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$373+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara to Buffalo (SBA - BUF)

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 2/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — BUF
nov. 29 — dic. 61
sáb. 11/29
sáb. 12/6
1 adult, Economy
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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 octubre 30, 2025.

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June

Average price

$347
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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 octubre 30, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
mié. 11/57:29 amSBA - BUF
2 stops12h 23mUnited Airlines
lun. 11/1010:50 amBUF - SBA
2 stops15h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/29$676
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 11/212:28 pmSBA - BUF
1 stop7h 12mAmerican Airlines
vie. 11/76:12 amBUF - SBA
1 stop8h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/29$987
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 11/210:40 amSBA - BUF
2 stops10h 00mSouthwest
vie. 11/710:40 amBUF - SBA
1 stop7h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 10/29$992
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
dom. 11/26:50 pmSBA - BUF
3 stops16h 30mUnited Airlines
vie. 11/71:52 pmBUF - SBA
2 stops12h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/29$1,973

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Santa Barbara

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Depart

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Santa BarbaraBuffalo

SBA - BUF

SBABUF

Santa Barbara

mié. 2/18

8:25 am-10:58 pm

2 stops11h 33m

Buffalo

sáb. 2/21

2:00 pm-8:27 pm

1 stop9h 27m

$373

Santa BarbaraBuffalo

SBA - BUF

SBABUF

Santa Barbara

mié. 2/18

12:40 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop6h 55m

Buffalo

sáb. 2/21

6:00 am-11:50 am

1 stop8h 50m

$415

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Deals found on 10/28

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

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Buffalo (average of $148). Flying from Santa Barbara to Buffalo in January is currently the most expensive (average of $246). 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 octubre 30, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Santa Barbara to Buffalo, such as American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,034 reviews

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeremy,Sep 2025

SAN - PHL

Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,034 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,034 reviews

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeremy,Sep 2025

SAN - PHL

Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac

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.

  • How long is the flight from Santa Barbara to Buffalo?

    Delta and American Airlines can get you from Santa Barbara to Buffalo in just under 6h 55m. Your travel time can differ by up to 4h 38m. There are 2268 mi between Santa Barbara and Buffalo. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly 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 $336 on this airline.

  • 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Buffalo (average of $148). Flying from Santa Barbara to Buffalo in January is currently the most expensive (average of $246). 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 octubre 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$336Average$422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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