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$174+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Riverside, CA

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 6/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — LAX
Jun 18 — Jun 251
Thu 6/18
Thu 6/25
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to Riverside

Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Riverside
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to Riverside. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 19, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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.
Mon 6/156:18 pm
SBA
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 14m
United Airlines
Mon 6/228:15 am
LAX
-
SBA
Nonstop1h 02m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/18$239
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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.
Sat 5/302:20 pm
SBA
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 14m
United Airlines
Wed 6/38:15 am
LAX
-
SBA
Nonstop1h 02m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/15$269
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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 7/26:00 am
SBA
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 03m
United Airlines
Thu 7/910:44 pm
LAX
-
SBA
Nonstop1h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/18$306
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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.
Sat 10/176:00 am
SBA
-
LAX
Nonstop0h 55m
United Airlines
Tue 10/2012:40 pm
LAX
-
SBA
Nonstop0h 52m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/14$309
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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 5/216:18 pm
SBA
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 14m
United Airlines
Sun 6/710:44 pm
LAX
-
SBA
Nonstop1h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/15$319
This deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/46:00 am
SBA
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 03m
United Airlines
Thu 6/118:15 am
LAX
-
SBA
Nonstop1h 02m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/17$324
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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 6/126:00 am
SBA
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 03m
United Airlines
Fri 6/196:45 pm
LAX
-
SBA
1 stop4h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/15$329
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 5/296:00 am
SBA
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 03m
United Airlines
Tue 6/28:15 am
LAX
-
SBA
Nonstop1h 02m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/14$339
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/26:00 pm
SBA
-
LAX
1 stop5h 40m
Southwest
Thu 7/94:20 pm
LAX
-
SBA
1 stop6h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 5/18$347
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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 5/216:18 pm
SBA
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 14m
United Airlines
Sat 5/2310:44 pm
LAX
-
SBA
Nonstop1h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/15$349

Find flight deals from Santa Barbara to Riverside

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Santa Barbara to Riverside flight deals. Data was last updated May 19, 2026.

Round-trip from

$239
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$174
(Southwest)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$443
From Santa Barbara to Riverside
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Barbara to Riverside 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 May 19, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to Riverside that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Santa BarbaraLos Angeles

SBA - LAX

SBALAX

Santa Barbara

Sat 5/30

2:20 pm-3:34 pm

Nonstop1h 14m

Los Angeles

Wed 6/3

8:15 am-9:17 am

Nonstop1h 02m

$269
Quickest round-trip

Santa BarbaraLos Angeles

SBA - LAX

SBALAX

Santa Barbara

Fri 9/11

2:30 pm-3:33 pm

Nonstop1h 03m

Los Angeles

Mon 9/14

8:59 pm-9:56 pm

Nonstop0h 57m

$309

Santa BarbaraLos Angeles

SBA - LAX

SBALAX

Santa Barbara

Wed 6/17

5:05 am-9:50 am

1 stop4h 45m

Los Angeles

Tue 6/23

12:45 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop5h 25m

$347

Santa BarbaraLos Angeles

SBA - LAX

SBALAX

Santa Barbara

Thu 7/9

11:20 am-5:25 pm

1 stop6h 05m

Los Angeles

Sat 7/25

5:30 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop5h 50m

$347

Santa BarbaraLos Angeles

SBA - LAX

SBALAX

Santa Barbara

Thu 7/2

9:40 am-3:50 pm

2 stops6h 10m

Los Angeles

Thu 7/9

5:00 pm-11:30 pm

2 stops6h 30m

$357

Santa BarbaraLos Angeles

SBA - LAX

SBALAX

Santa Barbara

Mon 6/15

11:20 am-2:45 pm

1 stop3h 25m

Los Angeles

Mon 6/22

3:30 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop3h 40m

$367

Santa BarbaraLos Angeles

SBA - LAX

SBALAX

Santa Barbara

Thu 7/2

8:24 pm-12:19 am

1 stop3h 55m

Los Angeles

Thu 7/9

8:15 am-9:17 am

Nonstop1h 02m

$394

Santa BarbaraLos Angeles

SBA - LAX

SBALAX

Santa Barbara

Sat 10/17

6:35 pm-12:31 am

1 stop5h 56m

Los Angeles

Tue 10/20

8:59 pm-9:44 pm

Nonstop0h 45m

$399

Santa BarbaraLos Angeles

SBA - LAX

SBALAX

Santa Barbara

Tue 10/20

6:00 am-6:55 am

Nonstop0h 55m

Los Angeles

Sat 10/24

6:00 am-11:53 am

1 stop5h 53m

$399

Santa BarbaraLos Angeles

SBA - LAX

SBALAX

Santa Barbara

Fri 5/29

6:18 pm-7:32 pm

Nonstop1h 14m

Los Angeles

Tue 6/2

7:30 am-11:52 am

1 stop4h 22m

$414

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Deals found on 5/18

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Best time to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Riverside

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Santa Barbara to Riverside

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

Find hourly flight availability from Santa Barbara to Riverside. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 19, 2026.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 33% 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?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Santa Barbara to Riverside. Price data was last updated on May 16, 2026.

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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Santa Barbara to Riverside?

Reviews of airlines servicing Riverside

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Riverside. 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 Riverside. Reviews last updated May 19, 2026.
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
9,733 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,733 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,733 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Santa Barbara to Riverside. 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 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 8 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, 5 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 1h 14m. The distance from Santa Barbara to Riverside is about 88 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • 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 Copa Airlines (94%), Air Canada (94%) and Avianca (94%).

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

    While on average a flight from Santa Barbara to Riverside is generally $876, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $160. When looking at the most popular route, (Santa Barbara - Los Angeles), you can expect to pay $239 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.

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Top airline flying from Santa Barbara to Riverside

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Santa Barbara to Riverside. 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 May 19, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$179Average$259FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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