Santa Barbara (SBA) to Phoenix (PHX) flights
An economy award from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Phoenix (PHX) starts at 4,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $25.60. One airline flies nonstop from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Phoenix (PHX): American Airlines. The two airports are 454 miles (731 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld. There are also 7 ways to fly it with one stop, through Los Angeles, San Diego and Las Vegas and more.
How many miles SBA to PHX costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn American Airlines | 4,500 | $25.60 |
| American AAdvantageOn American Airlines | 5,500 | $5.60 |
| Etihad GuestOn American Airlines | 6,000 | $5.60 |
| Iberia ClubOn American Airlines | 6,000 | $5.60 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn American Airlines | 9,200 | $5.60 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn American Airlines | 9,500 | $5.60 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines | 10,000 | $5.60 |
| British Airways ClubOn American Airlines | 12,000 | $5.60 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn American Airlines | 12,000 | $5.60 |
| Finnair PlusOn American Airlines | 16,500 | $5.60 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from SBA to PHX
- American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
Book SBA to PHX with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks American Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks American Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks American Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks American Airlines
- Finnair PlusBooks American Airlines
- Iberia ClubBooks American Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks American Airlines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks American Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks American Airlines
SBA to PHX with one stop
7 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Los Angeles (LAX)United Airlines the whole way
+2 - Via San Diego (SAN)Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines the whole way
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- Via Las Vegas (LAS)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Oakland (OAK)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via San Francisco (SFO)United Airlines the whole way+1
- Via Sacramento (SMF)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Salt Lake City (SLC)Delta Air Lines the whole way+1
SBA to PHX: common questions
How many miles does SBA to PHX cost?
In economy it starts at 4,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $25.60. Next cheapest: American AAdvantage (5,500), Etihad Guest (6,000) and Iberia Club (6,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from SBA to PHX?
American Airlines (oneworld) flies nonstop from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Phoenix (PHX).
How far is Santa Barbara from Phoenix by plane?
Santa Barbara (SBA) and Phoenix (PHX) are 454 miles (731 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book SBA to PHX award flights?
9 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer and 1 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Santa Barbara and Phoenix?
The most direct connections are through Los Angeles (LAX), San Diego (SAN), Las Vegas (LAS), Oakland (OAK) and San Francisco (SFO). On 7 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example United Airlines through Los Angeles.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.