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Cheap flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Santa Barbara from C$ 221

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 19/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YVR — SBA
26 Aug — 2 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Vancouver Intl to Santa Barbara

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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 July 2026.

Sun 6/97:00 a.m.
YVR
-
SBA
1 stop15h 45m
United Airlines
Wed 9/94:15 p.m.
SBA
-
YVR
1 stop7h 07m
United Airlines
Deal found 24/7C$ 376
Mon 7/96:45 a.m.
YVR
-
SBA
1 stop5h 09m
Delta
Wed 9/94:50 p.m.
SBA
-
YVR
1 stop5h 44m
Delta
Deal found 26/7C$ 528
Mon 7/98:35 a.m.
YVR
-
SBA
1 stop12h 28m
United Airlines
Wed 9/94:15 p.m.
SBA
-
YVR
1 stop4h 44m
United Airlines
Deal found 24/7C$ 542
Sun 1/116:45 a.m.
YVR
-
SBA
1 stop9h 21m
Delta
Sun 15/115:00 p.m.
SBA
-
YVR
1 stop6h 37m
Delta
Deal found 22/7C$ 555
Thu 3/96:00 a.m.
YVR
-
SBA
2 stops7h 40m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 9/97:24 p.m.
SBA
-
YVR
1 stop4h 35m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 22/7C$ 606
Fri 14/85:25 p.m.
YVR
-
SBA
1 stop5h 20m
United Airlines
Sat 15/84:06 p.m.
SBA
-
YVR
1 stop5h 44m
United Airlines
Deal found 26/7C$ 623
Thu 10/91:45 p.m.
YVR
-
SBA
2 stops10h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 13/97:24 p.m.
SBA
-
YVR
1 stop4h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/7C$ 628
Thu 3/96:00 a.m.
YVR
-
SBA
2 stops17h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/96:00 a.m.
SBA
-
YVR
2 stops10h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/7C$ 645

Find 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 27 July 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 376

One-way from

C$ 221

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

C$ 610
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 6/9-9/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 22h 52m total
  • Vancouver to Santa Barbara
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United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 19/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 5h 20m total
  • Vancouver to Santa Barbara
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 24% potential increase in price (C$ 250 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 9% potential price decrease (C$ 67 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2026
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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 July 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Santa Barbara that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

VancouverSanta Barbara

YVR - SBA

YVRSBA

Vancouver Intl

Sun 6/9

7:00 a.m.-10:45 p.m.

1 stop15h 45m

Santa Barbara

Wed 9/9

4:15 p.m.-11:22 p.m.

1 stop7h 07m

C$ 376

VancouverSanta Barbara

YVR - SBA

YVRSBA

Vancouver Intl

Thu 10/9

9:47 a.m.-6:04 p.m.

1 stop8h 17m

Santa Barbara

Sun 13/9

6:43 p.m.-11:22 p.m.

1 stop4h 39m

C$ 385

VancouverSanta Barbara

YVR - SBA

YVRSBA

Vancouver Intl

Mon 7/9

8:35 a.m.-9:03 p.m.

1 stop12h 28m

Santa Barbara

Wed 9/9

4:15 p.m.-8:59 p.m.

1 stop4h 44m

C$ 542
Quickest round-trip

VancouverSanta Barbara

YVR - SBA

YVRSBA

Vancouver Intl

Fri 14/8

5:25 p.m.-10:45 p.m.

1 stop5h 20m

Santa Barbara

Sat 15/8

4:06 p.m.-9:50 p.m.

1 stop5h 44m

C$ 623

VancouverSanta Barbara

YVR - SBA

YVRSBA

Vancouver Intl

Tue 15/9

8:30 a.m.-1:40 p.m.

1 stop5h 10m

Santa Barbara

Sat 19/9

2:17 p.m.-8:53 p.m.

2 stops6h 36m

C$ 671
Cheapest one-way

VancouverSanta Barbara

YVR - SBA

YVRSBA

Vancouver Intl

Wed 14/10

3:15 p.m.-8:21 p.m.

1 stop5h 06m

C$ 224

VancouverSanta Barbara

YVR - SBA

YVRSBA

Vancouver Intl

Fri 25/9

6:45 a.m.-4:09 p.m.

1 stop9h 24m

C$ 224
Quickest one-way

VancouverSanta Barbara

YVR - SBA

YVRSBA

Vancouver Intl

Sat 5/9

7:00 a.m.-11:57 a.m.

1 stop4h 57m

C$ 224

VancouverSanta Barbara

YVR - SBA

YVRSBA

Vancouver Intl

Wed 9/9

12:09 p.m.-7:42 p.m.

1 stop7h 33m

C$ 224

VancouverSanta Barbara

YVR - SBA

YVRSBA

Vancouver Intl

Sat 22/8

7:50 p.m.-12:59 p.m.

1 stop17h 09m

C$ 266

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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 27 July 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
10,042 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

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
10,042 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,042 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

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
11,391 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,042 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

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 15h 45m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as C$ 376. The distance between Vancouver Intl Airport and Santa Barbara is about 1664 km.

  • 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$ 237. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Air Canada. These flights start at 57% 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.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Vancouver Intl to Santa Barbara

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapestC$ 237AverageC$ 492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 538AverageC$ 677FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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