Flying from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Tucson International Airport (TUS): what you need to know
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your SBA to TUS flight.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Tucson International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between SBA and TUS:
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
San Francisco International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Tucson International Airport (TUS)
Currently, R 4,617 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Tucson International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 5,502. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SBA to TUS if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when searching for a flight from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Tucson International Airport.
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Tailor your trip with filters. Select your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Tucson International Airport.
Handy information about Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)
You'll find SBA at 500 Fowler Rd..
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport has an excellent on-time record, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from SBA land at their destination as scheduled 84.29% of the time.
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport is about 16 kilometres from central Santa Barbara. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 50 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel near SBA? If you've booked an early flight from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Tucson International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Tucson International Airport (TUS)
If you have a late Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Tucson International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these options near TUS:
Follow your own route with a Tucson International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Dollar, Hertz or Budget and find adventure across Tucson and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Tucson International Airport around three weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Tucson International Airport (TUS) to central Tucson
The address for TUS is 7005 South Plumer Ave..
Tucson International Airport to central Tucson has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 3 hours 5 minutes.
When to fly to Tucson International Airport (TUS)
October is the busiest month for flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Tucson International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Tucson in May.
The warmest month in Tucson is June, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF). Book your flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Tucson International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from SBA to TUS in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 2ºC (36ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) on average.
Explore more of United States
Tucson has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of United States waiting to be explored. About 161 kilometres north-west of Tucson, a visit to Phoenix will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Desert Botanical Garden, Heard Museum and Papago Park.
Around 434 kilometres east of Tucson, El Paso is another favourite stop in United States. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Franklin Mountains State Park, Wyler Aerial Tramway and Chamizal National Memorial.
