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$83+ 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 10/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — BUF
Oct 15 — Oct 221
Wed 10/15
Wed 10/22
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 September 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$152
(Flightnetwork)

One-way from

$83
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$337

Good round-trip deal

$389 or less

Good one-way deal

$208 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 September 15, 2025.

This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/278:59 pmONT - BUF
1 stop16h 03mFrontier
Fri 10/34:57 pmBUF - ONT
1 stop29h 57mFrontier
Deal found 9/13$152
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/2312:59 amLAS - BUF
1 stop12h 30mFrontier
Mon 10/275:24 pmBUF - LAS
1 stop9h 05mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$162
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/1110:23 pmSFO - BUF
1 stop9h 56mFrontier
Mon 10/205:24 pmBUF - SFO
1 stop9h 50mFrontier
Deal found 9/13$172
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/610:23 pmLAS - BUF
1 stop12h 24mFrontier
Mon 11/102:42 pmBUF - LAS
1 stop9h 46mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$175
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 11/51:15 pmSAN - BUF
1 stop6h 25mSouthwest
Tue 11/1112:40 pmBUF - SAN
1 stop11h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 9/13$179
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 11/2011:56 amLAS - BUF
1 stop9h 12mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/245:00 amBUF - LAS
1 stop9h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$183
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/232:22 pmLAS - BUF
1 stop6h 53mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/276:49 pmBUF - LAS
1 stop8h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$184
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/296:29 amSFO - BUF
1 stop6h 34mFrontier
Fri 10/34:57 pmBUF - SFO
1 stop10h 19mFrontier
Deal found 9/14$190
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/276:53 amONT - BUF
1 stop6h 36mFrontier
Fri 10/312:42 pmBUF - ONT
2 stops12h 08mFrontier
Deal found 9/13$194
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/216:35 amSAN - BUF
1 stop30h 28mFrontier
Fri 10/34:57 pmBUF - SAN
1 stop9h 56mFrontier
Deal found 9/13$197
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/1612:59 amLAS - BUF
1 stop12h 30mFrontier
Mon 10/205:24 pmBUF - LAS
2 stops19h 21mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$198
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/1612:59 amLAS - BUF
1 stop12h 30mFrontier
Sun 10/1912:15 pmBUF - LAS
1 stop12h 17mFrontier
Deal found 9/13$200

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 September 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Buffalo that are best for you.

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California

Fly to

Buffalo

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Return

Price

OntarioBuffalo

ONT - BUF

ONTBUF

Ontario

Sat 9/27

8:59 pm-4:02 pm

1 stop16h 03m

Buffalo

Fri 10/3

4:57 pm-7:54 pm

1 stop29h 57m

$152

Las VegasBuffalo

LAS - BUF

LASBUF

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 10/24

7:08 am-4:29 pm

1 stop6h 21m

Buffalo

Mon 10/27

5:24 pm-11:29 pm

1 stop9h 05m

$162

San DiegoBuffalo

SAN - BUF

SANBUF

San Diego

Wed 11/5

1:15 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop6h 25m

Buffalo

Tue 11/11

12:40 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop11h 55m

$179

San FranciscoBuffalo

SFO - BUF

SFOBUF

San Francisco

Mon 9/29

6:29 am-4:03 pm

1 stop6h 34m

Buffalo

Fri 10/3

4:57 pm-12:16 am

1 stop10h 19m

$190

OntarioBuffalo

ONT - BUF

ONTBUF

Ontario

Mon 10/27

6:53 am-4:29 pm

1 stop6h 36m

Buffalo

Fri 10/31

2:42 pm-11:50 pm

2 stops12h 08m

$194

San DiegoBuffalo

SAN - BUF

SANBUF

San Diego

Fri 10/24

6:41 am-4:29 pm

1 stop6h 48m

Buffalo

Mon 10/27

5:24 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop9h 26m

$209

San DiegoBuffalo

SAN - BUF

SANBUF

San Diego

Mon 9/29

6:35 am-4:03 pm

1 stop6h 28m

Buffalo

Fri 10/3

4:57 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop9h 56m

$209

Los AngelesBuffalo

LAX - BUF

LAXBUF

Los Angeles

Sat 11/1

11:30 am-11:35 pm

1 stop9h 05m

Buffalo

Tue 11/4

11:34 am-6:57 pm

1 stop10h 23m

$212

San DiegoBuffalo

SAN - BUF

SANBUF

San Diego

Sat 9/27

7:15 am-4:02 pm

1 stop29h 47m

Buffalo

Fri 10/3

4:57 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop9h 56m

$215

Los AngelesBuffalo

LAX - BUF

LAXBUF

Los Angeles

Sat 9/27

9:00 pm-7:55 am

1 stop7h 55m

Buffalo

Wed 10/1

8:50 am-3:55 pm

1 stop10h 05m

$218

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Best time to book a flight from California to Buffalo

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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 September 15, 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.

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.

  • How long is the flight from California to Buffalo?

    Frontier, Southwest, and American Airlines can get you from California to Buffalo in just under 6h 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to 9h 38m. The distance between California and Buffalo is about 2191 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with United Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $92. Southwest flights start at $101 while deals on Frontier start at $124 one-way.

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

    Most travelers choose Los Angeles - Buffalo, San Francisco - Buffalo or Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl - 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: Hawaiian Airlines (63%), JetBlue (60%), Singapore Airlines( 56%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from California to Buffalo?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $133. While the most popular route (Los Angeles - Buffalo) can be booked for $177 on average, our data indicates $369 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 6 airlines flying from California to Buffalo

Discover the top 6 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 September 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$139Average$274FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$150Average$333FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$189Average$422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$226Average$460FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$250Average$460FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$261Average$388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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