SBA - BUF

$239 Find Cheap Flights from Santa Barbara to Buffalo

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Santa Barbara to Buffalo departing on 6/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Santa Barbara to Buffalo, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Santa Barbara to Buffalo, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$425
United Airlines
Tue 7/28Tue 8/11
SBA - BUF • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$239
Southwest
Mon 6/15
SBA - BUF • 2 stops
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Cheapest • from $425 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.4 score
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There are currently no direct flights between Santa Barbara and Buffalo. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $388 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 6h 46m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Santa Barbara to Buffalo (SBA-BUF)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Santa Barbara to Buffalo that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Santa Barbara to Buffalo

Tue, Jul 28 - Tue, Aug 11
United Airlines Logo
12:48 pm - 10:58 pm
SBA
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BUF
7h 10m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 11:33 am
BUF
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SBA
7h 33m
1 stop
$425United Airlines
Mon, Jul 27 - Tue, Aug 11
United Airlines Logo
6:18 pm - 10:20 am
SBA
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BUF
13h 02m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 11:33 am
BUF
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SBA
7h 33m
1 stop
$430United Airlines
Thu, May 28 - Thu, Jun 4
Southwest Logo
5:20 am - 7:45 pm
SBA
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BUF
11h 25m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
4:40 pm - 10:25 pm
BUF
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SBA
8h 45m
1 stop
$464Southwest
Thu, May 28 - Thu, Jun 4
Southwest Logo
5:20 am - 7:45 pm
SBA
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BUF
11h 25m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
4:40 pm - 11:30 pm
BUF
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SBA
9h 50m
2 stops
$469Southwest
Thu, May 28 - Thu, Jun 4
Southwest Logo
9:40 am - 7:20 pm
SBA
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BUF
6h 40m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
4:40 pm - 10:25 pm
BUF
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SBA
8h 45m
1 stop
$473Southwest
Fri, Jul 31 - Sun, Aug 2
Southwest Logo
6:05 am - 7:15 pm
SBA
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BUF
10h 10m
2 stops
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3:00 pm - 11:55 pm
BUF
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SBA
11h 55m
2 stops
$477Southwest
Mon, Jul 27 - Tue, Aug 11
Southwest Logo
6:05 am - 5:15 pm
SBA
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BUF
8h 10m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
3:55 pm - 10:30 pm
BUF
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SBA
9h 35m
1 stop
$483Southwest
Tue, May 26 - Wed, Jun 3
American Airlines Logo
6:51 pm - 12:19 pm
SBA
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BUF
14h 28m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 11:55 am
BUF
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SBA
7h 55m
1 stop
$489American Airlines
Tue, May 26 - Wed, Jun 3
American Airlines Logo
6:51 pm - 12:19 pm
SBA
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BUF
14h 28m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
1:45 pm - 9:59 pm
BUF
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SBA
11h 14m
2 stops
$494American Airlines
Fri, Jul 31 - Sun, Aug 2
Southwest Logo
6:05 am - 5:15 pm
SBA
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BUF
8h 10m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
3:00 pm - 11:55 pm
BUF
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SBA
11h 55m
2 stops
$508Southwest
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Santa Barbara to Buffalo flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Santa Barbara to Buffalo to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Buffalo?

The cheapest round-trip price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.

In the past 3 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from Santa Barbara to Buffalo were found on United Airlines ($425) and Southwest ($464).

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Cheapest flight$239
Flight from Santa Barbara to Buffalo

When to book flights from Santa Barbara to Buffalo

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Santa Barbara to Buffalo based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Santa Barbara to Buffalo

  • What is the cheapest flight from Santa Barbara to Buffalo?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Santa Barbara to Buffalo was $239 for a one-way ticket and $425 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Santa Barbara and Buffalo?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Santa Barbara to Buffalo. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Santa Barbara to Buffalo?

    Santa Barbara and Buffalo are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Santa Barbara from Santa Barbara and will be arriving at Buffalo.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Santa Barbara to Buffalo?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Santa Barbara to Buffalo?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Santa Barbara and Buffalo, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Santa Barbara to Buffalo, United Airlines or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Santa Barbara to Buffalo are United Airlines and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $653 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $372 and an overall rating of 7.1.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Santa Barbara to Buffalo?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Santa Barbara to Buffalo.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Santa Barbara to Buffalo?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Buffalo from Santa Barbara is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Santa Barbara to Buffalo?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Buffalo with an airline and back to Santa Barbara with another airline. Booking your flights between Santa Barbara and BUF can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Santa Barbara to Buffalo?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Buffalo from Santa Barbara up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Buffalo

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Buffalo. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Santa Barbara to Buffalo? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 9680 reviews
6.6Food
7.7Boarding
8.1Crew
7.3Comfort
7.1Entertainment
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Booked through Kayak Business, had a seat in middle and towards back due to booking rate, not comfortable.

4.0 OkayMichael, Apr 2026
SNA - DEN
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Booked through Kayak Business, had a seat in middle and towards back due to booking rate, not comfortable.

Outstanding service, efficient & friendly crew, flight was safe, comfortable & on time

It was a red-eye, but the flight felt surprisingly quick. The seats were very comfortable, and that made resting much easier. I also want to thank the gentleman seated next to me, who graciously moved so my mom could sit beside me. We slept almost the entire way. The cabin crew was respectful in not disturbing us, while also being courteous and professional throughout. Thank you, United.

Boarding was again a "free for all". We were boarding group 4, and almost the entire plane was able to board before us. It's a shame that someone who follows the rules, gets the short end of the stick. Not fair.

It was perfect! I've never flown with United before, but I definitely will in the future

I had a cancelled flight because of technical issues going to my destination, and a delayed flight coming home. All told it wasn’t a total bust.

They delayed the flight from 9:00 to 11:55 At 11:45 they canceled the flight. I paid a premium price for the tickets with poor service

My flight was canceled a few hours before boarding. I was rebooked on Copa airlines and missed an important meeting .

OK, we were delayed and had to de plane and reboard.

Seats are uncomfortable. This has been a trend in the industry for decades. Trying to fit more seats on each plane to increase profits at the expense of the passenger.

Boarding gate at LAX was too crowded—two gates next to one another

It was really a terrific experience both going and returning on AA. Staff and crew were professional.

This short sector between Miami and JFK was undertaken purely for business purposes, with efficiency as the primary objective rather than a full inflight experience. Overall, the journey met its intended purpose; however, the ground experience at Miami stood out significantly. During check-in, I was unable to link my frequent flyer details from Qatar Airways (oneworld alliance) through either the self-service kiosk or web check-in. The situation was handled exceptionally well by the check-in agent, who demonstrated remarkable ownership. She coordinated across multiple counters, ensured my frequent flyer number was correctly reflected, reissued the boarding pass, and confirmed that mileage accrual would be recognized. Additionally, she ensured the boarding pass reflected priority status, enabling a seamless priority check-in experience without delays. This level of proactive service was both commendable and impactful. Boarding and the inflight experience, operated by American Airlines under a codeshare arrangement, were efficient but largely transactional. While operational delivery was smooth, there was no visible recognition of oneworld frequent flyer status onboard. In comparison to the consistently personalized engagement typically experienced with Qatar Airways, this absence was noticeable—though understandably a potential limitation of codeshare alignment rather than a direct service shortfall. In summary, while the flight itself fulfilled its operational intent, the exceptional professionalism and commitment demonstrated at the Miami check-in counter was the defining highlight of this journey. Greater consistency in elite recognition across partner airlines would further enhance the overall experience.

I almost missed my flight and they helped me out enormously

Flight was fine, but not having WiFi was a major negative

Everything was excellent and I enjoyed myself. Thank for everything

THe flight was an hour late. You got us on the plan and we sat on the ground for 45 minutes with no information from the pilot whatsoever. Worst flight this year.

We left at 1030 am pacific from LA and supposed to land at 7 pm Eastern in NY. They made a detour, stopped in Philadelphia and didn’t land till 1130 PM Eastern!!! Worst flight experience with no pilot communication with no explanation as to what was going on. Everyone was very frustrated to say the least.

Found that the plane used for this short flight is smaller and therefore the seats are really squeezed tight.

The flight itself was excellent but the gate attendant made me check my carryon since she said it was an inch too big. I’ve had no problems with this carryon on recent flights on Qantas, Delta, Austrian, Southwest Airlines even though the overhead bins are the same size. there were other carryons in the bins that also looked larger than mine and there was room left in the bins for more. When I picked up my carryon from baggage claim one of the wheels had broken off.

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