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$74+ 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 2/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — BUF
Jan 4 — Jan 111
Sun 1/4
Sun 1/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Buffalo

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 December 5, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/5. 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.
Tue 12/3011:51 amLAS - BUF
1 stop8h 37mDelta
Tue 1/63:38 pmBUF - LAS
1 stop9h 53mDelta
Deal found 12/5$257
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 12/315:30 amLAX - BUF
1 stop8h 42mDelta
Thu 1/156:03 amBUF - LAX
1 stop7h 49mDelta
Deal found 12/3$257
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 12/315:30 amLAX - BUF
1 stop8h 42mDelta
Sat 1/177:00 amBUF - LAX
1 stop19h 21mDelta
Deal found 12/3$260
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 12/318:45 amLAX - BUF
2 stops8h 55mSouthwest
Wed 1/71:20 pmBUF - LAX
1 stop13h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 12/3$261
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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.
Thu 12/410:20 pmLAS - BUF
1 stop10h 31mFrontier
Thu 12/1112:35 pmBUF - LAS
1 stop12h 17mFrontier
Deal found 12/3$274
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 12/192:53 pmLAX - BUF
1 stop9h 02mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/116:05 amBUF - LAX
1 stop8h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/2$287
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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.
Wed 12/246:05 amLAS - BUF
1 stop7h 44mFrontier
Fri 1/91:15 pmBUF - LAS
1 stop11h 17mFrontier
Deal found 12/4$292
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 12/295:55 amLAX - BUF
1 stop13h 30mSouthwest
Mon 1/58:00 pmBUF - LAX
1 stop7h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 12/3$292
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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 12/2412:15 pmLAS - BUF
1 stop8h 22mDelta
Tue 1/65:44 pmBUF - LAS
1 stop7h 26mDelta
Deal found 12/4$297
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/2611:39 pmLAX - BUF
Nonstop4h 37mJetBlue
Fri 1/28:23 pmBUF - LAX
Nonstop5h 30mJetBlue
Deal found 12/3$300
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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 12/256:04 amLAS - BUF
2 stops13h 25mAmerican Airlines
Tue 1/612:58 pmBUF - LAS
1 stop7h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/4$303
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 12/1011:35 pmLAX - BUF
2 stops11h 45mSouthwest
Fri 12/128:00 pmBUF - LAX
1 stop7h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 12/3$303

Find flight deals from California to Buffalo

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Buffalo flight deals. Data was last updated December 5, 2025.

Most accurate provider

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3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$148
(Priceline)

One-way from

$74
(Priceline)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$450

Good round-trip deal

$349 or less

Good one-way deal

$154 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 December 5, 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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Depart

Return

Price

Las VegasBuffalo

LAS - BUF

LASBUF

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 2/3

7:05 am-4:20 pm

1 stop6h 15m

Buffalo

Sat 2/7

3:35 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop8h 15m

$172

Las VegasBuffalo

LAS - BUF

LASBUF

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 1/8

10:58 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop10h 02m

Buffalo

Mon 1/12

1:15 pm-9:32 pm

1 stop11h 17m

$182

OntarioBuffalo

ONT - BUF

ONTBUF

Ontario

Tue 1/13

9:59 am-9:06 pm

2 stops8h 07m

Buffalo

Tue 1/27

6:53 am-2:18 pm

1 stop10h 25m

$184

Las VegasBuffalo

LAS - BUF

LASBUF

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 2/3

10:07 am-11:48 pm

2 stops10h 41m

Buffalo

Sat 2/7

12:58 pm-9:00 pm

2 stops11h 02m

$185

BurbankBuffalo

BUR - BUF

BURBUF

Burbank Bob Hope

Wed 1/21

7:00 am-11:42 pm

2 stops13h 42m

Buffalo

Wed 2/4

6:53 am-12:24 pm

1 stop8h 31m

$206

San FranciscoBuffalo

SFO - BUF

SFOBUF

San Francisco

Sat 1/17

7:00 am-5:49 pm

1 stop7h 49m

Buffalo

Sat 1/24

12:58 pm-9:37 pm

2 stops11h 39m

$206

OntarioBuffalo

ONT - BUF

ONTBUF

Ontario

Tue 1/13

6:50 am-4:20 pm

1 stop6h 30m

Buffalo

Tue 1/27

6:20 am-10:40 am

1 stop7h 20m

$214

San FranciscoBuffalo

SFO - BUF

SFOBUF

San Francisco

Wed 1/21

8:00 am-9:06 pm

1 stop10h 06m

Buffalo

Sun 1/25

6:05 am-2:37 pm

2 stops11h 32m

$216

Las VegasBuffalo

LAS - BUF

LASBUF

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 1/15

8:10 am-3:25 pm

Nonstop4h 15m

Buffalo

Sat 1/17

2:35 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop7h 40m

$224

San DiegoBuffalo

SAN - BUF

SANBUF

San Diego

Mon 1/12

9:21 am-9:06 pm

1 stop8h 45m

Buffalo

Tue 2/3

12:58 pm-8:41 pm

2 stops10h 43m

$224

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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 December 5, 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 9% 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?

    American Airlines, Southwest, and Frontier can get you from California to Buffalo in just under 6h 15m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 47m. The distance between California and Buffalo is about 1980 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 Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $69. American Airlines flights start at $88 while deals on Southwest start at $95 one-way.

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

    Most travelers choose Los Angeles - Buffalo, Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl - Buffalo or San Francisco - 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: JetBlue (55%), Hawaiian Airlines (55%), Singapore Airlines( 55%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from California to Buffalo?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $130. While the most popular route (Los Angeles - Buffalo) can be booked for $134 on average, our data indicates $331 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 December 5, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$157Average$274FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$161Average$308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$168Average$413FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$192Average$419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$195Average$458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$256Average$377FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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