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Flight deals from Phoenix Sky Harbor to Santa Barbara Municipal

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $242. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Santa Barbara.$223 per passenger.Departing Thu, 10 Sep, returning Tue, 15 Sep.Return flight with Frontier Airlines and Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Phoenix Sky Harbor on Thu, 10 Sep, arriving in Santa Barbara Municipal.Inbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from Santa Barbara Municipal on Tue, 15 Sep, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Price includes taxes and charges.From $223, select.
Santa Barbara.$242 per passenger.Departing Fri, 28 Aug, returning Mon, 31 Aug.Return flight with Frontier Airlines and Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Phoenix Sky Harbor on Fri, 28 Aug, arriving in Santa Barbara Municipal.Inbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from Santa Barbara Municipal on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Price includes taxes and charges.From $242, select.
Santa Barbara.$386 per passenger.Departing Wed, 14 Oct, returning Wed, 21 Oct.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Phoenix Sky Harbor on Wed, 14 Oct, arriving in Santa Barbara Municipal.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Santa Barbara Municipal on Wed, 21 Oct, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Price includes taxes and charges.From $386, select.
Santa Barbara.$391 per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Dec, returning Wed, 9 Dec.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Phoenix Sky Harbor on Mon, 7 Dec, arriving in Santa Barbara Municipal.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Santa Barbara Municipal on Wed, 9 Dec, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Price includes taxes and charges.From $391, select.
Santa Barbara.$442 per passenger.Departing Thu, 14 Jan, returning Thu, 21 Jan.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Phoenix Sky Harbor on Thu, 14 Jan, arriving in Santa Barbara Municipal.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Santa Barbara Municipal on Thu, 21 Jan, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Price includes taxes and charges.From $442, select.
Santa Barbara.$521 per passenger.Departing Fri, 13 Nov, returning Mon, 16 Nov.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Phoenix Sky Harbor on Fri, 13 Nov, arriving in Santa Barbara Municipal.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Santa Barbara Municipal on Mon, 16 Nov, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Price includes taxes and charges.From $521, select.
Santa Barbara.$795 per passenger.Departing Fri, 31 Jul, returning Wed, 5 Aug.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Phoenix Sky Harbor on Fri, 31 Jul, arriving in Santa Barbara Municipal.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Santa Barbara Municipal on Wed, 5 Aug, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Price includes taxes and charges.From $795, select.
Santa Barbara.$1,040 per passenger.Departing Thu, 23 Jul, returning Mon, 27 Jul.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Phoenix Sky Harbor on Thu, 23 Jul, arriving in Santa Barbara Municipal.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Santa Barbara Municipal on Mon, 27 Jul, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,040, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Phoenix Sky Harbor to Santa Barbara Municipal

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Phoenix Sky Harbor to Santa Barbara Municipal flights are currently cheapest in September.
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Oct
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Nov
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Direct flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor to Santa Barbara Municipal

Phoenix Sky Harbor to Santa Barbara Municipal: Alternative routes

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Santa Barbara Municipal

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Phoenix to Santa Barbara: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$223
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time1 hr, 41 mins
Most popular airlineAmerican Airlines
Average flights per week68

Finding cheap flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor to Santa Barbara Municipal: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Phoenix Sky Harbor to Santa Barbara Municipal is $223. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 41 minutes is the average flight time from Phoenix Sky Harbor to Santa Barbara Municipal.
American Airlines, SkyWest Airlines and Envoy Air fly direct from Phoenix Sky Harbor to Santa Barbara Municipal.
As of July 2026, there are 68 flights per week flying from Phoenix Sky Harbor to Santa Barbara Municipal.
The cheapest month to fly from Phoenix Sky Harbor to Santa Barbara Municipal is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport on Thursday, 10 September 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 41 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Santa Barbara Municipal but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Santa Barbara is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Currently, Frontier Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Santa Barbara Municipal.

Flying from Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport (PHX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA): what you need to know

  • The average time for a direct flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport is 1 hour 40 minutes.

  • Choose from 30 weekly Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport flights. The 07:15 departure with American Airlines is the earliest flight you can take. American Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 22:45.

  • For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your PHX to SBA flight.

  • Travelling during a peak time such as April? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • American Airlines offers direct flights from Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Santa Barbara — and maybe even more of the United States if your schedule allows.

  • The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is American Airlines.

  • American Airlines is the most punctual carrier that offers PHX to SBA flights. A reliable 82.98% of its services on this route land as scheduled.

  • We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Stopovers between PHX and SBA include:

    • Los Angeles International Airport

    • Harry Reid International Airport

    • Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport

Handy information about Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport (PHX)

  • PHX is located at 3400 Sky Harbour Boulevard.

  • Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport has a strong on-time record, making delays less likely. Departures from PHX land on schedule 80% of the time.

  • Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport is about 5 kilometres from central Phoenix. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

  • The journey on public transport will take about 25 minutes.

  • Have an early flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to PHX:

Arriving at Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)

When to fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)

  • October is the most popular month for flights from Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Santa Barbara in March.

  • The warmest month in Santa Barbara is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your flights from Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.

  • If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from PHX to SBA in February. Average temperatures are between 6ºC (43ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) then.

Explore more of the United States

  • Los Angeles is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Santa Barbara. Around 137 kilometres away to the east, popular attractions include Hollywood Sign, Universal Studios Hollywood and Hollywood Bowl.

  • San Diego is another favourite destination in the United States and is around 306 kilometres south-east of Santa Barbara. No trip is complete without visiting San Diego Zoo, San Diego Balboa Park and USS Midway Museum.

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