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$183+ Cheap flights from Richmond to Santa Barbara (RIC - 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 1/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIC — SBA
dic. 23 — dic. 301
lun. 12/23
lun. 12/30
1 adult, Economy
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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 diciembre 18, 2024.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$411
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$183
(Delta)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$754
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Cheapest flights from Richmond to Santa Barbara
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Richmond to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on diciembre 18, 2024.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
dom. 12/224:41 pmRIC - SBA
1 stop7h 47mDelta
jue. 12/267:15 amSBA - RIC
1 stop7h 58mDelta
Deal found 12/17$926
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
dom. 12/2210:03 amRIC - SBA
2 stops11h 15mAmerican Airlines
jue. 12/266:15 amSBA - RIC
2 stops10h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$986
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 12/226:00 amRIC - SBA
2 stops15h 05mUnited Airlines
jue. 12/267:03 pmSBA - RIC
3 stops15h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,202
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
dom. 12/224:38 pmRIC - SBA
3 stops19h 44mAlaska Airlines
jue. 12/2610:02 amSBA - RIC
3 stops20h 36mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/17$3,728

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RichmondSanta Barbara

RIC - SBA

RICSBA

Richmond Byrd Intl

vie. 1/10

6:36 am-11:43 am

1 stop8h 07m

Santa Barbara

dom. 1/12

4:25 pm-8:22 am

2 stops12h 57m

$411

RichmondSanta Barbara

RIC - SBA

RICSBA

Richmond Byrd Intl

mié. 1/8

1:20 pm-9:19 pm

1 stop10h 59m

Santa Barbara

mar. 1/14

7:15 am-10:03 pm

2 stops11h 48m

$431

RichmondSanta Barbara

RIC - SBA

RICSBA

Richmond Byrd Intl

vie. 1/10

8:00 am-1:03 pm

1 stop8h 03m

Santa Barbara

dom. 1/12

1:10 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$462

RichmondSanta Barbara

RIC - SBA

RICSBA

Richmond Byrd Intl

mié. 1/1

4:38 pm-9:22 am

3 stops19h 44m

Santa Barbara

sáb. 1/4

11:33 am-8:11 pm

2 stops29h 38m

$3,859

RichmondSanta Barbara

RIC - SBA

RICSBA

Richmond Byrd Intl

dom. 1/19

1:20 pm-9:19 pm

1 stop10h 59m

$183

RichmondSanta Barbara

RIC - SBA

RICSBA

Richmond Byrd Intl

dom. 1/19

5:01 am-11:43 am

2 stops9h 42m

$188

RichmondSanta Barbara

RIC - SBA

RICSBA

Richmond Byrd Intl

dom. 1/19

9:15 am-9:45 pm

3 stops15h 30m

$273

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Deals found on 12/17

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ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Richmond-Santa Barbara flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Richmond-Santa Barbara flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Richmond-Santa Barbara flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Richmond-Santa Barbara flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Richmond-Santa Barbara flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Travel insights for flights from Richmond to Santa Barbara

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Richmond 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 diciembre 18, 2024.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,552 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,552 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,552 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,552 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,059 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,552 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,552 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Richmond 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 are the cheapest airlines flying from Richmond to Santa Barbara round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Richmond to Santa Barbara round-trip from $411. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $431, and United Airlines, from $462. Users have found that American Airlines is 32% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    $183 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Delta. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and United Airlines, with prices starting from $188 and $273, respectively.

  • 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.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Richmond 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 3 airlines flying from Richmond to Santa Barbara

Discover the top 3 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated diciembre 18, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$320Average$571FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$336Average$434FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$411Average$594FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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