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$279+ Cheap flights from Richmond to Santa Barbara (RIC - SBA)

RIC — SBA
Nov 26 — Dec 31
Thu 11/26
Thu 12/3
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Richmond to Santa Barbara

Cheapest flights from Richmond to Santa Barbara

Thu 12/36:00 am -
1 stop10h 19m
Tue 12/81:00 pm -
1 stop6h 59m
Deal found 10/25$385
Sat 12/56:00 am -
1 stop10h 19m
Wed 12/910:53 am -
2 stops9h 06m
Deal found 10/22$414
Fri 12/46:00 am -
1 stop10h 19m
Mon 12/72:21 pm -
1 stop7h 24m
Deal found 10/25$515
Sat 10/318:00 am -
1 stop7h 59m
Tue 11/31:06 pm -
1 stop6h 49m
Deal found 10/22$621

Find flight deals from Richmond to Santa Barbara

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$279
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$561
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price ($187 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 8% potential price decrease ($53 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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RichmondSanta Barbara

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - SBA Santa Barbara

RICSBA

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 2/9

8:03 am-1:05 pm

1 stop8h 02m

Santa Barbara

Tue 2/16

2:15 pm-12:52 am

1 stop7h 37m

$279

RichmondSanta Barbara

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - SBA Santa Barbara

RICSBA

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 2/6

8:03 am-5:41 pm

2 stops12h 38m

Santa Barbara

Sat 2/13

2:15 pm-12:52 am

1 stop7h 37m

$284

RichmondSanta Barbara

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - SBA Santa Barbara

RICSBA

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 12/30

12:32 pm-10:02 pm

2 stops12h 30m

Santa Barbara

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$305

RichmondSanta Barbara

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - SBA Santa Barbara

RICSBA

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 2/9

7:00 am-4:17 pm

2 stops12h 17m

Santa Barbara

Tue 2/16

5:00 pm-9:01 am

2 stops13h 01m

$307
Quickest round-trip

RichmondSanta Barbara

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - SBA Santa Barbara

RICSBA

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 12/30

3:55 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop9h 55m

Santa Barbara

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$319

RichmondSanta Barbara

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - SBA Santa Barbara

RICSBA

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 1/22

6:00 am-1:15 pm

1 stop10h 15m

Santa Barbara

Sat 1/30

12:55 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop7h 04m

$385

RichmondSanta Barbara

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - SBA Santa Barbara

RICSBA

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 12/3

6:00 am-1:19 pm

1 stop10h 19m

Santa Barbara

Tue 12/8

10:53 am-11:12 pm

2 stops9h 19m

$390

RichmondSanta Barbara

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - SBA Santa Barbara

RICSBA

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 1/22

8:10 am-6:38 pm

2 stops13h 28m

Santa Barbara

Sat 1/30

6:02 am-10:31 pm

2 stops13h 29m

$395

RichmondSanta Barbara

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - SBA Santa Barbara

RICSBA

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 12/5

6:00 am-1:19 pm

1 stop10h 19m

Santa Barbara

Wed 12/9

10:53 am-10:59 pm

2 stops9h 06m

$414

RichmondSanta Barbara

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - SBA Santa Barbara

RICSBA

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 11/28

5:05 pm-12:10 am

2 stops10h 05m

Santa Barbara

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$893

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Compare providers for flights from Richmond to Santa Barbara

Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Richmond to Santa Barbara in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Richmond-Santa Barbara flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Richmond-Santa Barbara flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Richmond-Santa Barbara flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Richmond-Santa Barbara flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Richmond-Santa Barbara flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Richmond to Santa Barbara

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Santa Barbara from Richmond with our price prediction graph.
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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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to Santa Barbara (average of $417). Flying from Richmond to Santa Barbara in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,239). 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

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with 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.
United Airlines
7.3
Good
10,441 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Entertainment

7.1

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
7.3
Good
10,441 reviews
United Airlines
7.3
Good
10,441 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Entertainment

7.1

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

  • How long is the flight from Richmond to Santa Barbara?

    There are many flights that can get you from Richmond to Santa Barbara in 8h 02m. Fly via United Airlines or Delta to get the fastest option. The distance between Richmond and Santa Barbara is about 2366 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Richmond to Santa Barbara round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Richmond to Santa Barbara round-trip from $431. Users have found that United Airlines is 34% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to Santa Barbara (average of $417). Flying from Richmond to Santa Barbara in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,239). 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 Richmond to Santa Barbara

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$431Average$601FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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