How to get from Santa Barbara to Phoenix: connecting flights, about 5h 28m total

Flights from Santa Barbara to Phoenix

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Best fares from Santa Barbara to Phoenix

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Cheapest one-way $100 14 November 2026, nonstop Cheapest nonstop $100 14 November 2026, AA Cheapest in the next 7 days $100 14 November, Sat Cheapest weekend departure $100 Sat, 14 November 2026 Cheapest month November 2026 tickets from $100

Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Los Angeles: 5h 28m
two tickets, via San Diego: $81
connection options: 2
straight-line distance: 442 mi (711 km)

fastest

Via Los Angeles

5h 28m

with the connection

Santa Barbara to Los Angeles flight 1h 3m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: Los Angeles International. Departure to Phoenix: Long Beach, Los Angeles International, Ontario International.

Los Angeles to Phoenix flight 1h 25m

Via San Diego

5h 32m

with the connection

Santa Barbara to San Diego flight 1h 7m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: San Diego International. Departure to Phoenix: McClellan-Palomar, San Diego International.

San Diego to Phoenix flight 1h 25m

two ticketsfrom $81

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

From Santa Barbara to cities closest to Phoenix

Santa Barbara to San Diego San Diego: 299 mi (481 km) from Phoenix, flight 1h 7m from $57 Santa Barbara to Los Angeles Los Angeles: 357 mi (574 km) from Phoenix, flight 1h 3m Santa Barbara to Denver Denver: 586 mi (943 km) from Phoenix, flight 2h 20m Santa Barbara to San Francisco San Francisco: 653 mi (1,051 km) from Phoenix, flight 1h 16m from $157 Santa Barbara to Washington Washington: 1,978 mi (3,183 km) from Phoenix, flight 6h 25m

To Phoenix from cities closest to Santa Barbara

Los Angeles to Phoenix Los Angeles: 87 mi (140 km) from Santa Barbara, flight 1h 25m from $63 Fresno to Phoenix Fresno: 160 mi (258 km) from Santa Barbara, flight 1h 45m Palm Springs to Phoenix Palm Springs: 185 mi (298 km) from Santa Barbara, flight 1h 20m San Diego to Phoenix San Diego: 188 mi (302 km) from Santa Barbara, flight 1h 25m from $24 San Francisco to Phoenix San Francisco: 277 mi (446 km) from Santa Barbara, flight 1h 55m from $23 Las Vegas to Phoenix Las Vegas: 284 mi (457 km) from Santa Barbara, flight 1h 15m from $24

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Santa Barbara to Phoenix?

There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Los Angeles.

What is the fastest way to fly from Santa Barbara to Phoenix?

Via Los Angeles: 1h 3m to the connection, 1h 25m after it, about 5h 28m in total with 3h for the connection.

How much does a flight from Santa Barbara to Phoenix with a connection cost?

Two nonstop tickets via San Diego from $81. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.

Which cities can you connect in between Santa Barbara and Phoenix?

Los Angeles (5h 28m total) and San Diego (5h 32m total).

How far is Phoenix from Santa Barbara?

442 mi (711 km) in a straight line between the cities.

How much time should I allow for the connection?

The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.