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$77+ 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 10/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — BUF
Aug 23 — Aug 301
Sat 8/23
Sat 8/30
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 August 18, 2025.

Round-trip from

$152
(Priceline)

One-way from

$77
(Priceline)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$317

Good round-trip deal

$237 or less

Good one-way deal

$158 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 August 18, 2025.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/126:00 amLAS - BUF
1 stop7h 02mFrontier
Mon 9/154:58 pmBUF - LAS
1 stop9h 35mFrontier
Deal found 8/17$152
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/126:35 amSAN - BUF
1 stop6h 27mFrontier
Mon 9/154:58 pmBUF - SAN
1 stop9h 55mFrontier
Deal found 8/17$154
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/412:59 amLAS - BUF
1 stop12h 03mFrontier
Sun 9/74:57 pmBUF - LAS
1 stop9h 36mFrontier
Deal found 8/15$171
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/168:05 pmLAS - BUF
1 stop17h 24mFrontier
Mon 10/205:24 pmBUF - LAS
1 stop9h 08mFrontier
Deal found 8/16$174
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/48:59 pmONT - BUF
1 stop16h 03mFrontier
Fri 9/124:57 pmBUF - ONT
1 stop29h 57mFrontier
Deal found 8/17$179
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/1011:03 pmLAS - BUF
1 stop9h 33mFrontier
Fri 10/312:42 pmBUF - LAS
1 stop9h 46mFrontier
Deal found 8/16$182
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/2611:04 pmLAS - BUF
1 stop16h 10mFrontier
Fri 10/34:57 pmBUF - LAS
1 stop9h 36mFrontier
Deal found 8/17$187
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/256:30 amLAS - BUF
1 stop6h 30mFrontier
Fri 9/54:57 pmBUF - LAS
1 stop9h 36mFrontier
Deal found 8/16$189
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/182:09 pmSJC - BUF
1 stop22h 53mFrontier
Sun 9/214:57 pmBUF - SJC
1 stop21h 33mFrontier
Deal found 8/16$191
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/196:35 amLAX - BUF
1 stop6h 27mFrontier
Mon 9/224:58 pmBUF - LAX
1 stop10h 29mFrontier
Deal found 8/16$193
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/52:46 pmLAX - BUF
1 stop24h 28mFrontier
Thu 9/1112:17 pmBUF - LAX
1 stop12h 28mFrontier
Deal found 8/18$195
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/1110:45 pmLAX - BUF
1 stop9h 37mFrontier
Mon 9/154:58 pmBUF - LAX
1 stop10h 29mFrontier
Deal found 8/17$198

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 August 18, 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

Las VegasBuffalo

LAS - BUF

LASBUF

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 9/12

6:00 am-4:02 pm

1 stop7h 02m

Buffalo

Mon 9/15

4:58 pm-11:33 pm

1 stop9h 35m

$152

San DiegoBuffalo

SAN - BUF

SANBUF

San Diego

Fri 9/12

6:35 am-4:02 pm

1 stop6h 27m

Buffalo

Mon 9/15

4:58 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop9h 55m

$154

Las VegasBuffalo

LAS - BUF

LASBUF

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 9/5

6:00 am-4:02 pm

1 stop7h 02m

Buffalo

Sun 9/7

4:57 pm-11:33 pm

1 stop9h 36m

$171

Las VegasBuffalo

LAS - BUF

LASBUF

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 10/16

8:05 pm-4:29 pm

1 stop17h 24m

Buffalo

Mon 10/20

5:24 pm-11:32 pm

1 stop9h 08m

$174

OntarioBuffalo

ONT - BUF

ONTBUF

Ontario

Thu 9/4

8:59 pm-4:02 pm

1 stop16h 03m

Buffalo

Fri 9/12

4:57 pm-7:54 pm

1 stop29h 57m

$179

OntarioBuffalo

ONT - BUF

ONTBUF

Ontario

Thu 9/18

8:59 pm-4:02 pm

1 stop16h 03m

Buffalo

Sun 9/21

4:57 pm-7:53 am

1 stop17h 56m

$179

OntarioBuffalo

ONT - BUF

ONTBUF

Ontario

Sun 9/14

8:59 pm-4:03 pm

1 stop16h 04m

Buffalo

Fri 9/19

4:57 pm-7:54 pm

1 stop29h 57m

$179

OntarioBuffalo

ONT - BUF

ONTBUF

Ontario

Thu 9/4

8:59 pm-4:02 pm

1 stop16h 03m

Buffalo

Sun 9/7

4:57 pm-7:23 am

1 stop17h 26m

$179

Las VegasBuffalo

LAS - BUF

LASBUF

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 9/11

11:04 pm-6:14 pm

1 stop16h 10m

Buffalo

Sun 9/14

4:57 pm-8:02 am

1 stop18h 05m

$182

Las VegasBuffalo

LAS - BUF

LASBUF

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 10/10

11:03 pm-11:36 am

1 stop9h 33m

Buffalo

Thu 10/30

2:42 pm-9:28 pm

1 stop9h 46m

$182

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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 August 18, 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.

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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 7h 02m. Your travel time can differ by up to 1h. 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 $77. Southwest flights start at $126 while deals on Delta start at $154 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: JetBlue (62%), Hawaiian Airlines (62%), Singapore Airlines( 50%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from California to Buffalo?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $98. While the most popular route (Los Angeles - Buffalo) can be booked for $174 on average our data indicates $250 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 August 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapest$150Average$333FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
FrontierCheapest$151Average$287FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$153Average$451FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$196Average$398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$226Average$467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$256Average$397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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