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$86+ Cheap flights from Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) 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 6/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHX — SBA
Jun 12 — Jun 191
Fri 6/12
Fri 6/19
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl to Santa Barbara are usually found in October or September, booked 56 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Thursday

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Cheapest flights from Sky Harbor Intl to Santa Barbara
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sky Harbor Intl to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 13, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/25:16 pm
PHX
-
SBA
1 stop4h 34m
Delta
Wed 6/34:45 pm
SBA
-
PHX
1 stop6h 44m
Delta
Deal found 5/8$171
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/15:16 pm
PHX
-
SBA
1 stop4h 34m
Delta
Wed 6/35:50 am
SBA
-
PHX
1 stop6h 19m
Delta
Deal found 5/8$181
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/66:05 am
PHX
-
SBA
1 stop5h 50m
Delta
Tue 6/94:50 pm
SBA
-
PHX
1 stop6h 46m
Delta
Deal found 5/12$191
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. 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 8/137:02 am
PHX
-
SBA
1 stop4h 55m
United Airlines
Sat 8/154:15 pm
SBA
-
PHX
1 stop6h 57m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/10$215
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. 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.
Fri 9/116:40 pm
PHX
-
SBA
1 stop3h 12m
United Airlines
Tue 9/151:55 pm
SBA
-
PHX
1 stop4h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/10$219
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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.
Sun 6/216:00 am
PHX
-
SBA
1 stop5h 52m
United Airlines
Thu 6/256:15 am
SBA
-
PHX
1 stop5h 59m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/12$235
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. 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 6/166:54 pm
PHX
-
SBA
1 stop4h 50m
United Airlines
Tue 6/306:00 am
SBA
-
PHX
1 stop4h 06m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/10$241
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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.
Sat 7/46:00 am
PHX
-
SBA
1 stop3h 17m
United Airlines
Wed 7/86:00 am
SBA
-
PHX
1 stop4h 06m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/12$249
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 6/67:20 am
PHX
-
SBA
1 stop16h 35m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 6/94:01 pm
SBA
-
PHX
1 stop20h 22m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 5/12$253
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 10/18:00 am
PHX
-
SBA
1 stop5h 32m
United Airlines
Mon 10/56:00 am
SBA
-
PHX
1 stop3h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/11$259
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 6/57:53 pm
PHX
-
SBA
1 stop4h 02m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 6/86:00 am
SBA
-
PHX
1 stop5h 22m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 5/12$261
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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.
Mon 6/17:53 pm
PHX
-
SBA
1 stop19h 24m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 6/36:00 am
SBA
-
PHX
1 stop17h 56m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 5/11$263

Find flight deals from Sky Harbor Intl to Santa Barbara

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) to Santa Barbara (SBA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated May 13, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$171
(Delta)

One-way from

$86
(United Airlines)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$515

Good round-trip deal

$487 or less

Good one-way deal

$415 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price ($134 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($22 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Sky Harbor Intl 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 13, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Santa Barbara that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

PhoenixSanta Barbara

PHX - SBA

PHXSBA

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Fri 8/14

5:13 pm-10:16 pm

1 stop5h 03m

Santa Barbara

Sun 8/16

5:44 am-12:06 pm

1 stop6h 22m

$171

PhoenixSanta Barbara

PHX - SBA

PHXSBA

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sat 9/12

6:40 pm-9:52 pm

1 stop3h 12m

Santa Barbara

Mon 9/14

1:55 pm-9:06 pm

1 stop7h 11m

$171

PhoenixSanta Barbara

PHX - SBA

PHXSBA

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sat 6/27

5:15 pm-10:12 pm

1 stop4h 57m

Santa Barbara

Tue 6/30

5:45 am-12:15 pm

1 stop6h 30m

$181

PhoenixSanta Barbara

PHX - SBA

PHXSBA

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Thu 8/27

5:13 pm-10:16 pm

1 stop5h 03m

Santa Barbara

Sat 8/29

5:00 pm-10:04 pm

1 stop5h 04m

$191

PhoenixSanta Barbara

PHX - SBA

PHXSBA

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sat 6/6

6:05 am-11:55 am

1 stop5h 50m

Santa Barbara

Tue 6/9

4:50 pm-11:36 pm

1 stop6h 46m

$191
Quickest round-trip

PhoenixSanta Barbara

PHX - SBA

PHXSBA

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Mon 6/1

7:53 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop4h 02m

Santa Barbara

Wed 6/3

4:01 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop3h 09m

$266

PhoenixSanta Barbara

PHX - SBA

PHXSBA

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Fri 5/29

7:53 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop4h 02m

Santa Barbara

Mon 6/1

4:01 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop3h 09m

$289

PhoenixSanta Barbara

PHX - SBA

PHXSBA

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sun 5/31

6:00 am-9:17 am

1 stop3h 17m

Santa Barbara

Wed 6/10

6:15 am-12:14 pm

1 stop5h 59m

$314

PhoenixSanta Barbara

PHX - SBA

PHXSBA

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sat 6/6

6:00 am-7:57 pm

2 stops13h 57m

Santa Barbara

Tue 6/9

6:00 am-11:22 am

1 stop5h 22m

$338

PhoenixSanta Barbara

PHX - SBA

PHXSBA

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 5/27

7:53 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop4h 02m

Santa Barbara

Sat 5/30

4:01 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop3h 09m

$350

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Compare providers for flights from Sky Harbor Intl to Santa Barbara

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Sky Harbor Intl to Santa Barbara in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport-Santa Barbara flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport-Santa Barbara flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport-Santa Barbara flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport-Santa Barbara flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport-Santa Barbara flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Sky Harbor Intl to Santa Barbara

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Santa Barbara?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Santa Barbara, you should look to book at least 55 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 month to book a flight from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Santa Barbara?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Santa Barbara (average of $208). Flying from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Santa Barbara in April is currently the most expensive (average of $747). 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 PHX to SBA?

Find hourly flight availability from Sky Harbor Intl 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 13, 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Santa Barbara in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 20% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Santa Barbara?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Sky Harbor Intl to Santa Barbara. Price data was last updated on May 9, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Santa Barbara?

Reviews of airlines servicing Santa Barbara

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Santa Barbara. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Santa Barbara. Reviews last updated May 13, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest and American Airlines from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Santa Barbara by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,296 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,296 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,296 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,668 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,296 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sky Harbor Intl 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 Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl?

    For a flight from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl to Santa Barbara, you will be flying into Santa Barbara. Santa Barbara (SBA) is just 8.0 mi from the center of the city. Santa Barbara is the only Santa Barbara airport and it handles 4 inbound flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl per day. 2 airlines have flights to Santa Barbara from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Santa Barbara?

    There are many flights that can get you from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Santa Barbara in 3h 12m. Fly via Delta or United Airlines to get the fastest option. Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport and Santa Barbara 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 Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Santa Barbara round-trip?

    Currently priced at $167, American Airlines will fly you from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Santa Barbara and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Southwest for as low as $283. You may be able to fly from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Santa Barbara for 67% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Santa Barbara?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Santa Barbara on time: Envoy Air (96%), American Airlines (86%), SkyWest Airlines (82%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Santa Barbara?

    On average you can expect to pay $485 for a flight from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Santa Barbara. The cheapest flight overall is $288 while the most popular route, (Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl - Santa Barbara) is currently priced at $171.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Sky Harbor Intl to Santa Barbara?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Sky Harbor Intl to Santa Barbara?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sky Harbor Intl 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 Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Santa Barbara?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Santa Barbara (average of $208). Flying from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Santa Barbara in April is currently the most expensive (average of $747). 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 Sky Harbor Intl to Santa Barbara

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Sky Harbor Intl 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 13, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$167Average$500FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$283Average$360FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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