HomeSearch by dateVacation packagesHotelsFlight dealsCar rentalTravel tips & news
Sky Harbor Intl

$145+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Sky Harbor Intl (PHX)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — PHX
Mar 11 — Mar 181
Tue 3/11
Tue 3/18
1 adult, Economy
We work with more than 300 partners to bring you better travel deals

Find cheap flights from Santa Barbara to Sky Harbor Intl with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go
Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”
2. Select your favorite providers
We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.
3. Compare prices and book
Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.

The best prices from Santa Barbara to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl are usually found in June or October, booked 79 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Saturday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to Sky Harbor Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Sky Harbor Intl (PHX). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated March 6, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$325
(Southwest)

One-way from

$145
(Delta)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$473

Good round-trip deal

$391 or less

Good one-way deal

$215 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Santa Barbara-Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl flight deals.
Search Deals
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Santa Barbara-Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl flights.
Search Deals
From Santa Barbara to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
Search Deals
One-way flight from Santa Barbara to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($22 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease ($4 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
Search Deals
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Santa Barbara to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl.
Search Deals
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Santa Barbara to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl.
Search Deals

Find flight deals from Santa Barbara to Sky Harbor Intl

Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Sky Harbor Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to Sky Harbor Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 6, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/131:55 pmSBA - PHX
1 stop6h 00mSouthwest
Wed 4/166:55 pmPHX - SBA
1 stop3h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 3/5$325
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/181:15 pmSBA - PHX
1 stop5h 08mDelta
Sat 4/196:00 amPHX - SBA
1 stop6h 12mDelta
Deal found 3/5$349
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/59:59 amSBA - PHX
Nonstop1h 37mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/82:03 pmPHX - SBA
Nonstop1h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/5$357
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/51:05 pmSBA - PHX
1 stop7h 25mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/83:29 pmPHX - SBA
1 stop5h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/5$364
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/67:18 pmSBA - PHX
2 stops20h 31mAlaska Airlines
Thu 5/87:00 amPHX - SBA
2 stops11h 30mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/5$413

Find flights from Santa Barbara to Sky Harbor Intl within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Barbara to Sky Harbor Intl that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 6, 2025.

Fly from

Santa Barbara

Fly to

Sky Harbor Intl

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Santa BarbaraPhoenix

SBA - PHX

SBAPHX

Santa Barbara

Sun 4/13

1:55 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop6h 00m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 4/16

6:55 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop3h 35m

$325

Santa BarbaraPhoenix

SBA - PHX

SBAPHX

Santa Barbara

Fri 4/18

1:15 pm-6:23 pm

1 stop5h 08m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sat 4/19

6:00 am-12:12 pm

1 stop6h 12m

$349

Santa BarbaraPhoenix

SBA - PHX

SBAPHX

Santa Barbara

Sat 4/5

9:59 am-11:36 am

Nonstop1h 37m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Tue 4/8

2:03 pm-3:33 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$357

Santa BarbaraPhoenix

SBA - PHX

SBAPHX

Santa Barbara

Sat 4/5

1:05 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop7h 25m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Tue 4/8

3:29 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop5h 36m

$364

Santa BarbaraPhoenix

SBA - PHX

SBAPHX

Santa Barbara

Tue 5/6

7:18 pm-3:49 pm

2 stops20h 31m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Thu 5/8

7:00 am-6:30 pm

2 stops11h 30m

$413

Santa BarbaraPhoenix

SBA - PHX

SBAPHX

Santa Barbara

Tue 4/8

5:45 am-12:19 pm

1 stop6h 34m

$145

Santa BarbaraPhoenix

SBA - PHX

SBAPHX

Santa Barbara

Wed 4/9

12:30 pm-7:50 pm

2 stops7h 20m

$150

Santa BarbaraPhoenix

SBA - PHX

SBAPHX

Santa Barbara

Wed 4/2

2:28 pm-6:07 pm

1 stop3h 39m

$175

Santa BarbaraPhoenix

SBA - PHX

SBAPHX

Santa Barbara

Wed 4/2

4:25 pm-6:02 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

$361

Santa BarbaraPhoenix

SBA - PHX

SBAPHX

Santa Barbara

Sun 6/8

6:27 pm-5:16 pm

2 stops22h 49m

$365

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 3/4

Compare providers for flights from Santa Barbara to Sky Harbor Intl

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Santa Barbara to Sky Harbor Intl in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Barbara-Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Santa Barbara-Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santa Barbara-Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Barbara-Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Santa Barbara-Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Sky Harbor Intl

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Sky Harbor Intl from Santa Barbara with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Travel insights for flights from Santa Barbara to Sky Harbor Intl

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Santa Barbara to Sky Harbor Intl including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Santa Barbara to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Santa Barbara to Sky Harbor Intl. Price data was last updated on February 28, 2025.

Booking 77 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Santa Barbara to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport (average of $258). Flying from Santa Barbara to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $337). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Santa Barbara to Sky Harbor Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 6, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Santa Barbara to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 9% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Santa Barbara to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Santa Barbara to Sky Harbor Intl. Price data was last updated on March 2, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Santa Barbara to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Sky Harbor Intl by month

Plan your trip to Sky Harbor Intl by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport ranges from 0.0 - 1.1 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 1.1 in. June is typically the driest time to visit Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Sky Harbor Intl by month

Plan your trip to Sky Harbor Intl by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport, 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 95.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of December, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 55.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Sky Harbor Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sky Harbor Intl. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Sky Harbor Intl. Reviews last updated March 6, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Santa Barbara to Phoenix by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,315 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,315 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,315 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,708 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,315 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,045 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,315 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,660 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,315 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,315 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Santa Barbara to Sky Harbor Intl. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Santa Barbara to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl?

    If you book a flight to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl from Santa Barbara, you will be flying from Santa Barbara, which is the city’s only airport. Santa Barbara (SBA) is located 8.0 mi from the center of Santa Barbara. There is 1 flight from Santa Barbara to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl per day from 3 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport round-trip?

    Flying on Southwest is currently your cheapest option to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport, with prices starting at $325. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $349 and $357, respectively. You may be able to fly from Santa Barbara to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport for 25% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Santa Barbara to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Delta, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $145. Southwest flights start at $150 while deals on United Airlines start at $175 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Santa Barbara to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Santa Barbara to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport are Envoy Air (88%), American Airlines (85%) and SkyWest Airlines (75%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport?

    On average you can expect to pay $791 for a flight from Santa Barbara to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport. The cheapest flight overall is $158 while the most popular route, (Santa Barbara - Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl) is currently priced at $289.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Santa Barbara to Sky Harbor Intl?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Santa Barbara to Sky Harbor Intl?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara to Sky Harbor Intl by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport (average of $258). Flying from Santa Barbara to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $337). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

See more FAQs

Traveling to a place near Santa Barbara?

Book flights to Santa Barbara if you plan to visit one of these locations
Chandler
Peoria
Buckeye
Globe
Glendale
Payson
Surprise
Goodyear
Avondale
Paradise Valley
Guadalupe
Litchfield Park
Fountain Hills

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for Santa Barbara to Sky Harbor Intl

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.
Los Angeles to Sky Harbor Intl flights
San Francisco to Sky Harbor Intl flights
San Jose to Sky Harbor Intl flights
Santa Ana to Sky Harbor Intl flights
Sacramento to Sky Harbor Intl flights
San Diego to Sky Harbor Intl flights
Burbank to Sky Harbor Intl flights
Ontario to Sky Harbor Intl flights
Oakland to Sky Harbor Intl flights
Long Beach to Sky Harbor Intl flights
Fresno to Sky Harbor Intl flights
San Francisco to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway flights
Reno to Sky Harbor Intl flights
Las Vegas to Sky Harbor Intl flights
Monterey to Sky Harbor Intl flights
Los Angeles to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway flights
San Luis Obispo to Sky Harbor Intl flights
Palm Springs to Sky Harbor Intl flights
Santa Rosa to Sky Harbor Intl flights
Medford to Sky Harbor Intl flights
Bakersfield to Sky Harbor Intl flights
Oakland to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway flights
Las Vegas to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway flights
Arcata to Sky Harbor Intl flights
Yuma to Sky Harbor Intl flights
Tijuana to Sky Harbor Intl flights
Bullhead City to Sky Harbor Intl flights

Top 3 airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Sky Harbor Intl

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Santa Barbara to Sky Harbor Intl. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 6, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$286Average$355FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$301Average$449FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$311Average$370FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
100% Free
Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.
Book with Flexibility
Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees
Travel Smart
Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.