RIC - SBA

$185 Find Cheap Flights from Richmond to Santa Barbara - Compare and Save

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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$369
Typical prices: $446-$517
United Airlines
Wed 9/9Sat 9/19
RIC - SBA • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$185
Overall average: $273
United Airlines
Wed 9/30
RIC - SBA • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Richmond and Santa Barbara. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $483 (round-trip)
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Shortest trip • 7h 36m (one-way)
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December
Cheapest • 100% price drop
October
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Cheap Flights from Richmond to Santa Barbara (RIC-SBA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Richmond to Santa Barbara that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Richmond to Santa Barbara

Wed, Sep 9 - Sat, Sep 19
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 11:31 am
RIC
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SBA
8h 31m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 3:12 pm
SBA
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RIC
7h 12m
1 stop
$369United Airlines
Wed, Sep 9 - Sat, Sep 19
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 1:44 pm
RIC
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SBA
10h 44m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 3:12 pm
SBA
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RIC
7h 12m
1 stop
$374United Airlines
Sat, Sep 5 - Sat, Sep 19
American Airlines Logo
7:30 am - 6:03 pm
RIC
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SBA
13h 33m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
12:25 pm - 10:47 pm
SBA
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RIC
7h 22m
1 stop
$374American Airlines
Thu, Oct 22 - Mon, Oct 26
American Airlines Logo
1:29 pm - 10:35 pm
RIC
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SBA
12h 06m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
6:47 pm - 10:33 am
SBA
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RIC
12h 46m
2 stops
$380American Airlines
Thu, Oct 22 - Mon, Oct 26
Delta Logo
11:12 am - 10:09 pm
RIC
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SBA
13h 57m
2 stops
Delta Logo
4:50 pm - 11:42 am
SBA
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RIC
15h 52m
2 stops
$380Delta
Wed, Sep 9 - Sat, Sep 19
American Airlines Logo
8:30 am - 6:58 pm
RIC
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SBA
13h 28m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
6:10 am - 10:20 pm
SBA
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RIC
13h 10m
2 stops
$400American Airlines
Sat, Sep 5 - Sat, Sep 19
Southwest Logo
4:55 pm - 9:15 pm
RIC
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SBA
7h 20m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
7:10 am - 6:25 pm
SBA
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RIC
8h 15m
1 stop
$402Southwest
Thu, Oct 1 - Fri, Oct 2
Southwest Logo
4:20 pm - 11:10 pm
RIC
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SBA
9h 50m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
5:30 am - 10:55 pm
SBA
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RIC
14h 25m
2 stops
$407Southwest
Mon, Oct 19 - Fri, Oct 23
Southwest Logo
4:20 pm - 11:10 pm
RIC
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SBA
9h 50m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
5:30 am - 6:55 pm
SBA
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RIC
10h 25m
2 stops
$407Southwest
Tue, Aug 25 - Wed, Aug 26
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 11:31 am
RIC
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SBA
8h 31m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
12:33 pm - 12:43 am
SBA
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RIC
9h 10m
1 stop
$479United Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Richmond to Santa Barbara flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Richmond to Santa Barbara to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Richmond to Santa Barbara?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Richmond to Santa Barbara departing in September.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Santa Barbara from Richmond usually cost between $502 and $526 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $369 on United Airlines (Sep 9-Sep 19).

What is the cheapest month to fly from Richmond to Santa Barbara?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Richmond to Santa Barbara, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Richmond to Santa Barbara is December, where tickets cost $0 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,016 and $742 respectively.

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Low season

October

Cheapest flight

$185
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 32% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 32% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Richmond to Santa Barbara

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Richmond to Santa Barbara based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking flights from Richmond to Santa Barbara

  • What is the cheapest flight from Richmond to Santa Barbara?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Richmond to Santa Barbara was $185 for a one-way ticket and $369 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Richmond and Santa Barbara?

    A passport is not required to fly from Richmond to Santa Barbara.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Richmond to Santa Barbara?

    Richmond and Santa Barbara are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Richmond from Richmond Byrd Intl and will be arriving at Santa Barbara.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Richmond to Santa Barbara?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Richmond to Santa Barbara?

    SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Richmond and Santa Barbara, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Richmond to Santa Barbara, Delta or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Richmond to Santa Barbara are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $421 and an overall rating of 7.8, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $507 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Richmond to Santa Barbara?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Richmond to Santa Barbara.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Richmond to Santa Barbara?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Santa Barbara from Richmond is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Richmond to Santa Barbara?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Santa Barbara with an airline and back to Richmond with another airline. Booking your flights between Richmond and SBA can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Richmond to Santa Barbara?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Santa Barbara from Richmond up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Richmond (RIC)
Santa Barbara (SBA)