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 $399. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $444, and United Airlines, from $527. Users have found that American Airlines is 36% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

$179 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 $429 and $983, respectively.

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Richmond to Santa Barbara flight should consider departing on Saturday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Richmond to Santa Barbara?

When booking a flight from Richmond to Santa Barbara, you may want to consider flying on American Airlines, Delta or United Airlines as they are the most popular for this route.

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

Tuesday is generally a great day to depart. Flying on this day could help you save up to 81%.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Richmond 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 41 days in advance, which can save you up to 55% on flights from Richmond to Santa Barbara compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 41 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 $406. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $566.

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

Flights from Richmond to Santa Barbara lean towards being more expensive in December. Prices are generally better when you fly from Richmond to Santa Barbara in September, with the cheapest ticket starting at $169.

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 to Santa Barbara at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 8% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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.

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.

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Cheap flight deals from Richmond to Santa Barbara

Most accurate provider	FlightHub 3 stars
Most trusted provider	FlightHub 3 stars
Round-trip from	$399 (American Airlines)
One-way from	$179 (Delta)
Popular in	October
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$550

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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 March 26, 2025.

Wed 6/412:52 pmRIC - SBA

2 stops12h 53mAmerican Airlines

Sun 6/87:05 pmSBA - RIC

2 stops10h 13mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/25

$399

Fri 4/1112:25 pmRIC - SBA

2 stops12h 38mDelta

Tue 4/159:15 amSBA - RIC

1 stop8h 11mDelta

Deal found 3/25

$444

Wed 4/98:05 amRIC - SBA

1 stop10h 08mUnited Airlines

Sun 4/131:10 pmSBA - RIC

1 stop7h 22mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/25

$527

Best flights from Richmond to Santa Barbara
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Wed 6/412:52 pmRIC - SBA

2 stops12h 53mAmerican Airlines

Sun 6/87:05 pmSBA - RIC

2 stops10h 13mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/25

$399

Fri 4/1112:25 pmRIC - SBA

2 stops12h 38mDelta

Tue 4/159:15 amSBA - RIC

1 stop8h 11mDelta

Deal found 3/25

$444

Wed 4/98:05 amRIC - SBA

1 stop10h 08mUnited Airlines

Sun 4/131:10 pmSBA - RIC

1 stop7h 22mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/25

$527

Last-minute flights from Richmond to Santa Barbara
Discover last-minute flight deals from Richmond to Santa Barbara. Data last updated March 26, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Wed 4/98:05 amRIC - SBA

1 stop10h 08mUnited Airlines

Sun 4/131:10 pmSBA - RIC

1 stop7h 22mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/25

$527

Fri 4/1112:25 pmRIC - SBA

2 stops12h 38mDelta

Tue 4/159:15 amSBA - RIC

1 stop8h 11mDelta

Deal found 3/25

$444

Fri 4/118:08 amRIC - SBA

2 stops10h 25mAmerican Airlines

Tue 4/159:59 amSBA - RIC

2 stops11h 07mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/25

$449

One-way flights from Richmond to Santa Barbara
Search for one-way flight options from Richmond to Santa Barbara. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated March 26, 2025.

Sat 6/213:10 pmRIC - SBA

1 stop7h 59mDelta

Deal found 3/25

$179

Sun 6/226:30 amRIC - SBA

2 stops12h 36mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/25

$429

Sat 6/216:30 amRIC - SBA

3 stops12h 42mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/25

$983

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Return

Price

RichmondSanta Barbara

RIC - SBA

RICSBA

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 6/4

12:52 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops12h 53m

Santa Barbara

Sun 6/8

7:05 pm-8:18 am

2 stops10h 13m

$399

RichmondSanta Barbara

RIC - SBA

RICSBA

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 4/11

12:25 pm-10:03 pm

2 stops12h 38m

Santa Barbara

Tue 4/15

9:15 am-8:26 pm

1 stop8h 11m

$444

RichmondSanta Barbara

RIC - SBA

RICSBA

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 4/9

8:05 am-3:13 pm

1 stop10h 08m

Santa Barbara

Sun 4/13

1:10 pm-11:32 pm

1 stop7h 22m

$527

RichmondSanta Barbara

RIC - SBA

RICSBA

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 6/21

3:10 pm-8:09 pm

1 stop7h 59m

$179

RichmondSanta Barbara

RIC - SBA

RICSBA

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 6/22

6:30 am-4:06 pm

2 stops12h 36m

$429

RichmondSanta Barbara

RIC - SBA

RICSBA

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 6/21

6:30 am-4:12 pm

3 stops12h 42m

$983

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Deals found on 3/25

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust 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.

Best time to book a flight from Richmond to Santa Barbara

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Richmond to Santa Barbara

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

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

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

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,891 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,891 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,891 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,608 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,891 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,891 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

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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 $399. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $444, and United Airlines, from $527. Users have found that American Airlines is 36% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Richmond to Santa Barbara one-way?
$179 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 $429 and $983, 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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
United Airlines	Cheapest$336	Average$497	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Delta	Cheapest$356	Average$508	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
American Airlines	Cheapest$421	Average$565	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%

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

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