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$264+ 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 8/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BUF — SBA
Aug 19 — Aug 261
Tue 8/19
Tue 8/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 August 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$315
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$264
(Southwest)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$422
From Buffalo to Santa Barbara
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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 August 14, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
Fri 9/127:35 amBUF - SBA
2 stops14h 04mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/1612:22 pmSBA - BUF
1 stop7h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/13$315
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
Fri 9/122:40 pmBUF - SBA
1 stop10h 45mSouthwest
Tue 9/165:40 amSBA - BUF
1 stop9h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 8/13$376
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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.
Mon 12/152:05 pmBUF - SBA
1 stop10h 00mSouthwest
Fri 12/195:15 amSBA - BUF
2 stops9h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 8/12$411
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
Mon 9/17:08 amBUF - SBA
1 stop7h 14mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/612:22 pmSBA - BUF
1 stop7h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/13$426
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Fri 8/296:30 amBUF - SBA
2 stops10h 23mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/21:01 pmSBA - BUF
1 stop6h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/14$532
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/16:20 amBUF - SBA
2 stops8h 34mDelta
Sat 9/68:13 amSBA - BUF
2 stops11h 46mDelta
Deal found 8/13$629

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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 August 14, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Buffalo to Santa Barbara that are best for you.

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BuffaloSanta Barbara

BUF - SBA

BUFSBA

Buffalo

Fri 9/12

7:35 am-6:39 pm

2 stops14h 04m

Santa Barbara

Tue 9/16

12:22 pm-11:08 pm

1 stop7h 46m

$315

BuffaloSanta Barbara

BUF - SBA

BUFSBA

Buffalo

Fri 9/12

2:40 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop10h 45m

Santa Barbara

Tue 9/16

5:40 am-6:15 pm

1 stop9h 35m

$376

BuffaloSanta Barbara

BUF - SBA

BUFSBA

Buffalo

Fri 1/23

12:09 pm-8:27 pm

1 stop11h 18m

Santa Barbara

Sat 1/24

8:25 am-10:37 am

2 stops23h 12m

$385

BuffaloSanta Barbara

BUF - SBA

BUFSBA

Buffalo

Mon 12/15

2:05 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop10h 00m

Santa Barbara

Fri 12/19

10:30 am-11:55 pm

1 stop10h 25m

$411

BuffaloSanta Barbara

BUF - SBA

BUFSBA

Buffalo

Mon 9/1

7:08 am-11:22 am

1 stop7h 14m

Santa Barbara

Sat 9/6

12:22 pm-11:08 pm

1 stop7h 46m

$426

BuffaloSanta Barbara

BUF - SBA

BUFSBA

Buffalo

Fri 1/23

1:55 pm-11:30 pm

2 stops12h 35m

Santa Barbara

Sat 1/24

7:07 pm-12:26 pm

3 stops14h 19m

$446

BuffaloSanta Barbara

BUF - SBA

BUFSBA

Buffalo

Tue 8/26

8:50 am-1:30 pm

1 stop7h 40m

$264

BuffaloSanta Barbara

BUF - SBA

BUFSBA

Buffalo

Tue 8/26

10:35 am-8:08 pm

2 stops12h 33m

$269

BuffaloSanta Barbara

BUF - SBA

BUFSBA

Buffalo

Fri 8/22

7:08 am-11:22 am

1 stop7h 14m

$424

BuffaloSanta Barbara

BUF - SBA

BUFSBA

Buffalo

Tue 8/26

12:02 pm-6:39 pm

3 stops33h 37m

$555

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Best time to book a flight from Buffalo to Santa Barbara

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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?

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 $474). 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

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 August 14, 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
4,244 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

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
4,244 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

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
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

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.

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

    American Airlines, at $320, 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 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 Southwest, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $264. Delta flights start at $269 while deals on American Airlines start at $424 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 $474). 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 August 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$320Average$551FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$381Average$446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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