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$162+ 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 9/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
OAK — BUF
Apr 17 — Apr 241
Fri 4/17
Fri 4/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Oakland to Buffalo

Cheapest flights from Oakland to Buffalo
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This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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.
Tue 4/1411:55 pm
OAK
-
BUF
1 stop7h 25m
Southwest
Tue 4/216:55 pm
BUF
-
OAK
1 stop7h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 3/16$291
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/2711:55 pm
OAK
-
BUF
1 stop7h 25m
Southwest
Wed 5/66:55 pm
BUF
-
OAK
1 stop7h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 3/17$302
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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.
Mon 4/1311:55 pm
OAK
-
BUF
1 stop7h 25m
Southwest
Fri 4/178:00 pm
BUF
-
OAK
1 stop7h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 3/16$313
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/306:00 am
OAK
-
BUF
2 stops9h 51m
Delta
Wed 6/33:52 pm
BUF
-
OAK
2 stops11h 05m
Delta
Deal found 3/16$333
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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.
Wed 10/2111:55 pm
OAK
-
BUF
1 stop8h 20m
Southwest
Sat 10/249:50 am
BUF
-
OAK
2 stops11h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 3/15$356
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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.
Tue 7/77:40 pm
OAK
-
BUF
2 stops9h 20m
Southwest
Mon 7/134:05 pm
BUF
-
OAK
2 stops9h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 3/16$409

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$291
(Southwest)

One-way from

$162
(Southwest)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$384
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Oakland 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 March 18, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Oakland to Buffalo that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

OaklandBuffalo

OAK - BUF

OAKBUF

Oakland

Tue 4/14

11:55 pm-10:20 am

1 stop7h 25m

Buffalo

Tue 4/21

6:55 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop7h 30m

$291

OaklandBuffalo

OAK - BUF

OAKBUF

Oakland

Mon 4/27

7:30 pm-7:50 am

2 stops9h 20m

Buffalo

Wed 5/6

3:10 pm-10:25 pm

2 stops10h 15m

$345

OaklandBuffalo

OAK - BUF

OAKBUF

Oakland

Thu 5/28

5:05 pm-3:02 pm

2 stops18h 57m

Buffalo

Wed 6/3

3:52 pm-11:57 pm

2 stops11h 05m

$464

OaklandBuffalo

OAK - BUF

OAKBUF

Oakland

Wed 6/10

11:55 pm-10:25 am

1 stop7h 30m

Buffalo

Tue 6/16

4:25 pm-11:20 pm

2 stops9h 55m

$464

OaklandBuffalo

OAK - BUF

OAKBUF

Oakland

Tue 6/30

5:55 am-9:25 pm

1 stop12h 30m

Buffalo

Thu 7/9

7:55 pm-12:10 am

1 stop7h 15m

$493

OaklandBuffalo

OAK - BUF

OAKBUF

Oakland

Mon 3/30

11:55 pm-10:10 am

1 stop7h 15m

Buffalo

Tue 3/31

12:15 pm-7:55 pm

2 stops10h 40m

$507

OaklandBuffalo

OAK - BUF

OAKBUF

Oakland

Sat 8/8

5:05 pm-8:23 am

2 stops12h 18m

Buffalo

Sun 8/9

7:35 pm-11:49 pm

2 stops31h 14m

$510
Quickest round-trip

OaklandBuffalo

OAK - BUF

OAKBUF

Oakland

Tue 6/16

5:55 am-3:45 pm

1 stop6h 50m

Buffalo

Tue 6/16

7:10 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop7h 20m

$528

OaklandBuffalo

OAK - BUF

OAKBUF

Oakland

Fri 5/29

6:00 am-6:51 pm

2 stops9h 51m

Buffalo

Sun 5/31

7:31 pm-11:57 pm

2 stops31h 26m

$543

OaklandBuffalo

OAK - BUF

OAKBUF

Oakland

Tue 7/7

6:00 am-6:30 pm

1 stop9h 30m

Buffalo

Mon 7/13

4:10 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop10h 35m

$553

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Compare providers for flights from Oakland to Buffalo

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Oakland to Buffalo in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Oakland, California-Buffalo flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Oakland, California-Buffalo flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Oakland, California-Buffalo flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Oakland, California-Buffalo flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Oakland, California-Buffalo flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to Buffalo (average of $136). Flying from Oakland, California to Buffalo in July is currently the most expensive (average of $261). 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.

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 March 18, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest and Delta 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
4,320 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,320 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,320 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,286 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,320 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

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.

  • How long is the flight from Oakland, California to Buffalo?

    Departing from Oakland, California to Buffalo will take you 7h 25m. The distance between Oakland, California and Buffalo is about 2291 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    According to our current data, Delta ($276), and Southwest ($334) offers the cheapest pricing from Oakland, California to Buffalo.

  • 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to Buffalo (average of $136). Flying from Oakland, California to Buffalo in July is currently the most expensive (average of $261). 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 2 airlines flying from Oakland to Buffalo

Discover the top 2 airlines 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 March 18, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$276Average$349FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$334Average$534FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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