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$239+ 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 12/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — BUF
Aug 4 — Aug 111
Mon 8/4
Mon 8/11
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 July 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$333
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$239
(Southwest)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$356
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 July 30, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Wed 9/1012:22 pmSBA - BUF
1 stop7h 46mAmerican Airlines
Wed 9/247:00 amBUF - SBA
1 stop7h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/30$333
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Wed 9/105:00 pmSBA - BUF
2 stops15h 01mDelta
Wed 9/2410:30 amBUF - SBA
2 stops12h 33mDelta
Deal found 7/29$343
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 10/26:27 pmSBA - BUF
3 stops17h 27mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/710:50 amBUF - SBA
2 stops13h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/29$461
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Sun 10/53:20 pmSBA - BUF
1 stop7h 20mSouthwest
Fri 10/103:10 pmBUF - SBA
2 stops11h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 7/28$462

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Santa BarbaraBuffalo

SBA - BUF

SBABUF

Santa Barbara

Wed 9/10

12:22 pm-11:08 pm

1 stop7h 46m

Buffalo

Wed 9/24

7:00 am-11:31 am

1 stop7h 31m

$333

Santa BarbaraBuffalo

SBA - BUF

SBABUF

Santa Barbara

Wed 9/10

5:00 pm-11:01 am

2 stops15h 01m

Buffalo

Wed 9/24

10:30 am-8:03 pm

2 stops12h 33m

$343

Santa BarbaraBuffalo

SBA - BUF

SBABUF

Santa Barbara

Thu 10/2

6:27 pm-2:54 pm

3 stops17h 27m

Buffalo

Tue 10/7

10:50 am-9:05 pm

2 stops13h 15m

$461

Santa BarbaraBuffalo

SBA - BUF

SBABUF

Santa Barbara

Sun 10/5

3:20 pm-1:40 am

1 stop7h 20m

Buffalo

Fri 10/10

3:10 pm-11:20 pm

2 stops11h 10m

$462

Santa BarbaraBuffalo

SBA - BUF

SBABUF

Santa Barbara

Sun 12/21

10:30 am-11:55 pm

1 stop10h 25m

$239

Santa BarbaraBuffalo

SBA - BUF

SBABUF

Santa Barbara

Mon 12/22

6:30 pm-9:23 am

2 stops11h 53m

$252

Santa BarbaraBuffalo

SBA - BUF

SBABUF

Santa Barbara

Sun 12/21

7:45 pm-11:58 am

2 stops13h 13m

$294

Santa BarbaraBuffalo

SBA - BUF

SBABUF

Santa Barbara

Thu 8/7

4:57 pm-11:02 am

2 stops15h 05m

$429

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 7/29

Best time to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Buffalo

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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.

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 July 30, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Santa Barbara to Buffalo, such as Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

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
4,241 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

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
8,896 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

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
4,241 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

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 American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $333 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and United Airlines, starting at $343 and $461 round-trip.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Santa Barbara to Buffalo one-way?

    $239 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Southwest. You may also be able to find cheap deals on United Airlines and American Airlines, with prices starting from $252 and $294, respectively.

  • 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 July 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$336Average$486FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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