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Cheap flights from Vancouver to Santa Barbara from C$ 581

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 10/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
YVR — SBA
3 Apr — 10 Apr1
1 adult
Wed 3/4
Wed 10/4

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Cheap flight deals from Vancouver to Santa Barbara

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Vancouver (8CA) to Santa Barbara (SBA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 29 March 2024.

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

January

Average price

C$ 711

Round-trip from

C$ 338
High demand for flights, 23% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 22% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in March 2024
From Vancouver to Santa Barbara

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Vancouver to Santa Barbara?

Tuesday is generally a great day to depart. Flying on this day could help you save up to 18%.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Vancouver to Santa Barbara?

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 55 days in advance, which can save you up to 54% on flights from Vancouver to Santa Barbara compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 55 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at C$ 355. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from C$ 506.

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

Flights from Vancouver to Santa Barbara lean towards being more expensive in December. Prices are generally better when you fly from Vancouver to Santa Barbara in September, with the cheapest ticket starting at C$ 137.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Vancouver to Santa Barbara (YVR - SBA)?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Vancouver to Santa Barbara at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 21% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

Cheap United Airlines flights from Vancouver to Santa Barbara

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by United Airlines for the route between Vancouver and Santa Barbara. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 586,909 searches. Data last updated 29 March 2024.
Check out some of the cheapest United Airlines flights we've come across from Vancouver to Santa Barbara. Be sure to come back soon if the deals available don't appeal to you at this time.
Tue 10/92:20 p.m.YVR - SBA
1 stop9h 35mUnited Airlines
Sat 14/96:15 a.m.SBA - YVR
1 stop14h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 28/3C$ 581
Wed 15/57:00 a.m.YVR - SBA
1 stop11h 13mUnited Airlines
Sun 19/54:59 p.m.SBA - YVR
1 stop5h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 28/3C$ 686
Tue 16/47:00 a.m.YVR - SBA
1 stop4h 59mUnited Airlines
Wed 17/46:00 a.m.SBA - YVR
1 stop7h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 27/3C$ 757

Cheap American Airlines flights from Vancouver to Santa Barbara

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by American Airlines for the route between Vancouver and Santa Barbara. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 586,909 searches. Data last updated 29 March 2024.
Have a look at some of the cheapest available American Airlines flights departing from Vancouver and landing in Santa Barbara. Check back soon if you're not seeing flights that suit your needs.
Fri 2/811:57 p.m.YVR - SBA
2 stops18h 11mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/85:10 a.m.SBA - YVR
1 stop17h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 28/3C$ 653
Wed 15/511:40 a.m.YVR - SBA
2 stops21h 30mAmerican Airlines
Sun 19/55:11 a.m.SBA - YVR
1 stop17h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 28/3C$ 898
Tue 16/46:00 a.m.YVR - SBA
2 stops12h 34mAmerican Airlines
Wed 17/412:29 p.m.SBA - YVR
1 stop22h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 27/3C$ 997

Cheap Vancouver to Santa Barbara flights in March & April 2024

Find cheap flight options from Vancouver to Santa Barbara specifically for the months of March and April 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 586,909 searches. Prices were last updated on 29 March 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals from Vancouver to Santa Barbara in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Tue 16/47:00 a.m.YVR - SBA
1 stop4h 59mUnited Airlines
Wed 17/46:00 a.m.SBA - YVR
1 stop7h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 27/3C$ 757
Tue 16/46:00 a.m.YVR - SBA
2 stops12h 34mAmerican Airlines
Wed 17/412:29 p.m.SBA - YVR
1 stop22h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 27/3C$ 997

Vancouver to Santa Barbara 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Vancouver and Santa Barbara in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 586,909 searches. Data last updated 29 March 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals from Vancouver to Santa Barbara in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Tue 10/92:20 p.m.YVR - SBA
1 stop9h 35mUnited Airlines
Sat 14/96:15 a.m.SBA - YVR
1 stop14h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 28/3C$ 581
Fri 2/811:57 p.m.YVR - SBA
2 stops18h 11mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/85:10 a.m.SBA - YVR
1 stop17h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 28/3C$ 653
Wed 15/57:00 a.m.YVR - SBA
1 stop11h 13mUnited Airlines
Sun 19/54:59 p.m.SBA - YVR
1 stop5h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 28/3C$ 686
Tue 16/47:00 a.m.YVR - SBA
1 stop4h 59mUnited Airlines
Wed 17/46:00 a.m.SBA - YVR
1 stop7h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 27/3C$ 757
Fri 2/86:00 a.m.YVR - SBA
1 stop11h 13mAlaska Airlines
Mon 5/86:34 p.m.SBA - YVR
1 stop17h 56mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 28/3C$ 780
Wed 15/511:40 a.m.YVR - SBA
2 stops21h 30mAmerican Airlines
Sun 19/55:11 a.m.SBA - YVR
1 stop17h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 28/3C$ 898
Tue 16/46:00 a.m.YVR - SBA
2 stops12h 34mAmerican Airlines
Wed 17/412:29 p.m.SBA - YVR
1 stop22h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 27/3C$ 997
Wed 15/56:00 a.m.YVR - SBA
2 stops7h 02mAlaska Airlines
Sun 19/56:01 p.m.SBA - YVR
2 stops17h 18mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 28/3C$ 1,102

Find flights from Vancouver to Santa Barbara within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Vancouver 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 586,909 searches. Data last updated 29 March 2024.

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C$ 581 - C$ 1,102

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Vancouver IntlSanta Barbara

YVR - SBA

YVRSBA

Vancouver Intl

Tue 10/9

1 stop9h 35m

Santa Barbara

Sat 14/9

1 stop14h 48m

C$ 581

Vancouver IntlSanta Barbara

YVR - SBA

YVRSBA

Vancouver Intl

Fri 2/8

2 stops18h 11m

Santa Barbara

Mon 5/8

1 stop17h 46m

C$ 653

Vancouver IntlSanta Barbara

YVR - SBA

YVRSBA

Vancouver Intl

Wed 15/5

1 stop11h 13m

Santa Barbara

Sun 19/5

1 stop5h 31m

C$ 686

Vancouver IntlSanta Barbara

YVR - SBA

YVRSBA

Vancouver Intl

Tue 16/4

1 stop4h 59m

Santa Barbara

Wed 17/4

1 stop7h 53m

C$ 757

Vancouver IntlSanta Barbara

YVR - SBA

YVRSBA

Vancouver Intl

Fri 2/8

1 stop11h 13m

Santa Barbara

Mon 5/8

1 stop17h 56m

C$ 780

Vancouver IntlSanta Barbara

YVR - SBA

YVRSBA

Vancouver Intl

Wed 15/5

2 stops21h 30m

Santa Barbara

Sun 19/5

1 stop17h 50m

C$ 898

Vancouver IntlSanta Barbara

YVR - SBA

YVRSBA

Vancouver Intl

Tue 16/4

2 stops12h 34m

Santa Barbara

Wed 17/4

1 stop22h 16m

C$ 997

Vancouver IntlSanta Barbara

YVR - SBA

YVRSBA

Vancouver Intl

Wed 15/5

2 stops7h 02m

Santa Barbara

Sun 19/5

2 stops17h 18m

C$ 1,102

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 28/3

When is the best time to book a flight from Vancouver to Santa Barbara?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Vancouver to Santa Barbara. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Vancouver to Santa Barbara, you should look to book at least 27 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from Vancouver to Santa Barbara?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Vancouver to Santa Barbara. Price data was last updated on 24 March 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Vancouver to Santa Barbara flight should consider departing on Wednesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Santa Barbara by month

Plan your trip from Vancouver to Santa Barbara by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Vancouver to Santa Barbara is currently C$ 0 while a round-trip flight costs C$ 807. Price data was last updated on 24 March 2024.

Temperature and rainfall in Santa Barbara by month

Plan your trip to Santa Barbara by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

LAX

Temperature

14 - 23 °C

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 29 March 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines from Vancouver to Santa Barbara by reading reviews from past customers. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very good
9,116 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

I would have liked flying out of the airport I chose not a different airport. My flight was moved to San Jose

8.1
Very good
9,116 reviews
8.1
Very good
9,116 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

I would have liked flying out of the airport I chose not a different airport. My flight was moved to San Jose

7.4
Good
11,470 reviews
8.1
Very good
9,116 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

I would have liked flying out of the airport I chose not a different airport. My flight was moved to San Jose

7.3
Good
15,181 reviews
8.1
Very good
9,116 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

I would have liked flying out of the airport I chose not a different airport. My flight was moved to San Jose

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Vancouver 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 Vancouver?

    Located just 12.8 km from the city centre, Santa Barbara is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Santa Barbara from Vancouver. Booking flights from Vancouver to Santa Barbara (SBA) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Vancouver from 2 different airlines.

  • Can I find flights from Vancouver to Santa Barbara for under C$ 600 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Vancouver to Santa Barbara for under C$ 600. The cheapest flight booked recently is on United Airlines for just C$ 581, but on average you can expect to pay C$ 806.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Vancouver to Santa Barbara round-trip?

    According to our current data, United Airlines (C$ 581), American Airlines (C$ 653), and Alaska Airlines (C$ 780) offers the cheapest pricing from Vancouver to Santa Barbara. These flights start at 20% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What does YVR to SBA mean?

    Great question - YVR to SBA just means Vancouver Intl Airport to Santa Barbara Airport. Now you’ll know what these unique codes when you look for flights! Vancouver Coal Harbour Airport (CXH), Ganges SPB Airport (YGG), Galiano Island Montagne Harbor Airport (YMF), Village Bay Miners Bay Airport (YAV), Saturna Island Lyall Harbour Airport (YAJ) are some additional IATA codes for airports related to your trip.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Vancouver to Santa Barbara that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Vancouver to Santa Barbara with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

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

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

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

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to see available direct flights.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Vancouver 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Vancouver to Santa Barbara that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines do offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • How recently were the Vancouver to Santa Barbara flight deals updated?

    The Vancouver to Santa Barbara flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 28/3.

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Can I find deals for flights from Vancouver to Santa Barbara that offer flexible cancellation policies?

Cancellation policies vary by airline and fare type. After entering your flight details, you can view the cancellation policies for each deal in the search results. Some deals may offer flexibility in terms of cancellation and changes.