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Cheap flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Santa Barbara from C$ 192

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 11/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YVR — SBA
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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

Tue 31/310:30 a.m.
YVR
-
SBA
1 stop6h 59m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 25/47:07 p.m.
SBA
-
YVR
1 stop5h 05m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 25/1C$ 307
Wed 1/412:40 p.m.
YVR
-
SBA
1 stop8h 43m
United Airlines
Tue 28/42:16 p.m.
SBA
-
YVR
1 stop6h 43m
United Airlines
Deal found 26/1C$ 319
Tue 31/31:15 p.m.
YVR
-
SBA
1 stop8h 39m
Delta
Sat 25/45:45 a.m.
SBA
-
YVR
2 stops12h 53m
Delta
Deal found 25/1C$ 320
Tue 31/38:15 a.m.
YVR
-
SBA
2 stops13h 39m
Delta
Tue 28/45:45 a.m.
SBA
-
YVR
2 stops15h 25m
Delta
Deal found 25/1C$ 322
Wed 1/48:15 a.m.
YVR
-
SBA
2 stops13h 39m
Delta
Tue 28/44:53 p.m.
SBA
-
YVR
1 stop5h 38m
Delta
Deal found 25/1C$ 355
Tue 31/38:15 a.m.
YVR
-
SBA
2 stops13h 39m
Delta
Thu 30/44:53 p.m.
SBA
-
YVR
1 stop5h 38m
Delta
Deal found 25/1C$ 377
Mon 30/31:15 p.m.
YVR
-
SBA
1 stop8h 39m
Delta
Tue 28/45:45 a.m.
SBA
-
YVR
2 stops15h 25m
Delta
Deal found 25/1C$ 379
Wed 1/48:15 a.m.
YVR
-
SBA
2 stops13h 39m
Delta
Sat 25/412:39 p.m.
SBA
-
YVR
1 stop9h 52m
Delta
Deal found 25/1C$ 388
Sun 29/31:15 p.m.
YVR
-
SBA
1 stop8h 39m
Delta
Tue 28/44:53 p.m.
SBA
-
YVR
1 stop5h 38m
Delta
Deal found 25/1C$ 409
Thu 2/48:15 a.m.
YVR
-
SBA
2 stops13h 39m
Delta
Wed 29/412:39 p.m.
SBA
-
YVR
1 stop9h 52m
Delta
Deal found 25/1C$ 418

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Vancouver Intl (YVR) 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$ 307

One-way from

C$ 192

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

C$ 434
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 31/3-25/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 12h 04m total
  • Vancouver to Santa Barbara
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United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 11/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 6h 32m total
  • Vancouver to Santa Barbara
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (C$ 30 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Vancouver Intl 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 629,999 searches. Data last updated 27 January 2026.
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Vancouver Intl

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Santa Barbara

Route

Depart

Return

Price

VancouverSanta Barbara

YVR - SBA

YVRSBA

Vancouver Intl

Tue 31/3

12:40 p.m.-9:23 p.m.

1 stop8h 43m

Santa Barbara

Wed 29/4

5:00 a.m.-2:06 p.m.

1 stop9h 06m

C$ 307

VancouverSanta Barbara

YVR - SBA

YVRSBA

Vancouver Intl

Wed 1/4

3:15 p.m.-11:58 p.m.

1 stop8h 43m

Santa Barbara

Tue 28/4

6:00 a.m.-10:48 a.m.

1 stop4h 48m

C$ 307

VancouverSanta Barbara

YVR - SBA

YVRSBA

Vancouver Intl

Wed 18/2

12:35 p.m.-9:13 p.m.

1 stop8h 38m

Santa Barbara

Wed 25/2

2:20 p.m.-9:18 p.m.

1 stop6h 58m

C$ 307

VancouverSanta Barbara

YVR - SBA

YVRSBA

Vancouver Intl

Tue 31/3

1:15 p.m.-9:54 p.m.

1 stop8h 39m

Santa Barbara

Sat 25/4

5:45 a.m.-6:38 p.m.

2 stops12h 53m

C$ 320

VancouverSanta Barbara

YVR - SBA

YVRSBA

Vancouver Intl

Wed 11/3

5:00 p.m.-11:32 p.m.

1 stop6h 32m

Santa Barbara

Wed 18/3

6:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

1 stop5h 00m

C$ 320

VancouverSanta Barbara

YVR - SBA

YVRSBA

Vancouver Intl

Wed 1/4

6:20 a.m.-9:54 p.m.

2 stops15h 34m

Santa Barbara

Sat 25/4

5:45 a.m.-6:38 p.m.

2 stops12h 53m

C$ 322

VancouverSanta Barbara

YVR - SBA

YVRSBA

Vancouver Intl

Wed 1/4

8:15 a.m.-9:54 p.m.

2 stops13h 39m

Santa Barbara

Tue 28/4

4:53 p.m.-10:31 p.m.

1 stop5h 38m

C$ 355

VancouverSanta Barbara

YVR - SBA

YVRSBA

Vancouver Intl

Tue 31/3

1:15 p.m.-9:54 p.m.

1 stop8h 39m

Santa Barbara

Thu 30/4

4:53 p.m.-10:31 p.m.

1 stop5h 38m

C$ 370

VancouverSanta Barbara

YVR - SBA

YVRSBA

Vancouver Intl

Tue 31/3

3:15 p.m.-11:58 p.m.

1 stop8h 43m

Santa Barbara

Mon 27/4

2:16 p.m.-8:59 p.m.

1 stop6h 43m

C$ 370

VancouverSanta Barbara

YVR - SBA

YVRSBA

Vancouver Intl

Wed 11/3

8:15 a.m.-9:54 p.m.

2 stops13h 39m

C$ 192

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Santa Barbara (average of C$ 99). Flying from Vancouver Intl Airport to Santa Barbara in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 131). 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.

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 27 January 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines and Air Canada from Vancouver Intl Airport to Santa Barbara to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,205 reviews
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Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gerry,Jan 2026

YVR - DEN

Seats were uncomfortable. Second leg of my flight on United had much more comfortable seats
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,205 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,205 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gerry,Jan 2026

YVR - DEN

Seats were uncomfortable. Second leg of my flight on United had much more comfortable seats
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,660 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,205 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gerry,Jan 2026

YVR - DEN

Seats were uncomfortable. Second leg of my flight on United had much more comfortable seats

Related info for your journey

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

    If you book a flight to Santa Barbara from Vancouver Intl, you will be flying to Santa Barbara, which is the city’s only airport. Santa Barbara (SBA) is located 12.8 km from the centre of Santa Barbara. There are 0 flights from Vancouver Intl to Santa Barbara per day from 2 different airlines.

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

    A quick flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Santa Barbara can take about 8h 39m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as C$ 320. The distance between Vancouver Intl Airport and Santa Barbara is about 1664 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Santa Barbara round-trip from C$ 230. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Air Canada. These flights start at 59% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Vancouver Intl 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 Intl Airport to Santa Barbara?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Santa Barbara (average of C$ 99). Flying from Vancouver Intl Airport to Santa Barbara in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 131). 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 Intl to Santa Barbara

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapestC$ 230AverageC$ 627FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 368AverageC$ 607FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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