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$85+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Phoenix

SBA — PHX
Dec 4 — Dec 111
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Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Phoenix

Tue 12/86:00 am -
1 stop3h 27m
Fri 12/118:05 am -
1 stop16h 35m
Deal found 11/1$223
Tue 12/292:25 pm -
1 stop8h 12m
Thu 12/316:00 am -
1 stop8h 48m
Deal found 11/2$258
Sun 12/132:25 pm -
1 stop19h 02m
Tue 12/158:05 am -
1 stop6h 33m
Deal found 11/2$273
Thu 11/266:01 am -
1 stop11h 16m
Mon 11/308:18 pm -
1 stop18h 20m
Deal found 10/31$278
Sun 11/226:03 am -
Nonstop1h 41m
Wed 11/259:23 pm -
Nonstop1h 35m
Deal found 10/31$281
Mon 11/303:16 pm -
1 stop18h 11m
Thu 12/38:02 pm -
1 stop4h 31m
Deal found 11/1$283
Wed 12/236:07 am -
1 stop26h 43m
Sat 12/266:00 am -
1 stop8h 48m
Deal found 11/2$288
Mon 11/2312:45 pm -
Nonstop1h 33m
Thu 11/263:12 pm -
Nonstop1h 36m
Deal found 11/3$291
Sun 11/223:16 pm -
1 stop3h 20m
Wed 11/256:08 am -
1 stop18h 41m
Deal found 10/31$297
Mon 12/282:25 pm -
1 stop18h 25m
Thu 12/316:00 am -
1 stop8h 48m
Deal found 11/2$298
Mon 11/234:10 pm -
1 stop6h 49m
Thu 11/268:00 pm -
1 stop4h 33m
Deal found 11/3$301
Tue 12/86:00 am -
2 stops6h 15m
Fri 12/115:40 am -
1 stop4h 25m
Deal found 11/1$302

Find flight deals from Santa Barbara to Phoenix

Most accurate provider

Expedia
1 star

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$223
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$85
(WAYA)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$603
Provider with most accurate pricing for Los Angeles-Phoenix flight deals.
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From Santa Barbara to Phoenix
One-way flight from Santa Barbara to Phoenix
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($64 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($15 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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Santa BarbaraPhoenix

SBA Santa Barbara - PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

SBAPHX

Santa Barbara

Mon 12/14

2:15 pm-7:20 pm

1 stop4h 05m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$112

Santa BarbaraPhoenix

SBA Santa Barbara - PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

SBAPHX

Santa Barbara

Mon 1/25

10:20 am-6:10 pm

2 stops6h 50m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$154

Santa BarbaraPhoenix

SBA Santa Barbara - PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

SBAPHX

Santa Barbara

Fri 12/18

6:50 pm-1:50 am

2 stops6h 00m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$154

Santa BarbaraPhoenix

SBA Santa Barbara - PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

SBAPHX

Santa Barbara

Wed 11/25

7:50 pm-1:50 am

1 stop5h 00m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$197

Santa BarbaraPhoenix

SBA Santa Barbara - PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

SBAPHX

Santa Barbara

Sun 12/20

6:50 pm-1:50 am

2 stops6h 00m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$202

Santa BarbaraPhoenix

SBA Santa Barbara - PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

SBAPHX

Santa Barbara

Sat 1/30

6:07 am-4:24 pm

1 stop9h 17m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Fri 2/5

7:49 am-11:39 pm

1 stop16h 50m

$223

Santa BarbaraPhoenix

SBA Santa Barbara - PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

SBAPHX

Santa Barbara

Sat 12/12

6:00 am-3:26 pm

1 stop8h 26m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Tue 12/15

11:09 am-1:38 pm

1 stop3h 29m

$223

Santa BarbaraPhoenix

SBA Santa Barbara - PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

SBAPHX

Santa Barbara

Mon 12/14

9:35 am-9:27 pm

2 stops10h 52m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$238

Santa BarbaraPhoenix

SBA Santa Barbara - PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

SBAPHX

Santa Barbara

Thu 11/26

6:01 am-6:17 pm

1 stop11h 16m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Mon 11/30

8:18 pm-1:38 pm

1 stop18h 20m

$278

Santa BarbaraPhoenix

SBA Santa Barbara - PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

SBAPHX

Santa Barbara

Wed 12/23

6:07 am-9:50 am

1 stop26h 43m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sat 12/26

6:00 am-1:48 pm

1 stop8h 48m

$288

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Best time to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Phoenix

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Santa Barbara to Phoenix

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Phoenix?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Phoenix (average of $407). Flying from Santa Barbara to Phoenix in July is currently the most expensive (average of $711). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SBA to PHX?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Santa Barbara to Phoenix at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 14% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Weekly flight availability from Santa Barbara to Phoenix

The most flights from SBA to PH1 are scheduled on a Monday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Santa Barbara to Phoenix?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Santa Barbara to Phoenix flights typically cost between $503 and $733 in December.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $223 on Alaska Airlines (Dec 8-Dec 11).

What is the cheapest day to fly from Santa Barbara to Phoenix?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Santa Barbara to Phoenix flight should consider departing on Tuesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Phoenix

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Santa Barbara to Phoenix, such as Southwest,Alaska Airlines, andAmerican Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Related info for your journey

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Santa Barbara to Phoenix?

    Located just 8.0 mi from the city center, Santa Barbara is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Phoenix from Santa Barbara. Booking flights from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Phoenix should be relatively easy as there are 3 daily outbound flights to Phoenix from 3 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Santa Barbara to Phoenix?

    Airlines like Alaska Airlines and United Airlines fly from Santa Barbara to Phoenix in about 6h 49m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 28m. Santa Barbara and Phoenix are separated by a distance of 454 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Phoenix round-trip?

    Alaska Airlines, at $209, was found to be the cheapest airline from Santa Barbara to Phoenix.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Southwest and American Airlines. Alaska Airlines is priced at 62% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Santa Barbara to Phoenix?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Santa Barbara to Phoenix consider choosing Porter Airlines (98%), SkyWest Airlines (80%) or American Airlines (73%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Phoenix?

    The cheapest flight price from Santa Barbara to Phoenix is $173. On average you can expect to pay $1,046. The most popular route, (Santa Barbara - Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl), can usually be booked for $267.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Santa Barbara to Phoenix that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Santa Barbara to Phoenix flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Santa Barbara to Phoenix?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Santa Barbara to Phoenix.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Santa Barbara to Phoenix?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara to Phoenix by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Phoenix?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Phoenix (average of $407). Flying from Santa Barbara to Phoenix in July is currently the most expensive (average of $711). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Phoenix

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$209Average$342FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$254Average$376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$417Average$608FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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