Santa Barbara to Rifle (SBA–RIL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 1 hub
SFO San Francisco ~4h 55m ACCMLX → San Francisco (SFO) to Rifle flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Santa Barbara to Rifle
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+1h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between SBA and RIL, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SBA to RIL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~4h
Longest
SFO ~4h 55m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SBA → RIL
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Return
RIL → SBA
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
82%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SBA delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Rifle from Santa Barbara

Nearby airports with service to Garfield County Regional Airport.
Metric SBA→RIL BUR→RIL LAX→RIL
Distance from SBA – 86 mi 88 mi
Nonstop airlines – 4 1
Weekly flights – 1 –
Departure OTP 75% – –
Burbank (BUR) to Rifle flights · Los Angeles (LAX) to Rifle flights · Santa Ana (SNA) to Rifle flights
Airports within 200 miles of SBA with service to Garfield County Regional Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Rifle is 1 hour ahead of Santa Barbara.
SBA: PDT · RIL: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Santa Barbara, it's 7:00 PM in Rifle.
Facts

SBA–RIL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Santa Barbara to Rifle route.
Route details
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SBA
Full nameSanta Barbara Municipal Airport
IATA / ICAOSBA / KSBA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr1.4M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: RIL
Full nameGarfield County Regional Airport
IATA / ICAORIL / KRIL
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Elevation5,548 ft / 1,691 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SBA to RIL flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Rifle is 1 hour ahead of Santa Barbara.
Yes, return flights from RIL to SBA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BUR, LAX and SNA. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Nearby alternative airports include Burbank (BUR), Los Angeles (LAX) and Santa Ana (SNA).