Find flights
When to book
Airlines
FAQs

Cheap flights from Vancouver to Santa Barbara from C$ 628

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YVR — SBA
8 Apr — 15 Apr1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Vancouver to Santa Barbara

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 3 April 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 628

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

C$ 659
Delta
  • Delta
  • 12/9-14/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 19h 07m total
  • Vancouver to Santa Barbara
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (C$ 125 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (C$ 15 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Search Deals

Find flight deals from Vancouver to Santa Barbara

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 3 April 2025.

Fri 12/97:00 a.m.YVR - SBA
1 stop9h 18mDelta
Sun 14/912:45 p.m.SBA - YVR
1 stop9h 49mDelta
Deal found 2/4C$ 628
Fri 12/91:48 p.m.YVR - SBA
1 stop4h 48mAlaska Airlines
Sun 14/97:24 p.m.SBA - YVR
2 stops17h 03mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/4C$ 654
Fri 12/97:00 a.m.YVR - SBA
2 stops16h 59mUnited Airlines
Sun 14/96:00 a.m.SBA - YVR
2 stops15h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/4C$ 674

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from Vancouver 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 629,999 searches. Data last updated 3 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Vancouver to Santa Barbara that are best for you.

Fly from

Vancouver

Fly to

Santa Barbara

Route

Depart

Return

Price

VancouverSanta Barbara

YVR - SBA

YVRSBA

Vancouver Intl

Fri 12/9

7:00 a.m.-4:18 p.m.

1 stop9h 18m

Santa Barbara

Sun 14/9

12:45 p.m.-10:34 p.m.

1 stop9h 49m

C$ 628

VancouverSanta Barbara

YVR - SBA

YVRSBA

Vancouver Intl

Fri 12/9

1:48 p.m.-6:36 p.m.

1 stop4h 48m

Santa Barbara

Sun 14/9

7:24 p.m.-12:27 p.m.

2 stops17h 03m

C$ 654

VancouverSanta Barbara

YVR - SBA

YVRSBA

Vancouver Intl

Fri 12/9

7:00 a.m.-11:59 p.m.

2 stops16h 59m

Santa Barbara

Sun 14/9

6:00 a.m.-9:14 p.m.

2 stops15h 14m

C$ 674

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 2/4

Best time to book a flight from Vancouver to Santa Barbara

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Santa Barbara from Vancouver with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

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

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from YVR to SBA?

Find hourly flight availability from Vancouver 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 3 April 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Vancouver to Santa Barbara in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 6% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

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 - 90.0 mm per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 90.0 mm. May is typically the driest time to visit Santa Barbara when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

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 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

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 3 April 2025.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,825 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,825 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,825 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,897 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,825 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,619 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,825 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

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 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?

    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 3 different airlines.

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

    According to our current data, Delta (C$ 628), Alaska Airlines (C$ 654), and United Airlines (C$ 674) offers the cheapest pricing from Vancouver to Santa Barbara.

  • 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.

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

  • 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.

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for Vancouver to Santa Barbara

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.
Vancouver Intl to Los Angeles flights
Vancouver Intl to Las Vegas flights
Vancouver Intl to San Francisco flights
Calgary to Las Vegas flights
Vancouver Intl to Palm Springs flights
Abbotsford to Los Angeles flights
Vancouver Intl to Santa Ana flights
Vancouver Intl to Ontario flights
Abbotsford to Las Vegas flights
Vancouver Intl to San Diego flights
Calgary to Los Angeles flights
Abbotsford to San Francisco flights
Calgary to San Francisco flights
Vancouver Intl to Sacramento flights
Calgary to San Diego flights
Calgary to Palm Springs flights
Calgary to Santa Ana flights
Calgary to Ontario flights
Victoria to Las Vegas flights
Abbotsford to Palm Springs flights
Vancouver Intl to San Jose flights
Abbotsford to San Diego flights
Abbotsford to Santa Ana flights
Victoria to San Francisco flights
Kelowna to San Francisco flights
Victoria to Los Angeles flights
Vancouver Intl to Fresno flights
Kelowna to Las Vegas flights
Calgary to Sacramento flights
Kelowna to Los Angeles flights
Vancouver Intl to Reno flights
Prince George to Las Vegas flights
Vancouver Intl to Santa Barbara flights
Kamloops to Las Vegas flights
Vancouver Intl to Burbank flights
Nanaimo to San Francisco flights
Kelowna to Palm Springs flights
Victoria to Ontario flights
Calgary to Oakland flights
Vancouver Intl to Oakland flights
Nanaimo to Las Vegas flights
Calgary to Burbank flights
Calgary to San Jose flights
Kelowna to Santa Ana flights
Victoria to Santa Ana flights
Comox to Las Vegas flights
Victoria to San Diego flights
Vancouver Intl to Tijuana flights
Calgary to Tijuana flights
Victoria to Palm Springs flights

Top 3 airlines flying from Vancouver to Santa Barbara

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Vancouver 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 629,999 searches. Data last updated 3 April 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapestC$ 387AverageC$ 626FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Search Air Canada flights
United AirlinesCheapestC$ 400AverageC$ 613FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Search United Airlines flights
Alaska AirlinesCheapestC$ 430AverageC$ 675FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Search Alaska Airlines flights

Fly with Cheapflights

Find the best flight deals on Cheapflights, where travelers can enjoy low prices and a wide availability of flights to their desired destinations.

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Vancouver to Santa Barbara?

900+ travel sites are searched through when a user searches for a flight using Cheapflights. From the search interface, users can use filters to choose airlines, airports, flight times, cabin classes and more to their preference. Book your flight to Santa Barbara from Vancouver today with Cheapflights!

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Vancouver to Santa Barbara?

Millions of users choose and trust Cheapflights to book the best flight deals from Vancouver to Santa Barbara for free. We help you search and compare prices from hundreds of airlines for the right flight just for you.

Can Cheapflights find flights from Vancouver to Santa Barbara with no change fees?

Cheapflights does show flights with no change fees to all users. To see these options for flights from Vancouver to Santa Barbara, users can toggle the no change fees filter when performing a flight search.

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Vancouver to Santa Barbara become cheaper?

Yes, Cheapflights has a feature called Price Alert, which notifies users when flight prices change. Track prices for your flight to Santa Barbara from Vancouver today and book when prices fit your budget.

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.