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$90+ 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 11/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — BUF
Nov 16 — Nov 231
Sun 11/16
Sun 11/23
1 adult, Economy
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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 October 17, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/511:35 amLAX - BUF
1 stop9h 04mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/912:57 pmBUF - LAX
1 stop7h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/14$191
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/1112:55 amLAX - BUF
1 stop7h 13mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/186:32 amBUF - LAX
1 stop11h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/14$192
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/412:55 amLAX - BUF
1 stop7h 13mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/116:32 amBUF - LAX
1 stop9h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/14$193
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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.
Sun 12/147:25 amLAX - BUF
1 stop8h 55mSouthwest
Sat 12/208:55 pmBUF - LAX
1 stop14h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 10/16$197
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/42:10 pmLAX - BUF
1 stop6h 57mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/1011:39 amBUF - LAX
2 stops9h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/14$216
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/2011:33 pmLAX - BUF
Nonstop4h 44mJetBlue
Thu 11/277:05 pmBUF - LAX
Nonstop5h 27mJetBlue
Deal found 10/14$219
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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.
Mon 11/31:10 pmLAX - BUF
1 stop6h 30mSouthwest
Sat 11/155:50 amBUF - LAX
1 stop10h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 10/15$220
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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.
Fri 11/711:55 amLAX - BUF
1 stop8h 31mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/95:02 amBUF - LAX
1 stop10h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/16$221
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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 11/612:00 pmLAX - BUF
1 stop7h 49mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/95:02 amBUF - LAX
1 stop10h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/16$222
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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 11/11:55 pmLAX - BUF
1 stop6h 25mSouthwest
Sat 11/1510:20 amBUF - LAX
1 stop7h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 10/16$225
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/3012:04 pmLAX - BUF
1 stop7h 49mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/87:40 amBUF - LAX
1 stop9h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/14$226
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/152:22 pmLAS - BUF
2 stops18h 32mFrontier
Mon 11/179:53 pmBUF - LAS
1 stop15h 14mFrontier
Deal found 10/15$232

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 October 17, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$191
(Southwest)

One-way from

$90
(Priceline)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$343

Good round-trip deal

$477 or less

Good one-way deal

$145 or less
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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 October 17, 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

Sun 12/14

7:25 am-7:20 pm

1 stop8h 55m

Buffalo

Sat 12/20

8:55 pm-8:15 am

1 stop14h 20m

$197

Los AngelesBuffalo

LAX - BUF

LAXBUF

Los Angeles

Sat 11/1

1:55 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop6h 25m

Buffalo

Sat 11/15

10:20 am-3:00 pm

1 stop7h 40m

$225

Las VegasBuffalo

LAS - BUF

LASBUF

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 11/15

2:22 pm-11:54 am

2 stops18h 32m

Buffalo

Mon 11/17

9:53 pm-10:07 am

1 stop15h 14m

$232

San FranciscoBuffalo

SFO - BUF

SFOBUF

San Francisco

Sat 11/15

10:40 pm-10:03 am

1 stop8h 23m

Buffalo

Tue 11/18

8:30 am-1:37 pm

1 stop8h 07m

$251

Las VegasBuffalo

LAS - BUF

LASBUF

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 11/18

10:20 pm-8:15 am

1 stop6h 55m

Buffalo

Tue 12/16

12:35 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop9h 15m

$257

Los AngelesBuffalo

LAX - BUF

LAXBUF

Los Angeles

Fri 10/31

12:20 pm-11:39 pm

1 stop8h 19m

Buffalo

Tue 11/4

7:30 pm-12:31 am

1 stop8h 01m

$258

Los AngelesBuffalo

LAX - BUF

LAXBUF

Los Angeles

Wed 10/29

12:25 am-10:03 am

1 stop6h 38m

Buffalo

Thu 10/30

7:30 pm-12:59 am

1 stop8h 29m

$258

Los AngelesBuffalo

LAX - BUF

LAXBUF

Los Angeles

Sun 10/26

5:30 am-3:16 pm

1 stop6h 46m

Buffalo

Thu 10/30

6:20 am-10:33 am

1 stop7h 13m

$263

Los AngelesBuffalo

LAX - BUF

LAXBUF

Los Angeles

Mon 10/27

10:45 pm-11:01 am

1 stop9h 16m

Buffalo

Sat 11/1

5:05 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop8h 25m

$263

Los AngelesBuffalo

LAX - BUF

LAXBUF

Los Angeles

Mon 10/27

5:35 am-4:35 pm

1 stop8h 00m

Buffalo

Fri 10/31

5:30 am-10:20 am

1 stop7h 50m

$263

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Best time to book a flight from California to Buffalo

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Buffalo from California with our price prediction graph.
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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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Buffalo (average of $135). Flying from California to Buffalo in January is currently the most expensive (average of $246). 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 October 17, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from California to Buffalo in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 10% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from California to Buffalo?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from California to Buffalo. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their California to Buffalo flight should consider departing on Sunday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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?

    Southwest, Frontier, and United Airlines can get you from California to Buffalo in just under 8h 23m. Your travel time can differ by up to 10h 09m. The distance between California and Buffalo is about 2302 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 $102 while deals on American Airlines start at $126 one-way.

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

    Most travelers choose Los Angeles - Buffalo, San Francisco - Buffalo or Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - 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 (69%), JetBlue (61%), Singapore Airlines( 43%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from California to Buffalo?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $105. While the most popular route (Los Angeles - Buffalo) can be booked for $186 on average, our data indicates $367 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Buffalo (average of $135). Flying from California to Buffalo in January is currently the most expensive (average of $246). 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 October 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapest$150Average$333FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
FrontierCheapest$157Average$272FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$185Average$421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$192Average$446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$250Average$462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$275Average$380FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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