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$132 Find Cheap Flights from Santa Barbara to Phoenix

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Santa Barbara to Phoenix departing on 4/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Santa Barbara to Phoenix, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Santa Barbara to Phoenix, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$263
Typical prices: $573-$469
Alaska Airlines
Tue 5/5Wed 5/6
SBA - PHX • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$417
Typical prices: $586-$496
American Airlines
Wed 4/29Sat 5/2
SBA - PHX • Non-stop
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Cheapest • from $263 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 8.0 score
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Cheapest • Avg $338 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 3h 42m (one-way)
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 40% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights from Santa Barbara to Phoenix (SBA-PHX)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Santa Barbara to Phoenix 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 Santa Barbara to Phoenix

Tue, May 5 - Wed, May 6
Alaska Airlines Logo
2:53 pm - 6:26 pm
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PHX
3h 33m
1 stop
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3:43 pm - 10:40 pm
PHX
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SBA
6h 57m
1 stop
$263Alaska Airlines
Tue, Apr 28 - Wed, Apr 29
Southwest Logo
5:30 am - 11:20 am
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PHX
5h 50m
1 stop
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11:35 am - 5:50 pm
PHX
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SBA
6h 15m
2 stops
$278Southwest
Tue, Apr 28 - Wed, Apr 29
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5:30 am - 12:10 pm
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PHX
6h 40m
2 stops
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11:35 am - 5:50 pm
PHX
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SBA
6h 15m
2 stops
$283Southwest
Tue, May 19 - Wed, May 20
Alaska Airlines Logo
4:01 pm - 11:56 pm
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PHX
7h 55m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:53 pm - 11:55 pm
PHX
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SBA
4h 02m
1 stop
$290Alaska Airlines
Wed, Apr 22 - Fri, Apr 24
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 3:01 pm
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PHX
9h 01m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:15 pm - 2:16 pm
PHX
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SBA
19h 01m
1 stop
$292Alaska Airlines
Wed, Apr 22 - Thu, Apr 23
Southwest Logo
5:30 am - 9:45 am
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PHX
4h 15m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
10:05 am - 3:35 pm
PHX
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SBA
5h 30m
1 stop
$301Southwest
Sun, Apr 26 - Tue, Apr 28
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 10:31 pm
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PHX
16h 31m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:37 am - 2:16 pm
PHX
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SBA
7h 39m
1 stop
$303Alaska Airlines
Wed, Apr 22 - Thu, Apr 23
Southwest Logo
5:30 am - 12:10 pm
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PHX
6h 40m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
10:05 am - 3:35 pm
PHX
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SBA
5h 30m
1 stop
$306Southwest
Wed, Apr 29 - Sat, May 2
Southwest Logo
5:30 am - 12:10 pm
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PHX
6h 40m
2 stops
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1:55 pm - 9:05 pm
PHX
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SBA
7h 10m
2 stops
$311Southwest
Mon, May 18 - Wed, May 20
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 11:56 pm
SBA
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PHX
17h 56m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:53 pm - 11:55 pm
PHX
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SBA
4h 02m
1 stop
$318Alaska Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Santa Barbara to Phoenix flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Santa Barbara to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Santa Barbara to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport departing in May.

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

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

When flying from Santa Barbara to Phoenix, you should consider leaving on a Tuesday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Santa Barbara, you’ll find the best rates on Wednesdays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Santa Barbara to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport, 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 Santa Barbara to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport is October, where tickets cost $191 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and February, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $651 and $623 respectively.

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

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 $493, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Santa Barbara to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport, 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 Santa Barbara to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 40% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJuly
Cheapest flight$132
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 35% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 7% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Santa Barbara to Phoenix

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Santa Barbara to Phoenix based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Santa Barbara to Phoenix flights

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Santa Barbara to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport was $132 for a one-way ticket and $263 for a round-trip.

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

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Santa Barbara to Phoenix. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

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

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

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

    American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Delta, JetBlue, and Aeromexico offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Santa Barbara to Phoenix flight route.

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

    The Airbus A319 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Santa Barbara to Phoenix flight route.

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

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Santa Barbara and Phoenix, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Santa Barbara to Phoenix are Southwest and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $365 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $532 and an overall rating of 7.4.

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

    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 Santa Barbara to Phoenix.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Phoenix from Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara to Phoenix?

    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 Phoenix with an airline and back to Santa Barbara with another airline. Booking your flights between Santa Barbara and PHX 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 Santa Barbara to Phoenix?

    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 Phoenix from Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $236 or less one-way and $489 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Santa Barbara to Phoenix?

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

Direct departures

Santa Barbara to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl to Santa Barbara

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Santa Barbara to Phoenix

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Phoenix. 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 Santa Barbara to Phoenix? 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.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4333 reviews
7.0Food
8.0Comfort
8.1Boarding
8.6Crew
7.5Entertainment
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Southwest was greaat! The most expensive but the least upsetting for those we were flying to see.

10.0 ExcellentMartie, Mar 2026
LGB - BNA
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Southwest was greaat! The most expensive but the least upsetting for those we were flying to see.

Boarding was easy. The seats are small and fairly uncomfortable

The problem with the seat assignments is that there were a lot of rows in the front that were empty but my row at the back was full. Just not so pleasant.

Good but I prefer choose your own seat. With the new assigned seats they should board from the back I see no advantage to this new boarding. Just like every other airline

Flight boarded late after announcing on time boarding. Flight arrived only a little late despite late departure. Had trouble connecting to WiFi

The Southwest experience has definitely taken a dive from its early days. You can no longer deferentiate from other airlines. Air travel is too expensive. Southwest is no longer budget friendly. They have lost me as a loyal customer.

The charges were ridiculous for an hour flight and the turbulence was very scary.

Still need to work out the kinks on the new assigned seating boarding process. Otherwise, a very good flight.

The seats are now more narrow. I paid for front row the seats in the front are even more narrow than before.

Flight attendants very hospitable and friendly. Pilot flew a smooth take off and landing.

They delayed the flight from 9:00 to 11:55 At 11:45 they canceled the flight. I paid a premium price for the tickets with poor service

My flight was canceled a few hours before boarding. I was rebooked on Copa airlines and missed an important meeting .

OK, we were delayed and had to de plane and reboard.

Seats are uncomfortable. This has been a trend in the industry for decades. Trying to fit more seats on each plane to increase profits at the expense of the passenger.

Staff were good. My seat was in need of repair, but for a short flight was not problematic. Usual basic snack and drink setup that you'll find on any US carrier. Over, a decent, basic flight.

Complimentary light meal would be appreciated. But great flight crew service on all legs

Flight delayed for more than 16 hrs and no effort was spent to provide an alternate

Women boarding passengers at the gate was absolutely rude and disrespectful of passengers. The flight attendant was absolutely delightful! Smiling and connected with the passengers. So happy. The seats are cramped and uncomfortable but I guess that’s just the way it is Communication regarding flight was excellent

it was a very short flight so my expectations were low.

Very disappointing given gate agent behavior. Filed a formal complaint with United.

The flight attendant was friendly and efficient. The temperature was kept nice and cool. The plane was nice, but filthy. There were visible spills on my tray table. The gate agent was somewhat rude with her announcements and in speaking with other customers.

Great experience. Good dinner and service. FA's were very nice and attentive.

Mostly good. The WiFi wasn’t working so that was not great.

I like that the flight attendant was very attentive and helpful. The meal menu could have more of an variety of food choices.

The flight was fine, once we got underway. It was more than hour delayed

Arrived 40 min early which was great - sat in runway for 35 min so no gain. Then waited for luggage 45 min. They need to staff accordingly knowing its one of the busiest week in Phx

My flight got rerouted due to crew rest. I was sent to Dallas customer service was not very polite. Was given a $40 room voucher for Motel 6 and $12 to eat with. It delayed me by a day. Where if I would have just stuck with my original flight Arizona was delayed to Cleveland and I could have made it home. They put me on a 9:00 flight out of Dallas to Cleveland without my knowledge or consent. When originally I was told it would be 8:45 a.m. on February 1st. I told them I could not take the 9:00 flight because I did not have anybody to pick me up from the airport at that time. I'm extremely disappointed in how I was treated. And I will not fly American Airlines again.

It would be nice to have some low carb options in the snacks.

The plane was experiencing problems with the HVAC system, it was very cold in the front of the plane and very hot in the back.

Trip delayed for 2 hours because of rain. We boarded and have to get down the flight and reboard again.

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