$136+ 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 12/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIC — SBA
Jul 10 — Jul 171
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Richmond to Santa BarbaraExplore 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 June 10, 2026.
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 June 10, 2026.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. 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.
Tue 8/257:00 am
RIC
- SBA
1 stop7h 30m
American Airlines
Sat 8/2912:20 pm
SBA
- RIC
1 stop7h 39m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/7![American Airlines logo]()
$401
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. 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.
Tue 8/253:30 pm
RIC
- SBA
2 stops10h 00m
Southwest
Sat 8/297:10 am
SBA
- RIC
1 stop8h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 6/7![Southwest logo]()
$406
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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.
Tue 10/278:20 am
RIC
- SBA
1 stop7h 35m
United Airlines
Wed 10/2812:15 pm
SBA
- RIC
1 stop9h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/9![United Airlines logo]()
$409
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. 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.
Tue 8/186:00 am
RIC
- SBA
1 stop8h 31m
United Airlines
Mon 8/245:00 am
SBA
- RIC
1 stop7h 12m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/7![United Airlines logo]()
$434
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. 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 7/155:02 am
RIC
- SBA
2 stops9h 44m
American Airlines
Wed 7/2212:39 pm
SBA
- RIC
1 stop7h 18m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/7![American Airlines logo]()
$438
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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.
Thu 8/137:11 am
RIC
- SBA
2 stops13h 52m
American Airlines
Thu 8/2012:20 pm
SBA
- RIC
1 stop7h 39m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/8![American Airlines logo]()
$441
Best flights from Richmond to Santa BarbaraDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Richmond to Santa Barbara that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated June 10, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Richmond to Santa Barbara that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated June 10, 2026.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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.
Tue 10/278:20 am
RIC
- SBA
1 stop7h 35m
United Airlines
Wed 10/287:30 am
SBA
- RIC
2 stops12h 47m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/9![United Airlines logo]()
$414
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/6. 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 7/155:02 am
RIC
- SBA
2 stops9h 44m
American Airlines
Wed 7/2212:39 pm
SBA
- RIC
1 stop7h 18m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/6![American Airlines logo]()
$438
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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 7/227:08 am
RIC
- SBA
1 stop7h 39m
American Airlines
Sat 7/256:48 pm
SBA
- RIC
2 stops10h 33m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/8![American Airlines logo]()
$491
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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 8/136:00 am
RIC
- SBA
1 stop8h 31m
United Airlines
Thu 8/205:00 am
SBA
- RIC
1 stop7h 12m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/8![United Airlines logo]()
$525
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. 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 8/286:00 am
RIC
- SBA
2 stops10h 44m
United Airlines
Sat 8/2912:41 pm
SBA
- RIC
1 stop9h 02m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/7![United Airlines logo]()
$549
Last-minute flights from Richmond to Santa BarbaraDiscover last-minute flight deals from Richmond to Santa Barbara. Data last updated June 10, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Richmond to Santa Barbara. Data last updated June 10, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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.
Wed 6/243:40 pm
RIC
- SBA
2 stops10h 40m
Southwest
Sun 6/285:30 am
SBA
- RIC
1 stop9h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 6/9![Southwest logo]()
$611
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. 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 7/155:02 am
RIC
- SBA
2 stops9h 44m
American Airlines
Wed 7/2212:39 pm
SBA
- RIC
1 stop7h 18m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/7![American Airlines logo]()
$438
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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.
Mon 7/203:00 pm
RIC
- SBA
2 stops9h 58m
American Airlines
Fri 7/2412:39 pm
SBA
- RIC
1 stop7h 18m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/9![American Airlines logo]()
$620
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/5. 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 7/225:02 am
RIC
- SBA
2 stops9h 45m
American Airlines
Sat 7/256:48 pm
SBA
- RIC
2 stops10h 33m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/5![American Airlines logo]()
$468
One-way flights from Richmond to Santa BarbaraSearch for one-way flight options from Richmond to Santa Barbara. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated June 10, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Richmond to Santa Barbara. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated June 10, 2026.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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.
Wed 12/26:05 am
RIC
- SBA
2 stops10h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 6/8![Southwest logo]()
$136
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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.
Tue 7/144:55 pm
RIC
- SBA
2 stops9h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 6/9![Southwest logo]()
$249
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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.
Tue 6/233:40 pm
RIC
- SBA
1 stop9h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 6/9![Southwest logo]()
$286
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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 12/26:25 am
RIC
- SBA
1 stop8h 15m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/8![American Airlines logo]()
$313
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 6/243:15 pm
RIC
- SBA
2 stops9h 57m
Delta
Deal found 6/9![Delta logo]()
$329
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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.
Wed 12/29:30 am
RIC
- SBA
3 stops15h 48m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/8![United Airlines logo]()
$335
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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.
Wed 6/246:00 am
RIC
- SBA
1 stop8h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/9![United Airlines logo]()
$341
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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.
Tue 6/231:00 pm
RIC
- SBA
2 stops12h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/9![United Airlines logo]()
$346
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 6/256:00 am
RIC
- SBA
1 stop8h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/9![United Airlines logo]()
$349
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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.
Fri 6/266:24 am
RIC
- SBA
2 stops15h 11m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/9![American Airlines logo]()
$410
Find 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 June 10, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $401 (American Airlines) |
One-way from | $136 (Southwest) |
Popular in | May |
Cheapest in | October |
Average price | $472 |
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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 June 10, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Richmond to Santa Barbara that are best for you.
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Cheapest round-trip
RichmondSanta Barbara
RIC - SBA
RICSBA
Richmond Byrd Intl
Tue 10/27
8:20 am-12:55 pm
1 stop7h 35m
Santa Barbara
Wed 10/28
7:30 am-11:17 pm
2 stops12h 47m
$414
RichmondSanta Barbara
RIC - SBA
RICSBA
Richmond Byrd Intl
Wed 7/15
5:02 am-11:46 am
2 stops9h 44m
Santa Barbara
Wed 7/22
12:39 pm-10:57 pm
1 stop7h 18m
$438
RichmondSanta Barbara
RIC - SBA
RICSBA
Richmond Byrd Intl
Wed 7/22
7:08 am-11:47 am
1 stop7h 39m
Santa Barbara
Sat 7/25
6:48 pm-8:21 am
2 stops10h 33m
$491
Quickest round-trip
RichmondSanta Barbara
RIC - SBA
RICSBA
Richmond Byrd Intl
Thu 8/13
6:00 am-11:31 am
1 stop8h 31m
Santa Barbara
Thu 8/20
5:00 am-3:12 pm
1 stop7h 12m
$525
RichmondSanta Barbara
RIC - SBA
RICSBA
Richmond Byrd Intl
Fri 8/28
6:00 am-1:44 pm
2 stops10h 44m
Santa Barbara
Sat 8/29
12:41 pm-12:43 am
1 stop9h 02m
$549
Cheapest one-way
RichmondSanta Barbara
RIC - SBA
RICSBA
Richmond Byrd Intl
Wed 12/2
6:05 am-1:40 pm
2 stops10h 35m
$136
RichmondSanta Barbara
RIC - SBA
RICSBA
Richmond Byrd Intl
Tue 7/14
4:55 pm-11:25 pm
2 stops9h 30m
$249
RichmondSanta Barbara
RIC - SBA
RICSBA
Richmond Byrd Intl
Tue 6/23
3:40 pm-10:25 pm
1 stop9h 45m
$286
RichmondSanta Barbara
RIC - SBA
RICSBA
Richmond Byrd Intl
Wed 6/24
3:40 pm-11:20 pm
2 stops10h 40m
$291
RichmondSanta Barbara
RIC - SBA
RICSBA
Richmond Byrd Intl
Wed 12/2
6:25 am-11:40 am
1 stop8h 15m
$313
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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
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 June.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- 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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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 June 10, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines from Richmond to Santa Barbara to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Crew
8.5
Food
7.2
Boarding
8.1
Overall
7.9
Comfort
7.8
Entertainment
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
TUS - LAX
Crew
8.5
Food
7.2
Boarding
8.1
Overall
7.9
Comfort
7.8
Entertainment
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
TUS - LAX
Crew
8.5
Food
7.2
Boarding
8.1
Overall
7.9
Comfort
7.8
Entertainment
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
TUS - LAX
Crew
8.5
Food
7.2
Boarding
8.1
Overall
7.9
Comfort
7.8
Entertainment
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
TUS - LAX
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$189 | Average$372 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$218 | Average$506 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$353 | Average$526 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% |