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$147 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 8/20. 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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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.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Santa Barbara to Vancouver

Tue, Aug 19 - Tue, Aug 26
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12:40 pm - 9:00 pmSBA-YVR
8h 20m2 stops
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6:20 am - 4:07 pmYVR-SBA
9h 47m2 stops
$343Delta
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Tue, Aug 19 - Tue, Aug 26
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5:00 pm - 10:10 pmSBA-YVR
5h 10m1 stop
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6:45 am - 11:54 amYVR-SBA
5h 09m1 stop
$362Delta
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Tue, Aug 19 - Tue, Aug 26
Delta Logo
12:40 pm - 10:58 pmSBA-YVR
10h 18m2 stops
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6:45 am - 11:54 amYVR-SBA
5h 09m1 stop
$372Delta
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Fri, Sep 12 - Fri, Sep 19
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7:39 pm - 6:17 pmSBA-YVR
22h 38m2 stops
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7:30 pm - 7:49 pmYVR-SBA
24h 19m2 stops
$393Alaska Airlines
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Fri, Sep 12 - Fri, Sep 19
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7:30 am - 12:15 amSBA-YVR
16h 45m2 stops
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7:07 pm - 7:49 pmYVR-SBA
24h 42m1 stop
$398Alaska Airlines
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Fri, Sep 12 - Fri, Sep 19
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7:39 pm - 6:40 pmSBA-YVR
23h 01m1 stop
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7:07 pm - 7:49 pmYVR-SBA
24h 42m1 stop
$399Alaska Airlines
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Fri, Oct 10 - Mon, Oct 13
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:40 pm - 9:38 amSBA-YVR
13h 58m1 stop
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3:30 pm - 6:41 pmYVR-SBA
27h 11m1 stop
$441Alaska Airlines
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Thu, Oct 9 - Sun, Oct 12
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:40 pm - 12:48 pmSBA-YVR
17h 08m1 stop
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6:00 am - 11:29 amYVR-SBA
5h 29m1 stop
$451Alaska Airlines
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Wed, Aug 13 - Sat, Aug 30
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 1:53 pmSBA-YVR
7h 53m1 stop
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7:00 am - 5:44 pmYVR-SBA
10h 44m1 stop
$509United Airlines
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Wed, Aug 13 - Sat, Aug 30
United Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 6:18 pmSBA-YVR
11h 48m2 stops
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8:35 am - 8:54 pmYVR-SBA
12h 19m1 stop
$515United 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.

How much is a round-trip flight from Santa Barbara to Vancouver Intl Airport?

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Santa Barbara to Vancouver?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Santa Barbara to Vancouver Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Vancouver on a Wednesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to fly from Santa Barbara to Vancouver. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Thursday and avoiding Mondays for the best deals.

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 October, where tickets cost $361 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $578 and $573 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Santa Barbara to Vancouver Intl Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure 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 average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Santa Barbara to Vancouver Intl Airport, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 28% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$147
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 7% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 23% increase in price.
Flight from Santa Barbara to Vancouver

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.
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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 $147 for a one-way ticket and $343 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?

    SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Santa Barbara and Vancouver, with SkyTeam 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 $515 and an overall rating of 8.0, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $496 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.
8.0
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 10000 reviews
7.1Food
8.5Crew
8.1Boarding
7.1Entertainment
7.8Comfort
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Departing flight to San Diego was delayed. Return flight from SD to SBP was delayed. Not terrible but not ideal

4.0 OkaySean, Jul 2025SBP - SAN
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Departing flight to San Diego was delayed. Return flight from SD to SBP was delayed. Not terrible but not ideal

I always heard this was a terrible airline but I was happy to experience otherwise. The seats were more comfortable than delta. They did board late and gate was a little chaotic, which is to be expected for a budget airline. I would definitely do it again for that price.

My email notifications were silenced, so I didn't get word that the departing flight had changed gates. It wasn't until I noticed that few people had gathered for the flight that I checked the airport schedule board, 20 minutes before boarding. I then told several people at the old gate of the change. If I was to receive a text I would have been notified of the change earlier, Or to hear an announcement over the airport intercom.

Canceled flight. No communication of this prior. Rescheduled to next day. Our good seats we purchased months ago turned into last row middle. No apology, reason, nor compensation for time and $ spent.

delayed flight 3 hours, then took 45 min to get to gate and another 10 min to open door

Delayed flight both ways. Then, on the return flight, we were stuck on the tarmac for at least 30+ minutes. Idk what happened, but this was a bad experience.

The plane was put out of service and had to wait for a new plane to be assigned. No one had any information and the information on the screens was never updated. The call wait time was 2 hours and the estimated time for text assistance was 55 minutes which was a lie because after 55 minutes nothing happened. I understand that delays happen but to not have anyone available to provide any update or reassurance was just negligent. Also, what is the point of having an 800 number if no one answers it and don’t get me started on the text message system. Ridiculous!

Great flight, no bumps to speak of, pleasant crew, good inflight entertainment choices

Coffee or tea service would be nice for an evening flight, water or juice not good enough.

We missed the flight. I had a passport issue and told the check in desk that I’m trying to resolve it but when I got approved for entry to USA at 3:32, one hour before departure, the employees had left the desk at 3:30. I tried calling and texting the numbers on the sign. No luck. Waited till the agents came back and couldn’t get a flight to our destination or close, so we flew to Las Vegas instead and drove 6 hrs to San Diego where I missed one night’s stay and the car rental that was reserved there. Extra car rental and hotel in Las Vegas was over $300. Lost tine and money. I wanted to extend the trip by two days but the $1600 SAVER fare wouldn’t let me make changes. Hours on the phone to find out there are no exceptions and no credit if cancelled in advance. Very disappointed. My son’s first vacation with me in 17 years. Wasted a lot of money. Next time I will use a local travel agent.

I learned that seating towards the end of plane that a line forms for the restroom and people use your chair as a hand railing, bumping your seat consistently. I was seated in the aisle. I think that next time if I am towards the back row I would want to sit in the middle or window seat.

The best airline I have ever travel , really good customer service, attention and service !!

United sent me a mileage plus number last year but that number is invalid so I can’t use it to check into flights or collect mileage. There is human to speak about the problem, only computers who keep asking me if I am using the correct email. It’s so frustrating and I cannot resolve it.

Not a great experience. We paid for the upgrade for premium economy seats and seated ourselves in very comfortable seats. Someone came along with the same seat on their boarding pass. The aircraft had been changed and as a result we were booted out and sent further back to small uncomfortable seats. After complaining we were moved to emergency row seats, which gave us more leg room but the seats don’t recline. For people in our 70’s we found having to sit upright from California to NJ very uncomfortable. Not sure why they chose to move senior citizens instead of the two people that were allowed to take the more comfortable seats. Not happy.

Everything was great. Only thing that could’ve made it better was buy on board options for hot food, but the snacks were decent. The flight attendants were great. I had no complaints. I was able to make it to my destination safely

Boarded plane and then delayed 1.5 hours while on the plane

Horrific. They missed my connecting flight to San Diego. I didn’t get there until Monday at 9am when I had a mandatory court settlement conference scheduled at 6am since we had parties on the east coast. This caused many issues. All because United apparently forgot to hold the doors open until my flight landed that only had a 10 minute delay. This was the last flight to Southern California. So I couldn’t even rent a car to finish the trip. United cannot be trusted when traveling on specific days and times since weather didn’t have anything to do with the delays.

Really good 😊 the woman at the gate entrance was a little rude checking in our carry-on but i dont think she worked for the airline, she worked for the airport at sacramento, other than that amazing.

it was so bad. I tried to board my flight from vancouver to saskatoon. And to my surprise they did not board me cause the flight was changed and no email was send to me. and on my boarding pass which i got from seattle says different flight. I did not knew anyone from Vancouver, air canada crew was rude, i asked for today flight but they were rude and i had early morning dental appointment in saskatoon. I was so much in pain and my whole day is wasted today. and i suffered alot. They did provide me hotel but they did not provide me any food. I am really really disappointed first time had so bad experience with air canada. I may think twice to book it again. If i can get any reply or any composition that would be great. Thanks

Very comfortable (upgraded to business class). The audio on my screen didn’t work, but I managed to play the audio through my phone while watching the screen.

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

Aircraft had technical issues. After 3 hours of trying to resolve, flight was cancelled. Was booked on a flight leaving 12 hours after intended departure. Now on 4 flights instead of 2 and a day late to my destination.

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...!

All was good except for the seats, not very comfy.

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

It was delayed by almost 90 minutes and that messed up our plans but it was beyond UA’s control that is what we heard

They are a great airline, and i enjoying flying with them. However my experience with booking through Kayak was a horrible experience. With all the restrictions and glitches of website. My entire bookings by kayak was wrong. And there was no possible way of fixing anything with them, because they hand over responsibility to the airline after purchase is made. Will not be booking through Kayak again and will inform my family and friends not to as well.

Plane was old, cabin was small, overhead bins were small, seats really uncomfortable, no seat-back entertainment

Excellent crew, great food despite catering issues. We need more people like this.

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