The flight distance from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) in Phoenix, United States to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) in Santa Barbara, United States is 727 kilometers (452 miles / 392 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west at a heading of 281°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 1-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 02:18 in Phoenix, it's 01:18 in Santa Barbara.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,121 feet between the two airports. Santa Barbara Municipal Airport sits lower than Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.

The return flight from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Phoenix (PHX) follows a heading of 96° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.