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 7h 53m. Your travel time can differ by up to 5h 49m. 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 35% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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 decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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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.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Buffalo to Santa Barbara flights typically cost between $519 and $796 in February. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $433 on American Airlines (Feb 2-Feb 15).

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Mon 2/27:30 amBUF - SBA

2 stops13h 42mAmerican Airlines

Sun 2/1512:41 pmSBA - BUF

1 stop6h 53mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$433

Sat 2/218:25 amBUF - SBA

1 stop7h 53mUnited Airlines

Wed 2/251:12 pmSBA - BUF

1 stop6h 47mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$475

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Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars

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Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Buffalo to Santa Barbara (average of $134). Flying from Buffalo to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $227). 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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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

11,054 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

11,054 reviews

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,054 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 7h 53m. Your travel time can differ by up to 5h 49m. 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 35% 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Buffalo to Santa Barbara (average of $134). Flying from Buffalo to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $227). 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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