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Cheap flights from Vancouver to Santa Barbara from C$ 258

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 30/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YVR — SBA
16 Oct — 23 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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 16 September 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 513

One-way from

C$ 258

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

October

Average price

C$ 633
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 10/10-13/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 31m total
  • Vancouver to Santa Barbara
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Delta
  • Delta
  • 30/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 9h 56m total
  • Vancouver to Santa Barbara
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (C$ 60 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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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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Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
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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 16 September 2025.

Fri 10/108:50 p.m.YVR - SBA
1 stop15h 18mUnited Airlines
Mon 13/108:40 p.m.SBA - YVR
1 stop17h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/9C$ 513
Wed 5/118:15 a.m.YVR - SBA
2 stops10h 41mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/117:44 p.m.SBA - YVR
1 stop4h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/9C$ 532
Fri 10/101:17 p.m.YVR - SBA
2 stops29h 24mAlaska Airlines
Mon 13/107:40 p.m.SBA - YVR
1 stop17h 08mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 14/9C$ 542
Wed 5/1111:39 a.m.YVR - SBA
2 stops10h 20mDelta
Sat 8/115:50 a.m.SBA - YVR
2 stops12h 56mDelta
Deal found 14/9C$ 565
Thu 16/107:00 a.m.YVR - SBA
1 stop7h 42mUnited Airlines
Sun 19/106:00 a.m.SBA - YVR
2 stops24h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/9C$ 569
Fri 17/103:00 p.m.YVR - SBA
1 stop8h 59mUnited Airlines
Sun 26/106:00 a.m.SBA - YVR
1 stop7h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/9C$ 571
Wed 5/118:30 a.m.YVR - SBA
2 stops13h 59mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/112:30 p.m.SBA - YVR
3 stops16h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/9C$ 619
Fri 17/1011:39 a.m.YVR - SBA
2 stops10h 20mDelta
Sun 26/105:50 a.m.SBA - YVR
1 stop6h 34mDelta
Deal found 15/9C$ 626
Fri 17/1011:39 a.m.YVR - SBA
2 stops10h 20mDelta
Sun 19/105:50 a.m.SBA - YVR
2 stops10h 46mDelta
Deal found 14/9C$ 776

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Fly from

Vancouver

Fly to

Santa Barbara

Route

Depart

Return

Price

VancouverSanta Barbara

YVR - SBA

YVRSBA

Vancouver Intl

Fri 10/10

8:50 p.m.-12:08 p.m.

1 stop15h 18m

Santa Barbara

Mon 13/10

8:40 p.m.-1:53 p.m.

1 stop17h 13m

C$ 513

VancouverSanta Barbara

YVR - SBA

YVRSBA

Vancouver Intl

Wed 5/11

8:15 a.m.-6:56 p.m.

2 stops10h 41m

Santa Barbara

Sat 8/11

7:44 p.m.-12:10 a.m.

1 stop4h 26m

C$ 532

VancouverSanta Barbara

YVR - SBA

YVRSBA

Vancouver Intl

Fri 10/10

1:17 p.m.-6:41 p.m.

2 stops29h 24m

Santa Barbara

Mon 13/10

7:40 p.m.-12:48 p.m.

1 stop17h 08m

C$ 542

VancouverSanta Barbara

YVR - SBA

YVRSBA

Vancouver Intl

Wed 5/11

11:39 a.m.-9:59 p.m.

2 stops10h 20m

Santa Barbara

Sat 8/11

5:50 a.m.-6:46 p.m.

2 stops12h 56m

C$ 565

VancouverSanta Barbara

YVR - SBA

YVRSBA

Vancouver Intl

Fri 17/10

3:00 p.m.-11:59 p.m.

1 stop8h 59m

Santa Barbara

Sun 26/10

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

1 stop7h 39m

C$ 571

VancouverSanta Barbara

YVR - SBA

YVRSBA

Vancouver Intl

Thu 16/10

8:45 a.m.-9:05 p.m.

1 stop12h 20m

Santa Barbara

Sun 19/10

6:00 a.m.-8:56 a.m.

1 stop26h 56m

C$ 600

VancouverSanta Barbara

YVR - SBA

YVRSBA

Vancouver Intl

Fri 17/10

10:30 a.m.-11:59 p.m.

1 stop13h 29m

Santa Barbara

Sun 19/10

6:00 a.m.-8:56 a.m.

1 stop26h 56m

C$ 600

VancouverSanta Barbara

YVR - SBA

YVRSBA

Vancouver Intl

Wed 5/11

8:30 a.m.-10:29 p.m.

2 stops13h 59m

Santa Barbara

Sat 8/11

2:30 p.m.-6:57 a.m.

3 stops16h 27m

C$ 619

VancouverSanta Barbara

YVR - SBA

YVRSBA

Vancouver Intl

Fri 17/10

11:39 a.m.-9:59 p.m.

2 stops10h 20m

Santa Barbara

Sun 26/10

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

1 stop6h 34m

C$ 626

VancouverSanta Barbara

YVR - SBA

YVRSBA

Vancouver Intl

Thu 30/10

6:15 a.m.-4:11 p.m.

2 stops9h 56m

C$ 258

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

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 16 September 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.

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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 16 September 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines and Air Canada 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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,924 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,924 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,924 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,924 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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.

  • How long is the flight from Vancouver to Santa Barbara?

    Airlines like United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and Delta fly from Vancouver to Santa Barbara in about 10h 20m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 19h 04m. The distance from Vancouver to Santa Barbara is about 1664 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

    According to our current data, United Airlines (C$ 382), and Air Canada (C$ 391) offers the cheapest pricing from Vancouver to Santa Barbara. These flights start at 33% 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 Delta, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at C$ 258. Air Canada flights start at C$ 350 while deals on United Airlines start at C$ 499 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapestC$ 382AverageC$ 595FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 391AverageC$ 578FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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