How long is the flight from Buffalo to Santa Barbara?

American Airlines and United Airlines can get you from Buffalo to Santa Barbara in just under 9h 36m. Your travel time can differ by up to 58m. The distance from Buffalo to Santa Barbara is about 2268 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

American Airlines, at $316, was found to be the cheapest airline from Buffalo to Santa Barbara.. This flight start at 36% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

$274+ Flights from Buffalo to Santa Barbara

Q: How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Buffalo to Santa Barbara?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment. Buffalo to Santa Barbara flights typically cost between $366 and $470 in October. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $398 on American Airlines (Oct 14-Oct 21).

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Tue 10/148:00 amBUF - SBA

2 stops10h 34mAmerican Airlines

Tue 10/219:23 amSBA - BUF

2 stops10h 05mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/16

$398

Tue 10/148:25 amBUF - SBA

1 stop9h 36mUnited Airlines

Tue 10/211:10 pmSBA - BUF

1 stop6h 36mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$437

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Tue 10/148:00 amBUF - SBA

2 stops10h 34mAmerican Airlines

Tue 10/219:23 amSBA - BUF

2 stops10h 05mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/16

$398

Tue 10/148:25 amBUF - SBA

1 stop9h 36mUnited Airlines

Tue 10/211:10 pmSBA - BUF

1 stop6h 36mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$437

Tue 3/1012:09 pmBUF - SBA

1 stop11h 18mDelta

Wed 3/118:25 amSBA - BUF

2 stops22h 20mDelta

Deal found 9/13

$461

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Tue 10/148:00 amBUF - SBA

2 stops10h 34mAmerican Airlines

Tue 10/219:23 amSBA - BUF

2 stops10h 05mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/16

$398

Tue 10/148:25 amBUF - SBA

1 stop9h 36mUnited Airlines

Tue 10/211:10 pmSBA - BUF

1 stop6h 36mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$437

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Tue 9/307:00 amBUF - SBA

1 stop7h 31mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$274

Wed 9/247:00 amBUF - SBA

1 stop7h 31mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$434

Wed 9/2412:48 pmBUF - SBA

2 stops10h 15mDelta

Deal found 9/14

$439

Tue 9/306:15 amBUF - SBA

3 stops40h 34mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$532

Tue 9/308:25 amBUF - SBA

1 stop7h 42mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$605

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Tue 10/14

8:00 am-3:34 pm

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Tue 10/21

9:23 am-10:28 pm

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Tue 10/14

8:25 am-3:01 pm

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1:10 pm-10:46 pm

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12:09 pm-8:27 pm

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7:00 am-11:31 am

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$434

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12:48 pm-8:03 pm

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$532

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Tue 9/30

8:25 am-1:07 pm

1 stop7h 42m

$605

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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 $475). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Buffalo to Santa Barbara?

Reviews of airlines servicing Santa Barbara

Read reviews from past customers who have flown American Airlines from Buffalo to Santa Barbara. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Hiram K,Sep 2023

JFK - CLT

Worst Airlines - services suck. Stuck at JFK whole night with 2 small kids - they didnt care even infant baby. Never ever fly American Airlines again - Peace !!

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Hiram K,Sep 2023

JFK - CLT

Worst Airlines - services suck. Stuck at JFK whole night with 2 small kids - they didnt care even infant baby. Never ever fly American Airlines again - Peace !!

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How long is the flight from Buffalo to Santa Barbara?
American Airlines and United Airlines can get you from Buffalo to Santa Barbara in just under 9h 36m. Your travel time can differ by up to 58m. The distance from Buffalo to Santa Barbara is about 2268 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Buffalo to Santa Barbara round-trip?
American Airlines, at $316, was found to be the cheapest airline from Buffalo to Santa Barbara.. This flight start at 36% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
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 $475). 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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Everything you need to know about your flight from Buffalo to Santa Barbara

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

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Buffalo to Santa Barbara?

Reviews of airlines servicing Santa Barbara

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