How long is the flight from Buffalo to Santa Barbara?

Delta can get you from Buffalo to Santa Barbara in just under 11h 18m. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance from Buffalo to Santa Barbara is about 2268 mi.

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 43% 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.

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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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?

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$154+ Flights from Buffalo to Santa Barbara

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 $868 and $942 in March. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $452 on Delta (Mar 10-Mar 11).

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Sat 11/110:50 amBUF - SBA

2 stops15h 54mUnited Airlines

Tue 11/47:19 amSBA - BUF

2 stops23h 44mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/21

$604

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Tue 3/1012:09 pmBUF - SBA

1 stop11h 18mDelta

Wed 3/118:25 amSBA - BUF

2 stops11h 33mDelta

Deal found 10/18

$452

Tue 3/106:47 amBUF - SBA

1 stop7h 48mAmerican Airlines

Wed 3/1112:44 pmSBA - BUF

1 stop6h 41mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 10/18

$547

Sat 11/110:50 amBUF - SBA

2 stops15h 54mUnited Airlines

Tue 11/47:19 amSBA - BUF

2 stops23h 44mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/21

$604

Sat 11/17:00 amBUF - SBA

1 stop7h 34mAmerican Airlines

Tue 11/412:28 pmSBA - BUF

1 stop7h 11mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 10/21

$702

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Sat 11/110:50 amBUF - SBA

2 stops15h 54mUnited Airlines

Tue 11/47:19 amSBA - BUF

2 stops23h 44mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/21

$604

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Fri 10/3110:08 amBUF - SBA

2 stops13h 00mDelta

Deal found 10/20

$154

Fri 10/317:00 amBUF - SBA

1 stop7h 40mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 10/20

$193

Thu 11/136:12 amBUF - SBA

1 stop8h 26mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 10/20

$260

Thu 11/136:10 amBUF - SBA

2 stops12h 59mDelta

Deal found 10/20

$265

Sat 11/17:00 amBUF - SBA

2 stops16h 08mDelta

Deal found 10/20

$434

Thu 11/137:00 amBUF - SBA

3 stops17h 02mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/20

$624

Sun 11/308:10 amBUF - SBA

1 stop7h 57mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/19

$659

Sat 11/17:00 amBUF - SBA

3 stops17h 02mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/20

$1,505

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Round-trip from	$452 (Delta)
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Average price	$433

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12:09 pm-8:27 pm

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8:25 am-10:58 pm

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6:47 am-11:35 am

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12:44 pm-10:25 pm

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7:00 am-11:34 am

1 stop7h 34m

Santa Barbara

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12:28 pm-10:39 pm

1 stop7h 11m

$702

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BUF - SBA

BUFSBA

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Fri 10/31

10:08 am-8:08 pm

2 stops13h 00m

$154

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BUF - SBA

BUFSBA

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7:00 am-11:40 am

1 stop7h 40m

$193

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6:12 am-11:38 am

1 stop8h 26m

$260

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6:10 am-4:09 pm

2 stops12h 59m

$265

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BUF - SBA

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7:00 am-11:34 am

1 stop7h 34m

$434

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BUF - SBA

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7:00 am-8:08 pm

2 stops16h 08m

$434

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Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars

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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 $136). Flying from Buffalo to Santa Barbara in February is currently the most expensive (average of $249). 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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American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,023 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

11,023 reviews

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,023 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?
Delta can get you from Buffalo to Santa Barbara in just under 11h 18m. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance from Buffalo to Santa Barbara is about 2268 mi.
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 43% 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 $136). Flying from Buffalo to Santa Barbara in February is currently the most expensive (average of $249). 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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American Airlines	Cheapest$316	Average$467	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%

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