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$236+ Cheap flights from Vancouver Intl (YVR) to Santa Barbara (SBA)

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 2/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YVR — SBA
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Vancouver Intl to Santa Barbara

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 December 12, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/138:45 amYVR - SBA
2 stops14h 59mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/176:00 amSBA - YVR
1 stop7h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$676
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/131:32 pmYVR - SBA
1 stop22h 08mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/1712:30 pmSBA - YVR
1 stop8h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$755

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 December 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$265
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$236
(Delta)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$442
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($32 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($5 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Santa Barbara that are best for you.

Fly from

Vancouver Intl

Fly to

Santa Barbara

Route

Depart

Return

Price

VancouverSanta Barbara

YVR - SBA

YVRSBA

Vancouver Intl

Wed 1/7

5:45 pm-1:53 pm

1 stop20h 08m

Santa Barbara

Wed 1/14

7:20 am-8:55 pm

2 stops13h 35m

$265

VancouverSanta Barbara

YVR - SBA

YVRSBA

Vancouver Intl

Sat 1/31

6:00 am-1:53 pm

1 stop7h 53m

Santa Barbara

Sat 2/7

2:45 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop6h 10m

$291

VancouverSanta Barbara

YVR - SBA

YVRSBA

Vancouver Intl

Tue 1/20

6:20 am-9:55 pm

2 stops15h 35m

Santa Barbara

Thu 1/22

4:59 pm-10:47 am

2 stops17h 48m

$308

VancouverSanta Barbara

YVR - SBA

YVRSBA

Vancouver Intl

Tue 1/27

6:20 am-4:16 pm

2 stops9h 56m

Santa Barbara

Thu 1/29

4:59 pm-6:44 pm

2 stops25h 45m

$308

VancouverSanta Barbara

YVR - SBA

YVRSBA

Vancouver Intl

Tue 1/20

6:00 am-7:47 pm

2 stops13h 47m

Santa Barbara

Thu 1/22

7:20 am-8:55 pm

2 stops13h 35m

$321

VancouverSanta Barbara

YVR - SBA

YVRSBA

Vancouver Intl

Tue 1/27

7:55 am-1:53 pm

1 stop5h 58m

Santa Barbara

Thu 1/29

7:20 am-6:45 pm

2 stops11h 25m

$338

VancouverSanta Barbara

YVR - SBA

YVRSBA

Vancouver Intl

Fri 2/13

6:20 am-9:53 pm

2 stops15h 33m

$236

VancouverSanta Barbara

YVR - SBA

YVRSBA

Vancouver Intl

Fri 2/13

1:55 pm-9:16 pm

1 stop7h 21m

$257

VancouverSanta Barbara

YVR - SBA

YVRSBA

Vancouver Intl

Fri 2/13

5:45 pm-7:51 pm

3 stops26h 06m

$452

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Deals found on 12/11

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Vancouver Intl to Santa Barbara in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Vancouver Intl Airport-Santa Barbara flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Vancouver Intl Airport-Santa Barbara flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Vancouver Intl Airport-Santa Barbara flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Vancouver Intl Airport-Santa Barbara flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Vancouver Intl Airport-Santa Barbara flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

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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 $72). Flying from Vancouver Intl Airport to Santa Barbara in December is currently the most expensive (average of $97). 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.

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 December 12, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Vancouver Intl Airport to Santa Barbara in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 13% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

Related info for your journey

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

    Located just 8.0 mi from the city center, Santa Barbara is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Santa Barbara from Vancouver Intl. Booking flights from Vancouver Intl to Santa Barbara (SBA) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Vancouver Intl from 0 different airlines.

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

    For as low as $308, Alaska Airlines can have you in Santa Barbara from Vancouver Intl Airport in 15h 35m. The distance from Vancouver Intl Airport to Santa Barbara is about 1034 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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 $72). Flying from Vancouver Intl Airport to Santa Barbara in December is currently the most expensive (average of $97). 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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