Cheap flights from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Tempe, AZ from $146

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 9/25. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
SBA — PHX
oct. 1 — oct. 81

How to find the cheapest flight from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Tempe

All the information you need to plan the best SBA to TM9 flight in 2023: compare Santa Barbara to Tempe flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Tempe.

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$363

Round-trip from

$248
High demand for flights, 12% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 17% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in September 2023
From Santa Barbara to Tempe

SBA - PHX

Price

$248 - $494

PHX

Temperature

55.4 - 95 °F

PHX

Rainfall

0 - 1.1 inches

How far in advance should I book a flight from Santa Barbara to Tempe?

To save up to 41% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 60 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Santa Barbara to Tempe from $217 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $275 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

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

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in November. For low rates, January can be a great choice for travel to Tempe. Flights to Tempe from Santa Barbara in January are about $212 on average during January, but can be found for as low as $117.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Santa Barbara to Tempe (SBA - TM9)?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Santa Barbara to Tempe as you normally would.

Cheap United Airlines flights from Santa Barbara to Tempe

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Cheap Alaska Airlines flights from Santa Barbara to Tempe

Some of the lowest-priced Alaska Airlines flights we've found at this time heading from Santa Barbara to Tempe. Deals frequently update to provide users with more options.

Cheap Santa Barbara to Tempe flights in September & October 2023

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One-way flights to Tempe from Santa Barbara

The cheapest one-way flights from Santa Barbara to Tempe
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Price

Santa BarbaraPhoenix Sky Harbor Intl

SBA - PHX

SBAPHX

Santa Barbara

lun. 11/20

Nonstop1h 35m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

jue. 11/23

Nonstop1h 39m

Santa BarbaraPhoenix Sky Harbor Intl

SBA - PHX

SBAPHX

Santa Barbara

vie. 10/27

1 stop21h 41m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

lun. 10/30

1 stop5h 08m

Santa BarbaraPhoenix Sky Harbor Intl

SBA - PHX

SBAPHX

Santa Barbara

sáb. 11/18

1 stop19h 12m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

jue. 11/23

1 stop4h 02m

Santa BarbaraPhoenix Sky Harbor Intl

SBA - PHX

SBAPHX

Santa Barbara

jue. 1/25

1 stop20h 51m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

lun. 1/29

1 stop25h 29m

Santa BarbaraPhoenix Sky Harbor Intl

SBA - PHX

SBAPHX

Santa Barbara

lun. 10/23

1 stop21h 41m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

lun. 10/30

1 stop7h 13m

Santa BarbaraPhoenix Sky Harbor Intl

SBA - PHX

SBAPHX

Santa Barbara

jue. 1/25

Nonstop1h 34m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

lun. 1/29

Nonstop1h 30m

Santa BarbaraPhoenix Sky Harbor Intl

SBA - PHX

SBAPHX

Santa Barbara

mié. 10/18

1 stop7h 48m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

mié. 10/25

1 stop9h 16m

Santa BarbaraPhoenix Sky Harbor Intl

SBA - PHX

SBAPHX

Santa Barbara

vie. 10/27

1 stop21h 41m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

lun. 10/30

1 stop8h 52m

Santa BarbaraPhoenix Sky Harbor Intl

SBA - PHX

SBAPHX

Santa Barbara

mié. 10/18

1 stop7h 48m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

mié. 10/25

1 stop8h 16m

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Reviews of airlines servicing Tempe

See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines, Alaska Airlines and American Airlines from Santa Barbara to Tempe have to say. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Many of us were grateful that the pilot responded so quickly to our request for some heat!!

Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Many of us were grateful that the pilot responded so quickly to our request for some heat!!

United Airlines
7.4
Good
1,890 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Many of us were grateful that the pilot responded so quickly to our request for some heat!!

American Airlines
7.2
Good
2,635 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Many of us were grateful that the pilot responded so quickly to our request for some heat!!

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about Santa Barbara to Tempe flights.

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. 2 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.

Can I find flights from Santa Barbara to Tempe for under $200 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Santa Barbara to Tempe for under $200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on American Airlines for just $158, but on average you can expect to pay $342.

Are there nonstop flights from Santa Barbara to Tempe for under $200 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has at least 16 direct flights from Santa Barbara to Tempe under $200. A good price for a nonstop flight from Santa Barbara to Tempe is less than $435.

Are there last-minute flights available from Santa Barbara to Tempe for under $500?

There are currently 12+ open flights from Santa Barbara to Tempe within the next 7 days for less than $500.

What days are nonstop flights available from Santa Barbara to Tempe?

Nonstop flights are available for this route on the following days: Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

How many flights depart from Santa Barbara to Tempe on average per day?

Travelers can expect 2 flights from Santa Barbara to Tempe on average per day.
Afternoon (Noon - 6pm) - 100% of flight departures

How long is the flight from Santa Barbara to Tempe?

For as low as $158, American Airlines can have you in Tempe from Santa Barbara in 1h 35m. Airlines will cover a distance of 456 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $146 on American Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Alaska Airlines from $153 and United Airlines from $176 one-way.

What are the cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Tempe?

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $137. While the most popular route (Santa Barbara - Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl) can be booked for $321 on average our data indicates $1,020 when flying from Santa Barbara to Tempe.

What does SBA to PHX mean?

SBA stands for Santa Barbara Airport, while PHX stands for Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry. Ready for more IATA code knowledge? These are related airports for your current travel destination: Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA), Prescott Airport (PRC).

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Top 2 airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Tempe

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from Santa Barbara to Tempe choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$177Average$399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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United AirlinesCheapest$245Average$371FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Hourly flight availability from Santa Barbara to Tempe

See what time of day planes typically take off from Santa Barbara to Tempe
44%of flight departuresEarly morningMidnight to 6 am
0%of flight departuresMorning6 am to noon
56%of flight departuresAfternoonNoon to 6 pm
0%of flight departuresEvening6 pm to midnight
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6 AM
Noon
6 PM

Weekly flight availability from Santa Barbara to Tempe

See how many times per day planes take to the skies headed from Santa Barbara to Tempe
Sunday3daily flights
Monday3daily flights
Tuesday3daily flights
Wednesday3daily flights
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