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$109+ Cheap flights from California to Buffalo (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 7/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — BUF
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Buffalo

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Buffalo flight deals. Data was last updated June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$217
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$109
(JetBlue)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$309

Good round-trip deal

$287 or less

Good one-way deal

$154 or less
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Cheapest flights from California to Buffalo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Buffalo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Tue 7/812:59 amLAX - BUF
1 stop7h 19mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/158:02 amBUF - LAX
1 stop8h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$217
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/139:15 pmLAX - BUF
Nonstop4h 52mJetBlue
Sun 8/176:42 pmBUF - LAX
Nonstop5h 14mJetBlue
Deal found 6/10$222
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/221:17 pmLAS - BUF
1 stop7h 42mJetBlue
Tue 7/299:45 amBUF - LAS
1 stop11h 29mJetBlue
Deal found 6/12$245
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Mon 8/255:00 amSFO - BUF
1 stop8h 15mSouthwest
Sun 8/315:00 pmBUF - SFO
1 stop8h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 6/10$247
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Wed 8/66:10 amSFO - BUF
1 stop7h 53mAmerican Airlines
Tue 8/121:04 pmBUF - SFO
1 stop9h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$251
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Sat 6/286:30 amLAX - BUF
1 stop9h 15mSouthwest
Sat 7/55:00 amBUF - LAX
1 stop13h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 6/10$257
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Fri 8/291:10 pmLAX - BUF
1 stop7h 47mDelta
Mon 9/16:00 amBUF - LAX
1 stop8h 58mDelta
Deal found 6/10$272
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Mon 7/75:00 amSFO - BUF
1 stop8h 55mUnited Airlines
Tue 7/157:00 amBUF - SFO
1 stop7h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$272
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Tue 7/812:12 pmLAS - BUF
1 stop7h 45mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/156:28 amBUF - LAS
1 stop7h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$273
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/166:06 pmLAS - BUF
1 stop12h 48mSun Country Air
Mon 7/2111:47 amBUF - LAS
1 stop7h 10mSun Country Air
Deal found 6/11$275
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Wed 9/36:00 amRNO - BUF
2 stops13h 46mAmerican Airlines
Wed 9/107:00 amBUF - RNO
1 stop9h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$280
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/811:55 amSFO - BUF
1 stop9h 04mJetBlue
Mon 8/113:55 pmBUF - SFO
1 stop10h 41mJetBlue
Deal found 6/12$287

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from California 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 June 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Buffalo that are best for you.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Buffalo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesBuffalo

LAX - BUF

LAXBUF

Los Angeles

Tue 7/8

12:59 am-11:18 am

1 stop7h 19m

Buffalo

Tue 7/15

8:02 am-1:25 pm

1 stop8h 23m

$217

Los AngelesBuffalo

LAX - BUF

LAXBUF

Los Angeles

Wed 8/13

9:15 pm-5:07 am

Nonstop4h 52m

Buffalo

Sun 8/17

6:42 pm-8:56 pm

Nonstop5h 14m

$222

Las VegasBuffalo

LAS - BUF

LASBUF

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 7/22

1:17 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 42m

Buffalo

Tue 7/29

9:45 am-6:14 pm

1 stop11h 29m

$245

San FranciscoBuffalo

SFO - BUF

SFOBUF

San Francisco

Mon 8/25

5:00 am-4:15 pm

1 stop8h 15m

Buffalo

Sun 8/31

5:00 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop8h 40m

$247

San FranciscoBuffalo

SFO - BUF

SFOBUF

San Francisco

Wed 8/6

6:10 am-5:03 pm

1 stop7h 53m

Buffalo

Tue 8/12

1:04 pm-7:46 pm

1 stop9h 42m

$251

Los AngelesBuffalo

LAX - BUF

LAXBUF

Los Angeles

Sat 6/28

6:30 am-6:45 pm

1 stop9h 15m

Buffalo

Sat 7/5

5:00 am-3:55 pm

1 stop13h 55m

$257

Los AngelesBuffalo

LAX - BUF

LAXBUF

Los Angeles

Fri 8/29

1:10 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop7h 47m

Buffalo

Mon 9/1

6:00 am-11:58 am

1 stop8h 58m

$272

San FranciscoBuffalo

SFO - BUF

SFOBUF

San Francisco

Mon 7/7

5:00 am-4:55 pm

1 stop8h 55m

Buffalo

Tue 7/15

7:00 am-11:29 am

1 stop7h 29m

$272

Las VegasBuffalo

LAS - BUF

LASBUF

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 7/8

12:12 pm-10:57 pm

1 stop7h 45m

Buffalo

Tue 7/15

6:28 am-11:10 am

1 stop7h 42m

$273

Las VegasBuffalo

LAS - BUF

LASBUF

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 7/16

6:06 pm-9:54 am

1 stop12h 48m

Buffalo

Mon 7/21

11:47 am-3:57 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$275

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Best time to book a flight from California to Buffalo

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Buffalo

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Buffalo (average of $256). Flying from California to Buffalo in December is currently the most expensive (average of $337). 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 CA to BUF?

Find hourly flight availability from California 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 June 12, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from California to Buffalo as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from California to Buffalo

Explore weekly flight availability from California to Buffalo. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

The most flights from USCA to BUF are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

Rainfall in Buffalo by month

Plan your trip to Buffalo by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Buffalo ranges from 2.5 - 4.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Buffalo when rainfall is around 2.5 in.

Temperature in Buffalo by month

Plan your trip to Buffalo by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Buffalo, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 71.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 24.8 F).

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 June 12, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from California to Buffalo by reading reviews from past customers. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
JetBlue
7.3
Good
2,925 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Buffalo from California?

    For a flight from California to Buffalo, you will be flying into Buffalo. Buffalo (BUF) is just 8.3 mi from the center of the city.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with JetBlue, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $109. Sun Country Air flights start at $123 while deals on American Airlines start at $125 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from California to Buffalo?

    Most travelers choose Los Angeles - Buffalo, San Francisco - Buffalo or San Diego - Buffalo when deciding on the best route from California to Buffalo.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from California to Buffalo?

    Before booking your flight to Buffalo from California, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Singapore Airlines (100%), JetBlue (88%), Hawaiian Airlines( 85%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from California to Buffalo?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $123. While the most popular route (Los Angeles - Buffalo) can be booked for $181 on average our data indicates $233 when flying from California to Buffalo.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from California to Buffalo?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California 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 California to Buffalo?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Buffalo (average of $256). Flying from California to Buffalo in December is currently the most expensive (average of $337). 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 7 airlines flying from California to Buffalo

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from California 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$134Average$275FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$170Average$343FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$208Average$437FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$236Average$491FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$256Average$405FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$256Average$464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Sun Country AirCheapest$344Average$390FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%

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