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$174+ 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 6/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YVR — SBA
May 20 — May 271
Tue 5/20
Tue 5/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 May 15, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$390
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$174
(American Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$507
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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 May 15, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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.
Thu 11/67:00 amYVR - SBA
1 stop5h 06mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/86:00 amSBA - YVR
1 stop15h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$390
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/127:00 amYVR - SBA
1 stop9h 18mDelta
Sun 9/145:00 pmSBA - YVR
1 stop5h 34mDelta
Deal found 5/15$391
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/66:00 amYVR - SBA
2 stops10h 52mAlaska Airlines
Sat 11/87:15 pmSBA - YVR
1 stop4h 43mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/15$404
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/128:10 amYVR - SBA
1 stop6h 29mAir Canada
Sun 9/146:30 amSBA - YVR
2 stops7h 26mAir Canada
Deal found 5/15$458
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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.
Fri 9/126:51 amYVR - SBA
2 stops11h 16mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/146:34 amSBA - YVR
2 stops14h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$595

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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 May 15, 2025.
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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Vancouver Intl

Fly to

Santa Barbara

Route

Depart

Return

Price

VancouverSanta Barbara

YVR - SBA

YVRSBA

Vancouver Intl

Thu 11/6

7:00 am-12:06 pm

1 stop5h 06m

Santa Barbara

Sat 11/8

6:00 am-9:23 pm

1 stop15h 23m

$390

VancouverSanta Barbara

YVR - SBA

YVRSBA

Vancouver Intl

Fri 9/12

7:00 am-4:18 pm

1 stop9h 18m

Santa Barbara

Sun 9/14

5:00 pm-10:34 pm

1 stop5h 34m

$391

VancouverSanta Barbara

YVR - SBA

YVRSBA

Vancouver Intl

Thu 11/6

6:00 am-4:52 pm

2 stops10h 52m

Santa Barbara

Sat 11/8

7:15 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop4h 43m

$404

VancouverSanta Barbara

YVR - SBA

YVRSBA

Vancouver Intl

Fri 9/12

8:10 am-2:39 pm

1 stop6h 29m

Santa Barbara

Sun 9/14

6:30 am-1:56 pm

2 stops7h 26m

$458

VancouverSanta Barbara

YVR - SBA

YVRSBA

Vancouver Intl

Fri 9/12

6:51 am-6:07 pm

2 stops11h 16m

Santa Barbara

Sun 9/14

6:34 am-9:15 pm

2 stops14h 41m

$595

VancouverSanta Barbara

YVR - SBA

YVRSBA

Vancouver Intl

Fri 6/13

11:45 pm-12:29 pm

2 stops12h 44m

$174

VancouverSanta Barbara

YVR - SBA

YVRSBA

Vancouver Intl

Wed 11/5

7:00 am-4:18 pm

1 stop9h 18m

$186

VancouverSanta Barbara

YVR - SBA

YVRSBA

Vancouver Intl

Fri 6/13

11:00 pm-5:57 pm

3 stops18h 57m

$830

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Deals found on 5/15

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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 May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Vancouver Intl Airport-Santa Barbara flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 Expedia the most. Expedia 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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Cheapflights Insights

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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Vancouver Intl Airport to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $486). 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 May 15, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Vancouver Intl Airport to Santa Barbara in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 14% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

Rainfall in Santa Barbara by month

Plan your trip to Santa Barbara by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Santa Barbara ranges from 0.0 - 3.5 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.5 in. May is typically the driest time to visit Santa Barbara when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Santa Barbara by month

Plan your trip to Santa Barbara by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Santa Barbara, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

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 May 15, 2025.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,731 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Air Canada
7.0
Good
9,338 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Vancouver Intl Airport to Santa Barbara is United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $390 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and Alaska Airlines, starting at $391 and $404 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Vancouver Intl Airport to Santa Barbara for 8% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Vancouver Intl Airport to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $486). 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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