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Cheap flights from Vancouver to Santa Barbara from C$ 235

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 28/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YVR — SBA
20 Jul — 27 Jul1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Vancouver to Santa Barbara
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Vancouver to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 20 June 2026.

Wed 5/87:00 a.m.
YVR
-
SBA
1 stop4h 52m
United Airlines
Tue 11/82:01 p.m.
SBA
-
YVR
1 stop6h 58m
United Airlines
Deal found 19/6C$ 406
Fri 3/77:00 a.m.
YVR
-
SBA
1 stop4h 50m
United Airlines
Sat 11/74:03 p.m.
SBA
-
YVR
1 stop7h 19m
United Airlines
Deal found 19/6C$ 408
Tue 22/92:55 p.m.
YVR
-
SBA
1 stop4h 47m
United Airlines
Sun 27/96:15 a.m.
SBA
-
YVR
1 stop14h 44m
United Airlines
Deal found 17/6C$ 410
Tue 22/912:09 p.m.
YVR
-
SBA
1 stop7h 33m
United Airlines
Sat 26/95:00 a.m.
SBA
-
YVR
1 stop13h 18m
United Airlines
Deal found 14/6C$ 412
Thu 2/75:25 p.m.
YVR
-
SBA
1 stop5h 20m
United Airlines
Wed 8/74:03 p.m.
SBA
-
YVR
1 stop7h 19m
United Airlines
Deal found 18/6C$ 436
Tue 4/87:00 a.m.
YVR
-
SBA
1 stop4h 52m
United Airlines
Tue 11/84:06 p.m.
SBA
-
YVR
1 stop4h 53m
United Airlines
Deal found 19/6C$ 487
Tue 4/87:00 a.m.
YVR
-
SBA
1 stop4h 52m
United Airlines
Mon 10/81:58 p.m.
SBA
-
YVR
1 stop7h 01m
United Airlines
Deal found 17/6C$ 490
Wed 1/75:25 p.m.
YVR
-
SBA
1 stop5h 20m
United Airlines
Fri 3/75:00 a.m.
SBA
-
YVR
1 stop13h 18m
United Airlines
Deal found 19/6C$ 493
Tue 22/96:45 a.m.
YVR
-
SBA
1 stop5h 12m
Delta
Sun 27/95:52 a.m.
SBA
-
YVR
2 stops11h 38m
Delta
Deal found 17/6C$ 495
Tue 22/96:45 a.m.
YVR
-
SBA
1 stop5h 12m
Delta
Sat 26/912:37 p.m.
SBA
-
YVR
2 stops10h 31m
Delta
Deal found 14/6C$ 514

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Vancouver (8CA) 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 20 June 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 406

One-way from

C$ 235

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

October

Average price

C$ 541
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 5/8-11/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 11h 50m total
  • Vancouver to Santa Barbara
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United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 28/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 4h 52m total
  • Vancouver to Santa Barbara
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 9% potential price decrease (C$ 71 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

VancouverSanta Barbara

YVR - SBA

YVRSBA

Vancouver Intl

Fri 3/7

7:00 a.m.-11:50 a.m.

1 stop4h 50m

Santa Barbara

Sat 11/7

4:03 p.m.-11:22 p.m.

1 stop7h 19m

C$ 408

VancouverSanta Barbara

YVR - SBA

YVRSBA

Vancouver Intl

Tue 22/9

2:55 p.m.-7:42 p.m.

1 stop4h 47m

Santa Barbara

Sun 27/9

6:15 a.m.-8:59 p.m.

1 stop14h 44m

C$ 410

VancouverSanta Barbara

YVR - SBA

YVRSBA

Vancouver Intl

Thu 2/7

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

1 stop5h 20m

Santa Barbara

Wed 8/7

4:03 p.m.-11:22 p.m.

1 stop7h 19m

C$ 436
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

Tue 11/8

4:06 p.m.-8:59 p.m.

1 stop4h 53m

C$ 487

VancouverSanta Barbara

YVR - SBA

YVRSBA

Vancouver Intl

Tue 4/8

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

1 stop4h 52m

Santa Barbara

Mon 10/8

1:58 p.m.-8:59 p.m.

1 stop7h 01m

C$ 490

VancouverSanta Barbara

YVR - SBA

YVRSBA

Vancouver Intl

Wed 1/7

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

1 stop5h 20m

Santa Barbara

Fri 3/7

5:00 a.m.-6:18 p.m.

1 stop13h 18m

C$ 493

VancouverSanta Barbara

YVR - SBA

YVRSBA

Vancouver Intl

Tue 22/9

6:45 a.m.-11:57 a.m.

1 stop5h 12m

Santa Barbara

Sun 27/9

5:52 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

2 stops11h 38m

C$ 495

VancouverSanta Barbara

YVR - SBA

YVRSBA

Vancouver Intl

Tue 22/9

6:45 a.m.-11:57 a.m.

1 stop5h 12m

Santa Barbara

Sat 26/9

12:37 p.m.-11:08 p.m.

2 stops10h 31m

C$ 514

VancouverSanta Barbara

YVR - SBA

YVRSBA

Vancouver Intl

Mon 21/9

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

1 stop5h 20m

Santa Barbara

Sat 26/9

4:21 p.m.-8:59 p.m.

1 stop4h 38m

C$ 562

VancouverSanta Barbara

YVR - SBA

YVRSBA

Vancouver Intl

Mon 7/9

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

1 stop4h 57m

Santa Barbara

Wed 9/9

9:35 a.m.-9:51 a.m.

3 stops24h 16m

C$ 565

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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 20 June 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines and Air Canada from Vancouver to Santa Barbara by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,865 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

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
9,865 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,865 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

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
11,226 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,865 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

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

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Santa Barbara from Vancouver?

    Located just 12.8 km from the city centre, Santa Barbara is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Santa Barbara from Vancouver. Booking flights from Vancouver to Santa Barbara (SBA) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Vancouver from 2 different airlines.

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

    Airlines like United Airlines fly from Vancouver to Santa Barbara in about 4h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . The distance from Vancouver to Santa Barbara is about 1664 km.

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

    According to our current data, United Airlines (C$ 238), and Air Canada (C$ 543) offers the cheapest pricing from Vancouver to Santa Barbara. These flights start at 60% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Vancouver 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 to Santa Barbara

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapestC$ 238AverageC$ 533FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 543AverageC$ 680FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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