Santa Barbara

$181+ 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 9/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BUF — SBA
juil. 5 — juil. 121
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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 juin 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,502
(Delta)

One-way from

$181
(Delta)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$631
From Buffalo to Santa Barbara
One-way flight from Buffalo to Santa Barbara
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($86 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($28 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025

Find 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 juin 30, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
jeu. 7/319:01 amBUF - SBA
2 stops10h 06mDelta
ven. 8/84:50 pmSBA - BUF
2 stops12h 31mDelta
Deal found 6/30$1,502
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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.
jeu. 7/316:08 amBUF - SBA
2 stops12h 59mAmerican Airlines
ven. 8/812:14 pmSBA - BUF
1 stop7h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/29$1,572

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

Fly from

Buffalo

Fly to

Santa Barbara

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BuffaloSanta Barbara

BUF - SBA

BUFSBA

Buffalo

jeu. 7/31

9:01 am-4:07 pm

2 stops10h 06m

Santa Barbara

ven. 8/8

4:50 pm-8:21 am

2 stops12h 31m

$1,502

BuffaloSanta Barbara

BUF - SBA

BUFSBA

Buffalo

jeu. 7/31

6:08 am-4:07 pm

2 stops12h 59m

Santa Barbara

ven. 8/8

12:14 pm-10:34 pm

1 stop7h 20m

$1,572

BuffaloSanta Barbara

BUF - SBA

BUFSBA

Buffalo

jeu. 9/11

2:40 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop10h 45m

$181

BuffaloSanta Barbara

BUF - SBA

BUFSBA

Buffalo

ven. 9/12

7:00 am-11:31 am

1 stop7h 31m

$203

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Deals found on 6/30

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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.

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

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 juin 30, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta, 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.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
8.0
Very good

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

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

    Delta, at $1,502, was found to be the cheapest airline from Buffalo to Santa Barbara. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be American Airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Buffalo to Santa Barbara that include hotel bookings?

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Buffalo to Santa Barbara?

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  • 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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Top 2 airlines flying from Buffalo to Santa Barbara

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$351Average$551FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$381Average$446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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