Weekly flight availability from Tempe to Santa Barbara

The most flights from TM9 to SBA 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 (2 on average).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Santa Barbara ranges from 0.0 - 3.5 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.5 in. May is typically the driest time to visit Santa Barbara when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Santa Barbara, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

What are the cheapest flights from Tempe to Santa Barbara?

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $440. While the most popular route (Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl - Santa Barbara) can be booked for $296 on average, our data indicates $470 when flying from Tempe to Santa Barbara.

What are the most reliable airlines from Tempe to Santa Barbara?

No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Tempe to Santa Barbara consider choosing American Airlines (77%), Envoy Air (74%) or Porter Airlines (73%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Tempe to Santa Barbara?

When booking a flight from Tempe to Santa Barbara, you may want to consider flying on American Airlines, Southwest or Alaska Airlines as they are the most popular for this route.

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

For a flight from Tempe 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 3 inbound flights from Tempe per day. 3 airlines have flights to Santa Barbara from Tempe on a regular basis.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Tempe to Santa Barbara?

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

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Tempe 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.

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from TM9 to SBA?

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

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Tempe 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Santa Barbara

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest,Alaska Airlines, andAmerican Airlines from Tempe 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

8.0

Very good

4,212 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,212 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,212 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Alaska Airlines

7.9

Good

13,140 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,212 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

American Airlines

7.0

Good

12,228 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,212 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly into for flights to Santa Barbara from Tempe?
For a flight from Tempe 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 3 inbound flights from Tempe per day. 3 airlines have flights to Santa Barbara from Tempe on a regular basis.
What are the most reliable airlines from Tempe to Santa Barbara?
No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Tempe to Santa Barbara consider choosing American Airlines (77%), Envoy Air (74%) or Porter Airlines (73%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.
What are the cheapest flights from Tempe to Santa Barbara?
Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $440. While the most popular route (Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl - Santa Barbara) can be booked for $296 on average, our data indicates $470 when flying from Tempe to Santa Barbara.
Can I find deals for flights from Tempe to Santa Barbara that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Tempe to Santa Barbara flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Tempe to Santa Barbara?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Tempe to Santa Barbara.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Tempe to Santa Barbara?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Tempe 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.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Tempe to Santa Barbara

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Alaska Airlines	Cheapest$182	Average$283	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%
Southwest	Cheapest$274	Average$364	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
American Airlines	Cheapest$417	Average$600	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from TM9 to SBA?

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

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Tempe 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.

Weekly flight availability from Tempe to Santa Barbara

The most flights from TM9 to SBA 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 (2 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Santa Barbara

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest,Alaska Airlines, andAmerican Airlines from Tempe 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.

Related info for your journey

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

What are the most reliable airlines from Tempe to Santa Barbara?

What are the cheapest flights from Tempe to Santa Barbara?

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

How can I find direct flights from Tempe to Santa Barbara?

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

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