What is the cheapest airline that flies from Richmond Byrd Intl to Santa Barbara?

United Airlines and Southwest are the most popular carriers operating from Richmond Byrd Intl to Santa Barbara

What airlines fly to Santa Barbara?

United Airlines, American Airlines and Southwest are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Santa Barbara from Richmond according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 53% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Santa Barbara. Keep in mind that there are 8 different airlines that fly to Santa Barbara on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Richmond Byrd Intl Airport to Santa Barbara Airport?

Prices for flights from Richmond Byrd Intl Airport to Santa Barbara Airport are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Richmond Byrd Intl Airport to Santa Barbara Airport?

The number of operators available for flights from Richmond Byrd Intl Airport to Santa Barbara Airport is 1 as of October 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Richmond Byrd Intl Airport to Santa Barbara Airport?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Richmond Byrd Intl Airport to Santa Barbara Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Santa Barbara Airport?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Santa Barbara Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Santa Barbara Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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12:59 pm - 10:09 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-SBA Santa Barbara

12h 10m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Salt Lake City

4:50 pm - 11:42 amSBA Santa Barbara-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

15h 52m2 stops Salt Lake City New York John F Kennedy Intl

$388Delta

Mon, Oct 19 - Fri, Oct 23

8:00 am - 12:59 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-SBA Santa Barbara

7h 59m1 stop Denver Intl

1:56 pm - 12:34 amSBA Santa Barbara-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

7h 38m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$432United Airlines

Fri, Oct 30 - Sun, Nov 1

11:46 am - 10:35 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-SBA Santa Barbara

13h 49m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

12:35 pm - 10:43 pmSBA Santa Barbara-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

7h 08m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$437American Airlines

Fri, Oct 30 - Sun, Nov 1

8:00 am - 5:28 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-SBA Santa Barbara

12h 28m2 stops Denver Intl Los Angeles

1:56 pm - 12:34 amSBA Santa Barbara-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

7h 38m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$437United Airlines

Fri, Oct 30 - Sun, Nov 1

11:46 am - 10:35 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-SBA Santa Barbara

13h 49m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

7:18 pm - 10:51 amSBA Santa Barbara-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

12h 33m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Charlotte Douglas

$442American Airlines

Fri, Oct 30 - Sun, Nov 1

6:05 am - 12:54 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-SBA Santa Barbara

9h 49m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

7:50 pm - 9:36 amSBA Santa Barbara-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

10h 46m2 stops San Francisco Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$464United Airlines

Sun, Oct 25 - Wed, Oct 28

8:05 am - 12:53 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-SBA Santa Barbara

7h 48m1 stop Denver Intl

6:30 pm - 9:20 amSBA Santa Barbara-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

11h 50m2 stops San Francisco Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$504United Airlines

Sat, Dec 5 - Wed, Dec 9

6:30 am - 1:19 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-SBA Santa Barbara

9h 49m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

9:35 am - 12:45 amSBA Santa Barbara-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

12h 10m2 stops San Francisco Chicago O'Hare Intl

$509United Airlines

Sat, Dec 5 - Wed, Dec 9

12:25 pm - 10:35 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-SBA Santa Barbara

13h 10m1 stop Denver Intl

5:20 am - 10:00 pmSBA Santa Barbara-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

13h 40m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Chicago Midway

$529Southwest

Sun, Nov 22 - Fri, Nov 27

12:25 pm - 11:50 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-SBA Santa Barbara

14h 25m2 stops Denver Intl Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

5:20 am - 10:00 pmSBA Santa Barbara-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

13h 40m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Chicago Midway

$535Southwest

Sun, Nov 22 - Fri, Nov 27

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United Airlines flights from Richmond to Santa Barbara

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United Airlines

Oct 30

RIC8:00 amRichmond Byrd Intl

7h 59m

1 stop

SBA12:59 pmSanta Barbara

Nov 1

SBA1:56 pmSanta Barbara

7h 38m

1 stop

RIC12:34 amRichmond Byrd Intl

$432

United Airlines

Oct 30

RIC8:00 amRichmond Byrd Intl

12h 28m

2 stops

SBA5:28 pmSanta Barbara

Nov 1

SBA1:56 pmSanta Barbara

7h 38m

1 stop

RIC12:34 amRichmond Byrd Intl

$437

United Airlines

Oct 25

RIC6:05 amRichmond Byrd Intl

9h 49m

1 stop

SBA12:54 pmSanta Barbara

Oct 28

SBA7:50 pmSanta Barbara

10h 46m

2 stops

RIC9:36 amRichmond Byrd Intl

$464

American Airlines flights from Richmond to Santa Barbara

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American Airlines

Oct 30

RIC11:46 amRichmond Byrd Intl

13h 49m

2 stops

SBA10:35 pmSanta Barbara

Nov 1

SBA7:18 pmSanta Barbara

12h 33m

2 stops

RIC10:51 amRichmond Byrd Intl

$442

American Airlines

Nov 22

RIC5:00 amRichmond Byrd Intl

10h 00m

2 stops

SBA12:00 pmSanta Barbara

Nov 27

SBA12:44 pmSanta Barbara

7h 10m

1 stop

RIC10:54 pmRichmond Byrd Intl

$624

American Airlines

Dec 18

RIC10:09 amRichmond Byrd Intl

11h 29m

2 stops

SBA6:38 pmSanta Barbara

Dec 29

SBA12:40 pmSanta Barbara

7h 39m

1 stop

RIC11:19 pmRichmond Byrd Intl

$643

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RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - SBA Santa Barbara

RICSBA

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 10/19

12:59 pm-10:09 pm

2 stops12h 10m

Santa Barbara

Fri 10/23

4:50 pm-11:42 am

2 stops15h 52m

$388

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RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - SBA Santa Barbara

RICSBA

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 10/30

8:00 am-12:59 pm

1 stop7h 59m

Santa Barbara

Sun 11/1

1:56 pm-12:34 am

1 stop7h 38m

$432

RichmondSanta Barbara

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - SBA Santa Barbara

RICSBA

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 10/30

11:46 am-10:35 pm

2 stops13h 49m

Santa Barbara

Sun 11/1

12:35 pm-10:43 pm

1 stop7h 08m

$437

RichmondSanta Barbara

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - SBA Santa Barbara

RICSBA

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 10/30

8:00 am-5:28 pm

2 stops12h 28m

Santa Barbara

Sun 11/1

1:56 pm-12:34 am

1 stop7h 38m

$437

RichmondSanta Barbara

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - SBA Santa Barbara

RICSBA

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 10/30

11:46 am-10:35 pm

2 stops13h 49m

Santa Barbara

Sun 11/1

7:18 pm-10:51 am

2 stops12h 33m

$442

RichmondSanta Barbara

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - SBA Santa Barbara

RICSBA

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 10/25

6:05 am-12:54 pm

1 stop9h 49m

Santa Barbara

Wed 10/28

7:50 pm-9:36 am

2 stops10h 46m

$464

RichmondSanta Barbara

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - SBA Santa Barbara

RICSBA

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 12/5

8:05 am-12:53 pm

1 stop7h 48m

Santa Barbara

Wed 12/9

6:30 pm-9:20 am

2 stops11h 50m

$504

RichmondSanta Barbara

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - SBA Santa Barbara

RICSBA

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 12/5

6:30 am-1:19 pm

2 stops9h 49m

Santa Barbara

Wed 12/9

9:35 am-12:45 am

2 stops12h 10m

$509

RichmondSanta Barbara

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - SBA Santa Barbara

RICSBA

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 11/22

12:25 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop13h 10m

Santa Barbara

Fri 11/27

5:20 am-10:00 pm

2 stops13h 40m

$529

RichmondSanta Barbara

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - SBA Santa Barbara

RICSBA

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 11/22

12:25 pm-11:50 pm

2 stops14h 25m

Santa Barbara

Fri 11/27

5:20 am-10:00 pm

2 stops13h 40m

$535

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Santa Barbara?

The month of March is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Santa Barbara from Richmond, with most prices found around $417. If you are unable to visit Santa Barbara during the month of March, then departing from Richmond during the month August is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $470.

Can stopping save me money on Richmond to Santa Barbara flights?

You could potentially save up to 7% on your flight if you consider stops on a Richmond to Santa Barbara flight.

How have Richmond to Santa Barbara flight prices changed over time?

As of October 2026, prices for Richmond to Santa Barbara flights are approximately 62% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Best Price Found	$340
Fastest flight time	7h 48m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Santa Barbara from Richmond in the past 72 hours is $340. The best round-trip flight deal from Richmond to Santa Barbara found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $388.

The fastest flight from Richmond to Santa Barbara takes 7h 48m

There are no direct flights from Richmond to Santa Barbara. There are no popular flight routes from Richmond to Santa Barbara.

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How far is Richmond Byrd Intl to Santa Barbara by plane?
The straight-line distance from Richmond Byrd Intl to Santa Barbara is 2351.3 mi. By plane, this route typically takes 7h 48m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Richmond Byrd Intl Airport to Santa Barbara Airport?
Prices for flights from Richmond Byrd Intl Airport to Santa Barbara Airport are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Richmond Byrd Intl Airport to Santa Barbara Airport?
The number of operators available for flights from Richmond Byrd Intl Airport to Santa Barbara Airport is 1 as of October 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Richmond Byrd Intl Airport to Santa Barbara Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Richmond Byrd Intl Airport to Santa Barbara Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Santa Barbara Airport?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Santa Barbara Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Santa Barbara Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular airline from Richmond to Santa Barbara?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between Richmond and Santa Barbara, the leading airline is United Airlines, making up 100% of the total bookings.

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