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Cheap flights from Richmond to Santa Barbara (RIC - SBA) from $163

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Jun 11 — Jun 181
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Cheap flight deals from Richmond to Santa Barbara

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Richmond (RIC) to Santa Barbara (SBA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated June 6, 2024.

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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Richmond, Virginia to Santa Barbara?

Saturday is generally a great day to depart. Flying on this day could help you save up to 53%.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Richmond, Virginia to Santa Barbara?

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 37 days in advance, which can save you up to 26% on flights from Richmond, Virginia to Santa Barbara compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 37 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $313. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $534.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Richmond, Virginia to Santa Barbara?

Flights from Richmond, Virginia to Santa Barbara lean towards being more expensive in June. Prices are generally better when you fly from Richmond, Virginia to Santa Barbara in October, with the cheapest ticket starting at $139.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from RIC to SBA?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Richmond, Virginia to Santa Barbara at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 3% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Cheap Richmond to Santa Barbara flights in June & July 2024

Find cheap flight options from Richmond to Santa Barbara specifically for the months of June and July 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Prices were last updated on June 6, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Santa Barbara in 2024 at this time. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Sat 7/273:36 pmRIC - SBA
1 stop8h 23mAmerican Airlines
Wed 7/316:38 pmSBA - RIC
2 stops10h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/4$357
Sat 7/272:09 pmRIC - SBA
2 stops9h 50mAmerican Airlines
Wed 7/316:38 pmSBA - RIC
2 stops10h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/4$372
Sun 7/213:33 pmRIC - SBA
1 stop8h 27mDelta
Fri 7/267:35 amSBA - RIC
1 stop8h 14mDelta
Deal found 6/6$438
Sun 7/213:33 pmRIC - SBA
1 stop8h 27mDelta
Fri 7/267:35 amSBA - RIC
1 stop8h 14mDelta
Deal found 6/4$490
Sat 7/273:36 pmRIC - SBA
1 stop8h 23mAmerican Airlines
Wed 7/3112:12 pmSBA - RIC
1 stop8h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/4$498
Sun 7/213:36 pmRIC - SBA
1 stop8h 15mAmerican Airlines
Fri 7/264:11 pmSBA - RIC
2 stops13h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/4$503
Sun 7/212:09 pmRIC - SBA
2 stops11h 13mAmerican Airlines
Fri 7/264:11 pmSBA - RIC
2 stops13h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/4$581

Richmond to Santa Barbara 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Richmond and Santa Barbara in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Santa Barbara in 2024 at this time. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Tue 8/273:33 pmRIC - SBA
1 stop8h 27mDelta
Wed 9/47:35 amSBA - RIC
1 stop8h 43mDelta
Deal found 6/4$318
Tue 8/277:00 amRIC - SBA
2 stops12h 16mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/312:23 pmSBA - RIC
1 stop8h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/4$323
Tue 8/277:00 amRIC - SBA
2 stops12h 16mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/36:33 amSBA - RIC
2 stops9h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/4$328
Tue 8/273:33 pmRIC - SBA
1 stop8h 27mDelta
Thu 9/57:35 amSBA - RIC
1 stop8h 43mDelta
Deal found 6/4$338
Fri 8/1610:00 amRIC - SBA
2 stops11h 16mAmerican Airlines
Fri 8/2312:23 pmSBA - RIC
1 stop8h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/6$351
Tue 8/63:33 pmRIC - SBA
1 stop8h 27mDelta
Tue 8/137:35 amSBA - RIC
1 stop8h 43mDelta
Deal found 6/5$352
Fri 8/163:06 pmRIC - SBA
2 stops10h 23mAmerican Airlines
Fri 8/236:49 pmSBA - RIC
2 stops11h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/6$356
Sat 7/273:36 pmRIC - SBA
1 stop8h 23mAmerican Airlines
Wed 7/316:38 pmSBA - RIC
2 stops10h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/4$357
Tue 8/279:36 amRIC - SBA
2 stops14h 24mDelta
Thu 9/57:35 amSBA - RIC
1 stop8h 43mDelta
Deal found 6/4$363

One-way flights to Santa Barbara from Richmond

Search for one-way flight options from Richmond to Santa Barbara. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.
Some of the best available deals we've found on one-way flights from Richmond to Santa Barbara. Users in need of a round-trip flight from Richmond to Santa Barbara instead should update the search form at the top of page.
Sat 9/143:47 pmRIC - SBA
1 stop8h 24mDelta
Deal found 6/5$163
Sat 9/142:00 pmRIC - SBA
2 stops10h 11mDelta
Deal found 6/5$168
Sat 9/1410:33 amRIC - SBA
3 stops16h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$669

Find flights from Richmond to Santa Barbara within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Richmond to Santa Barbara that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.

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$318 - $561

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Price

Richmond Byrd IntlSanta Barbara

RIC - SBA

RICSBA

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 8/27

1 stop8h 27m

Santa Barbara

Wed 9/4

1 stop8h 43m

$318

Richmond Byrd IntlSanta Barbara

RIC - SBA

RICSBA

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 8/27

2 stops12h 16m

Santa Barbara

Tue 9/3

1 stop8h 28m

$323

Richmond Byrd IntlSanta Barbara

RIC - SBA

RICSBA

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 8/27

2 stops12h 16m

Santa Barbara

Tue 9/3

2 stops9h 43m

$328

Richmond Byrd IntlSanta Barbara

RIC - SBA

RICSBA

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 8/27

1 stop8h 27m

Santa Barbara

Thu 9/5

1 stop8h 43m

$338

Richmond Byrd IntlSanta Barbara

RIC - SBA

RICSBA

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 8/16

2 stops11h 16m

Santa Barbara

Fri 8/23

1 stop8h 23m

$351

Richmond Byrd IntlSanta Barbara

RIC - SBA

RICSBA

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 8/6

1 stop8h 27m

Santa Barbara

Tue 8/13

1 stop8h 43m

$352

Richmond Byrd IntlSanta Barbara

RIC - SBA

RICSBA

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 8/16

2 stops10h 23m

Santa Barbara

Fri 8/23

2 stops11h 45m

$356

Richmond Byrd IntlSanta Barbara

RIC - SBA

RICSBA

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 8/27

2 stops9h 43m

Santa Barbara

Tue 9/3

2 stops12h 02m

$428

Richmond Byrd IntlSanta Barbara

RIC - SBA

RICSBA

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 8/27

2 stops28h 58m

Santa Barbara

Wed 9/4

3 stops17h 58m

$561

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What is the cheapest day to fly from Richmond, Virginia to Santa Barbara?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Richmond to Santa Barbara. Price data was last updated on June 2, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Richmond, Virginia to Santa Barbara flight should consider departing on Sunday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Best time to book a flight from Richmond to Santa Barbara

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Temperature and rainfall in Santa Barbara by month

Plan your trip to Santa Barbara by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

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Temperature

57.2 - 73.4 °F

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Santa Barbara, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Santa Barbara

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Santa Barbara. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Santa Barbara. Reviews last updated June 6, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Richmond to Santa Barbara, such as Delta, American Airlines and United Airlines. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,222 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and airport staff were excellent. They accommodated my needs and were super professional and kind.

Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,222 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,222 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and airport staff were excellent. They accommodated my needs and were super professional and kind.

Delta
8.0
Very good
10,368 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,222 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and airport staff were excellent. They accommodated my needs and were super professional and kind.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,696 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,222 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and airport staff were excellent. They accommodated my needs and were super professional and kind.

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,227 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,222 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and airport staff were excellent. They accommodated my needs and were super professional and kind.

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from Richmond, Virginia to Santa Barbara for under $400 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Richmond, Virginia to Santa Barbara for under $400. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Delta for just $318, but on average you can expect to pay $382.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Richmond, Virginia to Santa Barbara round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Richmond, Virginia to Santa Barbara is Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $318 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and United Airlines, starting at $323 and $428 round-trip. Delta is 42% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What does RIC to SBA mean?

    Great question - RIC to SBA just means Richmond Byrd Intl Airport to Santa Barbara Airport. Now you’ll know what these unique codes when you look for flights!

  • Can I find deals for flights from Richmond to Santa Barbara that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Richmond to Santa Barbara flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Richmond to Santa Barbara with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Richmond to Santa Barbara flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Richmond to Santa Barbara that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Richmond to Santa Barbara flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Richmond to Santa Barbara?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Richmond to Santa Barbara.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Richmond to Santa Barbara?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Richmond to Santa Barbara by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Richmond to Santa Barbara that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Richmond to Santa Barbara offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Richmond to Santa Barbara?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Richmond to Santa Barbara flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Richmond, Virginia to Santa Barbara flight deals updated?

    The Richmond, Virginia to Santa Barbara flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 6/6.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Richmond, Virginia to Santa Barbara?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond, Virginia to Santa Barbara (average of $359). Flying from Richmond, Virginia to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $515). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Richmond to Santa Barbara

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Richmond to Santa Barbara. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.
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American AirlinesCheapest$377Average$566FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$389Average$482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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