Cheap flights from Phoenix to Los Angeles from $86

The month of September is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Santa Barbara from Phoenix, with most prices found around $137. If you are unable to visit Santa Barbara during the month of September, then departing from Phoenix 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 Phoenix 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 Phoenix 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 Phoenix 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 Phoenix - Santa Barbara flight prices

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Santa Barbara from Phoenix when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Santa Barbara for around $510 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Santa Barbara from Phoenix for as low as $335 on momondo.

Delta, Alaska Airlines, and United Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Phoenix to Santa Barbara

Frontier, American Airlines and Southwest are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Santa Barbara from Phoenix according to our data. Frontier is the first choice among our users, with 51% 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.

4 flights are operational daily from Phoenix to Santa Barbara as of May 2026. The most popular departure time for this route is 2:00PM, with 58% of flights per day taking off in the afternoon.

As of May 2026, 34 flights take off from Phoenix and land in Santa Barbara each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Mon, with 15% of weekly flights taking off on this day.