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$106+ 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 6/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHX — SBA
Jun 28 — Jul 51
Sun 6/28
Sun 7/5
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Arizona to Santa Barbara

Cheapest flights from Arizona to Santa Barbara
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 May 29, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/28. 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 6/116:40 pm
PHX
-
SBA
1 stop4h 50m
Southwest
Wed 6/175:05 am
SBA
-
PHX
1 stop3h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 5/28$195
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/28. 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.
Fri 8/78:05 am
PHX
-
SBA
1 stop3h 50m
Southwest
Tue 8/1110:55 am
SBA
-
PHX
1 stop4h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 5/28$210
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/28. 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 11/37:05 pm
LAS
-
SBA
1 stop4h 38m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 11/46:00 am
SBA
-
LAS
1 stop3h 34m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 5/28$225
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/28. 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.
Sun 8/27:40 am
PHX
-
SBA
1 stop8h 20m
Southwest
Wed 8/56:55 am
SBA
-
PHX
1 stop8h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 5/28$225
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/28. 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.
Wed 8/124:00 pm
PHX
-
SBA
1 stop5h 20m
Southwest
Sat 8/1510:40 am
SBA
-
PHX
1 stop4h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 5/28$234
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/28. 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 6/46:40 pm
PHX
-
SBA
1 stop4h 50m
Southwest
Thu 6/116:00 pm
SBA
-
PHX
1 stop4h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 5/28$241
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/26. 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.
Sat 9/58:45 am
LAS
-
SBA
1 stop6h 02m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 9/73:26 pm
SBA
-
LAS
1 stop3h 01m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 5/26$256
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/28. 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 6/257:59 am
LAS
-
SBA
1 stop6h 03m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 6/271:42 pm
SBA
-
LAS
1 stop3h 50m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 5/28$276
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/28. 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.
Wed 8/122:10 pm
TUS
-
SBA
1 stop8h 20m
Southwest
Sat 8/152:40 pm
SBA
-
TUS
1 stop3h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 5/28$278
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/28. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/1311:11 am
LAS
-
SBA
1 stop12h 33m
Alaska Airlines
Sun 6/146:00 am
SBA
-
LAS
1 stop4h 31m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 5/28$279
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/25. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/96:19 pm
LAS
-
SBA
1 stop5h 25m
Alaska Airlines
Thu 7/161:42 pm
SBA
-
LAS
1 stop4h 59m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 5/25$303
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/27. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/116:12 pm
LAS
-
SBA
1 stop5h 32m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 7/181:42 pm
SBA
-
LAS
1 stop3h 50m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 5/27$304

Find 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 May 29, 2026.

Round-trip from

$195
(Southwest)

One-way from

$106
(Southwest)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$186

Good round-trip deal

$553 or less

Good one-way deal

$415 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 May 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Arizona to Santa Barbara that are best for you.

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Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Las VegasSanta Barbara

LAS - SBA

LASSBA

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 11/3

7:05 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop4h 38m

Santa Barbara

Wed 11/4

6:00 am-9:34 am

1 stop3h 34m

$225

PhoenixSanta Barbara

PHX - SBA

PHXSBA

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Mon 9/7

8:05 am-11:55 am

1 stop3h 50m

Santa Barbara

Mon 9/14

4:40 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop3h 15m

$274

Las VegasSanta Barbara

LAS - SBA

LASSBA

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 7/2

7:21 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop4h 23m

Santa Barbara

Tue 7/7

1:42 pm-6:41 pm

1 stop4h 59m

$276

PhoenixSanta Barbara

PHX - SBA

PHXSBA

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Tue 10/27

7:36 am-2:13 pm

1 stop6h 37m

Santa Barbara

Wed 10/28

2:50 pm-8:41 pm

1 stop5h 51m

$283

PhoenixSanta Barbara

PHX - SBA

PHXSBA

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Thu 10/1

5:30 am-12:25 pm

2 stops6h 55m

Santa Barbara

Mon 10/5

11:20 am-4:15 pm

1 stop4h 55m

$284

PhoenixSanta Barbara

PHX - SBA

PHXSBA

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 10/14

7:36 am-2:13 pm

1 stop6h 37m

Santa Barbara

Thu 10/15

6:08 am-9:26 am

1 stop3h 18m

$290

Las VegasSanta Barbara

LAS - SBA

LASSBA

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 7/3

4:00 pm-5:25 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

Santa Barbara

Sun 7/5

6:40 am-8:00 am

Nonstop1h 20m

$306

Las VegasSanta Barbara

LAS - SBA

LASSBA

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 7/7

9:55 pm-11:25 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

Santa Barbara

Fri 7/17

5:05 am-6:30 am

Nonstop1h 25m

$306

Las VegasSanta Barbara

LAS - SBA

LASSBA

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 6/17

6:00 am-9:17 am

1 stop3h 17m

Santa Barbara

Wed 6/17

6:18 pm-12:21 am

1 stop6h 03m

$315
Quickest round-trip

Las VegasSanta Barbara

LAS - SBA

LASSBA

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 8/27

2:40 pm-4:00 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

Santa Barbara

Sun 8/30

4:25 pm-5:45 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$322

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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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Arizona to Santa Barbara (average of $137). Flying from Arizona to Santa Barbara in March is currently the most expensive (average of $331). 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 May 29, 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from Arizona to Santa Barbara in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 21% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Arizona to Santa Barbara?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Arizona to Santa Barbara, you should look to book at least 56 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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 May 23, 2026.

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 afternoons 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, Southwest, and Delta fly from Arizona to Santa Barbara in about 3h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 52m. The distance from Arizona to Santa Barbara is about 454 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 Envoy Air (95%), American Airlines (85%) or Porter Airlines (84%) 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 $485, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $288. When looking at the most popular route, (Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl - Santa Barbara), you can expect to pay $315 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Arizona to Santa Barbara (average of $137). Flying from Arizona to Santa Barbara in March is currently the most expensive (average of $331). 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 2 airlines flying from Arizona to Santa Barbara

Discover the top 2 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 May 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$167Average$456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$283Average$360FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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