up to ask about it, the drinks finally came, then were taken away three minutes later since the flight was so short. Really strange situation, on the other hand, we were in Utah.

Boarding took forever, the plane was cramped and cold, and the seatbelt song came on constantly throughout the red eye flight with a loud pre-recorded message playing each time

Wonderful crew and early arrival to our destination. It was so nice to have free wifi access and movies too. Thank you!

Bigger seats. Board back to front! Disembark front to back!

Plane was pretty clean, staff was friendly and helpful, flight left about on time arrived early. Took a long time to board and get off the plane - carry on items didn't have enough room so people had to move all around to find places.

Service in first class no longer exists on American Airlines .

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