Cheap flights from Arizona to Los Angeles from $86

The month of September is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Santa Barbara from Arizona, with most prices found around $137. If you are unable to visit Santa Barbara during the month of September, then departing from Arizona during the month August is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $137.

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Santa Barbara is on a Wednesday when prices can be found for as low as $417. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. On the other hand, Monday is the most expensive day to depart from Arizona because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travelers. As a result, prices tend to be around $603.

According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to Santa Barbara is in the afternoon. momondo users have found flights departing from Arizona to Santa Barbara in the afternoon for as low as $455. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the evening when prices are $573 on average. Flights to Santa Barbara from Arizona in the evening are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travelers’ schedules.

Fly from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl to Santa Barbara for the best Arizona - Santa Barbara flight prices

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Santa Barbara from Arizona when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Santa Barbara for around $484 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Santa Barbara from Arizona for as low as $332 on momondo.

Delta, Southwest, and Alaska Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Arizona to Santa Barbara

Frontier, American Airlines and Southwest are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Santa Barbara from Arizona according to our data. Frontier is the first choice among our users, with 43% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Santa Barbara. Keep in mind that there are 7 different airlines that fly to Santa Barbara on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

The number of flights available between Arizona and Santa Barbara is 7 per day as of May 2026. The most frequent departure time is 2:00PM, with 58% of daily flights leaving in the afternoon.

The number of flights available between Arizona and Santa Barbara is 52 per week as of May 2026. The most frequent departure day is Mon, with 17% of weekly flights leaving on this day.