Tempe

Cheap flights from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Tempe, AZ

SBA — PHX
Dec 4 — Dec 111
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Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$603
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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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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SBA to TM9?

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

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Santa Barbara to Tempe 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 Tempe

See what other customers who have flown with Southwest,Alaska Airlines, andAmerican Airlines from Santa Barbara to Tempe have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

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.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

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.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

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.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

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 Tempe?

    Santa Barbara (SBA), located 8.0 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Santa Barbara to Tempe. 3 airlines have flights from Santa Barbara to Tempe on a regular basis. Booking flights from Santa Barbara to Tempe should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 3 outbound flights to Tempe per day.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Santa Barbara to Tempe are Porter Airlines (98%), SkyWest Airlines (80%) and American Airlines (73%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $173. While the most popular route (Santa Barbara - Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl) can be booked for $297 on average, our data indicates $1,046 when flying from Santa Barbara to Tempe.

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

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

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Alternative routes for Santa Barbara to Tempe

Top 3 airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Tempe

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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