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$177+ 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 8/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIC — SBA
Aug 4 — Aug 111
Mon 8/4
Mon 8/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 July 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$333
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$177
(Delta)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$521
From Richmond Byrd Intl to Santa Barbara
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($82 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($20 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Richmond to Santa Barbara
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 July 30, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Sat 10/46:38 amRIC - SBA
1 stop7h 53mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/712:22 pmSBA - RIC
1 stop7h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/30$333
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 10/43:34 pmRIC - SBA
1 stop7h 29mDelta
Tue 10/75:05 pmSBA - RIC
2 stops12h 53mDelta
Deal found 7/28$338
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 8/238:30 amRIC - SBA
1 stop7h 40mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/16:25 pmSBA - RIC
2 stops12h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/29$348
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Mon 8/254:25 pmRIC - SBA
2 stops9h 00mSouthwest
Mon 9/14:25 pmSBA - RIC
2 stops18h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 7/29$501

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Richmond

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Santa Barbara

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Depart

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Price

RichmondSanta Barbara

RIC - SBA

RICSBA

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 10/4

6:38 am-11:31 am

1 stop7h 53m

Santa Barbara

Tue 10/7

12:22 pm-11:03 pm

1 stop7h 41m

$333

RichmondSanta Barbara

RIC - SBA

RICSBA

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 10/4

3:34 pm-8:03 pm

1 stop7h 29m

Santa Barbara

Tue 10/7

5:05 pm-8:58 am

2 stops12h 53m

$338

RichmondSanta Barbara

RIC - SBA

RICSBA

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 8/23

8:30 am-1:10 pm

1 stop7h 40m

Santa Barbara

Mon 9/1

6:25 pm-9:36 am

2 stops12h 11m

$348

RichmondSanta Barbara

RIC - SBA

RICSBA

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 8/25

4:25 pm-10:25 pm

2 stops9h 00m

Santa Barbara

Mon 9/1

4:25 pm-1:55 pm

2 stops18h 30m

$501

RichmondSanta Barbara

RIC - SBA

RICSBA

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 8/25

3:35 pm-8:08 pm

1 stop7h 33m

$177

RichmondSanta Barbara

RIC - SBA

RICSBA

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 10/26

5:00 pm-12:05 am

2 stops10h 05m

$269

RichmondSanta Barbara

RIC - SBA

RICSBA

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 8/25

6:30 am-10:14 pm

3 stops18h 44m

$463

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Deals found on 7/30

Best time to book a flight from Richmond to Santa Barbara

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Richmond to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $474). 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.

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 July 30, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United 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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,896 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Richmond 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 are the cheapest airlines flying from Richmond to Santa Barbara round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Richmond to Santa Barbara round-trip from $333. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $338, and United Airlines, from $348. Users have found that American Airlines is 38% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Richmond to Santa Barbara one-way?

    $177 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Delta. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Southwest and United Airlines, with prices starting from $269 and $463, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Richmond 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 Richmond to Santa Barbara?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Richmond to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $474). 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 3 airlines flying from Richmond to Santa Barbara

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Richmond to Santa Barbara. 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 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$338Average$486FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$353Average$517FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$426Average$664FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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