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Cheapest round-trip
$499
Typical prices: $468-$593
United Airlines
Sat 2/3Tue 2/6
SBA - BUF • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$160
Typical prices: $238-$360
American Airlines
Mon 11/19
SBA - BUF • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
There are currently no direct flights between Santa Barbara and Buffalo. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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Cheapest • 14% price drop
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Cheapest • Avg $278 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 7h 01m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Santa Barbara to Buffalo (SBA-BUF)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Santa Barbara to Buffalo

Wed, Feb 3 - Sat, Feb 6
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12:55 pm - 10:53 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-BUF Buffalo
6h 58m1 stop Denver Intl
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8:00 am - 1:05 pmBUF  Buffalo-SBA Santa Barbara
8h 05m1 stop Denver Intl
$499United Airlines
Wed, Feb 3 - Sat, Feb 6
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12:55 pm - 10:53 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-BUF Buffalo
6h 58m1 stop Denver Intl
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1:50 pm - 10:15 pmBUF  Buffalo-SBA Santa Barbara
11h 25m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Los Angeles
$504United Airlines
Wed, Feb 3 - Sat, Feb 6
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6:10 am - 7:32 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-BUF Buffalo
10h 22m2 stops Los Angeles Newark
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1:50 pm - 9:12 pmBUF  Buffalo-SBA Santa Barbara
10h 22m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Denver Intl
$509United Airlines
Wed, Feb 3 - Sat, Feb 6
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5:00 am - 10:59 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-BUF Buffalo
14h 59m3 stops Denver Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl Newark
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1:50 pm - 10:15 pmBUF  Buffalo-SBA Santa Barbara
11h 25m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Los Angeles
$515United Airlines
Wed, Feb 3 - Sat, Feb 6
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12:55 pm - 10:53 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-BUF Buffalo
6h 58m1 stop Denver Intl
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8:00 am - 1:05 pmBUF  Buffalo-SBA Santa Barbara
8h 05m1 stop Denver Intl
$515United Airlines
Wed, Feb 3 - Sat, Feb 6
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12:55 pm - 10:53 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-BUF Buffalo
6h 58m1 stop Denver Intl
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1:50 pm - 10:15 pmBUF  Buffalo-SBA Santa Barbara
11h 25m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Los Angeles
$520United Airlines
Fri, Nov 13 - Mon, Nov 16
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9:45 am - 7:15 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-BUF Buffalo
6h 30m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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2:00 pm - 8:45 pmBUF  Buffalo-SBA Santa Barbara
9h 45m2 stops Chicago Midway Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$642Southwest
Fri, Nov 13 - Mon, Nov 16
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5:20 am - 4:50 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-BUF Buffalo
8h 30m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Denver Intl
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2:00 pm - 10:05 pmBUF  Buffalo-SBA Santa Barbara
11h 05m2 stops Chicago Midway Denver Intl
$647Southwest
Fri, Nov 13 - Mon, Nov 16
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4:44 pm - 11:06 amSBA  Santa Barbara-BUF Buffalo
15h 22m2 stops Salt Lake City Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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7:00 am - 4:03 pmBUF  Buffalo-SBA Santa Barbara
12h 03m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Salt Lake City
$647Delta
Mon, Nov 9 - Thu, Nov 12
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9:45 am - 7:15 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-BUF Buffalo
6h 30m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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4:55 pm - 10:35 pmBUF  Buffalo-SBA Santa Barbara
8h 40m1 stop Denver Intl
$887Southwest
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Price, demand and travel trends for Santa Barbara to Buffalo flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Santa Barbara to Buffalo?

Round-trip flights from Santa Barbara to Buffalo typically range from $468 to $593. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $499, on United Airlines.

Key details for Santa Barbara to Buffalo flights

Cheapest flight

$160
The most popular month to fly with an average 24% increase in travelers.
One-way 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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Your Santa Barbara to Buffalo flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Santa Barbara to Buffalo?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Santa Barbara to Buffalo.

  • How long is a flight from Santa Barbara to Buffalo?

    A nonstop flight from Santa Barbara to Buffalo takes 00m, covering 2,268 miles.

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

    No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Santa Barbara to Buffalo flight?

    Round-trip flights from Santa Barbara to Buffalo range from $468 to $593, with an average of $542 over the past 12 months. Anything below $468 counts as a good deal.

  • Have flight prices from Santa Barbara to Buffalo changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route varied from about $499 to $897. That means the highest observed fare was about 79% higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Santa Barbara to Buffalo looking right now?

    One-way fares from Santa Barbara to Buffalo are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $457, which is 58% above the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Buffalo Airport (BUF)?

    Buffalo Airport (BUF) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $82 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Dollar
    • Budget
    • Hertz
    • Thrifty
    • Alamo

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Santa Barbara to Buffalo?

    Flights from Santa Barbara to Buffalo usually depart from Santa Barbara (SBA) and arrive at Buffalo (BUF).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Santa Barbara to Buffalo pass through?

    Connecting flights from Santa Barbara to Buffalo most commonly pass through:

    • Denver Intl (DEN) - 78% of one-stop connections
    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 22% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Santa Barbara to Buffalo?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 18% on flights from Santa Barbara to Buffalo. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $468 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $568, a difference of $100.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Santa Barbara to Buffalo?

    Flying via Denver Intl (DEN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 01m, compared with 7h 38m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

  • What is the time difference between Santa Barbara and Buffalo?

    Buffalo is 3 hours ahead of Santa Barbara (Eastern Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Your guide to booking Santa Barbara to Buffalo flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure and avoid flying on Friday. On this route, Tuesday flights average $468, about $100 less than Friday fares (18% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Santa Barbara to Buffalo trip for August. Fares historically average $468 round-trip in that month - typically $588 less than the most expensive month, which is October (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Buffalo Airport.

    • Aloft Buffalo Airport
    • Comfort Inn and Suites Buffalo Airport
    • TownePlace Suites by Marriott Buffalo Airport

More options for your flight from Santa Barbara to Buffalo

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