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

American Airlines, at $354, was found to be the cheapest airline from Buffalo to Santa Barbara.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include United Airlines and Southwest. These flights start at 35% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with American Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $157. Delta flights start at $179 while deals on Southwest start at $200 one-way.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Buffalo to Santa Barbara?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Buffalo to Santa Barbara flight should consider departing on Friday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Buffalo to Santa Barbara?

Users have found that flying from Buffalo to Santa Barbara on a Thursday typically leans towards higher prices. However, this doesn’t mean you still can’t find a deal. Flexibility with other aspects of your flight can still land a great price for your trip.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Buffalo to Santa Barbara?

Travelers have found it’s best to book a flight 47 days in advance to save up to 273% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 47 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Buffalo to Santa Barbara 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $296, or $407 for flights within the next 24 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Buffalo to Santa Barbara?

Our data shows that October tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Santa Barbara from Buffalo. Users have commonly found prices around $339 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $98. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in December.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from BUF to SBA?

When flying from Buffalo to Santa Barbara, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 23% versus a flight at noon.

Most accurate provider : When it comes to deals on Buffalo-Santa Barbara flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Buffalo-Santa Barbara flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Buffalo-Santa Barbara flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on Buffalo-Santa Barbara flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Buffalo-Santa Barbara flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

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

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

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

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Buffalo to Santa Barbara by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Most accurate provider	FlightHub 3 stars
Most trusted provider	eDreams 3 stars
Round-trip from	$354 (American Airlines)
One-way from	$157 (American Airlines)
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	November
Average price	$706

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Buffalo to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 1, 2025.

Mon 5/266:49 amBUF - SBA

1 stop7h 39mAmerican Airlines

Fri 5/3012:23 pmSBA - BUF

1 stop7h 08mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$354

Mon 12/225:45 amBUF - SBA

1 stop7h 10mSouthwest

Sun 12/2810:30 amSBA - BUF

1 stop10h 25mSouthwest

Deal found 4/29

$452

Wed 5/146:00 amBUF - SBA

2 stops9h 56mUnited Airlines

Sun 5/186:00 amSBA - BUF

2 stops12h 22mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$537

Thu 12/2511:55 amBUF - SBA

2 stops12h 30mDelta

Wed 12/317:10 amSBA - BUF

2 stops12h 52mDelta

Deal found 4/29

$797

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Mon 5/266:49 amBUF - SBA

1 stop7h 39mAmerican Airlines

Fri 5/3012:23 pmSBA - BUF

1 stop7h 08mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$354

Wed 5/146:00 amBUF - SBA

2 stops9h 56mUnited Airlines

Sun 5/186:00 amSBA - BUF

2 stops12h 22mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$537

Mon 5/193:55 pmBUF - SBA

1 stop10h 15mSouthwest

Fri 5/235:55 amSBA - BUF

1 stop10h 00mSouthwest

Deal found 4/29

$552

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Wed 5/146:00 amBUF - SBA

2 stops9h 56mUnited Airlines

Sun 5/186:00 amSBA - BUF

2 stops12h 22mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$537

Mon 5/193:55 pmBUF - SBA

1 stop10h 15mSouthwest

Fri 5/235:55 amSBA - BUF

1 stop10h 00mSouthwest

Deal found 4/29

$552

Mon 5/266:49 amBUF - SBA

1 stop7h 39mAmerican Airlines

Fri 5/3012:23 pmSBA - BUF

1 stop7h 08mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$354

One-way flights from Buffalo to Santa Barbara
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Tue 6/247:00 amBUF - SBA

1 stop7h 21mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$157

Sat 7/191:00 pmBUF - SBA

1 stop10h 17mDelta

Deal found 4/29

$179

Wed 7/167:35 amBUF - SBA

1 stop7h 10mSouthwest

Deal found 4/29

$200

Mon 7/145:54 pmBUF - SBA

2 stops9h 04mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$259

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BUF - SBA

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Mon 5/26

6:49 am-11:28 am

1 stop7h 39m

Santa Barbara

Fri 5/30

12:23 pm-10:31 pm

1 stop7h 08m

$354

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BUF - SBA

BUFSBA

Buffalo

Wed 5/14

6:00 am-12:56 pm

2 stops9h 56m

Santa Barbara

Sun 5/18

6:00 am-9:22 pm

2 stops12h 22m

$537

BuffaloSanta Barbara

BUF - SBA

BUFSBA

Buffalo

Mon 5/19

3:55 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop10h 15m

Santa Barbara

Fri 5/23

5:55 am-6:55 pm

1 stop10h 00m

$552

BuffaloSanta Barbara

BUF - SBA

BUFSBA

Buffalo

Tue 6/24

7:00 am-11:21 am

1 stop7h 21m

$157

BuffaloSanta Barbara

BUF - SBA

BUFSBA

Buffalo

Sat 7/19

1:00 pm-8:17 pm

1 stop10h 17m

$179

BuffaloSanta Barbara

BUF - SBA

BUFSBA

Buffalo

Wed 7/16

7:35 am-11:45 am

1 stop7h 10m

$200

BuffaloSanta Barbara

BUF - SBA

BUFSBA

Buffalo

Mon 7/14

5:54 pm-11:58 pm

2 stops9h 04m

$259

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*2 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Buffalo-Santa Barbara flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Buffalo-Santa Barbara flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Buffalo-Santa Barbara flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Buffalo-Santa Barbara flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Buffalo-Santa Barbara flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Buffalo to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Buffalo to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $495). 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 Santa Barbara by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Santa Barbara ranges from 0.0 - 3.5 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.5 in. May is typically the driest time to visit Santa Barbara when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Santa Barbara by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Santa Barbara, 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 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Santa Barbara

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,294 reviews

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

4,294 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,294 reviews

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

7,934 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,294 reviews

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

8,696 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,294 reviews

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

4,294 reviews

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

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Buffalo to Santa Barbara round-trip?
American Airlines, at $354, was found to be the cheapest airline from Buffalo to Santa Barbara.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include United Airlines and Southwest. These flights start at 35% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Buffalo to Santa Barbara one-way?
To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with American Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $157. Delta flights start at $179 while deals on Southwest start at $200 one-way.
Can I find deals for flights from Buffalo to Santa Barbara that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Buffalo to Santa Barbara flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Buffalo to Santa Barbara?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Buffalo to Santa Barbara.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Buffalo to Santa Barbara?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Buffalo to Santa Barbara 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 Buffalo to Santa Barbara?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Buffalo to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Buffalo to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $495). 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 2 airlines flying from Buffalo to Santa Barbara

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Southwest	Cheapest$381	Average$446	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
American Airlines	Cheapest$391	Average$602	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%

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