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$100+ Cheap flights from San Diego to Buffalo (SAN - BUF)

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 1/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — BUF
Dec 17 — Dec 241
Wed 12/17
Wed 12/24
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) to Buffalo (BUF). 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 November 17, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$333
(Delta)

One-way from

$100
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

April

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September

Average price

$536
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Buffalo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Buffalo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 17, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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.
Sat 12/610:30 pmSAN - BUF
1 stop9h 34mDelta
Tue 12/912:10 pmBUF - SAN
1 stop9h 08mDelta
Deal found 11/17$350
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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.
Sat 12/610:07 amSAN - BUF
2 stops10h 32mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/93:34 pmBUF - SAN
1 stop9h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/17$355
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/15. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/2511:45 amSAN - BUF
1 stop7h 55mSouthwest
Thu 1/16:25 pmBUF - SAN
1 stop7h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 11/15$386
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/58:31 pmSAN - BUF
1 stop21h 13mJetBlue
Tue 12/95:00 pmBUF - SAN
1 stop22h 47mJetBlue
Deal found 11/17$399
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/15. 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.
Wed 12/2411:25 amSAN - BUF
1 stop9h 12mDelta
Fri 1/26:10 amBUF - SAN
1 stop7h 32mDelta
Deal found 11/15$406
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/311:38 amSAN - BUF
1 stop20h 17mJetBlue
Fri 12/126:19 pmBUF - SAN
1 stop28h 51mJetBlue
Deal found 11/17$409
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/15. 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.
Thu 12/256:15 amSAN - BUF
2 stops13h 14mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/16:00 amBUF - SAN
1 stop8h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/15$410
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/15. 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.
Thu 12/2512:40 pmSAN - BUF
1 stop6h 53mDelta
Fri 1/26:10 amBUF - SAN
1 stop7h 32mDelta
Deal found 11/15$416
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/38:00 pmSAN - BUF
2 stops10h 48mUnited Airlines
Fri 12/125:40 pmBUF - SAN
1 stop7h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/17$437
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/39:55 amSAN - BUF
2 stops8h 10mSouthwest
Fri 12/1210:40 amBUF - SAN
2 stops9h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 11/17$442
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/58:31 pmSAN - BUF
1 stop21h 13mJetBlue
Mon 12/86:19 pmBUF - SAN
1 stop28h 02mJetBlue
Deal found 11/17$444

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego to Buffalo that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated November 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Buffalo that are best for you.

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San Diego

Fly to

Buffalo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoBuffalo

SAN - BUF

SANBUF

San Diego

Tue 3/3

10:30 pm-11:19 am

1 stop9h 49m

Buffalo

Wed 3/4

5:44 pm-11:04 pm

1 stop8h 20m

$333

San DiegoBuffalo

SAN - BUF

SANBUF

San Diego

Sat 12/6

9:23 am-10:54 pm

1 stop10h 31m

Buffalo

Tue 12/9

3:34 pm-9:44 pm

1 stop9h 10m

$350

San DiegoBuffalo

SAN - BUF

SANBUF

San Diego

Sat 12/6

10:00 pm-8:34 am

1 stop7h 34m

Buffalo

Tue 12/9

6:25 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop8h 10m

$350

San DiegoBuffalo

SAN - BUF

SANBUF

San Diego

Thu 1/15

3:30 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop29h 25m

Buffalo

Tue 1/20

7:45 pm-7:50 pm

1 stop27h 05m

$353

San DiegoBuffalo

SAN - BUF

SANBUF

San Diego

Sat 1/10

9:00 pm-9:04 am

1 stop9h 04m

Buffalo

Sat 1/17

7:45 pm-7:50 pm

1 stop27h 05m

$358

San DiegoBuffalo

SAN - BUF

SANBUF

San Diego

Sat 1/10

10:09 am-11:48 pm

2 stops10h 39m

Buffalo

Sat 1/17

11:22 am-6:31 pm

2 stops10h 09m

$370

San DiegoBuffalo

SAN - BUF

SANBUF

San Diego

Thu 1/15

6:30 am-7:25 pm

2 stops9h 55m

Buffalo

Tue 1/20

2:49 pm-8:47 pm

1 stop8h 58m

$390

San DiegoBuffalo

SAN - BUF

SANBUF

San Diego

Fri 12/5

8:31 pm-8:44 pm

1 stop21h 13m

Buffalo

Tue 12/9

5:00 pm-12:47 pm

1 stop22h 47m

$399

San DiegoBuffalo

SAN - BUF

SANBUF

San Diego

Sun 2/8

6:30 am-6:36 pm

2 stops33h 06m

$123

San DiegoBuffalo

SAN - BUF

SANBUF

San Diego

Fri 2/6

6:30 am-11:34 am

3 stops26h 04m

$155

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Compare providers for flights from San Diego to Buffalo

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Diego to Buffalo in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Buffalo flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Buffalo flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Diego-Buffalo flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Buffalo flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Diego-Buffalo flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Buffalo

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Buffalo

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Diego to Buffalo?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Diego to Buffalo. Price data was last updated on November 14, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Diego to Buffalo, you should look to book at least 3 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Buffalo?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Buffalo (average of $147). Flying from San Diego to Buffalo in February is currently the most expensive (average of $303). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SAN to BUF?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego to Buffalo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 17, 2025.

When flying from San Diego to Buffalo, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 21% versus a flight in the morning.

Reviews of airlines servicing Buffalo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Buffalo. 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 Buffalo. Reviews last updated November 17, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from San Diego to Buffalo have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,245 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,245 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,245 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,245 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,014 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,245 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,048 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,245 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,103 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,245 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Diego to Buffalo. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from San Diego to Buffalo?

    There are many flights that can get you from San Diego to Buffalo in 9h 49m. Fly via Delta or American Airlines to get the fastest option. There are 2191 mi between San Diego and Buffalo. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Diego to Buffalo round-trip?

    Currently priced at $161, JetBlue will fly you from San Diego to Buffalo and back. In addition to JetBlue, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from American Airlines and Frontier - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $196 and $209, respectively. JetBlue is 63% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Diego to Buffalo one-way?

    $123 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and United Airlines, with prices starting from $167 and $167, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Buffalo that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Diego to Buffalo flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Diego to Buffalo?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Diego to Buffalo.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Diego to Buffalo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego to Buffalo by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Buffalo?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Buffalo (average of $147). Flying from San Diego to Buffalo in February is currently the most expensive (average of $303). 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 6 airlines flying from San Diego to Buffalo

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from San Diego to Buffalo. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated November 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapest$161Average$290FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$196Average$381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
FrontierCheapest$209Average$247FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$256Average$416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$296Average$442FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$364Average$540FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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