Phoenix to Santa Barbara (PHX–SBA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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454 mi airlines 63/wk
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Flight Schedule 21 flights Verified 6h ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
AA3940
AA American
E75
8:01 AM
MST T4
9:42 AM
PDT
1h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA506
AA American
319
10:12 AM
MST T4
11:57 AM
PDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA6371
AA American
E75
10:15 AM
MST T4
11:56 AM
PDT
1h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4149
AA American
E75
10:26 AM
MST T4
12:11 PM
PDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3430
AA American
E75
2:00 PM
MST T4
3:36 PM
PDT
1h 36m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4972
AA American
CR7
4:35 PM
MST T4
6:12 PM
PDT
1h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA843
AA American
319
4:35 PM
MST T4
6:15 PM
PDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2757
AA American
319
4:35 PM
MST T4
6:08 PM
PDT
1h 33m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4903
AA American
E75
9:40 PM
MST T4
11:19 PM
PDT
1h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3331
AA American
319
9:57 PM
MST T4
11:15 PM
PDT
1h 18m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4919
AA American
E75
6:08 AM
PDT
7:53 AM
MST
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2223
AA American
319
6:19 AM
PDT
7:59 AM
MST
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1150
AA American
319
6:27 AM
PDT
8:05 AM
MST
1h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3940
AA American
E75
10:12 AM
PDT
11:50 AM
MST
1h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA6371
AA American
E75
12:26 PM
PDT
2:10 PM
MST
1h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA506
AA American
319
12:37 PM
PDT
2:15 PM
MST
1h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4149
AA American
E75
12:41 PM
PDT
2:20 PM
MST
1h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3430
AA American
E75
4:11 PM
PDT
5:51 PM
MST
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4972
AA American
CR7
6:38 PM
PDT
8:10 PM
MST
1h 32m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA843
AA American
319
6:55 PM
PDT
8:34 PM
MST
1h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2757
AA American
319
7:13 PM
PDT
8:50 PM
MST
1h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Phoenix to Santa Barbara
1 carrier, 63 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 63 Flights/wk 454 mi 1h 18m nonstop 30 1-stop hubs

PHX–SBA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 454 miles in approximately 1h 18m. Beyond nonstop, 30 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PHX–SBA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 62 319, CR7, E75 1h18-1h45 74% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – AA
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – AA
E75 Embraer E175 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (62 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, PHX to SBA direction.
Mon
9
flights
Tue
9
flights
Wed
8
flights
Thu
9
flights
Fri
9
flights
Sat
9
flights
Sun
9
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
10
Nonstop flights
63
Outbound / wk
63
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PHX to SBA.
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One-Stop Connections
30
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
958
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
PHX → SBA
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
74%
Arriving
100%
Return
SBA → PHX
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
86%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PHX delays → SBA delays →

Other ways to reach Santa Barbara from Phoenix

Nearby airports with service to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport.
Metric PHX→SBA TUS→SBA
Distance from PHX 110 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 63 1
Flight time 1h 18m 1h 56m
Departure OTP 74%
Airports within 200 miles of PHX with service to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Santa Barbara is 0 hours the same as Phoenix.
PHX: MST · SBA: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Phoenix, it's 6:00 PM in Santa Barbara.
Distance & Flight Time
454 mi / 731 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 18m to 1h 55m.
Getting to PHX

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

Key statistics for the Phoenix to Santa Barbara route.
Route details
Distance454 mi / 731 km
Flight time1h 18m to 1h 55m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights63 out / 63 return
1-stop connections30 hubs
Origin: PHX
IATA / ICAOPHX / KPHX
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Passengers/yr51.2M
Elevation1,135 ft / 346 m
Destination: SBA
IATA / ICAOSBA / KSBA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr1.4M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PHX to SBA flights.
Nonstop flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport take approximately 1h 18m to 1h 55m. The route covers 454 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines.
There are approximately 63 nonstop flights per week from PHX to SBA. The return direction has about 63 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PSP, SAN, FAT, SJC, TUS, TEX, BFI, DAL, HOU, OMA, IAH, STL, MDW, CMH, TPA, PBI, EWR, PDX, LAX, LAS, DEN, SFO, ONT, OAK, SLC, SMF, SEA, DFW, ORD and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from SBA to PHX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TUS. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

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. With 63 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 18 minutes to 1 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 454 miles (731 km). There are approximately 63 weekly flights outbound and 63 return, totaling 126 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

30 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).