Cheap flights from BUF to SBA (Buffalo Niagara Intl. to Santa Barbara Municipal)

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Cheap Flights from BUF to SBA starting at $207 One Way, $431 Round Trip

Prices starting at $431 for return flights and $207 for one-way flights to Santa Barbara Municipal were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Mon, Feb 2 - Fri, Feb 6
BUF
Buffalo
SBA
Santa Barbara
$431 Roundtrip, found 8 hours ago
$431
Roundtrip
found 8 hours ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Mon, Feb 2 from Buffalo to Santa Barbara, returning Fri, Feb 6, priced at $431 found 8 hours ago
Mon, Feb 2 - Fri, Feb 6
BUF
Buffalo
SBA
Santa Barbara
$436 Roundtrip, found 8 hours ago
$436
Roundtrip
found 8 hours ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Mon, Feb 2 from Buffalo to Santa Barbara, returning Fri, Feb 6, priced at $436 found 8 hours ago
Mon, Feb 2 - Fri, Feb 6
BUF
Buffalo
SBA
Santa Barbara
$436 Roundtrip, found 8 hours ago
$436
Roundtrip
found 8 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Mon, Feb 2 from Buffalo to Santa Barbara, returning Fri, Feb 6, priced at $436 found 8 hours ago
Mon, Feb 2 - Fri, Feb 6
BUF
Buffalo
SBA
Santa Barbara
$442 Roundtrip, found 8 hours ago
$442
Roundtrip
found 8 hours ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Mon, Feb 2 from Buffalo to Santa Barbara, returning Fri, Feb 6, priced at $442 found 8 hours ago
Mon, Feb 2 - Fri, Feb 6
BUF
Buffalo
SBA
Santa Barbara
$445 Roundtrip, found 8 hours ago
$445
Roundtrip
found 8 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Mon, Feb 2 from Buffalo to Santa Barbara, returning Fri, Feb 6, priced at $445 found 8 hours ago

Hotel Ideas near Santa Barbara Municipal

Airport Hotels near Santa Barbara Municipal

Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

3 out of 5
6350 Hollister Avenue Goleta CA
$248 nightly
The price is $283 total per night from Dec 21 to Dec 22
$283 total
Dec 21 - Dec 22
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Goleta. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (500 reviews)
Everything is perfect.

Reviewed on Nov 30, 2025

Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta
Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara

Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara

2 out of 5
5897 Calle Real Goleta CA
$83 nightly
The price is $94 total per night from Dec 16 to Dec 17
$94 total
Dec 16 - Dec 17
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this motel in Goleta. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,201 reviews)
Great spot

Reviewed on Dec 14, 2025

Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara
Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta

Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta

2.5 out of 5
5665 Hollister Ave Goleta CA
$159 nightly
The price is $178 total per night from Dec 21 to Dec 22
$178 total
Dec 21 - Dec 22
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Goleta. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Breakfast was on time and offered a wide variety

Reviewed on Dec 7, 2025

Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Hotels In Santa Barbara

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

5 out of 5
8301 Hollister Avenue Goleta CA
$532 nightly
The price is $598 total per night from Jan 6 to Jan 7
$598 total
Jan 6 - Jan 7, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Goleta. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
We greatly appreciate you taking the time to share your positive experiences. It is wonderful to hear that you found our accommodations to be so satisfactory. Your kind words about our services are truly encouraging to our dedicated team. We hope you will consider staying with us again during your ...

Reviewed on Dec 9, 2025

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

2.5 out of 5
5620 Calle Real Goleta CA
$155 nightly
The price is $177 total per night from Dec 16 to Dec 17
$177 total
Dec 16 - Dec 17
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Goleta. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
Well maintained facility, good service.

Reviewed on Dec 13, 2025

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4 out of 5
5650 Calle Real Goleta CA
$151 nightly
The price is $173 total per night from Dec 21 to Dec 22
$173 total
Dec 21 - Dec 22
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Goleta. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (947 reviews)
Was a clean place to lay our heads for one night. Convenient to my grandma’s house. Would stay here again.

Reviewed on Dec 11, 2025

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Santa Barbara Hotels With Airport Transportation

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

2.5 out of 5
5620 Calle Real Goleta CA
$155 nightly
The price is $177 total per night from Dec 16 to Dec 17
$177 total
Dec 16 - Dec 17
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Goleta. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
Well maintained facility, good service.

Reviewed on Dec 13, 2025

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta

Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta

3 out of 5
401 Storke Rd Goleta CA
$238 nightly
The price is $272 total per night from Dec 21 to Dec 22
$272 total
Dec 21 - Dec 22
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Goleta. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (859 reviews)
Great spot

Reviewed on Nov 29, 2025

Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta
Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

3 out of 5
6350 Hollister Avenue Goleta CA
$248 nightly
The price is $283 total per night from Dec 21 to Dec 22
$283 total
Dec 21 - Dec 22
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Goleta. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (500 reviews)
Everything is perfect.

Reviewed on Nov 30, 2025

Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Low Priced Santa Barbara Hotels

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

2.5 out of 5
5620 Calle Real Goleta CA
$155 nightly
The price is $177 total per night from Dec 16 to Dec 17
$177 total
Dec 16 - Dec 17
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Goleta. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
Well maintained facility, good service.

Reviewed on Dec 13, 2025

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara

Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara

2 out of 5
5897 Calle Real Goleta CA
$83 nightly
The price is $94 total per night from Dec 16 to Dec 17
$94 total
Dec 16 - Dec 17
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this motel in Goleta. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,201 reviews)
Great spot

Reviewed on Dec 14, 2025

Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4 out of 5
5650 Calle Real Goleta CA
$151 nightly
The price is $173 total per night from Dec 21 to Dec 22
$173 total
Dec 21 - Dec 22
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Goleta. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (947 reviews)
Was a clean place to lay our heads for one night. Convenient to my grandma’s house. Would stay here again.

Reviewed on Dec 11, 2025

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Family Friendly Hotels in Santa Barbara

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

2.5 out of 5
5620 Calle Real Goleta CA
$155 nightly
The price is $177 total per night from Dec 16 to Dec 17
$177 total
Dec 16 - Dec 17
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Goleta. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
Well maintained facility, good service.

Reviewed on Dec 13, 2025

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4 out of 5
5650 Calle Real Goleta CA
$151 nightly
The price is $173 total per night from Dec 21 to Dec 22
$173 total
Dec 21 - Dec 22
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Goleta. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (947 reviews)
Was a clean place to lay our heads for one night. Convenient to my grandma’s house. Would stay here again.

Reviewed on Dec 11, 2025

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

5 out of 5
8301 Hollister Avenue Goleta CA
$532 nightly
The price is $598 total per night from Jan 6 to Jan 7
$598 total
Jan 6 - Jan 7, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Goleta. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
We greatly appreciate you taking the time to share your positive experiences. It is wonderful to hear that you found our accommodations to be so satisfactory. Your kind words about our services are truly encouraging to our dedicated team. We hope you will consider staying with us again during your ...

Reviewed on Dec 9, 2025

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

BUF to SBA Route Info

Origin Airport
Destination Airport
Number Of Airlines Serving
Distance
Shortest Flight Departure Time
Shortest Flight Departure Date
BUF Address & GPS
Address:
Genesee Street
Buffalo NY, 14225
United States
IATA Code:
BUF
Longitude:
-78.731804
Latitude:
42.933828
Time Zone:
America/New_York
SBA Address & GPS
Address:
500 Fowler Rd.
Santa Barbara CA, 93117
United States
IATA Code:
SBA
Longitude:
-119.836476
Latitude:
34.432833
Time Zone:
America/Los_Angeles

Frequently asked questions

Are there non-stop flights from Buffalo Niagara Intl. Airport (BUF) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)?
Unfortunately, nonstop flights aren't an option when traveling from BUF to SBA. However, there are a number of carriers that operate on this route with just one stopover, including KLM, Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines.
What is the shortest flight from BUF to SBA?
Order a glass of red and get cozy in your seat with an absorbing book or movie. With the journey from Buffalo to Santa Barbara taking 6 hours and 58 minutes, there's plenty of time to sit back and enjoy the experience.
How many hours flight from Buffalo Niagara Intl. Airport (BUF) to SBA?
The flight from BUF to SBA will take around 7 hours and 6 minutes. A few TV shows, some journaling and a long nap will help make time fly by.
What airlines have the most flights from Buffalo Niagara Intl. Airport (BUF) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)?
Do some people-watching, have a coffee, go for a short wander .... Airport stopovers don't have to be annoying! If you're planning to head between Buffalo and Santa Barbara, you can't fly direct. Plan to make at least one stop somewhere.

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