Phoenix to Santa Barbara (PHX–SBA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
PHX–SBA is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, AMF and SkyWest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 454 miles in approximately 1h 32m. Beyond nonstop, 51 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: PD | 65 | 319, 320, CR7, CR9, E75, E75L | 1h32-1h45 | Oneworld | PD | |
| AMF AMF | 1 | – | – | – | – | |
| OO SkyWest Airlines | 1 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Santa Barbara from Phoenix
| Metric | PHX→SBA | TUS→SBA |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from PHX | – | 110 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 76 | – |
| Flight time | 1h 32m | 1h 56m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – |
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, AMF and SkyWest Airlines. With 76 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
PHX to SBA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PHX to SBA ranges from 1 hours 32 minutes to 1 hours 49 minutes. The route covers a distance of 454 miles (731 km). There are approximately 76 weekly flights outbound and 78 return, totaling 154 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
51 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via PSP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Tucson (TUS).