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Cheap flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Santa Barbara from C$ 319

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 16/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YVR — SBA
10 Jul — 17 Jul1
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 10 June 2026.

Wed 28/101:15 p.m.
YVR
-
SBA
1 stop8h 50m
Delta
Sun 1/1112:45 p.m.
SBA
-
YVR
1 stop10h 52m
Delta
Deal found 7/6C$ 406
Mon 13/76:45 a.m.
YVR
-
SBA
1 stop9h 18m
Delta
Tue 21/75:50 a.m.
SBA
-
YVR
2 stops15h 22m
Delta
Deal found 6/6C$ 407
Sat 20/67:00 a.m.
YVR
-
SBA
1 stop4h 52m
United Airlines
Wed 24/64:03 p.m.
SBA
-
YVR
1 stop7h 19m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/6C$ 438
Wed 14/1011:30 a.m.
YVR
-
SBA
2 stops10h 35m
Delta
Wed 21/1012:45 p.m.
SBA
-
YVR
2 stops9h 39m
Delta
Deal found 6/6C$ 449
Tue 13/1011:45 a.m.
YVR
-
SBA
1 stop23h 51m
American Airlines
Wed 21/1012:25 p.m.
SBA
-
YVR
1 stop22h 23m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/6C$ 471
Sat 20/68:25 a.m.
YVR
-
SBA
1 stop6h 52m
Air Canada
Wed 24/64:03 p.m.
SBA
-
YVR
1 stop7h 19m
Air Canada
Deal found 9/6C$ 485
Tue 4/86:45 a.m.
YVR
-
SBA
1 stop5h 15m
Delta
Wed 12/84:47 p.m.
SBA
-
YVR
1 stop5h 47m
Delta
Deal found 5/6C$ 487
Thu 15/102:55 p.m.
YVR
-
SBA
1 stop7h 01m
United Airlines
Thu 22/105:00 a.m.
SBA
-
YVR
1 stop9h 06m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/6C$ 491
Fri 16/1011:45 a.m.
YVR
-
SBA
2 stops21h 06m
American Airlines
Wed 21/1012:25 p.m.
SBA
-
YVR
1 stop22h 23m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/6C$ 506
Tue 13/1011:45 a.m.
YVR
-
SBA
1 stop23h 51m
American Airlines
Mon 19/1012:25 p.m.
SBA
-
YVR
1 stop22h 23m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/6C$ 509

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 10 June 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 406

One-way from

C$ 319

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

C$ 533
Delta
  • Delta
  • 28/10-1/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 19h 42m total
  • Vancouver to Santa Barbara
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Delta
  • Delta
  • 16/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 9h 25m total
  • Vancouver to Santa Barbara
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (C$ 112 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (C$ 39 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in June 2026
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Santa Barbara that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

VancouverSanta Barbara

YVR - SBA

YVRSBA

Vancouver Intl

Wed 28/10

11:30 a.m.-10:05 p.m.

2 stops10h 35m

Santa Barbara

Sun 1/11

5:00 p.m.-12:37 a.m.

1 stop6h 37m

C$ 406

VancouverSanta Barbara

YVR - SBA

YVRSBA

Vancouver Intl

Mon 13/7

6:45 a.m.-4:03 p.m.

1 stop9h 18m

Santa Barbara

Tue 21/7

5:50 a.m.-9:12 p.m.

2 stops15h 22m

C$ 406

VancouverSanta Barbara

YVR - SBA

YVRSBA

Vancouver Intl

Tue 4/8

6:45 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

1 stop5h 15m

Santa Barbara

Wed 12/8

4:47 p.m.-10:34 p.m.

1 stop5h 47m

C$ 487
Quickest round-trip

VancouverSanta Barbara

YVR - SBA

YVRSBA

Vancouver Intl

Tue 4/8

7:00 a.m.-11:52 a.m.

1 stop4h 52m

Santa Barbara

Wed 12/8

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

1 stop4h 44m

C$ 535
Cheapest one-way

VancouverSanta Barbara

YVR - SBA

YVRSBA

Vancouver Intl

Tue 16/6

6:45 a.m.-4:10 p.m.

1 stop9h 25m

C$ 319

VancouverSanta Barbara

YVR - SBA

YVRSBA

Vancouver Intl

Tue 16/6

2:55 p.m.-10:45 p.m.

2 stops7h 50m

C$ 335
Quickest one-way

VancouverSanta Barbara

YVR - SBA

YVRSBA

Vancouver Intl

Tue 7/7

9:47 a.m.-3:17 p.m.

1 stop5h 30m

C$ 350

VancouverSanta Barbara

YVR - SBA

YVRSBA

Vancouver Intl

Sun 21/6

6:00 a.m.-4:10 p.m.

2 stops10h 10m

C$ 361

VancouverSanta Barbara

YVR - SBA

YVRSBA

Vancouver Intl

Tue 16/6

10:10 p.m.-2:02 p.m.

3 stops39h 52m

C$ 856

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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 80% 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$ 470.

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 Seattle (SEA) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 4h 32m.

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 0h 52m.

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 10 June 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
9,804 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

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
9,804 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,804 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

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
11,154 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,804 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

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 10h 35m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as C$ 406. 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$ 234. 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$ 234AverageC$ 525FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 532AverageC$ 535FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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