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$133+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Vancouver Intl (YVR)

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 1/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — YVR
Jan 7 — Jan 141
Wed 1/7
Wed 1/14
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to Vancouver Intl

Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Vancouver Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to Vancouver Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 8, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. 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.
Mon 12/224:55 pmSBA - YVR
1 stop6h 04mDelta
Fri 12/266:40 amYVR - SBA
1 stop9h 35mDelta
Deal found 12/6$551
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. 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.
Mon 12/222:08 pmSBA - YVR
1 stop7h 10mUnited Airlines
Fri 12/267:00 amYVR - SBA
1 stop4h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/6$612
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. 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.
Tue 12/236:10 amSBA - YVR
1 stop7h 25mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/277:00 amYVR - SBA
1 stop4h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/6$632
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. 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.
Tue 12/234:55 pmSBA - YVR
1 stop6h 04mDelta
Sat 12/2711:24 amYVR - SBA
2 stops11h 21mDelta
Deal found 12/6$1,051
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. 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.
Mon 12/2212:25 pmSBA - YVR
1 stop9h 03mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/267:10 amYVR - SBA
2 stops15h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/6$1,246
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/237:15 amSBA - YVR
2 stops9h 30mAlaska Airlines
Sat 12/271:20 pmYVR - SBA
2 stops7h 53mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/6$1,384

Find flight deals from Santa Barbara to Vancouver Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Vancouver Intl (YVR). 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 8, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$310
(lol.travel)

One-way from

$133
(Delta)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$516
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($42 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Barbara to Vancouver Intl 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 8, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to Vancouver Intl Airport that are best for you.

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Santa Barbara

Fly to

Vancouver Intl

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Santa BarbaraVancouver

SBA - YVR

SBAYVR

Santa Barbara

Sat 1/17

7:20 am-6:45 pm

2 stops11h 25m

Vancouver Intl

Sat 1/24

6:00 am-1:53 pm

1 stop7h 53m

$310

Santa BarbaraVancouver

SBA - YVR

SBAYVR

Santa Barbara

Sat 1/17

2:45 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop6h 10m

Vancouver Intl

Sat 1/24

7:55 am-1:53 pm

1 stop5h 58m

$316

Santa BarbaraVancouver

SBA - YVR

SBAYVR

Santa Barbara

Wed 1/21

7:20 am-6:45 pm

2 stops11h 25m

Vancouver Intl

Wed 1/28

7:55 am-1:53 pm

1 stop5h 58m

$319

Santa BarbaraVancouver

SBA - YVR

SBAYVR

Santa Barbara

Wed 1/21

7:20 am-12:10 am

2 stops16h 50m

Vancouver Intl

Wed 1/28

6:00 am-7:47 pm

2 stops13h 47m

$321

Santa BarbaraVancouver

SBA - YVR

SBAYVR

Santa Barbara

Tue 1/27

7:20 am-6:45 pm

2 stops11h 25m

Vancouver Intl

Sat 1/31

6:00 am-7:47 pm

2 stops13h 47m

$321

Santa BarbaraVancouver

SBA - YVR

SBAYVR

Santa Barbara

Tue 1/20

12:35 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops11h 24m

$133

Santa BarbaraVancouver

SBA - YVR

SBAYVR

Santa Barbara

Tue 1/20

2:45 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop6h 10m

$180

Santa BarbaraVancouver

SBA - YVR

SBAYVR

Santa Barbara

Tue 1/20

6:00 am-1:58 pm

3 stops31h 58m

$215

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 12/5

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Santa Barbara to Vancouver Intl in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*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 Santa Barbara-Vancouver Intl Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Santa Barbara-Vancouver Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santa Barbara-Vancouver Intl Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Barbara-Vancouver Intl Airport 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 Santa Barbara-Vancouver Intl Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Santa Barbara to Vancouver Intl Airport

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Vancouver Intl Airport?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Vancouver Intl Airport (average of $68). Flying from Santa Barbara to Vancouver Intl Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of $108). 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 SBA to YVR?

Find hourly flight availability from Santa Barbara to Vancouver Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 8, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Santa Barbara to Vancouver Intl Airport is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 63% on airfare.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Vancouver Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Vancouver Intl. 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 Vancouver Intl. Reviews last updated December 8, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, and Air Canada from Santa Barbara to Vancouver Intl Airport. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,414 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,414 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,414 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,078 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,414 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,512 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,414 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Santa Barbara to Vancouver Intl. 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 from for flights from Santa Barbara to Vancouver Intl?

    If you book a flight to Vancouver Intl from Santa Barbara, you will be flying from Santa Barbara, which is the city’s only airport. Santa Barbara (SBA) is located 8.0 mi from the center of Santa Barbara. There are 0 flights from Santa Barbara to Vancouver Intl per day from 3 different airlines.

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

    For as low as $310, Alaska Airlines can have you in Vancouver Intl Airport from Santa Barbara in 11h 25m. Santa Barbara and Vancouver Intl Airport are separated by a distance of 1034 mi.

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

    Flying on Air Canada is currently your cheapest option to Vancouver Intl Airport, with prices starting at $225. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and Alaska Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $341 and $385, respectively. These flights start at 54% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Santa Barbara to Vancouver Intl?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Santa Barbara to Vancouver Intl.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara to Vancouver Intl 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 Santa Barbara to Vancouver Intl Airport?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Vancouver Intl Airport (average of $68). Flying from Santa Barbara to Vancouver Intl Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of $108). 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 3 airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Vancouver Intl

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Santa Barbara to Vancouver Intl. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 8, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$251Average$502FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
United AirlinesCheapest$342Average$516FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$385Average$503FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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