How popular is this Santa Barbara to Riverside flight route?

Within the past month, 4 users have taken a look at flights from Santa Barbara to Riverside.

How long is the flight from Santa Barbara to Riverside?

Departing from Santa Barbara to Riverside will take you 55m. The distance from Santa Barbara to Riverside is about 88 mi. Most flights are nonstop.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Riverside ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Riverside when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Riverside, 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 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

What are the cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Riverside?

While on average a flight from Santa Barbara to Riverside is generally $393, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $118. When looking at the most popular route, (Santa Barbara - Los Angeles), you can expect to pay $179 for that flight.

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

The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Santa Barbara to Riverside are SkyWest Airlines (85%), United Airlines (85%) and Air Canada (84%).

What airport do you fly from for flights from Santa Barbara to Riverside?

If you book a flight to Riverside from Santa Barbara, you will be flying from 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 3 flights from Santa Barbara to Riverside per day from 1 airline.

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

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

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mar. 12/305:06 pmSBA - LAX

Nonstop1h 04mUnited Airlines

sáb. 1/310:43 pmLAX - SBA

Nonstop0h 59mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$209

dom. 12/147:00 amSBA - LAX

Nonstop0h 59mUnited Airlines

sáb. 12/203:26 pmLAX - SBA

Nonstop0h 59mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$289

jue. 12/182:08 pmSBA - LAX

2 stops22h 15mUnited Airlines

vie. 12/193:26 pmLAX - SBA

Nonstop0h 59mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$477

vie. 12/198:33 pmSBA - LAX

2 stops15h 31mUnited Airlines

sáb. 12/203:26 pmLAX - SBA

Nonstop0h 59mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$505

dom. 12/285:06 pmSBA - LAX

Nonstop1h 04mUnited Airlines

jue. 1/110:43 pmLAX - SBA

Nonstop0h 59mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$557

Best flights from Santa Barbara to Riverside
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Santa Barbara to Riverside that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated diciembre 15, 2025.

mar. 5/196:00 amSBA - LAX

Nonstop0h 55mUnited Airlines

dom. 5/313:30 pmLAX - SBA

Nonstop0h 52mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$179

sáb. 2/217:21 amSBA - LAX

1 stop12h 47mAlaska Airlines

mar. 2/248:45 pmLAX - SBA

1 stop17h 02mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/12

$303

mar. 12/305:06 pmSBA - LAX

Nonstop1h 04mUnited Airlines

sáb. 1/310:43 pmLAX - SBA

Nonstop0h 59mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$209

sáb. 2/215:48 pmSBA - LAX

Nonstop1h 05mUnited Airlines

mar. 2/244:10 pmLAX - SBA

Nonstop0h 57mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/12

$239

sáb. 1/37:30 amSBA - LAX

Nonstop1h 04mUnited Airlines

lun. 1/510:43 pmLAX - SBA

Nonstop0h 59mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$241

sáb. 5/166:00 amSBA - LAX

Nonstop0h 55mUnited Airlines

dom. 5/1712:40 pmLAX - SBA

Nonstop0h 52mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$254

dom. 1/256:00 amSBA - LAX

2 stops14h 11mUnited Airlines

dom. 1/2510:42 pmLAX - SBA

Nonstop1h 02mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$277

lun. 1/126:06 pmSBA - LAX

Nonstop1h 04mUnited Airlines

lun. 1/196:35 pmLAX - SBA

1 stop3h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$299

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mar. 12/167:00 amSBA - LAX

Nonstop0h 59mUnited Airlines

mar. 12/2310:43 pmLAX - SBA

Nonstop0h 59mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$289

mar. 12/305:06 pmSBA - LAX

Nonstop1h 04mUnited Airlines

sáb. 1/310:43 pmLAX - SBA

Nonstop0h 59mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$209

sáb. 1/37:30 amSBA - LAX

Nonstop1h 04mUnited Airlines

lun. 1/510:43 pmLAX - SBA

Nonstop0h 59mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$241

sáb. 1/106:06 pmSBA - LAX

Nonstop1h 04mUnited Airlines

sáb. 1/174:22 pmLAX - SBA

Nonstop0h 59mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$239

sáb. 1/102:45 pmSBA - LAX

1 stop18h 17mHawaiian Airlines

sáb. 1/177:00 amLAX - SBA

1 stop6h 53mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$293

lun. 1/126:06 pmSBA - LAX

Nonstop1h 04mUnited Airlines

lun. 1/1910:42 pmLAX - SBA

Nonstop1h 02mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$179

dom. 1/256:00 amSBA - LAX

2 stops14h 11mUnited Airlines

dom. 1/2510:42 pmLAX - SBA

Nonstop1h 02mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$277

One-way flights from Santa Barbara to Riverside
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sáb. 1/172:45 pmSBA - LAX

1 stop25h 37mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$157

sáb. 1/102:45 pmSBA - LAX

1 stop18h 17mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$177

mar. 2/242:38 pmSBA - LAX

1 stop8h 25mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$181

sáb. 1/106:00 amSBA - LAX

2 stops25h 21mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$201

sáb. 1/176:00 amSBA - LAX

2 stops14h 11mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$209

dom. 1/112:17 pmSBA - LAX

1 stop3h 35mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$214

mar. 2/246:23 amSBA - LAX

Nonstop1h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$229

sáb. 1/177:20 amSBA - LAX

3 stops27h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$245

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Round-trip from	$179 (United Airlines)
One-way from	$157 (Alaska Airlines)
Popular in	November
Cheapest in	October
Average price	$424

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Santa BarbaraLos Angeles

SBA - LAX

SBALAX

Santa Barbara

mar. 5/19

6:00 am-6:55 am

Nonstop0h 55m

Los Angeles

dom. 5/31

3:30 pm-4:22 pm

Nonstop0h 52m

$179

Santa BarbaraLos Angeles

SBA - LAX

SBALAX

Santa Barbara

mar. 12/30

5:06 pm-6:10 pm

Nonstop1h 04m

Los Angeles

sáb. 1/3

10:43 pm-11:42 pm

Nonstop0h 59m

$209

Santa BarbaraLos Angeles

SBA - LAX

SBALAX

Santa Barbara

sáb. 2/21

5:48 pm-6:53 pm

Nonstop1h 05m

Los Angeles

mar. 2/24

4:10 pm-5:07 pm

Nonstop0h 57m

$239

Santa BarbaraLos Angeles

SBA - LAX

SBALAX

Santa Barbara

sáb. 1/3

7:30 am-8:34 am

Nonstop1h 04m

Los Angeles

lun. 1/5

10:43 pm-11:42 pm

Nonstop0h 59m

$241

Santa BarbaraLos Angeles

SBA - LAX

SBALAX

Santa Barbara

sáb. 5/16

6:00 am-6:55 am

Nonstop0h 55m

Los Angeles

dom. 5/17

12:40 pm-1:32 pm

Nonstop0h 52m

$254

Santa BarbaraLos Angeles

SBA - LAX

SBALAX

Santa Barbara

dom. 1/25

6:00 am-8:11 pm

2 stops14h 11m

Los Angeles

dom. 1/25

10:42 pm-11:44 pm

Nonstop1h 02m

$277

Santa BarbaraLos Angeles

SBA - LAX

SBALAX

Santa Barbara

lun. 1/12

6:06 pm-7:10 pm

Nonstop1h 04m

Los Angeles

lun. 1/19

6:35 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop3h 55m

$299

Santa BarbaraLos Angeles

SBA - LAX

SBALAX

Santa Barbara

sáb. 2/21

7:21 am-8:08 pm

1 stop12h 47m

Los Angeles

mar. 2/24

8:45 pm-1:47 pm

1 stop17h 02m

$303

Santa BarbaraLos Angeles

SBA - LAX

SBALAX

Santa Barbara

sáb. 1/17

2:45 pm-4:22 pm

1 stop25h 37m

$157

Santa BarbaraLos Angeles

SBA - LAX

SBALAX

Santa Barbara

sáb. 1/10

2:45 pm-9:02 am

1 stop18h 17m

$177

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Riverside (average of $100). Flying from Santa Barbara to Riverside in August is currently the most expensive (average of $255). 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 SBA to R1V?

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 36% on flights from Santa Barbara to Riverside by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

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

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Riverside

Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines from Santa Barbara to Riverside. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,092 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Simon,Jun 2024

LAS - LAX

Basic and no-frills. Late timing put pressure on disembarking and making connections.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,092 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,092 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Simon,Jun 2024

LAS - LAX

Basic and no-frills. Late timing put pressure on disembarking and making connections.

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly from for flights from Santa Barbara to Riverside?
If you book a flight to Riverside from Santa Barbara, you will be flying from 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 3 flights from Santa Barbara to Riverside per day from 1 airline.
How popular is this Santa Barbara to Riverside flight route?
Within the past month, 4 users have taken a look at flights from Santa Barbara to Riverside.
How long is the flight from Santa Barbara to Riverside?
Departing from Santa Barbara to Riverside will take you 55m. The distance from Santa Barbara to Riverside is about 88 mi. Most flights are nonstop.
What are the most reliable airlines from Santa Barbara to Riverside?
The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Santa Barbara to Riverside are SkyWest Airlines (85%), United Airlines (85%) and Air Canada (84%).
What are the cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Riverside?
While on average a flight from Santa Barbara to Riverside is generally $393, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $118. When looking at the most popular route, (Santa Barbara - Los Angeles), you can expect to pay $179 for that flight.
Can I find deals for flights from Santa Barbara to Riverside that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Santa Barbara to Riverside flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Santa Barbara to Riverside?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Santa Barbara to Riverside.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Santa Barbara to Riverside?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara to Riverside 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 Santa Barbara to Riverside?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Riverside (average of $100). Flying from Santa Barbara to Riverside in August is currently the most expensive (average of $255). 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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Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
United Airlines	Cheapest$179	Average$289	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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