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$155+ Cheap flights from Rhode Island to Santa Barbara (SBA)

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 2/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PVD — SBA
Jan 26 — Feb 21
Sun 1/26
Sun 2/2
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Rhode Island to Santa Barbara

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Rhode Island (USRI) 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 January 21, 2025.

Round-trip from

$308
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$155
(American Airlines)
From Rhode Island to Santa Barbara
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Cheapest flights from Rhode Island to Santa Barbara
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Rhode Island to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2025.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/287:59 pmBOS - SBA
1 stop19h 20mAlaska Airlines
Mon 3/37:27 pmSBA - BOS
1 stop9h 17mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/21$308
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/18:00 amBOS - SBA
2 stops16h 19mDelta
Tue 3/45:45 amSBA - BOS
2 stops11h 44mDelta
Deal found 1/21$319
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/84:51 pmBOS - SBA
1 stop8h 21mAmerican Airlines
Tue 3/119:59 amSBA - BOS
1 stop7h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/21$338
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/811:45 amBOS - SBA
2 stops15h 20mSouthwest
Tue 3/116:15 amSBA - BOS
2 stops13h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 1/21$354
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/83:17 pmBOS - SBA
1 stop9h 13mUnited Airlines
Tue 3/111:11 pmSBA - BOS
1 stop7h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/21$363
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/286:23 amPVD - SBA
2 stops11h 41mAmerican Airlines
Wed 6/48:15 pmSBA - PVD
2 stops13h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/21$497
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/51:01 pmPVD - SBA
2 stops11h 44mUnited Airlines
Sun 2/96:20 amSBA - PVD
2 stops13h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/21$552
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/2812:55 pmPVD - SBA
1 stop10h 22mDelta
Wed 6/48:30 amSBA - PVD
2 stops11h 47mDelta
Deal found 1/21$778
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/285:20 amPVD - SBA
2 stops16h 16mAlaska Airlines
Wed 6/411:00 amSBA - PVD
3 stops29h 15mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/21$1,195

Find flights from Rhode Island to Santa Barbara within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Rhode Island 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 21, 2025.

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BostonSanta Barbara

BOS - SBA

BOSSBA

Boston Logan Intl

Fri 2/28

7:59 pm-12:19 pm

1 stop19h 20m

Santa Barbara

Mon 3/3

7:27 pm-7:44 am

1 stop9h 17m

$308

BostonSanta Barbara

BOS - SBA

BOSSBA

Boston Logan Intl

Sat 3/1

8:00 am-9:19 pm

2 stops16h 19m

Santa Barbara

Tue 3/4

5:45 am-8:29 pm

2 stops11h 44m

$319

BostonSanta Barbara

BOS - SBA

BOSSBA

Boston Logan Intl

Sat 3/8

4:51 pm-10:12 pm

1 stop8h 21m

Santa Barbara

Tue 3/11

9:59 am-8:30 pm

1 stop7h 31m

$338

BostonSanta Barbara

BOS - SBA

BOSSBA

Boston Logan Intl

Sat 3/8

11:45 am-12:05 am

2 stops15h 20m

Santa Barbara

Tue 3/11

6:15 am-10:45 pm

2 stops13h 30m

$354

BostonSanta Barbara

BOS - SBA

BOSSBA

Boston Logan Intl

Sat 3/8

3:17 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop9h 13m

Santa Barbara

Tue 3/11

1:11 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop7h 33m

$363

ProvidenceSanta Barbara

PVD - SBA

PVDSBA

Providence-TFGreen

Wed 5/28

6:23 am-3:04 pm

2 stops11h 41m

Santa Barbara

Wed 6/4

8:15 pm-1:07 pm

2 stops13h 52m

$497

ProvidenceSanta Barbara

PVD - SBA

PVDSBA

Providence-TFGreen

Wed 2/5

1:01 pm-9:45 pm

2 stops11h 44m

Santa Barbara

Sun 2/9

6:20 am-10:59 pm

2 stops13h 39m

$552

ProvidenceSanta Barbara

PVD - SBA

PVDSBA

Providence-TFGreen

Wed 5/28

12:55 pm-8:17 pm

1 stop10h 22m

Santa Barbara

Wed 6/4

8:30 am-11:17 pm

2 stops11h 47m

$778

ProvidenceSanta Barbara

PVD - SBA

PVDSBA

Providence-TFGreen

Wed 5/28

5:20 am-6:36 pm

2 stops16h 16m

Santa Barbara

Wed 6/4

11:00 am-7:15 pm

3 stops29h 15m

$1,195

BostonSanta Barbara

BOS - SBA

BOSSBA

Boston Logan Intl

Wed 2/26

6:17 am-12:43 pm

1 stop9h 26m

$155

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Best time to book a flight from Rhode Island to Santa Barbara

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Travel insights for flights from Rhode Island to Santa Barbara

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Rhode Island to Santa Barbara including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Rhode Island to Santa Barbara?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rhode Island to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Rhode Island to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $506). 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.

Rainfall in Santa Barbara by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Santa Barbara ranges from 0.0 - 3.5 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.5 in. May is typically the driest time to visit Santa Barbara when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Santa Barbara by month

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

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 January 21, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Rhode Island to Santa Barbara, see what other customers have to say about American Airlines, Delta and Alaska Airlines. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,706 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,985 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Rhode Island to Santa Barbara. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Santa Barbara from Rhode Island?

    If you book a flight to Santa Barbara from Rhode Island, you will be flying to Santa Barbara, which is the city’s only airport. Santa Barbara (SBA) is located 8.0 mi from the center of Santa Barbara.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Rhode Island to Santa Barbara one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for American Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $155. Users have also found prices from $178 and $179 on Alaska Airlines and Delta, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Rhode Island 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Rhode Island to Santa Barbara?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rhode Island to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Rhode Island to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $506). 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 Rhode Island to Santa Barbara

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Rhode Island 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$336Average$628FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$408Average$503FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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