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$149+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara to Buffalo (SBA - BUF)

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 8/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — BUF
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to Buffalo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Buffalo (BUF). 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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$378
(Southwest)

One-way from

$149
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$309
From Santa Barbara to Buffalo
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Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Buffalo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to Buffalo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/412:35 pmSBA - BUF
1 stop6h 15mSouthwest
Tue 7/82:05 pmBUF - SBA
2 stops11h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 6/11$378
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Sun 7/137:04 pmSBA - BUF
2 stops12h 36mAmerican Airlines
Wed 7/167:00 amBUF - SBA
2 stops11h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$427
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Thu 6/266:00 amSBA - BUF
2 stops12h 01mUnited Airlines
Thu 7/38:25 amBUF - SBA
1 stop7h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/12$512

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Barbara to Buffalo 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 June 12, 2025.
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Santa Barbara

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Santa BarbaraBuffalo

SBA - BUF

SBABUF

Santa Barbara

Fri 7/4

12:35 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop6h 15m

Buffalo

Tue 7/8

2:05 pm-10:55 pm

2 stops11h 50m

$378

Santa BarbaraBuffalo

SBA - BUF

SBABUF

Santa Barbara

Sun 7/13

7:04 pm-10:40 am

2 stops12h 36m

Buffalo

Wed 7/16

7:00 am-3:49 pm

2 stops11h 49m

$427

Santa BarbaraBuffalo

SBA - BUF

SBABUF

Santa Barbara

Thu 6/26

6:00 am-9:01 pm

2 stops12h 01m

Buffalo

Thu 7/3

8:25 am-1:03 pm

1 stop7h 38m

$512

Santa BarbaraBuffalo

SBA - BUF

SBABUF

Santa Barbara

Tue 8/5

12:10 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$149

Santa BarbaraBuffalo

SBA - BUF

SBABUF

Santa Barbara

Tue 8/5

5:01 am-9:01 pm

2 stops13h 00m

$154

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Deals found on 6/12

Best time to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Buffalo

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Buffalo from Santa Barbara with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Santa Barbara to Buffalo

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Buffalo?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Buffalo (average of $256). Flying from Santa Barbara to Buffalo in December is currently the most expensive (average of $337). 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.

Rainfall in Buffalo by month

Plan your trip to Buffalo by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Buffalo ranges from 2.5 - 4.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Buffalo when rainfall is around 2.5 in.

Temperature in Buffalo by month

Plan your trip to Buffalo by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Buffalo, 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 71.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 24.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Buffalo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Buffalo. 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 Buffalo. Reviews last updated June 12, 2025.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Santa Barbara to Buffalo. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Santa Barbara to Buffalo is Southwest. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $378 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and United Airlines, starting at $427 and $512 round-trip.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara to Buffalo 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 Buffalo?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Buffalo (average of $256). Flying from Santa Barbara to Buffalo in December is currently the most expensive (average of $337). 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 airline flying from Santa Barbara to Buffalo

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Santa Barbara to Buffalo. 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$381Average$446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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