Cheap flights from Santa Barbara to Phoenix from $132

If you are unable to visit Phoenix during the month of September, then departing from Santa Barbara during the month October is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $143.

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Phoenix from Santa Barbara is on a Friday. momondo users have found tickets for Friday departures for as low as $221. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to depart from Santa Barbara because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travelers. As a result, prices tend to be around $321.

The cheapest time of day to fly to Phoenix is at noon when flights can be purchased for as low as $184. In the afternoon is when there is more demand to fly to Phoenix, so prices are often more expensive at around $290 per ticket.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Phoenix from Santa Barbara when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Phoenix for around $488 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Phoenix from Santa Barbara for as low as $246 on momondo.

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on Santa Barbara to Phoenix flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Alaska Airlines and Southwest are the most popular carriers operating from Santa Barbara to Phoenix

Frontier, American Airlines and Southwest are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Phoenix from Santa Barbara according to our data. Frontier is the first choice among our users, with 46% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Phoenix. Keep in mind that there are 8 different airlines that fly to Phoenix on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

As of April 2026, there are 4 flights per day flying from Santa Barbara to Phoenix. The most common time of day flights depart is 6:00AM, with 45% of flights taking off in the afternoon.

The number of flights available between Santa Barbara and Phoenix is 30 per week as of April 2026. The most frequent departure day is Mon, with 17% of weekly flights leaving on this day.