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$108+ Cheap flights from San Diego to Buffalo (SAN - 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 6/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Diego to Buffalo are usually found in March or January, booked 23 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Buffalo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) 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 abril 29, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$221
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$108
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$542
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Diego-Buffalo flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San Diego-Buffalo flights.
From San Diego to Buffalo
One-way flight from San Diego to Buffalo
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($49 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

Find flight deals from San Diego to Buffalo

Cheapest flights from San Diego to Buffalo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Buffalo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on abril 29, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
jue. 5/297:19 pmSAN - BUF
1 stop18h 10mFrontier
lun. 6/25:24 pmBUF - SAN
1 stop9h 31mFrontier
Deal found 4/29$221
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
mié. 6/118:39 pmSAN - BUF
1 stop9h 21mJetBlue
mié. 7/1612:29 pmBUF - SAN
1 stop9h 29mJetBlue
Deal found 4/29$265
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
mié. 7/161:23 pmSAN - BUF
1 stop8h 09mAmerican Airlines
mar. 7/228:02 amBUF - SAN
1 stop8h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$307
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 6/510:57 amSAN - BUF
1 stop26h 22mMultiple Airlines
jue. 6/1211:47 amBUF - SAN
1 stop8h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$329
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
jue. 6/266:19 pmSAN - BUF
1 stop13h 59mSun Country Air
lun. 6/3011:53 amBUF - SAN
1 stop7h 50mSun Country Air
Deal found 4/29$338
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
jue. 6/266:15 amSAN - BUF
2 stops14h 15mDelta
mar. 7/16:00 amBUF - SAN
1 stop9h 25mDelta
Deal found 4/29$371
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 6/512:45 pmSAN - BUF
1 stop8h 01mUnited Airlines
jue. 6/125:51 pmBUF - SAN
2 stops8h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$384
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
jue. 6/262:35 pmSAN - BUF
1 stop6h 20mSouthwest
lun. 6/303:20 pmBUF - SAN
2 stops8h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 4/29$402
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 5/148:00 amSAN - BUF
2 stops12h 22mAlaska Airlines
dom. 5/185:15 amBUF - SAN
1 stop10h 17mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/29$772

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego 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 abril 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Buffalo that are best for you.

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San Diego

Fly to

Buffalo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoBuffalo

SAN - BUF

SANBUF

San Diego

jue. 5/29

7:19 pm-4:29 pm

1 stop18h 10m

Buffalo

lun. 6/2

5:24 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop9h 31m

$221

San DiegoBuffalo

SAN - BUF

SANBUF

San Diego

mié. 6/11

8:39 pm-9:00 am

1 stop9h 21m

Buffalo

mié. 7/16

12:29 pm-6:58 pm

1 stop9h 29m

$265

San DiegoBuffalo

SAN - BUF

SANBUF

San Diego

mié. 7/16

1:23 pm-12:32 am

1 stop8h 09m

Buffalo

mar. 7/22

8:02 am-2:00 pm

1 stop8h 58m

$307

San DiegoBuffalo

SAN - BUF

SANBUF

San Diego

jue. 6/5

10:57 am-4:19 pm

1 stop26h 22m

Buffalo

jue. 6/12

11:47 am-5:01 pm

1 stop8h 14m

$329

San DiegoBuffalo

SAN - BUF

SANBUF

San Diego

jue. 6/26

6:19 pm-11:18 am

1 stop13h 59m

Buffalo

lun. 6/30

11:53 am-4:43 pm

1 stop7h 50m

$338

San DiegoBuffalo

SAN - BUF

SANBUF

San Diego

jue. 6/26

6:15 am-11:30 pm

2 stops14h 15m

Buffalo

mar. 7/1

6:00 am-12:25 pm

1 stop9h 25m

$371

San DiegoBuffalo

SAN - BUF

SANBUF

San Diego

jue. 6/5

12:45 pm-11:46 pm

1 stop8h 01m

Buffalo

jue. 6/12

5:51 pm-11:46 pm

2 stops8h 55m

$384

San DiegoBuffalo

SAN - BUF

SANBUF

San Diego

jue. 6/26

2:35 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop6h 20m

Buffalo

lun. 6/30

3:20 pm-9:15 pm

2 stops8h 55m

$402

San DiegoBuffalo

SAN - BUF

SANBUF

San Diego

mié. 5/14

8:00 am-11:22 pm

2 stops12h 22m

Buffalo

dom. 5/18

5:15 am-12:32 pm

1 stop10h 17m

$772

San DiegoBuffalo

SAN - BUF

SANBUF

San Diego

lun. 6/2

6:25 am-4:29 pm

1 stop7h 04m

$108

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Compare providers for flights from San Diego 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 San Diego to Buffalo in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 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 San Diego-Buffalo flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Buffalo flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Diego-Buffalo flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Buffalo flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 San Diego-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 San Diego to Buffalo

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Buffalo

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Diego to Buffalo. Price data was last updated on April 25, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Diego to Buffalo, you should look to book at least 23 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Buffalo?

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

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego 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 abril 29, 2025.

When flying from San Diego to Buffalo, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 22% versus a flight in the morning.

Rainfall in Buffalo by month

Plan your trip to Buffalo by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Buffalo ranges from 2.5 - 4.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Buffalo when rainfall is around 2.5 in.

Temperature in Buffalo by month

Plan your trip to Buffalo by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Buffalo, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 71.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 24.8 F).

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 abril 29, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from San Diego to Buffalo to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Diego 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 San Diego to Buffalo round-trip?

    Currently priced at $221, Frontier will fly you from San Diego to Buffalo and back. In addition to Frontier, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from JetBlue and American Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $265 and $307, respectively. Frontier is 52% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Diego to Buffalo one-way?

    $108 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on JetBlue and Delta, with prices starting from $117 and $154, respectively.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Diego to Buffalo?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego 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 San Diego to Buffalo?

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

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from San Diego 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 abril 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$190Average$243FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$251Average$335FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$318Average$431FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$326Average$448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$330Average$508FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$364Average$499FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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