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Cheapest round-trip
$223
Typical prices: $167-$479
Alaska Airlines
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SBA - PHX • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$437
Typical prices: $167-$499
American Airlines
Wed 9/23Sat 9/26
SBA - PHX • Non-stop
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Cheapest • from $223 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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Cheapest • Avg $311 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 3h 17m (one-way)
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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

Wed, Sep 23 - Sat, Sep 26
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6:00 am - 7:07 pm
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7:49 pm - 11:50 pm
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4h 01m
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$223Alaska Airlines
Thu, Aug 27 - Mon, Aug 31
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6:00 am - 2:33 pm
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8h 33m
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7:49 pm - 2:47 pm
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18h 58m
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$233Alaska Airlines
Thu, Aug 20 - Sat, Aug 22
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6:00 am - 10:29 pm
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16h 29m
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3:15 pm - 11:50 pm
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8h 35m
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$243Alaska Airlines
Thu, Oct 1 - Mon, Oct 5
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6:00 am - 2:33 pm
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8h 33m
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2:45 pm - 11:42 pm
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8h 57m
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$247Alaska Airlines
Mon, Aug 17 - Sat, Aug 22
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6:00 am - 12:23 pm
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6h 23m
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3:15 pm - 11:50 pm
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8h 35m
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$254Alaska Airlines
Thu, Oct 1 - Mon, Oct 5
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6:00 am - 2:33 pm
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8h 33m
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2:45 pm - 2:13 pm
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23h 28m
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$257Alaska Airlines
Sat, Aug 29 - Sun, Aug 30
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3:26 pm - 7:07 pm
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3h 41m
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12:13 pm - 2:47 pm
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26h 34m
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$258Alaska Airlines
Thu, Aug 6 - Sat, Aug 8
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6:00 am - 10:39 pm
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16h 39m
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7:11 am - 11:44 pm
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16h 33m
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$262Alaska Airlines
Mon, Sep 28 - Sat, Oct 3
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3:26 pm - 10:27 pm
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7h 01m
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10:12 am - 2:13 pm
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$267Alaska Airlines
Mon, Sep 21 - Fri, Sep 25
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6:00 am - 11:31 am
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5h 31m
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3:15 pm - 2:47 pm
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23h 32m
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$268Alaska 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 September.

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 Thursday 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 Mondays.

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 $206 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and February, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $711 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 41% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonApril
Cheapest flight$92
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 14% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 58% 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 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Santa Barbara to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport was $92 for a one-way ticket and $223 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, JetBlue, Alaska Airlines, 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 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?

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

  • 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 American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Santa Barbara to Phoenix are Southwest and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $392 and an overall rating of 7.9, Southwest is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $493 and an overall rating of 7.1.

  • 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 $238 or less one-way and $468 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.

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Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl to Santa Barbara

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Reviews of the top airlines flying 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 4250 reviews
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7.5Entertainment
8.1Boarding
8.6Crew
8.0Comfort
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I think Southwest is the number one airline that anyone can fly I have flown for the first time Frontier and what a joke and their customer service United was a very strange experience I'm only sticking to Southwest from here on out for sure

10.0 Excellentkelly, Jul 2026
SFO - PHX
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I think Southwest is the number one airline that anyone can fly I have flown for the first time Frontier and what a joke and their customer service United was a very strange experience I'm only sticking to Southwest from here on out for sure

The entire experience from boarding to landing was amazing! The crew were very friendly. Will definitely be back.

Delayed flight, lack of information, boarding process is a mess as is the carryon luggage causing issues when leaving the plane….just a poor experience.

It was good from LAX to Phoenix, But the connection in Phoenix to Tulsa was not that great. The staff on both flights were great. The choice of free entertainment was ok nothing to brag about. The 45 min delay because of some electrical issue wasn't great from Phoenix to Tulsa. We sat there with hardly any air, The seat I had was between windows so the side of the plane pushed in on you. My being a bigger man it then made the seating area uncomfortable. The seats on the plane had no power to connect to recharge your phone or anything. I would recommend that they should look into a slot or clamp to hold your phone to enjoy while watching the entertainment choices hands-free. Also make it possible to raise the inner seat by the window be able to raise the arm rest up to make more room for larger people to set more comfortably. I would also say other then that stop price gouging the airfare or nickel and diming everything. Not fair for people having to fly for emergencies and be paying for higher prices due to the season or holidays. Your making your money either way and the cost of flying is still going to be the same regardless if there's 100 people or 200 people.

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 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.

Employees were kind and funny, as always! Flight was late but no announcements were made for people with tight connections to help them transition quickly. No service due to turbulence.

Usually reliable SWA worked out fine for my quick business trip to Phoenix.

I liked receiving attention from aged and well experienced flight attendants. I disliked the non-gluten-free snack but I brought my own so I was OK.

The SFO Lounge crew were amazing. The bartender Faris was great. Thanks!

Good flight, seated and had a water within 5 minutes. Crew was hospitable.

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

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!

The flight was smooth, the pilot kept us informed about delays and we arrived more of less on time

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!

I paid for what I got which was cheap, I brought my own entertainment. I knew what to expect, so I could be prepared. If you’re flying economy, check in early like me. I have no problems with my flight, was on time, staff were friendly, and overall good experience.

Excellent. Attendants served preflight drinks and were courteous and nice.

Flight was 1/2 hour delayed leaving Phoenix. Otherwise it was an average flight. Flight crew on this trip was very nice.

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