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SBAPHXThu, 08 Oct
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Lowest fareUS$259Alaska Airlines
Fastest1h 32mgate to gate
Options found42flights on this route
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Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
Type
Non Refundable
Fare Type
AirLine Private
0 Pieces 1 Pieces
$689
Flight DetailsSBA to PHX - 4H :03 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 0 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
United Airlines
UA-2305
14:05
2026-10-08
Santa Barbara (SBA)Municipal
4H :30 M
1 Stop
SFO
· 1h 06m San Francisco (SFO), United States
18:35
2026-10-08
Phoenix (PHX)Sky Harbor Intl
Non Refundable 9 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 0 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Type
Non Refundable
Fare Type
Publish
0 Pieces 1 Pieces
$477
Flight DetailsSBA to PHX - 4H :30 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 0 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
Type
Non Refundable
Fare Type
AirLine Private
0 Pieces 1 Pieces
$689
Flight DetailsSBA to PHX - 4H :30 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 0 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
United Airlines
UA-2305
14:05
2026-10-08
Santa Barbara (SBA)Municipal
7H :10 M
1 Stop
SFO
· 3h 46m San Francisco (SFO), United States
21:15
2026-10-08
Phoenix (PHX)Sky Harbor Intl
Non Refundable 9 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 0 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Type
Non Refundable
Fare Type
Publish
0 Pieces 1 Pieces
$477
Flight DetailsSBA to PHX - 7H :10 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 0 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
Type
Non Refundable
Fare Type
AirLine Private
0 Pieces 1 Pieces
$689
Flight DetailsSBA to PHX - 7H :10 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 0 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
United Airlines
UA-5994
14:29
2026-10-08
Santa Barbara (SBA)Municipal
3H :30 M
1 Stop
LAX
· 0h 47m Los Angeles (LAX), United States
17:59
2026-10-08
Phoenix (PHX)Sky Harbor Intl
Non Refundable 7 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 0 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Type
Non Refundable
Fare Type
Publish
0 Pieces 1 Pieces
$477
Flight DetailsSBA to PHX - 3H :30 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 0 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
Type
Non Refundable
Fare Type
AirLine Private
0 Pieces 1 Pieces
$638
Flight DetailsSBA to PHX - 3H :30 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 0 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
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Today's Airfare Highlights
Selected flight highlights for 08 Oct 2026.
Lowest fare$259Alaska Airlines06:08
Earliest departure$395United Airlines05:00
Shortest duration$468American Airlines13:30
Night
00:00-05:59
$395United Airlines at 05:00Morning
06:00-11:59
$259Alaska Airlines at 06:08Afternoon
12:00-17:59
$259Alaska Airlines at 14:22Evening
18:00-23:59
$468American Airlines at 18:47
Departure & Arrival Airport Details
Santa Barbara (SBA)
Municipal
United States
GMT -8
Latitude: 34.42620087
Longitude: -119.8399963
Phoenix (PHX)
Sky Harbor Intl
United States
GMT -7
Latitude: 33.43429946899414
Longitude: -112.01200103759766
Distance: Santa Barbara (SBA), United States to Phoenix (PHX), United States - 730.39 km
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How to travel Santa Barbara to Phoenix
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Connecting flight₹24,827Longer — includes a stop37 options
Air distance is about 730 km. 4 airlines operate this route.
Road distance and coach duration are approximate estimates from the air distance, not a timetable.
Airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Phoenix
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UN
United Airlines Flights
from $27222 flights
Fares from
$272
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
22 — compare timings in the list above
AL
Alaska Airlines Flights
from $2598 flights
Fares from
$259
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
8 — compare timings in the list above
DE
Delta Air Lines Flights
from $4767 flights
Fares from
$476
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
7 — compare timings in the list above
AM
American Airlines Flights
from $4685 flights
Fares from
$468
Non-stop
5 in these results
Departures
5 — compare timings in the list above
Route Overview & Flight Facts
Fastest flight duration
1h 32m · American Airlines
First departure of the day
05:00 · United Airlines
Last departure of the day
18:47 · American Airlines
Options in this snapshot
42
Direct / non-stop options
5
Airport codes
Santa Barbara–SBA, Phoenix–PHX
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Flight Schedule, Timings & Airfare Insights
Daily Flight Schedule & Travel Duration
Around 42 flights appear in the dated route snapshot, including 5 non-stop options. Departures run through the day — the first flight leaves around 05:00 and the last around 18:47. The fastest flight takes about 1h 32m.
Morning vs Evening Departure Fares
Lowest fare by departure window: Morning from $259, Afternoon from $259, Night from $395, Evening from $468. These observations do not predict the cheapest departure window on other dates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is it worth booking Santa Barbara to Phoenix flights in advance?
There is no guaranteed cheapest booking window. Compare your planned dates early, check nearby dates and consider baggage, connection time and change conditions as well as price. Across the dates currently loaded for Santa Barbara to Phoenix, Thursday shows the lowest fare at $259. That is an observed snapshot for these dates, not a rule that holds every week.
How far is Santa Barbara from Phoenix by air?
The direct air distance between Santa Barbara (SBA) and Phoenix (PHX) is about 730 km. Actual flight time varies with the routing the airline files and with winds on the day.
Are there non-stop flights from SBA to PHX?
Yes. 5 non-stop flights are showing on Santa Barbara to Phoenix for the dates currently loaded. Use the Stops filter to see only those.
Which airlines fly Santa Barbara to Phoenix?
United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines and American Airlines are showing on this route for the dates currently loaded. Fares, baggage allowance and refund rules differ by airline and by fare type, so compare the fare conditions and not only the headline price.
How long is the flight from Santa Barbara to Phoenix?
The quickest non-stop Santa Barbara to Phoenix flight currently loaded takes about 1h 32m. Across the non-stop options showing, block time ranges from 1h 32m to 1h 42m. Journeys with a stop take longer, since the total includes the layover.
What is the cheapest Santa Barbara to Phoenix flight fare?
The lowest fare showing on Santa Barbara to Phoenix for the dates currently loaded is $259. Fares on the same dates run up to $1,086, depending on airline, timing and fare type. Airline pricing moves continuously, so treat this as a dated observation rather than a fixed price.
What time do Santa Barbara to Phoenix flights depart?
For the dates currently loaded the first departure is around 05:00 and the last is around 18:47, local time at Santa Barbara. Use the departure-time filter on the results above to narrow to a morning, afternoon or evening slot.
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Approx route distance: 730.39 km.
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Lowest Santa Barbara to Phoenix airfare today, in 30 days and in 90 days
Cheapest Fare
Fare
Date
Airline
Departure
Lowest Airfare Today
$259
08/10/2026
Alaska Airlines
06:08
Cheapest Airfare Within 30 Days
$253
21/10/2026
Alaska Airlines
06:08
Cheapest Airfare Within 90 Days
$246
20/12/2026
Alaska Airlines
06:08
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Santa Barbara to Phoenix Flight Distance, Duration and Time
The aerial distance between Santa Barbara and Phoenix is approximately 730 KM. The flight duration ranges from 1H :32 M up to 24H :38 M depending on whether you book a non-stop flight or a connecting schedule with layovers.
Santa Barbara to Phoenix Flight Schedule and Timing
Around 42 flights operate on this route, providing plenty of choices for your travel window. The earliest morning flight departs from Santa Barbara at 05:00, while the last night flight leaves at 18:47. Flights depart from Municipal and land at Sky Harbor Intl.
Flight Route Details & Analysis
Flight Details
Information
Route
Santa Barbara to Phoenix
Aerial Distance
730 KM
Flight Duration
1H :32 M - 24H :38 M
Airport Codes
Santa Barbara - SBA, Phoenix - PHX
Total Flights Available
42 flights (5 direct)
First Flight Departure
Departs at 05:00
Last Flight Departure
Departs at 18:47
Early Morning Flights (12 AM - 8 AM)
20 direct/indirect flights
Morning Flights (8 AM - 12 PM)
2 direct/indirect flights
Afternoon Flights (12 PM - 4 PM)
13 direct/indirect flights
Evening Flights (4 PM - 8 PM)
7 direct/indirect flights
Night Flights (8 PM - 12 AM)
0 direct/indirect flights
Airport Information & Terminals
SBA: Santa Barbara airport. Santa Barbara airport transfer should be matched to the exact hotel, suburb or meeting area. Rail can work well for light luggage, but late arrivals, winter weather and family baggage often make a direct cab or booked transfer easier.
PHX: Phoenix airport. Phoenix airport transfer should be matched to the exact hotel, suburb or meeting area. Rail can work well for light luggage, but late arrivals, winter weather and family baggage often make a direct cab or booked transfer easier.
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