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$168+ 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 2/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YVR — SBA
Jan 22 — Jan 291
Wed 1/22
Wed 1/29
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 January 17, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$290
(Air Canada)

One-way from

$168
(Air Canada)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$431
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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 January 17, 2025.

This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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.
Tue 2/187:00 amYVR - SBA
1 stop5h 01mAir Canada
Tue 2/252:06 pmSBA - YVR
1 stop4h 53mAir Canada
Deal found 1/16$290
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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.
Thu 1/303:43 pmYVR - SBA
2 stops8h 12mDelta
Wed 2/51:15 pmSBA - YVR
2 stops9h 40mDelta
Deal found 1/16$293
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 3/12:30 pmYVR - SBA
1 stop9h 29mUnited Airlines
Wed 4/22:28 pmSBA - YVR
3 stops16h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/16$415
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/307:10 amYVR - SBA
2 stops16h 49mMultiple Airlines
Wed 2/56:20 amSBA - YVR
3 stops18h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/16$608
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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.
Sat 3/16:00 amYVR - SBA
2 stops6h 19mAlaska Airlines
Mon 3/317:23 pmSBA - YVR
2 stops42h 45mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/16$719

Find flights from Vancouver Intl to Santa Barbara within your budget

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 January 17, 2025.

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VancouverSanta Barbara

YVR - SBA

YVRSBA

Vancouver Intl

Tue 2/18

7:00 am-12:01 pm

1 stop5h 01m

Santa Barbara

Tue 2/25

2:06 pm-6:59 pm

1 stop4h 53m

$290

VancouverSanta Barbara

YVR - SBA

YVRSBA

Vancouver Intl

Thu 1/30

3:43 pm-11:55 pm

2 stops8h 12m

Santa Barbara

Wed 2/5

5:45 am-11:45 am

1 stop6h 00m

$293

VancouverSanta Barbara

YVR - SBA

YVRSBA

Vancouver Intl

Fri 2/28

8:10 am-2:21 pm

1 stop6h 11m

Santa Barbara

Wed 4/2

2:15 pm-6:56 pm

1 stop4h 41m

$300

VancouverSanta Barbara

YVR - SBA

YVRSBA

Vancouver Intl

Thu 1/30

7:10 am-11:59 pm

2 stops16h 49m

Santa Barbara

Wed 2/5

6:20 am-1:05 am

3 stops18h 45m

$608

VancouverSanta Barbara

YVR - SBA

YVRSBA

Vancouver Intl

Sat 3/1

6:00 am-12:19 pm

2 stops6h 19m

Santa Barbara

Mon 3/31

7:23 pm-2:08 pm

2 stops42h 45m

$719

VancouverSanta Barbara

YVR - SBA

YVRSBA

Vancouver Intl

Sat 2/8

11:30 am-9:45 pm

1 stop10h 15m

$168

VancouverSanta Barbara

YVR - SBA

YVRSBA

Vancouver Intl

Wed 3/26

10:40 am-4:25 pm

1 stop5h 45m

$175

VancouverSanta Barbara

YVR - SBA

YVRSBA

Vancouver Intl

Wed 3/26

11:45 am-10:05 pm

2 stops10h 20m

$176

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Deals found on 1/15

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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 January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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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Travel insights for flights from Vancouver Intl to Santa Barbara

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Vancouver Intl to Santa Barbara including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 $506). 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 January 17, 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 January 17, 2025.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,681 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,681 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,681 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,681 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,965 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,681 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Air Canada
7.0
Good
8,587 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,681 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Vancouver Intl to Santa Barbara. 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 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 2 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 Air Canada. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $290 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and United Airlines, starting at $293 and $415 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Vancouver Intl Airport to Santa Barbara for 33% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Vancouver Intl Airport to Santa Barbara one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Air Canada. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $168. Users have also found prices from $175 and $176 on United Airlines and Delta, respectively.

  • 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 $506). 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

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Vancouver Intl to Santa Barbara. 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 January 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$279Average$454FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
United AirlinesCheapest$283Average$453FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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