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$149+ Cheap flights from Buffalo to Santa Barbara (BUF - SBA)

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 1/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BUF — SBA
Jan 3 — Jan 101
Sat 1/3
Sat 1/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Buffalo to Santa Barbara

Cheapest flights from Buffalo to Santa Barbara
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 December 4, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Tue 12/91:50 pmBUF - SBA
2 stops12h 54mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/167:00 amSBA - BUF
2 stops13h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/2$561
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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.
Thu 12/1811:33 amBUF - SBA
2 stops9h 49mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/2212:25 pmSBA - BUF
1 stop7h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/3$572
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 12/186:30 amBUF - SBA
2 stops9h 42mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/225:00 amSBA - BUF
2 stops11h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/3$577
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Tue 12/92:05 pmBUF - SBA
1 stop10h 00mSouthwest
Tue 12/165:50 amSBA - BUF
2 stops12h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 12/2$682
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Tue 12/96:20 amBUF - SBA
1 stop8h 20mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/1612:30 pmSBA - BUF
1 stop6h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/2$687

Find flight deals from Buffalo to Santa Barbara

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Buffalo (BUF) to Santa Barbara (SBA). 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 December 4, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$335
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$149
(Delta)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$567
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($89 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Buffalo to Santa Barbara that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 4, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Buffalo to Santa Barbara that are best for you.

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Buffalo

Fly to

Santa Barbara

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BuffaloSanta Barbara

BUF - SBA

BUFSBA

Buffalo

Sat 2/21

6:00 am-11:51 am

1 stop8h 51m

Santa Barbara

Wed 2/25

12:41 pm-10:34 pm

1 stop6h 53m

$335

BuffaloSanta Barbara

BUF - SBA

BUFSBA

Buffalo

Sat 2/21

8:25 am-1:18 pm

1 stop7h 53m

Santa Barbara

Wed 2/25

1:02 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop6h 57m

$357

BuffaloSanta Barbara

BUF - SBA

BUFSBA

Buffalo

Mon 1/5

6:30 am-4:25 pm

2 stops12h 55m

Santa Barbara

Thu 1/8

6:20 am-8:29 pm

2 stops11h 09m

$379

BuffaloSanta Barbara

BUF - SBA

BUFSBA

Buffalo

Sat 1/17

2:10 pm-8:56 pm

1 stop9h 46m

$149

BuffaloSanta Barbara

BUF - SBA

BUFSBA

Buffalo

Thu 1/15

12:07 pm-8:56 pm

2 stops11h 49m

$154

BuffaloSanta Barbara

BUF - SBA

BUFSBA

Buffalo

Fri 1/16

12:07 pm-8:56 pm

2 stops11h 49m

$169

BuffaloSanta Barbara

BUF - SBA

BUFSBA

Buffalo

Thu 1/15

8:30 am-5:49 pm

2 stops12h 19m

$188

BuffaloSanta Barbara

BUF - SBA

BUFSBA

Buffalo

Sat 1/17

7:30 am-6:12 pm

2 stops13h 42m

$188

BuffaloSanta Barbara

BUF - SBA

BUFSBA

Buffalo

Fri 1/16

3:35 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop9h 20m

$236

BuffaloSanta Barbara

BUF - SBA

BUFSBA

Buffalo

Thu 1/1

6:30 am-4:25 pm

2 stops12h 55m

$335

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Deals found on 12/2

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Buffalo to Santa Barbara in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*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 Expedia the most. Expedia 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.

Best time to book a flight from Buffalo to Santa Barbara

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Cheapflights Insights

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?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Buffalo to Santa Barbara (average of $135). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Santa Barbara

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Santa Barbara. 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 Santa Barbara. Reviews last updated December 4, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest and 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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,250 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,250 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,250 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,047 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,250 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Buffalo to Santa Barbara. 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 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 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 are the cheapest airlines flying from Buffalo to Santa Barbara round-trip?

    American Airlines, at $316, was found to be the cheapest airline from Buffalo to Santa Barbara. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Southwest. These flights start at 33% 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 $135). 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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Top 2 airlines flying from Buffalo to Santa Barbara

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Buffalo to Santa Barbara. 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 December 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$316Average$453FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$391Average$456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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