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Cheap flights from Ottawa to Santa Barbara from C$ 778

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 27/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YOW — SBA
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Ottawa to Santa Barbara
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Ottawa to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 27 January 2026.

Fri 27/26:20 a.m.
YOW
-
SBA
2 stops20h 32m
United Airlines
Mon 2/35:48 p.m.
SBA
-
YOW
2 stops17h 39m
United Airlines
Deal found 25/1C$ 778
Thu 14/56:00 a.m.
YOW
-
SBA
2 stops10h 39m
United Airlines
Fri 22/56:18 p.m.
SBA
-
YOW
2 stops11h 53m
United Airlines
Deal found 27/1C$ 950
Thu 14/56:00 a.m.
YOW
-
SBA
2 stops10h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 22/512:15 p.m.
SBA
-
YOW
1 stop30h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/1C$ 1,306
Thu 14/58:40 a.m.
YOW
-
SBA
3 stops30h 35m
American Airlines
Fri 22/512:55 p.m.
SBA
-
YOW
3 stops28h 05m
American Airlines
Deal found 27/1C$ 1,543

Find flight deals from Ottawa to Santa Barbara

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Ottawa (YOW) 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 27 January 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 778

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Average price

C$ 468
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 27/2-2/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 38h 11m total
  • Ottawa to Santa Barbara
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OttawaSanta Barbara

YOW - SBA

YOWSBA

Ottawa

Fri 27/2

6:20 a.m.-11:52 p.m.

2 stops20h 32m

Santa Barbara

Mon 2/3

5:48 p.m.-2:27 p.m.

2 stops17h 39m

C$ 778

OttawaSanta Barbara

YOW - SBA

YOWSBA

Ottawa

Thu 14/5

6:00 a.m.-1:39 p.m.

2 stops10h 39m

Santa Barbara

Fri 22/5

12:15 p.m.-9:36 p.m.

1 stop30h 21m

C$ 1,306

OttawaSanta Barbara

YOW - SBA

YOWSBA

Ottawa

Thu 14/5

8:40 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

3 stops30h 35m

Santa Barbara

Fri 22/5

12:55 p.m.-8:00 p.m.

3 stops28h 05m

C$ 1,543

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Deals found on 25/1

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Ottawa to Santa Barbara

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Santa Barbara (average of C$ 190). Flying from Ottawa to Santa Barbara in November is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 349). 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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  • How long is the flight from Ottawa to Santa Barbara?

    For as low as C$ 778, United Airlines can have you in Santa Barbara from Ottawa in 20h 32m. There are 3903 km between Ottawa and Santa Barbara. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Santa Barbara (average of C$ 190). Flying from Ottawa to Santa Barbara in November is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 349). 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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