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$169+ Cheap flights from Rhode Island 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 10/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PVD — SBA
Oct 16 — Oct 231
Thu 10/16
Thu 10/23
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Rhode Island to Santa Barbara

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Rhode Island to Santa Barbara flight deals. Data was last updated September 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$331
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$169
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$301
From Rhode Island to Santa Barbara
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Cheapest flights from Rhode Island to Santa Barbara
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Rhode Island to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 16, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/17:00 amBOS - SBA
1 stop14h 56mHawaiian Airlines
Sat 11/87:44 pmSBA - BOS
1 stop25h 36mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 9/15$331
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 10/227:20 amBOS - SBA
2 stops11h 51mDelta
Mon 10/275:50 amSBA - BOS
2 stops15h 09mDelta
Deal found 9/16$334
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Thu 10/237:20 amBOS - SBA
2 stops11h 51mDelta
Wed 10/2912:40 pmSBA - BOS
1 stop8h 08mDelta
Deal found 9/16$335
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Tue 10/216:20 pmBOS - SBA
1 stop8h 39mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/286:50 pmSBA - BOS
1 stop10h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$337
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Wed 11/126:00 amBOS - SBA
1 stop9h 01mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/126:50 pmSBA - BOS
2 stops11h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/14$338
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/87:20 amBOS - SBA
2 stops11h 46mDelta
Wed 11/1212:37 pmSBA - BOS
1 stop8h 07mDelta
Deal found 9/15$345
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/216:44 amBOS - SBA
2 stops11h 50mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/286:05 amSBA - BOS
2 stops10h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$347
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Sat 12/611:00 amBOS - SBA
1 stop8h 11mDelta
Wed 12/104:59 pmSBA - BOS
1 stop10h 31mDelta
Deal found 9/16$348
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/157:20 amBOS - SBA
2 stops11h 51mDelta
Wed 10/2212:40 pmSBA - BOS
2 stops14h 55mDelta
Deal found 9/15$354
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 11/1112:10 pmPVD - SBA
2 stops11h 55mSouthwest
Tue 11/185:50 amSBA - PVD
2 stops12h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 9/13$364
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/116:33 amPVD - SBA
2 stops14h 35mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/136:10 amSBA - PVD
2 stops13h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$369
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/2312:15 pmPVD - SBA
2 stops12h 44mAmerican Airlines
Wed 10/294:30 pmSBA - PVD
2 stops14h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$495

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Rhode Island 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 September 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Rhode Island to Santa Barbara that are best for you.

Fly from

Rhode Island

Fly to

Santa Barbara

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Return

Price

BostonSanta Barbara

BOS - SBA

BOSSBA

Boston Logan Intl

Sat 11/1

8:30 am-1:49 pm

1 stop8h 19m

Santa Barbara

Tue 11/4

8:19 am-9:38 pm

1 stop10h 19m

$348

BostonSanta Barbara

BOS - SBA

BOSSBA

Boston Logan Intl

Sat 11/8

8:30 am-1:49 pm

1 stop8h 19m

Santa Barbara

Wed 11/12

6:50 pm-8:06 am

1 stop10h 16m

$348

BostonSanta Barbara

BOS - SBA

BOSSBA

Boston Logan Intl

Thu 10/23

7:20 am-4:11 pm

2 stops11h 51m

Santa Barbara

Wed 10/29

12:40 pm-11:48 pm

1 stop8h 08m

$355

BostonSanta Barbara

BOS - SBA

BOSSBA

Boston Logan Intl

Wed 10/22

9:46 am-6:29 pm

2 stops11h 43m

Santa Barbara

Thu 10/30

7:00 pm-10:04 am

2 stops12h 04m

$358

BostonSanta Barbara

BOS - SBA

BOSSBA

Boston Logan Intl

Sat 11/1

9:46 am-6:29 pm

2 stops11h 43m

Santa Barbara

Tue 11/4

9:50 am-11:02 pm

2 stops10h 12m

$358

BostonSanta Barbara

BOS - SBA

BOSSBA

Boston Logan Intl

Thu 11/6

4:52 pm-10:08 pm

1 stop8h 16m

Santa Barbara

Thu 11/13

12:28 pm-11:02 pm

1 stop7h 34m

$359

BostonSanta Barbara

BOS - SBA

BOSSBA

Boston Logan Intl

Thu 12/11

5:33 am-11:40 am

1 stop9h 07m

Santa Barbara

Mon 12/15

1:25 pm-11:33 pm

1 stop7h 08m

$359

ProvidenceSanta Barbara

PVD - SBA

PVDSBA

Providence-TFGreen

Tue 11/11

12:10 pm-9:05 pm

2 stops11h 55m

Santa Barbara

Tue 11/18

5:50 am-9:15 pm

2 stops12h 25m

$364

BostonSanta Barbara

BOS - SBA

BOSSBA

Boston Logan Intl

Sat 11/1

9:00 am-8:08 pm

2 stops14h 08m

Santa Barbara

Sat 11/8

5:50 am-9:15 pm

2 stops12h 25m

$369

BostonSanta Barbara

BOS - SBA

BOSSBA

Boston Logan Intl

Sat 10/18

5:30 am-11:34 am

1 stop9h 04m

Santa Barbara

Tue 10/21

1:06 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop7h 52m

$378

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Best time to book a flight from Rhode Island to Santa Barbara

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Rhode Island to Santa Barbara

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rhode Island to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Rhode Island to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $475). 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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island?

    If you book a flight to Santa Barbara from Rhode Island, 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.

  • How long is the flight from Rhode Island to Santa Barbara?

    United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines can get you from Rhode Island to Santa Barbara in just under 8h 19m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 32m. The distance between Rhode Island and Santa Barbara is about 2661 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Rhode Island 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 $169. Users have also found prices from $169 and $185 on Delta and Southwest, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island to Santa Barbara?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rhode Island to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Rhode Island to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $475). 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 Rhode Island to Santa Barbara

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$343Average$767FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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