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 $461 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and United Airlines, starting at $492 and $501 round-trip. Delta is 23% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with American Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $185. Southwest flights start at $190 while deals on United Airlines start at $273 one-way.

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Richmond, Virginia 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, Virginia to Santa Barbara?

When booking a flight from Richmond, Virginia 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, Virginia to Santa Barbara?

Tuesday is generally a great day to depart. Flying on this day could help you save up to 76%.

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 59 days in advance, which can save you up to 55% on flights from Richmond, Virginia to Santa Barbara compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 59 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 $371. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $533.

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 December. Prices are generally better when you fly from Richmond, Virginia to Santa Barbara in September, with the cheapest ticket starting at $170.

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 1% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Most accurate provider : When it comes to deals on Richmond, Virginia-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, Virginia-Santa Barbara flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Richmond, Virginia-Santa Barbara flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on Richmond, Virginia-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, Virginia-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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Popular in	October
Cheapest in	March
Round-trip from	$461 (Delta)
One-way from	$185 (American Airlines)

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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 November 21, 2024.

Mon 12/237:50 pmRIC - SBA

2 stops20h 18mUnited Airlines

Sat 12/287:03 pmSBA - RIC

3 stops15h 49mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/19

$676

Mon 12/234:41 pmRIC - SBA

1 stop7h 47mDelta

Sat 12/287:15 amSBA - RIC

1 stop8h 25mDelta

Deal found 11/19

$778

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Wed 1/151:20 pmRIC - SBA

1 stop10h 59mDelta

Mon 1/207:15 amSBA - RIC

1 stop7h 45mDelta

Deal found 11/20

$461

Wed 1/1510:56 amRIC - SBA

2 stops10h 34mAmerican Airlines

Mon 1/201:11 pmSBA - RIC

2 stops16h 11mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 11/20

$492

Wed 1/159:15 amRIC - SBA

3 stops15h 30mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/206:45 pmSBA - RIC

2 stops11h 51mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/20

$501

Last-minute flights from Richmond to Santa Barbara
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Mon 12/237:50 pmRIC - SBA

2 stops20h 18mUnited Airlines

Sat 12/287:03 pmSBA - RIC

3 stops15h 49mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/19

$676

Mon 12/234:41 pmRIC - SBA

1 stop7h 47mDelta

Sat 12/287:15 amSBA - RIC

1 stop8h 25mDelta

Deal found 11/19

$778

One-way flights from Richmond to Santa Barbara
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Thu 1/306:36 amRIC - SBA

1 stop8h 07mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 11/20

$185

Thu 1/3011:30 amRIC - SBA

2 stops11h 35mSouthwest

Deal found 11/20

$190

Thu 1/306:00 amRIC - SBA

3 stops18h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/20

$273

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

RichmondSanta Barbara

RIC - SBA

RICSBA

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 1/15

1:20 pm-9:19 pm

1 stop10h 59m

Santa Barbara

Mon 1/20

7:15 am-6:00 pm

1 stop7h 45m

$461

RichmondSanta Barbara

RIC - SBA

RICSBA

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 1/15

10:56 am-6:30 pm

2 stops10h 34m

Santa Barbara

Mon 1/20

1:11 pm-8:22 am

2 stops16h 11m

$492

RichmondSanta Barbara

RIC - SBA

RICSBA

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 1/15

9:15 am-9:45 pm

3 stops15h 30m

Santa Barbara

Mon 1/20

6:45 pm-9:36 am

2 stops11h 51m

$501

RichmondSanta Barbara

RIC - SBA

RICSBA

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 1/30

6:36 am-11:43 am

1 stop8h 07m

$185

RichmondSanta Barbara

RIC - SBA

RICSBA

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 1/30

11:30 am-8:05 pm

2 stops11h 35m

$190

RichmondSanta Barbara

RIC - SBA

RICSBA

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 1/30

6:00 am-9:45 pm

3 stops18h 45m

$273

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Deals found on 11/20

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	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, Virginia-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, Virginia-Santa Barbara flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Richmond, Virginia-Santa Barbara flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Richmond, Virginia-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, Virginia-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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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 $350). Flying from Richmond, Virginia to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $496). 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

Southwest

8.1

Very good

5,015 reviews

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Southwest

8.1

Very good

5,015 reviews

Southwest

8.1

Very good

5,015 reviews

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Delta

8.0

Very good

8,758 reviews

Southwest

8.1

Very good

5,015 reviews

Reviews

1 / 10

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

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,172 reviews

Southwest

8.1

Very good

5,015 reviews

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

5,015 reviews

Reviews

1 / 10

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

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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 $461 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and United Airlines, starting at $492 and $501 round-trip. Delta is 23% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Richmond, Virginia to Santa Barbara one-way?
To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with American Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $185. Southwest flights start at $190 while deals on United Airlines start at $273 one-way.
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, 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 $350). Flying from Richmond, Virginia to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $496). 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
American Airlines	Cheapest$320	Average$571	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$336	Average$426	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Delta	Cheapest$391	Average$508	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A

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