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$125+ Cheap flights from Riverside, CA 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 12/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SBA
Nov 25 — Dec 21
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Cheap flight deals from Riverside to Santa Barbara

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Riverside (R1V) 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 November 20, 2024.

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July

Cheapest in

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Round-trip from

$189
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$125
(United Airlines)
High demand for flights, 29% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 35% potential price drop
From Riverside to Santa Barbara
One-way flight from Riverside to Santa Barbara

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Cheapest flights from Riverside to Santa Barbara
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Riverside to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 20, 2024.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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.
Thu 12/1211:20 amLAX - SBA
Nonstop0h 58mUnited Airlines
Fri 12/135:50 amSBA - LAX
Nonstop1h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/18$189
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 12/137:47 pmLAX - SBA
1 stop14h 27mAlaska Airlines
Sun 1/1212:58 pmSBA - LAX
1 stop22h 35mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/19$302

Find flights from Riverside to Santa Barbara within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Riverside 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.

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Los AngelesSanta Barbara

LAX - SBA

LAXSBA

Los Angeles

Thu 12/12

11:20 am-12:18 pm

Nonstop0h 58m

Santa Barbara

Fri 12/13

5:50 am-6:55 am

Nonstop1h 05m

$189

Los AngelesSanta Barbara

LAX - SBA

LAXSBA

Los Angeles

Wed 1/15

6:00 am-1:52 pm

1 stop7h 52m

Santa Barbara

Fri 1/24

12:58 pm-1:38 pm

1 stop24h 40m

$292

Los AngelesSanta Barbara

LAX - SBA

LAXSBA

Los Angeles

Wed 12/11

11:00 pm-11:58 pm

Nonstop0h 58m

$125

Los AngelesSanta Barbara

LAX - SBA

LAXSBA

Los Angeles

Wed 1/8

6:00 am-1:52 pm

1 stop7h 52m

$140

Los AngelesSanta Barbara

LAX - SBA

LAXSBA

Los Angeles

Sat 3/29

4:10 pm-6:04 pm

2 stops49h 54m

$13,081

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Deals found on 11/19

Best time to book a flight from Riverside to Santa Barbara

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Travel insights for flights from Riverside to Santa Barbara

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riverside to Santa Barbara (average of $350). Flying from Riverside 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from R1V to SBA?

Find hourly flight availability from Riverside to Santa Barbara. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 20, 2024.

When flying from Riverside to Santa Barbara, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from Riverside to Santa Barbara

Explore weekly flight availability from Riverside to Santa Barbara. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated November 20, 2024.

The most flights from R1V to SBA are scheduled on a Monday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 on average).

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 November 20, 2024.
8.0
Very good
9,461 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

I would have liked flying out of the airport I chose not a different airport. My flight was moved to San Jose

8.0
Very good
9,461 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,461 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

I would have liked flying out of the airport I chose not a different airport. My flight was moved to San Jose

7.5
Good
3,831 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,461 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

I would have liked flying out of the airport I chose not a different airport. My flight was moved to San Jose

7.4
Good
9,171 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,461 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

I would have liked flying out of the airport I chose not a different airport. My flight was moved to San Jose

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Riverside 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 Riverside?

    If you book a flight to Santa Barbara from Riverside, 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. There are 8 flights from Riverside to Santa Barbara per day from 1 airline.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for United Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $125. Users have also found prices from $140 and $13,081 on Alaska Airlines and Qatar Airways, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Riverside to Santa Barbara?

    Consider Copa Airlines (100%), SkyWest Airlines (90%) or United Airlines (90%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Riverside to Santa Barbara.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Riverside to Santa Barbara?

    While on average a flight from Riverside to Santa Barbara is generally $269, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $134. When looking at the most popular route, (Los Angeles - Santa Barbara), you can expect to pay $189 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Riverside 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 Riverside to Santa Barbara?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riverside to Santa Barbara (average of $350). Flying from Riverside 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 airline flying from Riverside to Santa Barbara

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United AirlinesCheapest$158Average$257FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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