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Cheap flights from Vancouver to Santa Barbara from C$ 239

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 13/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YVR — SBA
5 Aug — 12 Aug1
1 adult

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 31 July 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 414

One-way from

C$ 239

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

October

Average price

C$ 574
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 13/9-20/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 12h 04m total
  • Vancouver to Santa Barbara
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United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 13/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 4h 59m total
  • Vancouver to Santa Barbara
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High demand for flights, 2% potential price rise
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (C$ 9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Vancouver to Santa Barbara
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Vancouver to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 31 July 2025.

Sat 13/97:00 a.m.YVR - SBA
1 stop7h 39mUnited Airlines
Sat 20/96:30 a.m.SBA - YVR
1 stop4h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 30/7C$ 414
Wed 5/111:32 p.m.YVR - SBA
2 stops20h 06mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/116:10 a.m.SBA - YVR
2 stops15h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 31/7C$ 446
Fri 10/106:00 p.m.YVR - SBA
1 stop24h 41mAlaska Airlines
Mon 13/107:40 p.m.SBA - YVR
1 stop21h 28mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 29/7C$ 511
Sat 2/83:35 p.m.YVR - SBA
2 stops7h 15mDelta
Tue 12/812:40 p.m.SBA - YVR
1 stop5h 07mDelta
Deal found 29/7C$ 923

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Fly from

Vancouver

Fly to

Santa Barbara

Route

Depart

Return

Price

VancouverSanta Barbara

YVR - SBA

YVRSBA

Vancouver Intl

Sat 13/9

7:00 a.m.-2:39 p.m.

1 stop7h 39m

Santa Barbara

Sat 20/9

6:30 a.m.-10:55 a.m.

1 stop4h 25m

C$ 414

VancouverSanta Barbara

YVR - SBA

YVRSBA

Vancouver Intl

Wed 5/11

6:45 a.m.-4:15 p.m.

1 stop9h 30m

Santa Barbara

Sat 8/11

5:50 a.m.-12:24 p.m.

1 stop6h 34m

C$ 415

VancouverSanta Barbara

YVR - SBA

YVRSBA

Vancouver Intl

Wed 5/11

1:32 p.m.-9:38 a.m.

2 stops20h 06m

Santa Barbara

Sat 8/11

6:10 a.m.-9:26 p.m.

2 stops15h 16m

C$ 446

VancouverSanta Barbara

YVR - SBA

YVRSBA

Vancouver Intl

Fri 10/10

6:00 p.m.-6:41 p.m.

1 stop24h 41m

Santa Barbara

Mon 13/10

7:40 p.m.-5:08 p.m.

1 stop21h 28m

C$ 511

VancouverSanta Barbara

YVR - SBA

YVRSBA

Vancouver Intl

Sat 13/9

5:15 p.m.-10:14 p.m.

1 stop4h 59m

C$ 239

VancouverSanta Barbara

YVR - SBA

YVRSBA

Vancouver Intl

Sat 13/9

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

2 stops12h 39m

C$ 252

VancouverSanta Barbara

YVR - SBA

YVRSBA

Vancouver Intl

Sat 13/9

1:17 p.m.-10:32 a.m.

2 stops21h 15m

C$ 327

VancouverSanta Barbara

YVR - SBA

YVRSBA

Vancouver Intl

Sun 14/9

1:30 p.m.-10:32 a.m.

2 stops21h 02m

C$ 343

VancouverSanta Barbara

YVR - SBA

YVRSBA

Vancouver Intl

Thu 7/8

9:10 a.m.-4:07 p.m.

2 stops6h 57m

C$ 502

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Deals found on 30/7

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from YVR to SBA?

Find hourly flight availability from Vancouver to Santa Barbara. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 31 July 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Vancouver to Santa Barbara in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 6% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

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 31 July 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines,Delta, andUnited Airlines from Vancouver to Santa Barbara by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
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Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,900 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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.

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

    According to our current data, United Airlines (C$ 414), Delta (C$ 415), and American Airlines (C$ 446) offers the cheapest pricing from Vancouver to Santa Barbara. These flights start at 27% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Vancouver to Santa Barbara one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with United Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at C$ 239. American Airlines flights start at C$ 252 while deals on Alaska Airlines start at C$ 327 one-way.

  • 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 find direct flights from Vancouver to Santa Barbara.

  • 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.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Vancouver to Santa Barbara

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Vancouver to Santa Barbara. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 629,999 searches. Data last updated 31 July 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapestC$ 382AverageC$ 596FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 392AverageC$ 563FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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