Phoenix to Santa Barbara (PHX–SBA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
PHX–SBA is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and SkyWest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 454 miles in approximately 1h 36m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: PD | 56 | 319, 320, CR9, E70, E75 | 1h28-1h42 | Oneworld | PD | |
| AMF AMF | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| OO SkyWest Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Santa Barbara from Phoenix
| Metric | PHX→SBA | TUS→SBA |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from PHX | – | 110 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 60 | 1 |
| Flight time | 1h 36m | 1h 33m |
| Departure OTP | 98% | – |
Travel Essentials
PHX: MST · SBA: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Phoenix, it's 6:00 PM in Santa Barbara.
Valley Metro Rail runs to the PHX Sky Train station at 44th Street/Washington (free Sky Train connects to T3 and T4 in 5 minutes). Fare from downtown Phoenix is $2 (20–25 min). The light rail network reaches Tempe, Mesa, and Glendale. The Sky Train runs 24 hours, but light rail does not; check schedules for early morning or late night travel.Taxis from downtown Phoenix cost $20–30; from Scottsdale $30–45. Ride-shares are widely available and comparable to taxis. Terminal 2 is closed; all commercial flights operate from T3 and T4. On-site parking is expensive ($36+/day); off-airport lots are cheaper with shuttles.
PHX–SBA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PHX to SBA
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and SkyWest Airlines. With 60 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
PHX to SBA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PHX to SBA is about 1 hours 36 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 454 miles (731 km). There are approximately 60 weekly flights outbound and 61 return, totaling 121 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via San Diego, Harry Reid and Los Angeles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Tucson (TUS).