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$107+ Cheap flights from Arizona to Santa Barbara (SBA)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHX — SBA
Nov 28 — Dec 51
Fri 11/28
Fri 12/5
1 adult, Economy
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Arizona to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 29, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/97:45 pmLAS - SBA
Nonstop1h 20mSouthwest
Wed 12/105:50 amSBA - LAS
Nonstop1h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 10/28$247
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/97:00 amLAS - SBA
2 stops12h 48mAlaska Airlines
Wed 12/107:20 amSBA - LAS
2 stops10h 21mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/28$253
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/97:04 pmLAS - SBA
1 stop4h 40mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/106:00 amSBA - LAS
1 stop4h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/28$262
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/46:00 amPHX - SBA
2 stops14h 48mAlaska Airlines
Sat 12/67:19 pmSBA - PHX
1 stop16h 04mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/28$262
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/49:00 amPHX - SBA
2 stops11h 48mAlaska Airlines
Mon 12/87:19 pmSBA - PHX
1 stop23h 34mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/28$276
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/38:00 amPHX - SBA
1 stop11h 25mAlaska Airlines
Thu 12/47:19 pmSBA - PHX
1 stop25h 06mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/29$277
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/278:40 amLAS - SBA
Nonstop1h 20mSouthwest
Thu 12/42:55 pmSBA - LAS
Nonstop1h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 10/28$288
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/107:00 amPHX - SBA
2 stops13h 48mAlaska Airlines
Wed 12/177:19 pmSBA - PHX
1 stop24h 40mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/27$288
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/128:30 pmLAS - SBA
2 stops23h 18mAlaska Airlines
Sun 12/147:20 amSBA - LAS
2 stops12h 16mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/28$292
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/277:45 amLAS - SBA
1 stop4h 16mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/46:48 pmSBA - LAS
1 stop5h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/28$298
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/46:10 amPHX - SBA
1 stop5h 20mSouthwest
Mon 12/811:05 amSBA - PHX
1 stop5h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 10/28$307
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/121:34 pmLAS - SBA
1 stop4h 34mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/141:10 pmSBA - LAS
1 stop6h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/28$329

Cheap flight deals from Arizona to Santa Barbara

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Arizona to Santa Barbara flight deals. Data was last updated October 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$247
(Southwest)

One-way from

$107
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$152

Good round-trip deal

$187 or less

Good one-way deal

$169 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Arizona to Santa Barbara that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated October 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Arizona to Santa Barbara that are best for you.

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Arizona

Fly to

Santa Barbara

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Las VegasSanta Barbara

LAS - SBA

LASSBA

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 12/9

7:00 am-7:48 pm

2 stops12h 48m

Santa Barbara

Wed 12/10

7:20 am-5:41 pm

2 stops10h 21m

$253

Las VegasSanta Barbara

LAS - SBA

LASSBA

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 12/9

7:04 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop4h 40m

Santa Barbara

Wed 12/10

6:00 am-10:05 am

1 stop4h 05m

$262

PhoenixSanta Barbara

PHX - SBA

PHXSBA

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Fri 1/9

7:00 am-7:47 pm

2 stops13h 47m

Santa Barbara

Mon 1/12

7:20 am-12:16 pm

2 stops27h 56m

$271

PhoenixSanta Barbara

PHX - SBA

PHXSBA

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Thu 12/4

9:00 am-7:48 pm

2 stops11h 48m

Santa Barbara

Mon 12/8

7:19 pm-7:53 pm

1 stop23h 34m

$276

Las VegasSanta Barbara

LAS - SBA

LASSBA

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 1/25

7:00 am-1:57 pm

1 stop6h 57m

Santa Barbara

Wed 1/28

7:20 am-7:13 pm

2 stops11h 53m

$277

PhoenixSanta Barbara

PHX - SBA

PHXSBA

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Thu 12/4

6:00 am-6:25 pm

1 stop13h 25m

Santa Barbara

Sat 12/6

7:19 pm-1:42 pm

1 stop17h 23m

$277

PhoenixSanta Barbara

PHX - SBA

PHXSBA

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sun 12/7

6:00 am-6:25 pm

1 stop13h 25m

Santa Barbara

Tue 12/9

7:19 pm-11:08 am

1 stop14h 49m

$277

PhoenixSanta Barbara

PHX - SBA

PHXSBA

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 12/3

8:00 am-6:25 pm

1 stop11h 25m

Santa Barbara

Thu 12/4

7:19 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop25h 06m

$277

PhoenixSanta Barbara

PHX - SBA

PHXSBA

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sat 1/24

7:00 am-1:57 pm

1 stop7h 57m

Santa Barbara

Sun 2/8

7:20 am-7:48 pm

2 stops11h 28m

$278

PhoenixSanta Barbara

PHX - SBA

PHXSBA

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 1/7

9:00 am-7:47 pm

2 stops11h 47m

Santa Barbara

Sun 1/11

7:20 am-8:55 pm

2 stops12h 35m

$281

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Best time to book a flight from Arizona to Santa Barbara

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Santa Barbara from Arizona with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Arizona to Santa Barbara

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Arizona to Santa Barbara (average of $24). Flying from Arizona to Santa Barbara in August is currently the most expensive (average of $80). 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 AZ to SBA?

Find hourly flight availability from Arizona to Santa Barbara. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 29, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Arizona to Santa Barbara in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 14% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Arizona to Santa Barbara. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

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

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Arizona to Santa Barbara. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    If you book a flight to Santa Barbara from Arizona, you will be flying to Santa Barbara, which is the city’s only airport. Santa Barbara (SBA) is located 8.0 mi from the center of Santa Barbara.

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

    Airlines like Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest fly from Arizona to Santa Barbara in about 1h 20m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 11h 28m. The distance from Arizona to Santa Barbara is about 288 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Arizona to Santa Barbara one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Alaska Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $117. American Airlines flights start at $149 while deals on Delta start at $149 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Arizona to Santa Barbara?

    The most popular flight routes from Arizona to Santa Barbara are Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl - Santa Barbara, Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl - Santa Barbara and Tucson - Santa Barbara.

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

    Consider Southwest (83%), Envoy Air (82%) or American Airlines (77%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Arizona to Santa Barbara.

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

    While on average a flight from Arizona to Santa Barbara is generally $267, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $84. When looking at the most popular route, (Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl - Santa Barbara), you can expect to pay $273 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Arizona to Santa Barbara 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 Arizona to Santa Barbara?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Arizona to Santa Barbara (average of $24). Flying from Arizona to Santa Barbara in August is currently the most expensive (average of $80). 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 Arizona to Santa Barbara

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Arizona to Santa Barbara. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated October 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$172Average$411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$199Average$299FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$282Average$355FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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