SBA - PHX

$122 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 4/29. 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
$233
Overall average: $450
Alaska Airlines
Thu 4/30Mon 5/4
SBA - PHX • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$377
Typical prices: $473-$579
American Airlines
Tue 3/31Wed 4/8
SBA - PHX • Non-stop
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Alaska Airlines
Cheapest • from $233 (round-trip)
Southwest
Best reviews • 8.0 score
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When to book
4 weeks
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 26% compared to booking last minute.
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October
Cheapest • 59% price drop
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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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Santa Barbara to Phoenix

Thu, Apr 30 - Mon, May 4
Alaska Airlines Logo
2:53 pm - 10:31 pm
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PHX
7h 38m
1 stop
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6:37 am - 2:16 pm
PHX
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SBA
7h 39m
1 stop
$233Alaska Airlines
Wed, Apr 22 - Sat, Apr 25
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6:00 am - 6:26 pm
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PHX
12h 26m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
11:20 am - 11:45 pm
PHX
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SBA
12h 25m
1 stop
$254Alaska Airlines
Thu, Apr 30 - Sun, May 3
Alaska Airlines Logo
2:53 pm - 10:31 pm
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PHX
7h 38m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:37 am - 2:16 pm
PHX
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SBA
7h 39m
1 stop
$265Alaska Airlines
Thu, Apr 23 - Sat, Apr 25
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 10:31 pm
SBA
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PHX
16h 31m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
11:20 am - 11:45 pm
PHX
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SBA
12h 25m
1 stop
$269Alaska Airlines
Wed, Apr 22 - Sat, Apr 25
Alaska Airlines Logo
2:53 pm - 10:43 pm
SBA
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PHX
7h 50m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 7:55 pm
PHX
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SBA
14h 55m
2 stops
$278Alaska Airlines
Sat, Apr 4 - Sat, Apr 4
Southwest Logo
5:30 am - 11:35 am
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PHX
6h 05m
1 stop
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7:00 pm - 12:05 am
PHX
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SBA
5h 05m
1 stop
$286Southwest
Sat, Apr 4 - Sat, Apr 4
Southwest Logo
5:30 am - 11:55 am
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PHX
6h 25m
2 stops
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2:10 pm - 6:05 pm
PHX
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SBA
3h 55m
1 stop
$291Southwest
Sat, Apr 4 - Sat, Apr 4
Southwest Logo
5:30 am - 11:55 am
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PHX
6h 25m
2 stops
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1:50 pm - 10:05 pm
PHX
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SBA
8h 15m
2 stops
$297Southwest
Tue, Mar 24 - Wed, Mar 25
Delta Logo
12:40 pm - 11:58 pm
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PHX
11h 18m
2 stops
Delta Logo
6:15 am - 4:09 pm
PHX
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SBA
9h 54m
2 stops
$303Delta
Tue, Apr 21 - Sat, Apr 25
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:17 pm - 11:59 pm
SBA
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PHX
29h 42m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
11:20 am - 11:45 pm
PHX
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SBA
12h 25m
1 stop
$304Alaska 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.

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 June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $581 and $518 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 26% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJuly
Cheapest flight$122
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 24% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 9% increase in price.
Flight from Santa Barbara to Phoenix

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.
Estimated round-trip price
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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 $122 for a one-way ticket and $233 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 $359 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 $177 or less one-way and $372 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

American Airlines

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Tuesday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Wednesday

American Airlines

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Thursday

American Airlines

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Friday

American Airlines

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Saturday

American Airlines

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Sunday

American Airlines

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Direct returns

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl to Santa Barbara

Monday

American Airlines

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

American Airlines

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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 4272 reviews
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
7.5Entertainment
7.0Food
8.6Crew
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Flight attendants very hospitable and friendly. Pilot flew a smooth take off and landing.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Feb 2026
MSY - PHX
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Flight attendants very hospitable and friendly. Pilot flew a smooth take off and landing.

The wifi on the plane is great. The only issue that I have is that I prefer an aisle seat and on my trips this week, I was either in the middle or window. If we can work to secure aisle seating, I will be thrilled. Nice trip.

Great vacation. Can't wait till next year for another one.

Great flight but super high price. Glad it was a business trip and not personal

3 hour delay. Had to change plans and was still delayed.

We got exit row seats both flights. Everything was running on time

The boarding and seat assignment system no longer works for me, but I know it is being replaced. Otherwise, I am good with the overall experience.

The lead steward kept singing about "San Francisco" and hotel California---more annoying than humorous....needs work. Flight was smooth and on time.

Airline travel is always too cramped to really be pleasant, but the cabin crew on this flight did a pretty good job of making up for it by putting on some music during boarding and sprinkling a few funny remarks into the safety briefing and announcements, and just generally being friendly and helpful. It definitely reminded me of why I prefer the in-flight experience on Southwest!

San Diego airport is brand new, spacious, airy and very smooth checkin at SW baggage drop.

It was a pretty standard flight... until the almost hour and a half spent on the taxi way. I get that the weather has been poor but the delay had nothing to do with the weather and more to do with a plane with several issues tying up the gate. I get that that happens from time to time but this has been EVERY flight I've been on for the past 5 years and I fly 3 to 5 times a year. This isn't just United... it's American, it's Delta. It's an issue with the entire industry. I work for UPS and packages on a cargo plane get better service than people do these days. Anymore I HATE flying.

The flight crew where really good. Better then the crew from BNE to SFO

left on time, reasonable boarding process arrived early luggage came out quickly

I’m so sorry, I can’t remember her name, I believe it was Dimpti. She was stellar, also a mature Asian flight attendant, lots of flowers in her hair, just as amazing! But literally the crew was AWESOME . Only downside is there weren’t any charging outlets. Maybe I needed to ask a flight attendant , but it would’ve been nice to have one easily accessible.

I boarded flight UA#1318 at Sacramento International Airport going back to Houston TX. The flight was scheduled at 5:10am. I was able to check in virtually using the United Airlines app. When I entered the airport, there was no one outside assisting with checked bags as it was for Delta Airlines. Immediately upon entering, there was a LONG, EXTREMELY LONG line to the kiosks to get boarding passes. I stand in line to get boarding passes then had to move to ANOTHER EXTREMELY LONG line to get my bags checked in. While standing in this line, we noticed an agent taking customers to 3 at a time to her station to check their bags in. Lucky for me, she called me back, checked my bags for me and I was on my way. I then encountered another long line at the TSA check and to avoid I ending up having to sign up for CLEAR to bypass it. So glad, I did.,...Both of my flights were great with no issues, butthe check in progress at Bush Airport was so much smoother. Check-in at SMF airport needs to be anaylzed and corrected. Do better United, I know you can....thanks

Pushed back only to get deplaned due to a tire damaged by ground crew. They did at least go pretty fast. The bathrooms should be banned under the Geneva convention. No room to even sit straight on the toilet. The under-seat entertainment units block what little leg room there is.

United airlines has the best customer experience from booking to arrival. I always fly United airlines. The mileage program is excellent

I liked the snacks and the flight attendants were friendly.

Older aircraft, no meal, only food was for purchase. Not impressed United.

Other than a way way too cold cabinets for the entire flight, all was great

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.

I love American. I’ll never fly anyone else if I can help it.

The flight was on time and arrived early. The crew were friendly and helpful.

Overall experience was great. Flights were almost on time in departing and we arrived at our destination as scheduled. No issues with amenities or flight crew. Everything went well as as expected. Will fly again with American Airlines in the future!

Boarding was organized and timely. Food was mediocre, especially for first class travel.

I bought wifi and most of the flight could not even use it my apps would just spin. I couldn't even listen to music. super frustrating.

AA delayed the flight for 3 hours and 50 minutes, but delayed the last 2 hours, 30 minutes at a time, so if we knew before, could have stayed at home and worked instead of being at the airport wasting time... The plane's crew was excellent, not their fault.

Things were delayed a little. But that didn’t affect my plans. It was fine. I was surprised it was so full thanksgiving day. The crew were friendly and professional.

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