SBA - PHX

$115 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 1/31. 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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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

Sun, Dec 7 - Wed, Dec 10
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7:19 pm - 12:05 amSBA-PHX
27h 46m1 stop
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7:00 am - 7:48 pmPHX-SBA
13h 48m2 stops
$262Alaska Airlines
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Tue, Jan 20 - Thu, Jan 29
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7:20 am - 8:55 pmSBA-PHX
12h 35m2 stops
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7:35 pm - 7:47 pmPHX-SBA
25h 12m2 stops
$263Alaska Airlines
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Wed, Jan 21 - Mon, Jan 26
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:20 am - 10:46 pmSBA-PHX
14h 26m2 stops
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9:55 pm - 1:57 pmPHX-SBA
17h 02m2 stops
$273Alaska Airlines
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Sun, Dec 7 - Wed, Dec 10
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:19 pm - 12:23 pmSBA-PHX
16h 04m1 stop
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6:00 am - 6:25 pmPHX-SBA
13h 25m1 stop
$277Alaska Airlines
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Sun, Dec 7 - Wed, Dec 10
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:20 am - 10:51 pmSBA-PHX
14h 31m2 stops
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8:00 am - 7:48 pmPHX-SBA
12h 48m2 stops
$281Alaska Airlines
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Mon, Dec 15 - Wed, Dec 17
Southwest Logo
2:55 pm - 9:45 pmSBA-PHX
5h 50m1 stop
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6:10 am - 10:30 amPHX-SBA
5h 20m1 stop
$307Southwest
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Mon, Dec 15 - Wed, Dec 17
Southwest Logo
5:50 am - 2:05 pmSBA-PHX
7h 15m2 stops
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3:20 pm - 9:05 pmPHX-SBA
6h 45m2 stops
$317Southwest
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Tue, Feb 3 - Thu, Feb 12
United Airlines Logo
10:45 am - 7:57 pmSBA-PHX
8h 12m1 stop
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10:45 am - 10:42 pmPHX-SBA
12h 57m1 stop
$363United Airlines
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Sat, Nov 29 - Mon, Dec 1
American Airlines Logo
4:32 pm - 7:13 pmSBA-PHX
1h 41mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
3:26 pm - 4:01 pmPHX-SBA
1h 35mnonstop
$373American Airlines
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Mon, Dec 8 - Thu, Dec 11
United Airlines Logo
6:48 pm - 10:52 amSBA-PHX
15h 04m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
8:50 am - 10:30 pmPHX-SBA
14h 40m2 stops
$384United Airlines
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Everything you should know

Top airlines
Alaska Airlines
Cheapest • from $262 (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 37% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
September
Cheapest • 23% price drop
November
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Cheapest round-trip
$262
Typical prices: $365-$503
Alaska Airlines
Sun 12/7Wed 12/10
SBA - PHX • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$357
Typical prices: $384-$549
American Airlines
Tue 12/30Sat 1/3
SBA - PHX • Non-stop
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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 December.

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 Thursdays.

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 September, where tickets cost $351 (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 $347, 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 37% 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$115
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 26% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 20% 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 $115 for a one-way ticket and $262 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, Delta, Alaska Airlines, and JetBlue 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 Embraer 175 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 $528 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 $258 or less one-way and $370 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

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Wednesday

American Airlines

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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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

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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.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4243 reviews
7.0Food
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
7.5Entertainment
8.1Boarding
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Ever since Southwest starting charging for bags, passengers don't want to pay to check their bags, so the gate agents have to beg people to check their roller bags now because there's "not enough space". This was a terrible business move by Southwest.

8.0 ExcellentGreg, Oct 2025OAK - BUR
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Ever since Southwest starting charging for bags, passengers don't want to pay to check their bags, so the gate agents have to beg people to check their roller bags now because there's "not enough space". This was a terrible business move by Southwest.

Sacrament staff are always polite and helpful. Airport is easy to maneuver and boarding is straightforward.

As always, the entire Southwest experience was wonderful, from online booking to flight to baggage retrieval. Very grateful.

The weather could have been better. There was a 40 minute ATC delay in SFO because of marine fog and a micro cell storm delayed landing and take-off at Nashville. The gate was changed 5 minutes from boarding from gate B3 to gate C23 at Nashville airport.

The cabin was quiet for the redeye flight. The area was clean. The staff was great. The 787 Max was in good condition. Drawbacks were that the seat widths were tight for some passengers. The seat padding was at best average and for a long flight uncomfortable.

Delayed flight. Nicest crew member was a SW pilot flying seated next to me who kindly move to seat the final passenger. Flight extra delayed. My cup of refreshment of ginger ale was so packed with ice it was literally 2 sips.

No trays in our seats, we sat in first row, purchased a business class fare. Had to hold our drinks and snack in our hands. No plugs for our cell phones. Had to pay for it a drink cocktail each. Seats so uncomfortable.

Flight wasn’t even full, but too many carry-ons caused us to run out of bin space. New bag fee has folks who would usually check their bags carrying on. Watching Southwest morph into Spirit/Frontier is so sad to watch

Southwest is Southwest. No frills. If you're luck enough to get a happy crew (we did), then it makes for a nicer flight.

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

The flight attendants were great, I joked with one I can’t remember her name, a blond, really sweet. I thought it was run well very professional. This was great i survived Spirit, I know for which I speak.

Crew seemed a bit cranky. No seatback screens. But boarding was efficient and on time and we arrived early.

I was in first class. The outlets at my seat did not work. The plane was shabby and run down. I had prepurchsed a day subscription for internet that was not redeemable. I had to repurchase the internet for my flight and then it didn’t work anyway. Quite disappointed in what was supposed to be the launch of a great vacation.

I understand stuff happens, but plane failures are likely due to lack of maintenance. Additionally, air conditioning wasn't working, no snack/drink service, no WiFi. Fortunately, the crew was communicative and light-hearted. United grabbed another plane and we were able to get to our destination.

Stuck on tarmac for two hours plus a 5.5 hour flight. Rude flight attendant. And no meals, not even for purchase!

I learned that seating towards the end of plane that a line forms for the restroom and people use your chair as a hand railing, bumping your seat consistently. I was seated in the aisle. I think that next time if I am towards the back row I would want to sit in the middle or window seat.

United sent me a mileage plus number last year but that number is invalid so I can’t use it to check into flights or collect mileage. There is human to speak about the problem, only computers who keep asking me if I am using the correct email. It’s so frustrating and I cannot resolve it.

Not a great experience. We paid for the upgrade for premium economy seats and seated ourselves in very comfortable seats. Someone came along with the same seat on their boarding pass. The aircraft had been changed and as a result we were booted out and sent further back to small uncomfortable seats. After complaining we were moved to emergency row seats, which gave us more leg room but the seats don’t recline. For people in our 70’s we found having to sit upright from California to NJ very uncomfortable. Not sure why they chose to move senior citizens instead of the two people that were allowed to take the more comfortable seats. Not happy.

Everything was great. Only thing that could’ve made it better was buy on board options for hot food, but the snacks were decent. The flight attendants were great. I had no complaints. I was able to make it to my destination safely

Boarded plane and then delayed 1.5 hours while on the plane

Terrible. Our luggage was delayed and couldn’t be delivered for several days. We got bad information from the airline agents at baggage claim. We had to pick up our car so we wouldn’t be charged for an extra day. We got lost in the maze of airport parking. The baggage claim agents didn’t offer us any compensation for our extra time and expense. We are tired, hungry and very frustrated.

As smooth as you can expect. Some issues with boarding because the previous plane took forever to deplane but overall, a good experience.

After a two hour delay, my flight was CANCELLED! No pilot available. Such BS.

I miss the screens they used to have for the long flights. I use a Kendal and it doesn’t work well with there WiFi. I tried my cell and the wifi was not good for it either this is the free wifi.

Update departure times in a more timely manner. We are not boarding on time if the plane isn’t arriving until after our scheduled departure time.

Very friendly and efficient and smooth boarding. We were even way early arriving at my destination. Thank you.

The trip was very smooth and they provided great customer service

We kept being told that the flight was full and that all overhead compartments were full and therefore had to check in our hand luggage. We were some of the last people to board and noticed that there was still sufficient space in the overhead compartments. We were obliged to check in hand luggage when there was space and so had to wait at luggage retrieval which took a while to then noticed damage to our luggage - not a great experience!

The seats were crammed and the guy in front of me wouldn't stop reclining. If AA is cramming extra rows in, they need to take away the reclining in coach. My knees were smashed for 4 1/2 hours and I was very close to confronting the passenger in front of me.

What, first class and not even a cup of coffee before landing at 5 am in First Class? Really?

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