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Cheap flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Santa Barbara from C$ 245

YVR — SBA
23 Nov — 30 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Vancouver Intl to Santa Barbara

Sat 5/128:00 a.m. -
1 stop5h 04m
Sat 12/121:55 p.m. -
1 stop7h 24m
Deal found 21/10C$ 454
Sat 5/127:45 a.m. -
1 stop9h 22m
Sat 12/125:41 a.m. -
2 stops13h 13m
Deal found 21/10C$ 456
Sat 21/112:00 p.m. -
1 stop6h 59m
Fri 27/118:00 a.m. -
1 stop4h 43m
Deal found 24/10C$ 477
Sun 1/114:08 p.m. -
1 stop6h 51m
Thu 5/116:20 a.m. -
1 stop9h 59m
Deal found 22/10C$ 519
Wed 16/122:35 p.m. -
2 stops6h 11m
Mon 21/122:25 p.m. -
2 stops24h 35m
Deal found 21/10C$ 627
Mon 28/122:35 p.m. -
1 stop20h 18m
Mon 4/16:14 p.m. -
1 stop4h 30m
Deal found 24/10C$ 694
Mon 28/122:05 p.m. -
1 stop9h 18m
Sun 3/16:14 p.m. -
1 stop4h 30m
Deal found 24/10C$ 706
Sun 1/112:18 p.m. -
1 stop8h 51m
Thu 5/1112:40 p.m. -
2 stops10h 19m
Deal found 22/10C$ 711
Sat 21/119:35 a.m. -
2 stops11h 24m
Sat 28/116:20 a.m. -
1 stop6h 23m
Deal found 24/10C$ 735
Sat 7/112:18 p.m. -
1 stop8h 51m
Fri 13/115:41 a.m. -
2 stops9h 06m
Deal found 23/10C$ 804

Find flight deals from Vancouver Intl to Santa Barbara

Round-trip from

C$ 454

One-way from

C$ 245

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

April

Average price

C$ 1,089
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 5/12-12/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 12h 28m total
  • Vancouver to Santa Barbara
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Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 5/12-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 7h 51m total
  • Vancouver to Santa Barbara
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (C$ 117 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease (C$ 55 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2026
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VancouverSanta Barbara

YVR Vancouver Intl - SBA Santa Barbara

YVRSBA

Vancouver Intl

Sat 5/12

12:55 p.m.-7:46 p.m.

2 stops7h 51m

Santa Barbara

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 245

VancouverSanta Barbara

YVR Vancouver Intl - SBA Santa Barbara

YVRSBA

Vancouver Intl

Sat 14/11

7:45 a.m.-4:03 p.m.

1 stop9h 18m

Santa Barbara

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 260

VancouverSanta Barbara

YVR Vancouver Intl - SBA Santa Barbara

YVRSBA

Vancouver Intl

Sat 14/11

8:50 a.m.-11:43 p.m.

2 stops15h 53m

Santa Barbara

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 283

VancouverSanta Barbara

YVR Vancouver Intl - SBA Santa Barbara

YVRSBA

Vancouver Intl

Sat 5/12

8:00 a.m.-12:04 p.m.

1 stop5h 04m

Santa Barbara

Sat 12/12

1:55 p.m.-10:19 p.m.

1 stop7h 24m

C$ 454

VancouverSanta Barbara

YVR Vancouver Intl - SBA Santa Barbara

YVRSBA

Vancouver Intl

Sat 5/12

7:45 a.m.-4:07 p.m.

1 stop9h 22m

Santa Barbara

Sat 12/12

5:41 a.m.-7:54 p.m.

2 stops13h 13m

C$ 456

VancouverSanta Barbara

YVR Vancouver Intl - SBA Santa Barbara

YVRSBA

Vancouver Intl

Sat 5/12

6:15 p.m.-1:38 p.m.

3 stops44h 23m

Santa Barbara

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 483

VancouverSanta Barbara

YVR Vancouver Intl - SBA Santa Barbara

YVRSBA

Vancouver Intl

Tue 12/1

8:15 p.m.-10:05 a.m.

1 stop14h 50m

Santa Barbara

Wed 13/1

2:01 p.m.-10:19 p.m.

1 stop7h 18m

C$ 552

VancouverSanta Barbara

YVR Vancouver Intl - SBA Santa Barbara

YVRSBA

Vancouver Intl

Tue 12/1

12:55 p.m.-7:44 p.m.

2 stops7h 49m

Santa Barbara

Wed 13/1

2:14 p.m.-11:45 p.m.

2 stops8h 31m

C$ 682

VancouverSanta Barbara

YVR Vancouver Intl - SBA Santa Barbara

YVRSBA

Vancouver Intl

Sat 21/11

9:35 a.m.-7:59 p.m.

2 stops11h 24m

Santa Barbara

Sat 28/11

6:20 a.m.-1:43 p.m.

1 stop6h 23m

C$ 735

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Deals found on 21/10

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Best time to book a flight from Vancouver Intl to Santa Barbara

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Santa Barbara from Vancouver Intl with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Santa Barbara

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$ 424). Flying from Vancouver Intl Airport to Santa Barbara in October is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,089). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Vancouver Intl Airport to Santa Barbara?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Vancouver Intl Airport to Santa Barbara flights typically cost between C$ 585 and C$ 928 in December.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 454 on United Airlines (5 Dec-12 Dec).

Reviews of airlines servicing Santa Barbara

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
7.3
Good
10,430 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.3

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
7.3
Good
10,430 reviews
United Airlines
7.3
Good
10,430 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.3

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
11,802 reviews
United Airlines
7.3
Good
10,430 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.3

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

  • 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 5h 04m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as C$ 454. 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$ 339. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Air Canada. These flights start at 49% 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$ 424). Flying from Vancouver Intl Airport to Santa Barbara in October is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,089). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapestC$ 339AverageC$ 489FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 528AverageC$ 673FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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