Flying from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport is 1 hour 35 minutes.
Santa Barbara and Phoenix share the same timezone, UTC-7.
Every week, there are 32 Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport flights. If you want to be on board as soon as possible, jump on the 05:25 American Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the latest flight is at 21:40 with American Airlines.
Leave plenty of time to make your SBA to PHX flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
Flying into Phoenix (and then discovering more of United States!) is a breeze with American Airlines. This popular airline offers direct flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport.
Most passengers choose to fly with American Airlines on this route.
With an impressive 86.18% of services arriving as scheduled, American Airlines is the most punctual carrier for SBA to PHX flights.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Stopovers between SBA and PHX include:
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
Los Angeles International Airport
Metropolitan Oakland International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport flight is RM330. A return plane ticket is currently RM908. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap tickets from SBA to PHX, reserve your journey six months before your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
Save time searching for cheap flights from SBA to PHX by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport.
Handy information about Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)
SBA's address is 500 Fowler Rd..
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport maintains a strong on-time record, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from SBA land at their destination as scheduled 84.29% of the time.
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport is around 16 kilometres from central Santa Barbara. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 50 minutes.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near SBA. Whether you're catching an early flight from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near PHX instead:
Grab a Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport rental car and explore Phoenix and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Dollar and Thrifty are top outlets you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport around one week in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) to central Phoenix
PHX is located at 3400 Sky Harbour Boulevard.
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to central Phoenix has a drive time of around 10 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
July is the busiest month for flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Phoenix in May.
Book your flight from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport for July if you'd like to visit Phoenix during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 44ºC (111ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SBA to PHX sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
San Diego is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Phoenix. Around 483 kilometres away to the west, top sights here include San Diego Zoo, USS Midway Museum and SeaWorld San Diego.
Around 418 kilometres north-west of Phoenix, Las Vegas is another favourite stop in United States. Experience major highlights starting with Las Vegas Strip, Fountains of Bellagio and Fremont Street Experience.