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 $246 One Way, $552 Round Trip

Prices starting at $552 for return flights and $246 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, Jun 29 - Tue, Jun 30
BUF
Buffalo
SBA
Santa Barbara
$552 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$552
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select United flight, departing Mon, Jun 29 from Buffalo to Santa Barbara, returning Tue, Jun 30, priced at $552 found 2 days ago
Mon, Jun 29 - Tue, Jun 30
BUF
Buffalo
SBA
Santa Barbara
$581 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$581
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select United flight, departing Mon, Jun 29 from Buffalo to Santa Barbara, returning Tue, Jun 30, priced at $581 found 2 days ago
Mon, Jun 29 - Tue, Jun 30
BUF
Buffalo
SBA
Santa Barbara
$646 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$646
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select United flight, departing Mon, Jun 29 from Buffalo to Santa Barbara, returning Tue, Jun 30, priced at $646 found 2 days ago
Mon, Jun 29 - Tue, Jun 30
BUF
Buffalo
SBA
Santa Barbara
$664 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$664
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select United flight, departing Mon, Jun 29 from Buffalo to Santa Barbara, returning Tue, Jun 30, priced at $664 found 2 days ago
Mon, Jun 29 - Tue, Jun 30
BUF
Buffalo
SBA
Santa Barbara
$676 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$676
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select United flight, departing Mon, Jun 29 from Buffalo to Santa Barbara, returning Tue, Jun 30, priced at $676 found 2 days ago

Hotel Ideas near Santa Barbara Municipal

Airport Hotels near Santa Barbara Municipal

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
$229 nightly
The price is $262 total per night from Jun 15 to Jun 16
$262 total
Jun 15 - Jun 16
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,008 reviews)
"Clean room and nice lobby. The rooms were very small for our family of 3. There is no soundproofing at all in the room. Lots of echoes and you can clearly hear neighbors through the wall making it really difficult to sleep."

Reviewed on Jun 8, 2026

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

3 out of 5
6350 Hollister Avenue Goleta CA
$295 nightly
The price is $336 total per night from Jun 21 to Jun 22
$336 total
Jun 21 - Jun 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! (531 reviews)
"Guest service was great. Shout out to the guy at check in. Did not get his name but he was so nice and helpful. I was nervous we wouldn’t like this place because I thought I booked a one bedroom but it was just a studio. Still felt so nice and enjoyed our time there. Check out was 12 and that’s a ..."

Reviewed on Jun 8, 2026

Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

3 out of 5
4770 Calle Real Santa Barbara CA
$189 nightly
The price is $220 total per night from Jun 24 to Jun 25
$220 total
Jun 24 - Jun 25
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,179 reviews)
"Staff was very kind and helpful. Was a comfortable bed and location."

Reviewed on Jun 8, 2026

Ramada by Wyndham 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.

Hotels In 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
$229 nightly
The price is $262 total per night from Jun 15 to Jun 16
$262 total
Jun 15 - Jun 16
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,008 reviews)
"Clean room and nice lobby. The rooms were very small for our family of 3. There is no soundproofing at all in the room. Lots of echoes and you can clearly hear neighbors through the wall making it really difficult to sleep."

Reviewed on Jun 8, 2026

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
$811 nightly
The price is $928 total per night from Jul 7 to Jul 8
$928 total
Jul 7 - Jul 8
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! (1,007 reviews)
"Great stay"

Reviewed on Jun 4, 2026

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
$183 nightly
The price is $209 total per night from Jun 9 to Jun 10
$209 total
Jun 9 - Jun 10
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
"Property was immaculate and clean! Unfortunately hot tub which was a huge influence for booking our stay here was down during our stay."

Reviewed on Jun 7, 2026

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
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
$183 nightly
The price is $209 total per night from Jun 9 to Jun 10
$209 total
Jun 9 - Jun 10
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
"Property was immaculate and clean! Unfortunately hot tub which was a huge influence for booking our stay here was down during our stay."

Reviewed on Jun 7, 2026

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta

Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta

3 out of 5
401 Storke Rd Goleta CA
$284 nightly
The price is $324 total per night from Jun 28 to Jun 29
$324 total
Jun 28 - Jun 29
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (897 reviews)
"Everything was great. Nice and clean. Definitely recommend"

Reviewed on May 29, 2026

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
$295 nightly
The price is $336 total per night from Jun 21 to Jun 22
$336 total
Jun 21 - Jun 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! (531 reviews)
"Guest service was great. Shout out to the guy at check in. Did not get his name but he was so nice and helpful. I was nervous we wouldn’t like this place because I thought I booked a one bedroom but it was just a studio. Still felt so nice and enjoyed our time there. Check out was 12 and that’s a ..."

Reviewed on Jun 8, 2026

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
$183 nightly
The price is $209 total per night from Jun 9 to Jun 10
$209 total
Jun 9 - Jun 10
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
"Property was immaculate and clean! Unfortunately hot tub which was a huge influence for booking our stay here was down during our stay."

Reviewed on Jun 7, 2026

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
$103 nightly
The price is $117 total per night from Jun 16 to Jun 17
$117 total
Jun 16 - Jun 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! (1,212 reviews)
"Parking was easy. A staff member helped me with luggage since there was no elevator on the property and I have a knee injury. Air conditioner worked great."

Reviewed on Jun 8, 2026

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
$229 nightly
The price is $262 total per night from Jun 15 to Jun 16
$262 total
Jun 15 - Jun 16
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,008 reviews)
"Clean room and nice lobby. The rooms were very small for our family of 3. There is no soundproofing at all in the room. Lots of echoes and you can clearly hear neighbors through the wall making it really difficult to sleep."

Reviewed on Jun 8, 2026

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
$183 nightly
The price is $209 total per night from Jun 9 to Jun 10
$209 total
Jun 9 - Jun 10
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
"Property was immaculate and clean! Unfortunately hot tub which was a huge influence for booking our stay here was down during our stay."

Reviewed on Jun 7, 2026

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
$229 nightly
The price is $262 total per night from Jun 15 to Jun 16
$262 total
Jun 15 - Jun 16
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,008 reviews)
"Clean room and nice lobby. The rooms were very small for our family of 3. There is no soundproofing at all in the room. Lots of echoes and you can clearly hear neighbors through the wall making it really difficult to sleep."

Reviewed on Jun 8, 2026

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
$811 nightly
The price is $928 total per night from Jul 7 to Jul 8
$928 total
Jul 7 - Jul 8
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! (1,007 reviews)
"Great stay"

Reviewed on Jun 4, 2026

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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