Find Cheap Flights from Phoenix to Santa Barbara (PHX - SBA)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Phoenix to Santa Barbara and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$273	Alaska 1 stop 17 hr Sat, May 30 — Mon, Jun 1	The cheapest round-trip flight from Phoenix to Santa Barbara is currently $273
Cheapest one-way flight	$132	Alaska 1 stop 5 hr Wed, Jun 3	The cheapest one-way flight from Phoenix to Santa Barbara is currently $132
Cheapest nonstop flights	$505	American Nonstop 2 hr Fri, Jul 3 — Sun, Jul 5	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Phoenix to Santa Barbara is currently $505
Last-minute weekend getaway	$553	Southwest 1 stop 4 hr Thu, May 7 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Phoenix to Santa Barbara is currently $553
Cheapest business class flights	$563	Alaska 1 stop 8 hr Sat, Jun 6 — Sun, Jun 7	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Phoenix to Santa Barbara is currently $563

Fastest flight	1 hr 31 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Phoenix to Santa Barbara takes 1 hr 31 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Phoenix to Santa Barbara is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.

September Cheapest	Typical prices: $165–440
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $320–460

Popular airlines from Phoenix to Santa Barbara

American

Nonstop

from $505

Typical price: $365–610

26 weekly nonstop flights

PHX - SBA Every day

11 weekly connecting flights

PHX - SBA Every day
Southwest

from $351

Typical price: $270–455

685 weekly connecting flights

PHX - SBA Every day
United

from $385

Typical price: $300–520

260 weekly connecting flights

PHX - SBA Every day
Alaska

from $273

Typical price: $365–850

88 weekly connecting flights

PHX - SBA Every day
Delta

from $525

Typical price: $420–670

51 weekly connecting flights

PHX - SBA Every day

Popular airports near Phoenix

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)

Phoenix United States 12 min 3 mi
Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)

Phoenix United States 25 mi
Tucson International Airport (TUS)

Tucson United States 1 hr 54 min 112 mi
Scottsdale Airport (SCF)

Phoenix United States 31 min 15 mi

Popular airports near Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)

Santa Barbara United States 15 min 8 mi
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

Los Angeles United States 1 hr 43 min 81 mi
John Wayne Airport (SNA)

Santa Ana United States 2 hr 13 min 116 mi
Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR)

Burbank United States 1 hr 36 min 78 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Phoenix to Santa Barbara

The cheapest flights from Phoenix to Santa Barbara are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $165 to $440.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Phoenix to Santa Barbara recently found on Google Flights was with Alaska from $273. The cheapest one-way flight was with Alaska from $132.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest American flight from Phoenix to Santa Barbara is $505, flying from Jul 3 to Jul 5.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Phoenix to Santa Barbara is $351, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest United flight from Phoenix to Santa Barbara is $385, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Phoenix to Santa Barbara is $273, flying from May 30 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Delta flight from Phoenix to Santa Barbara is $525, flying from Jul 3 to Jul 5.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Phoenix to Santa Barbara starts at $273 from Sat, May 30 to Mon, Jun 1. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $132 and departs on Wed, Jun 3.

1 hr 31 min is the shortest flight time from Phoenix to Santa Barbara.

Santa Barbara has mild weather year-round, though Jun–Sep, the busiest travel period, is warmer and drier than the rest of the year. Jun can be foggy, and Dec–Feb are the rainiest months. The Arts and Crafts Show (Sun) is a popular weekly event featuring works by local artists. An International Film Festival is held in Jan. Summer cultural events include the French Festival (Jul 14), celebrating French food, wine and music, and Fiesta (Aug), which pays tribute to Santa Barbara's Spanish heritage.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Phoenix to Santa Barbara.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Phoenix to Santa Barbara really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Phoenix to Santa Barbara.

In terms of nonstop flights, American is the most popular. American offers 26 nonstop flights and 11 connecting flights per week. American flies from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) .

In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 685 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) .

Other popular airlines flying from Phoenix to Santa Barbara are:

United offers 260 connecting flights per week. United flies from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) .
Alaska offers 88 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) .
Delta offers 51 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Phoenix and Santa Barbara.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Phoenix to Santa Barbara recently found on Google Flights was with Alaska from $273. The cheapest one-way flight was with Alaska from $132.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest American flight from Phoenix to Santa Barbara is $505, flying from Jul 3 to Jul 5.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Phoenix to Santa Barbara is $351, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest United flight from Phoenix to Santa Barbara is $385, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Phoenix to Santa Barbara is $273, flying from May 30 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Delta flight from Phoenix to Santa Barbara is $525, flying from Jul 3 to Jul 5.

American flies direct from Phoenix to Santa Barbara.

There are 26 American direct flights from Phoenix to Santa Barbara per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Phoenix and Santa Barbara at price $553 is offered by Southwest from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

American flies direct from Phoenix to Santa Barbara.

There are 26 American direct flights from Phoenix to Santa Barbara per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Phoenix to Santa Barbara on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Phoenix and Santa Barbara start at $505 from Fri, Jul 3 to Sun, Jul 5 with American.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Phoenix to Santa Barbara, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Phoenix and Santa Barbara start at $563 from Sat, Jun 6 to Sun, Jun 7 with Alaska.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Phoenix and Santa Barbara start at $273 from Sat, May 30 to Mon, Jun 1.

To book business class trips from Phoenix to Santa Barbara, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Phoenix and Santa Barbara starts at $553 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10 with Southwest.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Phoenix and Santa Barbara at price $553 is offered by Southwest from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Phoenix to Santa Barbara, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.