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$179+ Cheap flights from Riverside, CA to Santa Barbara (SBA)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SBA
Jan 14 — Jan 211
Wed 1/14
Wed 1/21
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Riverside to Santa Barbara

Cheapest flights from Riverside to Santa Barbara
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Riverside to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 15, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 12/303:26 pmLAX - SBA
Nonstop0h 59mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/37:30 amSBA - LAX
Nonstop1h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/15$209
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/2210:43 pmLAX - SBA
Nonstop0h 59mUnited Airlines
Fri 12/267:30 amSBA - LAX
Nonstop1h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/13$239
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/193:26 pmLAX - SBA
Nonstop0h 59mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/207:30 amSBA - LAX
Nonstop1h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/13$289
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/316:00 amLAX - SBA
1 stop4h 05mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/37:30 amSBA - LAX
Nonstop1h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/13$299
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
Mon 12/296:00 amLAX - SBA
1 stop4h 05mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/27:30 amSBA - LAX
Nonstop1h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/14$314
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 12/186:00 amLAX - SBA
1 stop4h 05mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/207:30 amSBA - LAX
Nonstop1h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/15$379

Find flight deals from Riverside to Santa Barbara

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Riverside to Santa Barbara flight deals. Data was last updated December 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$179
(United Airlines)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

February
From Riverside to Santa Barbara
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($31 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($15 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Riverside 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 December 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Riverside to Santa Barbara that are best for you.

Fly from

Riverside

Fly to

Santa Barbara

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesSanta Barbara

LAX - SBA

LAXSBA

Los Angeles

Sun 1/11

4:22 pm-5:21 pm

Nonstop0h 59m

Santa Barbara

Sun 1/18

6:20 am-7:24 am

Nonstop1h 04m

$179

Los AngelesSanta Barbara

LAX - SBA

LAXSBA

Los Angeles

Tue 12/30

3:26 pm-4:25 pm

Nonstop0h 59m

Santa Barbara

Sat 1/3

7:30 am-8:34 am

Nonstop1h 04m

$209

Los AngelesSanta Barbara

LAX - SBA

LAXSBA

Los Angeles

Sat 2/21

4:10 pm-5:07 pm

Nonstop0h 57m

Santa Barbara

Tue 2/24

6:23 am-7:28 am

Nonstop1h 05m

$239

Los AngelesSanta Barbara

LAX - SBA

LAXSBA

Los Angeles

Thu 1/8

4:22 pm-5:21 pm

Nonstop0h 59m

Santa Barbara

Sun 1/11

6:06 pm-7:10 pm

Nonstop1h 04m

$241

Los AngelesSanta Barbara

LAX - SBA

LAXSBA

Los Angeles

Wed 12/31

6:00 am-10:05 am

1 stop4h 05m

Santa Barbara

Sat 1/3

7:30 am-8:34 am

Nonstop1h 04m

$299

Los AngelesSanta Barbara

LAX - SBA

LAXSBA

Los Angeles

Sat 2/21

7:00 am-7:51 pm

1 stop12h 51m

Santa Barbara

Tue 2/24

2:38 pm-3:36 pm

1 stop24h 58m

$303

Los AngelesSanta Barbara

LAX - SBA

LAXSBA

Los Angeles

Mon 12/29

6:00 am-10:05 am

1 stop4h 05m

Santa Barbara

Fri 1/2

7:30 am-8:34 am

Nonstop1h 04m

$314

Los AngelesSanta Barbara

LAX - SBA

LAXSBA

Los Angeles

Mon 4/6

4:10 pm-5:09 pm

Nonstop0h 59m

$204

Los AngelesSanta Barbara

LAX - SBA

LAXSBA

Los Angeles

Mon 4/6

9:00 am-6:18 pm

2 stops9h 18m

$268

Los AngelesSanta Barbara

LAX - SBA

LAXSBA

Los Angeles

Sun 12/21

11:10 pm-7:31 pm

2 stops20h 21m

$377

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Best time to book a flight from Riverside to Santa Barbara

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Santa Barbara from Riverside with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Riverside to Santa Barbara

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riverside to Santa Barbara (average of $179). Flying from Riverside to Santa Barbara in January is currently the most expensive (average of $249). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Riverside to Santa Barbara. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 15, 2025.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 61% on flights from Riverside to Santa Barbara by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

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 December 15, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines from Riverside to Santa Barbara by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,092 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

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
9,092 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,092 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

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 Riverside 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 Riverside?

    If you book a flight to Santa Barbara from Riverside, 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. There are 3 flights from Riverside to Santa Barbara per day from 1 airline.

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Riverside to Santa Barbara in 59m. Fly via United Airlines to get the fastest option. Riverside and Santa Barbara are separated by a distance of 88 mi. All flights are typically nonstop.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Riverside to Santa Barbara?

    Consider Copa Airlines (95%), Lufthansa (90%) or SkyWest Airlines (84%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Riverside to Santa Barbara.

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

    While on average a flight from Riverside to Santa Barbara is generally $278, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $168. When looking at the most popular route, (Los Angeles - Santa Barbara), you can expect to pay $179 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riverside to Santa Barbara (average of $179). Flying from Riverside to Santa Barbara in January is currently the most expensive (average of $249). 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 Riverside to Santa Barbara

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Riverside 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 December 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$179Average$249FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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