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Cheap flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Santa Barbara from C$ 232

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 4/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YVR — SBA
3 Aug — 10 Aug1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Vancouver Intl to Santa Barbara

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 29 July 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 412

One-way from

C$ 232

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

October

Average price

C$ 569
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 10/9-17/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 11h 42m total
  • Vancouver to Santa Barbara
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Delta
  • Delta
  • 4/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 10h 00m 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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Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
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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 29 July 2025.

Wed 10/99:47 a.m.YVR - SBA
1 stop4h 52mUnited Airlines
Wed 17/92:09 p.m.SBA - YVR
1 stop6h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 26/7C$ 412
Wed 5/111:32 p.m.YVR - SBA
2 stops20h 06mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/1112:29 p.m.SBA - YVR
1 stop8h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 27/7C$ 425
Wed 10/96:20 a.m.YVR - SBA
2 stops9h 47mDelta
Wed 17/95:50 a.m.SBA - YVR
2 stops11h 05mDelta
Deal found 26/7C$ 477
Sat 27/91:17 p.m.YVR - SBA
1 stop6h 32mAlaska Airlines
Tue 30/97:39 p.m.SBA - YVR
1 stop4h 36mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 27/7C$ 482

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Fly from

Vancouver Intl

Fly to

Santa Barbara

Route

Depart

Return

Price

VancouverSanta Barbara

YVR - SBA

YVRSBA

Vancouver Intl

Wed 10/9

9:47 a.m.-2:39 p.m.

1 stop4h 52m

Santa Barbara

Wed 17/9

2:09 p.m.-8:59 p.m.

1 stop6h 50m

C$ 412

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

12:29 p.m.-9:26 p.m.

1 stop8h 57m

C$ 425

VancouverSanta Barbara

YVR - SBA

YVRSBA

Vancouver Intl

Wed 10/9

6:20 a.m.-4:07 p.m.

2 stops9h 47m

Santa Barbara

Wed 17/9

5:50 a.m.-4:55 p.m.

2 stops11h 05m

C$ 477

VancouverSanta Barbara

YVR - SBA

YVRSBA

Vancouver Intl

Sat 27/9

1:17 p.m.-7:49 p.m.

1 stop6h 32m

Santa Barbara

Tue 30/9

7:39 p.m.-12:15 a.m.

1 stop4h 36m

C$ 482

VancouverSanta Barbara

YVR - SBA

YVRSBA

Vancouver Intl

Tue 4/11

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

2 stops10h 00m

C$ 232

VancouverSanta Barbara

YVR - SBA

YVRSBA

Vancouver Intl

Tue 4/11

1:32 p.m.-9:34 a.m.

2 stops20h 02m

C$ 258

VancouverSanta Barbara

YVR - SBA

YVRSBA

Vancouver Intl

Mon 11/8

7:20 p.m.-11:59 p.m.

1 stop4h 39m

C$ 381

VancouverSanta Barbara

YVR - SBA

YVRSBA

Vancouver Intl

Thu 11/9

5:00 a.m.-6:41 p.m.

3 stops13h 41m

C$ 591

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Deals found on 29/7

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Vancouver Intl 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 29 July 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Vancouver Intl Airport 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.

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Santa Barbara?

Share of one-stop round-trip flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Santa Barbara chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

San Francisco (SFO) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 64% of one-stop itineraries from Vancouver Intl Airport to Santa Barbara on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Santa Barbara?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Santa Barbara, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

San Francisco (SFO) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of C$ 496.

What’s the fastest layover option from Vancouver Intl Airport to Santa Barbara?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Santa Barbara, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via San Francisco (SFO) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 2h 56m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Santa Barbara?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Santa Barbara, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Seattle (SEA) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 32m.

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 29 July 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines,Delta, andUnited Airlines 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
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Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

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

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

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
7,979 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

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
8,896 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

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

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

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 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.

  • 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$ 412. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from C$ 425, and Delta, from C$ 477. These flights start at 26% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Vancouver Intl Airport 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$ 232. American Airlines flights start at C$ 258 while deals on United Airlines start at C$ 381 one-way.

  • 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.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Vancouver Intl to Santa Barbara

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Vancouver Intl 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 29 July 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapestC$ 379AverageC$ 591FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 388AverageC$ 558FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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