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$356+ Cheap flights from Richmond to Santa Barbara (RIC - SBA)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIC — SBA
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
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 February 20, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$356
(American Airlines)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$391
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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 February 20, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 3/126:40 amRIC - SBA
2 stops12h 13mAmerican Airlines
Mon 3/1712:25 pmSBA - RIC
1 stop7h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$356
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 3/129:50 amRIC - SBA
2 stops13h 49mDelta
Mon 3/175:45 amSBA - RIC
2 stops13h 14mDelta
Deal found 2/20$425
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Fri 3/76:25 amRIC - SBA
2 stops13h 00mUnited Airlines
Tue 3/111:11 pmSBA - RIC
1 stop7h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$487
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Thu 3/276:25 amRIC - SBA
2 stops11h 40mSouthwest
Mon 3/315:45 amSBA - RIC
2 stops13h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 2/20$543
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 3/77:37 amRIC - SBA
2 stops14h 00mAlaska Airlines
Tue 3/1112:58 pmSBA - RIC
3 stops27h 58mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/20$2,303

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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

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Richmond

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Santa Barbara

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Price

RichmondSanta Barbara

RIC - SBA

RICSBA

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 3/12

6:40 am-3:53 pm

2 stops12h 13m

Santa Barbara

Mon 3/17

12:25 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$356

RichmondSanta Barbara

RIC - SBA

RICSBA

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 3/12

9:50 am-8:39 pm

2 stops13h 49m

Santa Barbara

Mon 3/17

5:45 am-9:59 pm

2 stops13h 14m

$425

RichmondSanta Barbara

RIC - SBA

RICSBA

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 3/7

6:25 am-4:25 pm

2 stops13h 00m

Santa Barbara

Tue 3/11

1:11 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop7h 04m

$487

RichmondSanta Barbara

RIC - SBA

RICSBA

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 3/27

6:25 am-3:05 pm

2 stops11h 40m

Santa Barbara

Mon 3/31

5:45 am-10:20 pm

2 stops13h 35m

$543

RichmondSanta Barbara

RIC - SBA

RICSBA

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 3/7

7:37 am-6:37 pm

2 stops14h 00m

Santa Barbara

Tue 3/11

12:58 pm-7:56 pm

3 stops27h 58m

$2,303

RichmondSanta Barbara

RIC - SBA

RICSBA

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 2/27

1:20 pm-9:19 pm

1 stop10h 59m

$424

RichmondSanta Barbara

RIC - SBA

RICSBA

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 2/27

8:20 pm-12:01 pm

3 stops18h 41m

$566

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Deals found on 2/20

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Richmond to Santa Barbara in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
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.

Best time to book a flight from Richmond to Santa Barbara

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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 February 20, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Richmond to Santa Barbara, such as Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,697 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,765 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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 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 $356. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $425, and United Airlines, from $487. Users have found that American Airlines is 44% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$336Average$497FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$377Average$569FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$391Average$508FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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