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$143+ Cheap flights from Oakland, CA to Buffalo (OAK - 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 8/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
OAK — BUF
Aug 4 — Aug 111
Mon 8/4
Mon 8/11
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Oakland (OAK) to Buffalo (BUF). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated July 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$307
(Delta)

One-way from

$143
(Mytrip)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$473
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Cheapest flights from Oakland to Buffalo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Oakland to Buffalo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 30, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 9/235:05 pmOAK - BUF
2 stops14h 56mDelta
Tue 9/303:51 pmBUF - OAK
2 stops10h 59mDelta
Deal found 7/30$307
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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.
Tue 8/199:55 amOAK - BUF
2 stops10h 05mSouthwest
Sat 8/235:30 pmBUF - OAK
1 stop7h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 7/27$353
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/105:39 pmOAK - BUF
1 stop14h 05mSun Country Air
Sun 8/1712:17 pmBUF - OAK
1 stop7h 22mSun Country Air
Deal found 7/28$495
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/1310:44 amOAK - BUF
2 stops21h 22mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/1712:17 pmBUF - OAK
1 stop7h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/30$534

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OAK - BUF

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Oakland

Tue 9/23

5:05 pm-11:01 am

2 stops14h 56m

Buffalo

Tue 9/30

3:51 pm-11:50 pm

2 stops10h 59m

$307

OaklandBuffalo

OAK - BUF

OAKBUF

Oakland

Tue 8/19

9:55 am-11:00 pm

2 stops10h 05m

Buffalo

Sat 8/23

5:30 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop7h 00m

$353

OaklandBuffalo

OAK - BUF

OAKBUF

Oakland

Sun 8/10

5:39 pm-10:44 am

1 stop14h 05m

Buffalo

Sun 8/17

12:17 pm-4:39 pm

1 stop7h 22m

$495

OaklandBuffalo

OAK - BUF

OAKBUF

Oakland

Wed 8/13

10:44 am-11:06 am

2 stops21h 22m

Buffalo

Sun 8/17

12:17 pm-4:39 pm

1 stop7h 22m

$534

OaklandBuffalo

OAK - BUF

OAKBUF

Oakland

Thu 8/7

5:27 pm-10:38 am

1 stop14h 11m

$143

OaklandBuffalo

OAK - BUF

OAKBUF

Oakland

Wed 8/13

9:55 am-11:00 pm

2 stops10h 05m

$217

OaklandBuffalo

OAK - BUF

OAKBUF

Oakland

Fri 8/8

4:55 pm-8:21 am

2 stops12h 26m

$295

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Deals found on 7/28

Best time to book a flight from Oakland to Buffalo

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Oakland to Buffalo

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Oakland, California to Buffalo?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to Buffalo (average of $256). Flying from Oakland, 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 OAK to BUF?

Find hourly flight availability from Oakland 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 July 30, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Oakland, California to Buffalo at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 36% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

Reviews of airlines servicing Buffalo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Buffalo. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Buffalo. Reviews last updated July 30, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta, and Sun Country Air from Oakland to Buffalo by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Sun Country Air
6.9
Okay
334 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Oakland to Buffalo. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Oakland, California to Buffalo round-trip?

    According to our current data, Delta ($307), Southwest ($353), and Sun Country Air ($495) offers the cheapest pricing from Oakland, California to Buffalo. These flights start at 38% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Sun Country Air, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $143. Southwest flights start at $217 while deals on Delta start at $295 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Oakland to Buffalo that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Oakland to Buffalo flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Oakland to Buffalo?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Oakland to Buffalo.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Oakland to Buffalo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Oakland 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 Oakland, California to Buffalo?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to Buffalo (average of $256). Flying from Oakland, 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 airline flying from Oakland to Buffalo

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Oakland 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 July 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$304Average$496FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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