SBA - YVR

$121 Find Cheap Flights from Santa Barbara to Vancouver

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Santa Barbara to Vancouver departing on 4/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Santa Barbara to Vancouver, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Santa Barbara to Vancouver, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$266
Overall average: $525
United Airlines
Sat 8/22Wed 8/26
SBA - YVR • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$121
Typical prices: $167-$182
United Airlines
Sun 4/19
SBA - YVR • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $266 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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There are currently no direct flights between Santa Barbara and Vancouver. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $465 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 4h 12m (one-way)
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Cheapest • 27% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Santa Barbara to Vancouver (SBA-YVR)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Santa Barbara to Vancouver that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Santa Barbara to Vancouver

Sat, Aug 22 - Wed, Aug 26
United Airlines Logo
6:30 pm - 11:22 pm
SBA
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YVR
4h 52m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 11:53 am
YVR
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SBA
4h 53m
1 stop
$266United Airlines
Sat, May 2 - Wed, May 6
United Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 6:18 pm
SBA
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YVR
13h 18m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 10:17 pm
YVR
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SBA
15h 17m
1 stop
$287United Airlines
Tue, May 26 - Sat, May 30
Delta Logo
12:35 pm - 5:54 pm
SBA
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YVR
5h 19m
1 stop
Delta Logo
6:45 am - 3:59 pm
YVR
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SBA
9h 14m
1 stop
$315Delta
Wed, May 6 - Wed, May 13
Delta Logo
4:53 pm - 10:31 pm
SBA
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YVR
5h 38m
1 stop
Delta Logo
1:16 pm - 9:50 pm
YVR
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SBA
8h 34m
1 stop
$326Delta
Wed, May 6 - Wed, May 13
Delta Logo
4:53 pm - 10:31 pm
SBA
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YVR
5h 38m
1 stop
Delta Logo
6:20 am - 3:59 pm
YVR
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SBA
9h 39m
2 stops
$336Delta
Sat, Aug 22 - Wed, Aug 26
Air Canada Logo
4:00 pm - 9:50 pm
SBA
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YVR
5h 50m
1 stop
Air Canada Logo
1:00 pm - 9:52 pm
YVR
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SBA
8h 52m
1 stop
$341Air Canada
Wed, May 27 - Thu, Jun 4
United Airlines Logo
4:03 pm - 11:22 pm
SBA
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YVR
7h 19m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 11:52 am
YVR
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SBA
4h 52m
1 stop
$347United Airlines
Fri, Aug 21 - Tue, Aug 25
United Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 10:48 am
SBA
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YVR
4h 33m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
5:25 pm - 10:44 pm
YVR
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SBA
5h 19m
1 stop
$359United Airlines
Sat, May 2 - Sat, May 9
United Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 11:30 am
SBA
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YVR
6h 30m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 12:07 pm
YVR
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SBA
5h 07m
1 stop
$363United Airlines
Mon, May 4 - Fri, May 8
American Airlines Logo
7:13 pm - 10:48 am
SBA
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YVR
15h 35m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 6:08 pm
YVR
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SBA
12h 08m
2 stops
$367American Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Santa Barbara to Vancouver flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Santa Barbara to Vancouver to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Santa Barbara to Vancouver Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Santa Barbara to Vancouver Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Santa Barbara to Vancouver Intl Airport is May, where tickets cost $374 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $685 and $658 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$121
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 25% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 3% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Santa Barbara to Vancouver

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Santa Barbara to Vancouver based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Santa Barbara to Vancouver flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Santa Barbara to Vancouver Intl Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Santa Barbara to Vancouver Intl Airport was $121 for a one-way ticket and $266 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Santa Barbara and Vancouver?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Vancouver from Santa Barbara.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Santa Barbara to Vancouver?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Santa Barbara to Vancouver?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Santa Barbara and Vancouver, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Santa Barbara to Vancouver, Alaska Airlines or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Santa Barbara to Vancouver are Alaska Airlines and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $503 and an overall rating of 7.9, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $516 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Santa Barbara to Vancouver?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Santa Barbara to Vancouver.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Santa Barbara to Vancouver?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Vancouver from Santa Barbara is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Santa Barbara to Vancouver?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Vancouver with an airline and back to Santa Barbara with another airline. Booking your flights between Santa Barbara and YVR can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Santa Barbara to Vancouver?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Vancouver from Santa Barbara up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Santa Barbara to Vancouver

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Vancouver. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Santa Barbara to Vancouver? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.9
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 12098 reviews
7.8Comfort
7.0Food
8.5Crew
8.1Boarding
7.0Entertainment
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I paid for the $8 WiFi for the flight and it never worked. The crew told me it goes in and out and to keep trying. I didn’t get to watch the show I had planned to watch, bummer that I paid for the service. The person next to me said she has never been successful with in flight WiFi.

10.0 ExcellentRhea, Mar 2026
LAX - LIR
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I paid for the $8 WiFi for the flight and it never worked. The crew told me it goes in and out and to keep trying. I didn’t get to watch the show I had planned to watch, bummer that I paid for the service. The person next to me said she has never been successful with in flight WiFi.

Four hour delay. Missed our event. And they offered me $75. Absolutely shameful.

Wi-Fi cut out for a bit, then resumed. Otherwise flawless flight.

I have been flying commercial for decades. I was in one of the ladder boarding groups, had my bag tagged because they thought there was not going to be enough space for it in the overhead bins. I politely asked one of the attendance if I could try to find a space- she said I could and I did. I then took the bag tag off and gave it to one of the other attendants as I was told to do by the first one. He, in a curt, anal, and disrespectful manner, told me that I needed to take my bag down from the overhead bin and check it. This was a situation I’ve never encountered before. The attendant’s attitude was confrontational and belittling in front of other onlooking passengers as if daring me to challenge him. I am a physician who takes care of patients day in and day out. Not wanting to make a scene, I calmly told him, “do what you need to do.” he took my bag down from the overhead bin, put the back tag back on it, and checked it only to make room for another bag that was also supposed to be technically checked by a following passenger. The same male attendant later came up to me and said “you shouldn’t have showed me the bag tag,” as if conveying that he was just following protocol was a justification for treating me like a kid out of line. I cared about this because it took 15 minutes from my life to then retrieve the bag at baggage claim and it also felt like really poor customer service. I understand the need for protocols. This is also a service industry, and we the passengers are the clients. We should be made to feel welcome and respected and our life in transit made as easy as it can be within reason. This attendant clearly needs to be reminded of that. Of note, an older female fellow passenger sitting next to me agreed with this assessment.

Ended up sitting in front of a child who kicked the back of the seat and screamed for most of the flight.

After landing in Seattle, 3 hours waiting to find parking space do to driving problems. Very uncomfortable.

My only complaint was how far it was from plane to baggage claim

I had a problem with my reservation and no one could help me understand what happened. I booked my flight months ago and received a confirmation email. In the confirmation email, it said that the flight would depart at 3:15 p.m. A few hours before the flight, I tried to go online and check in, and suddenly it said that the flight was leaving an hour earlier. I had to rush to get to the airport and almost didn't make it. No one could help me understand why this happened, and I'm really concerned that it might happen in the future. I would appreciate some support in this matter.

They cancelled the flight and provided no support to find another way home or how to get a refund. Links provided didn’t work and phone wait times were over eight hours. Battery on my phone couldn’t last long enough.

It was a super old plane so the first class experience was just not luxurious

My flight was canceled a few hours before boarding. I was rebooked on Copa airlines and missed an important meeting .

Business class seats felt very cramped compared to other airlines.

OK, we were delayed and had to de plane and reboard.

The 777’s economy seat’s legroom was more tolerable than expected. I appreciate the reclining mechanism which slides the seat forward to minimize cannibalizing the space behind. The food was terrible: very salty.

Seats are uncomfortable. This has been a trend in the industry for decades. Trying to fit more seats on each plane to increase profits at the expense of the passenger.

Staff were good. My seat was in need of repair, but for a short flight was not problematic. Usual basic snack and drink setup that you'll find on any US carrier. Over, a decent, basic flight.

Complimentary light meal would be appreciated. But great flight crew service on all legs

Flight delayed for more than 16 hrs and no effort was spent to provide an alternate

We had turbulence ever 1/2 hr or so and the captains announcements were SOOOO LOUD

Women boarding passengers at the gate was absolutely rude and disrespectful of passengers. The flight attendant was absolutely delightful! Smiling and connected with the passengers. So happy. The seats are cramped and uncomfortable but I guess that’s just the way it is Communication regarding flight was excellent

Departed Palm Springs over an hour late because there’s only one gate, and it has always delayed by the arriving and departing flight to Toronto and the arriving flight from Vancouver.

The flight from SFO to YVR was delayed and my bag did not make it to my next flight from YVR to SYD. It took almost 3 days after I landed to get my bag and when I got it, it was filled with dust

Great check in process in LA and good service The check in process as well as at the gate is way better in the US versus canada 🇨🇦

Fair. What's the point of partnering with United if we cannot use the lounge. My wife is a frequent flier with United but we were refused access to Air Canada lounge

Real smooth and easy, Real good leg room in coach!

They rescheduled me and I had no issues with the new flight

Both flights are delayed so I rate the whole experience as mediocre.

Before final boarding, my husband and I — both seniors — were told that we could not bring our carry-on bags with us due to being in Zone 6. The staff took our bags with little explanation, stating it was policy. While we understand boarding procedures may vary by zone, the way we were spoken to was unnecessarily rude and dismissive. We felt disrespected and singled out, and the interaction left us deeply uncomfortable. As seniors, we expect to be treated with courtesy and dignity, especially during travel when accommodations and communication matter most. We hope you will look into this matter and ensure better training for staff in handling such situations with more empathy and professionalism.

Easy boarding and comfortable seating were plusses. Enjoyed the experience and good service from the captain and crew. Many thanks...!

Poor air traffic controller staffing led to a 50%reduction on flights so we got to wait 4 hrs for our flight! Very disorganized at the gate Poor communication with customers

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