How long is the flight from Vancouver to Santa Barbara?

Airlines like Delta and Alaska Airlines fly from Vancouver to Santa Barbara in about 16h 39m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 7h 33m. 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, Air Canada (C$ 371), and United Airlines (C$ 381) offers the cheapest pricing from Vancouver to Santa Barbara. These flights start at 34% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Santa Barbara ranges from 0.0 - 90.0 mm per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 90.0 mm. May is typically the driest time to visit Santa Barbara when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Santa Barbara, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

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 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.

C$ 236+ Flights from Vancouver to Santa Barbara

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Sun 28/127:00 a.m.YVR - SBA

1 stop12h 31mUnited Airlines

Thu 1/12:08 p.m.SBA - YVR

1 stop7h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 17/12C$ 828

Best flights from Vancouver to Santa Barbara
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Vancouver to Santa Barbara that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 18 December 2025.

Fri 9/17:37 p.m.YVR - SBA

2 stops16h 39mDelta

Sun 11/11:10 p.m.SBA - YVR

2 stops7h 44mDelta

Deal found 15/12C$ 452

Sun 1/27:35 p.m.YVR - SBA

2 stops24h 12mAlaska Airlines

Wed 4/27:20 a.m.SBA - YVR

2 stops16h 50mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 17/12C$ 464

Tue 6/17:00 a.m.YVR - SBA

1 stop4h 55mUnited Airlines

Mon 12/12:17 p.m.SBA - YVR

1 stop7h 01mUnited Airlines

Deal found 16/12C$ 588

Tue 20/16:00 a.m.YVR - SBA

1 stop7h 53mAlaska Airlines

Thu 22/17:20 a.m.SBA - YVR

2 stops16h 50mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 15/12C$ 468

Fri 9/17:35 p.m.YVR - SBA

1 stop18h 18mAlaska Airlines

Sun 11/12:45 p.m.SBA - YVR

1 stop6h 10mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 15/12C$ 532

Tue 6/11:20 p.m.YVR - SBA

2 stops7h 53mAlaska Airlines

Mon 12/17:20 a.m.SBA - YVR

2 stops16h 50mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 16/12C$ 605

Last-minute flights from Vancouver to Santa Barbara
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Tue 6/17:00 a.m.YVR - SBA

1 stop4h 55mUnited Airlines

Mon 12/12:17 p.m.SBA - YVR

1 stop7h 01mUnited Airlines

Deal found 16/12C$ 588

Tue 6/11:20 p.m.YVR - SBA

2 stops7h 53mAlaska Airlines

Mon 12/17:20 a.m.SBA - YVR

2 stops16h 50mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 16/12C$ 605

Tue 6/18:00 a.m.YVR - SBA

2 stops12h 52mUnited Airlines

Fri 16/16:51 p.m.SBA - YVR

2 stops12h 06mUnited Airlines

Deal found 16/12C$ 608

Fri 9/17:37 p.m.YVR - SBA

2 stops16h 39mDelta

Sun 11/11:10 p.m.SBA - YVR

2 stops7h 44mDelta

Deal found 15/12C$ 452

Fri 9/17:35 p.m.YVR - SBA

1 stop18h 18mAlaska Airlines

Sun 11/12:45 p.m.SBA - YVR

1 stop6h 10mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 15/12C$ 532

Tue 20/16:20 a.m.YVR - SBA

2 stops15h 35mDelta

Thu 22/14:59 p.m.SBA - YVR

2 stops17h 48mDelta

Deal found 15/12C$ 431

Tue 20/16:00 a.m.YVR - SBA

1 stop7h 53mAlaska Airlines

Thu 22/17:20 a.m.SBA - YVR

2 stops16h 50mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 15/12C$ 468

One-way flights from Vancouver to Santa Barbara
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Fri 30/13:30 p.m.YVR - SBA

2 stops20h 25mDelta

Deal found 16/12C$ 236

Fri 30/17:00 a.m.YVR - SBA

3 stops12h 47mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/12C$ 256

Fri 30/17:35 p.m.YVR - SBA

1 stop18h 18mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 16/12C$ 265

Tue 30/127:00 a.m.YVR - SBA

1 stop4h 59mUnited Airlines

Deal found 16/12C$ 402

Tue 30/128:45 a.m.YVR - SBA

3 stops36h 28mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/12C$ 857

Find flight deals from Vancouver to Santa Barbara

Round-trip from	C$ 431
One-way from	C$ 236
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	October
Average price	C$ 609

Delta
20/1-22/1
4 total stops
33h 23m total
Vancouver to Santa Barbara

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Delta
30/1
2 total stops
20h 25m 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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Route

Depart

Return

Price

VancouverSanta Barbara

YVR - SBA

YVRSBA

Vancouver Intl

Fri 9/1

7:37 p.m.-12:16 p.m.

2 stops16h 39m

Santa Barbara

Sun 11/1

1:10 p.m.-8:54 p.m.

2 stops7h 44m

C$ 452

VancouverSanta Barbara

YVR - SBA

YVRSBA

Vancouver Intl

Sun 1/2

7:35 p.m.-7:47 p.m.

2 stops24h 12m

Santa Barbara

Wed 4/2

7:20 a.m.-12:10 a.m.

2 stops16h 50m

C$ 464

VancouverSanta Barbara

YVR - SBA

YVRSBA

Vancouver Intl

Tue 20/1

6:00 a.m.-1:53 p.m.

1 stop7h 53m

Santa Barbara

Thu 22/1

7:20 a.m.-12:10 a.m.

2 stops16h 50m

C$ 468

VancouverSanta Barbara

YVR - SBA

YVRSBA

Vancouver Intl

Fri 9/1

7:35 p.m.-1:53 p.m.

1 stop18h 18m

Santa Barbara

Sun 11/1

2:45 p.m.-8:55 p.m.

1 stop6h 10m

C$ 532

VancouverSanta Barbara

YVR - SBA

YVRSBA

Vancouver Intl

Tue 6/1

7:00 a.m.-11:55 a.m.

1 stop4h 55m

Santa Barbara

Mon 12/1

2:17 p.m.-9:18 p.m.

1 stop7h 01m

C$ 588

VancouverSanta Barbara

YVR - SBA

YVRSBA

Vancouver Intl

Tue 6/1

1:20 p.m.-9:13 p.m.

2 stops7h 53m

Santa Barbara

Mon 12/1

7:20 a.m.-12:10 a.m.

2 stops16h 50m

C$ 605

VancouverSanta Barbara

YVR - SBA

YVRSBA

Vancouver Intl

Fri 30/1

3:30 p.m.-11:55 a.m.

2 stops20h 25m

C$ 236

VancouverSanta Barbara

YVR - SBA

YVRSBA

Vancouver Intl

Fri 30/1

7:00 a.m.-7:47 p.m.

3 stops12h 47m

C$ 256

VancouverSanta Barbara

YVR - SBA

YVRSBA

Vancouver Intl

Fri 30/1

7:35 p.m.-1:53 p.m.

1 stop18h 18m

C$ 265

VancouverSanta Barbara

YVR - SBA

YVRSBA

Vancouver Intl

Tue 30/12

9:45 p.m.-11:58 p.m.

2 stops26h 13m

C$ 558

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Best time to book a flight from Vancouver to Santa Barbara

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

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Vancouver to Santa Barbara (average of C$ 99). Flying from Vancouver to Santa Barbara in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 134). 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.

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

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 5% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

Reviews of airlines servicing Santa Barbara

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

9,092 reviews

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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

9,092 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,092 reviews

Check prices

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

10,534 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,092 reviews

Check prices

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

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 Delta and Alaska Airlines fly from Vancouver to Santa Barbara in about 16h 39m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 7h 33m. 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, Air Canada (C$ 371), and United Airlines (C$ 381) offers the cheapest pricing from Vancouver to Santa Barbara. These flights start at 34% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
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.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Vancouver to Santa Barbara?
Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Vancouver to Santa Barbara (average of C$ 99). Flying from Vancouver to Santa Barbara in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 134). 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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Top 2 airlines flying from Vancouver to Santa Barbara

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Air Canada	CheapestC$ 371	AverageC$ 609	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air Canada flights
United Airlines	CheapestC$ 381	AverageC$ 593	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights

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