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$130+ 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 8/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — LAX
Aug 22 — Aug 291
Sat 8/22
Sat 8/29
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 July 23, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 10/69:30 am
SBA
-
LAX
1 stop25h 10m
United Airlines
Wed 10/712:45 pm
LAX
-
SBA
Nonstop0h 57m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/21$217
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/18. 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.
Sat 8/156:31 am
SBA
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 00m
United Airlines
Sat 8/226:57 pm
LAX
-
SBA
Nonstop0h 57m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/18$239
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 11/1210:35 am
SBA
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 12m
United Airlines
Sun 11/159:00 pm
LAX
-
SBA
Nonstop0h 58m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/22$249
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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.
Tue 10/66:08 am
SBA
-
LAX
2 stops8h 48m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 10/76:35 am
LAX
-
SBA
2 stops17h 12m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/21$260
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 8/86:03 am
SBA
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 00m
United Airlines
Sun 8/910:44 pm
LAX
-
SBA
Nonstop1h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/20$269
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 8/66:18 pm
SBA
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 14m
United Airlines
Mon 8/1010:44 pm
LAX
-
SBA
Nonstop1h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/22$279
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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.
Tue 8/181:42 pm
SBA
-
LAX
2 stops8h 37m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 8/251:30 pm
LAX
-
SBA
2 stops10h 20m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/22$280
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/206:00 am
SBA
-
LAX
2 stops16h 29m
Alaska Airlines
Thu 8/275:00 pm
LAX
-
SBA
2 stops21h 47m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/23$292
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 11/206:10 am
SBA
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 03m
United Airlines
Sat 11/284:31 pm
LAX
-
SBA
Nonstop0h 58m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/20$309
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 8/132:30 pm
SBA
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 03m
United Airlines
Sun 8/168:59 pm
LAX
-
SBA
Nonstop0h 57m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/20$310
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/18. 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.
Sun 7/196:00 am
SBA
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 03m
United Airlines
Sat 8/226:57 pm
LAX
-
SBA
Nonstop0h 57m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/18$319

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 July 23, 2026.

Round-trip from

$217
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$130
(Expedia)

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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 July 23, 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
Quickest round-trip

Santa BarbaraLos Angeles

SBA - LAX

SBALAX

Santa Barbara

Sat 8/15

6:31 am-7:31 am

Nonstop1h 00m

Los Angeles

Sat 8/22

6:57 pm-7:54 pm

Nonstop0h 57m

$239

Santa BarbaraLos Angeles

SBA - LAX

SBALAX

Santa Barbara

Tue 10/6

6:08 am-2:56 pm

2 stops8h 48m

Los Angeles

Wed 10/7

6:35 am-11:47 pm

2 stops17h 12m

$260

Santa BarbaraLos Angeles

SBA - LAX

SBALAX

Santa Barbara

Sat 8/8

6:03 am-7:03 am

Nonstop1h 00m

Los Angeles

Sun 8/9

10:44 pm-11:44 pm

Nonstop1h 00m

$269

Santa BarbaraLos Angeles

SBA - LAX

SBALAX

Santa Barbara

Tue 8/4

6:03 am-7:03 am

Nonstop1h 00m

Los Angeles

Thu 8/13

12:47 pm-1:44 pm

Nonstop0h 57m

$279

Santa BarbaraLos Angeles

SBA - LAX

SBALAX

Santa Barbara

Fri 9/4

2:01 pm-6:04 pm

1 stop4h 03m

Los Angeles

Tue 9/15

6:45 pm-7:42 pm

Nonstop0h 57m

$329

Santa BarbaraLos Angeles

SBA - LAX

SBALAX

Santa Barbara

Thu 8/20

2:30 pm-3:33 pm

Nonstop1h 03m

Los Angeles

Thu 8/27

4:10 pm-8:11 pm

1 stop4h 01m

$339

Santa BarbaraLos Angeles

SBA - LAX

SBALAX

Santa Barbara

Sun 8/2

6:18 pm-7:32 pm

Nonstop1h 14m

Los Angeles

Sun 8/16

4:10 pm-8:11 pm

1 stop4h 01m

$344

Santa BarbaraLos Angeles

SBA - LAX

SBALAX

Santa Barbara

Tue 8/18

10:55 am-5:30 pm

2 stops6h 35m

Los Angeles

Fri 8/21

5:40 am-10:50 am

1 stop5h 10m

$352

Santa BarbaraLos Angeles

SBA - LAX

SBALAX

Santa Barbara

Thu 11/12

5:20 am-10:05 am

1 stop4h 45m

Los Angeles

Sun 11/15

7:15 am-10:30 am

1 stop3h 15m

$357
Cheapest one-way

Santa BarbaraLos Angeles

SBA - LAX

SBALAX

Santa Barbara

Thu 8/13

6:00 am-6:06 pm

2 stops12h 06m

$171

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Deals found on 7/22

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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 July 23, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Santa Barbara to Riverside as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Santa Barbara to Riverside

Explore weekly flight availability from Santa Barbara to Riverside. 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 July 23, 2026.

The most flights from SBA to R1V are scheduled on a Tuesday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 on average).

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 July 23, 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
10,024 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

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
10,024 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,024 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

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

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 9 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, 6 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 8h 48m. 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 Air Canada (91%), Avianca (91%) and Air New Zealand (91%).

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

    While on average a flight from Santa Barbara to Riverside is generally $842, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $132. 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 July 23, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$179Average$239FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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