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$110+ 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 9/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — BUF
Jul 16 — Jul 231
Thu 7/16
Thu 7/23
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 June 16, 2026.

This Frontier 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/611:50 pm
LAS
-
BUF
1 stop11h 03m
Frontier
Fri 8/142:48 pm
BUF
-
LAS
1 stop8h 42m
Frontier
Deal found 6/11$240
This JetBlue 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/17:32 am
LAS
-
BUF
1 stop8h 22m
JetBlue
Wed 9/23:52 pm
BUF
-
LAS
1 stop11h 56m
JetBlue
Deal found 6/11$241
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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.
Tue 8/410:10 pm
SFO
-
BUF
1 stop12h 43m
Frontier
Thu 8/611:29 am
BUF
-
SFO
1 stop10h 44m
Frontier
Deal found 6/15$242
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/2910:25 am
LAS
-
BUF
1 stop10h 48m
JetBlue
Wed 8/57:10 pm
BUF
-
LAS
1 stop8h 36m
JetBlue
Deal found 6/14$245
This Expedia 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/159:15 am
LAS
-
BUF
1 stop8h 52m
Frontier
Sun 8/2311:35 am
BUF
-
LAS
1 stop12h 04m
Frontier
Deal found 6/11$246
This Cheapflightsfares 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/118:40 pm
SAN
-
BUF
1 stop9h 54m
JetBlue
Wed 8/196:00 am
BUF
-
SAN
1 stop8h 56m
JetBlue
Deal found 6/11$246
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/18:30 pm
SAN
-
BUF
1 stop8h 20m
JetBlue
Wed 9/210:25 am
BUF
-
SAN
1 stop12h 03m
JetBlue
Deal found 6/13$249
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/2510:25 am
LAS
-
BUF
1 stop10h 40m
JetBlue
Wed 8/263:52 pm
BUF
-
LAS
1 stop11h 56m
JetBlue
Deal found 6/15$251
This Cheapflightsfares 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/129:30 pm
SAN
-
BUF
1 stop7h 54m
JetBlue
Sat 9/1912:10 pm
BUF
-
SAN
1 stop10h 51m
JetBlue
Deal found 6/12$252
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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.
Sat 9/1210:48 pm
SFO
-
BUF
1 stop10h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/163:30 pm
BUF
-
SFO
1 stop11h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/14$253
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/1011:00 pm
SFO
-
BUF
1 stop9h 33m
Frontier
Tue 7/1411:29 am
BUF
-
SFO
1 stop10h 49m
Frontier
Deal found 6/16$256
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/111:50 pm
LAS
-
BUF
1 stop7h 39m
Frontier
Sat 8/810:02 pm
BUF
-
LAS
1 stop26h 15m
Frontier
Deal found 6/15$259

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 June 16, 2026.

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3 stars

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$219
(Southwest)

One-way from

$110
(Southwest)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$389

Good round-trip deal

$389 or less

Good one-way deal

$163 or less
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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 16, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Buffalo that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San DiegoBuffalo

SAN - BUF

SANBUF

San Diego

Tue 9/1

8:30 pm-7:50 am

1 stop8h 20m

Buffalo

Wed 9/2

10:25 am-7:28 pm

1 stop12h 03m

$254

San FranciscoBuffalo

SFO - BUF

SFOBUF

San Francisco

Tue 8/25

6:00 am-7:13 pm

1 stop10h 13m

Buffalo

Wed 8/26

3:52 pm-10:04 pm

1 stop9h 12m

$277

Las VegasBuffalo

LAS - BUF

LASBUF

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 8/1

10:41 am-11:42 pm

1 stop10h 01m

Buffalo

Mon 8/10

12:02 pm-5:20 pm

1 stop8h 18m

$296

San FranciscoBuffalo

SFO - BUF

SFOBUF

San Francisco

Mon 9/7

6:00 am-7:13 pm

1 stop10h 13m

Buffalo

Thu 9/10

4:30 pm-11:31 pm

1 stop10h 01m

$298

Los AngelesBuffalo

LAX - BUF

LAXBUF

Los Angeles

Tue 9/29

6:00 am-5:54 pm

1 stop8h 54m

Buffalo

Sun 10/4

9:00 am-2:30 pm

1 stop8h 30m

$313

Los AngelesBuffalo

LAX - BUF

LAXBUF

Los Angeles

Mon 8/17

11:55 pm-11:20 am

1 stop8h 25m

Buffalo

Sat 8/22

6:45 am-2:00 pm

2 stops10h 15m

$326

San JoseBuffalo

SJC - BUF

SJCBUF

San Jose

Tue 10/6

11:00 pm-10:30 am

1 stop8h 30m

Buffalo

Sat 10/10

5:00 pm-9:40 pm

1 stop7h 40m

$330

San FranciscoBuffalo

SFO - BUF

SFOBUF

San Francisco

Mon 7/13

9:44 pm-9:35 am

1 stop8h 51m

Buffalo

Thu 7/23

6:00 am-11:54 am

1 stop8h 54m

$337

Los AngelesBuffalo

LAX - BUF

LAXBUF

Los Angeles

Thu 10/29

10:55 am-11:00 pm

1 stop9h 05m

Buffalo

Sun 11/1

8:10 am-5:55 pm

1 stop12h 45m

$350

SacramentoBuffalo

SMF - BUF

SMFBUF

Sacramento Intl

Wed 8/12

9:20 am-9:07 pm

1 stop8h 47m

Buffalo

Wed 8/19

5:58 pm-10:48 pm

1 stop7h 50m

$355

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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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Buffalo (average of $65). Flying from California to Buffalo in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,161). 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 16, 2026.

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 16, 2026.

The most flights from USCA to BUF are scheduled on a Saturday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from California to Buffalo?

How far ahead should I book a flight from California to Buffalo?

The best time to book flights from California to Buffalo is 33 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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 popular is this California to Buffalo flight route?

    Flights from California to Buffalo have been viewed 3 times in the past calendar month.

  • How long is the flight from California to Buffalo?

    Southwest, Frontier, and JetBlue can get you from California to Buffalo in just under 8h. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 03m. 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 $78. 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, San Francisco - Buffalo or San Diego - Buffalo when deciding on the best route from California to Buffalo.

  • What are the cheapest flights from California to Buffalo?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $153. While the most popular route (Los Angeles - Buffalo) can be booked for $246 on average, our data indicates $351 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Buffalo (average of $65). Flying from California to Buffalo in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,161). 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 June 16, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$116Average$266FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$136Average$380FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$136Average$372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$176Average$432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$192Average$474FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$192Average$471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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