$86+ Cheap flights from San Francisco to Buffalo (SFO - BUF)
This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — BUF
Nov 7 — Nov 141
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to BuffaloExplore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Buffalo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 8, 2026.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Buffalo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 8, 2026.
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/5. 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 11/1010:20 pm -
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1 stop9h 52m
Deal found 10/5![Frontier logo]()
$189
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/7. 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.
Sat 11/75:35 am -
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1 stop9h 32m
Deal found 10/7![American Airlines logo]()
$211
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/7. 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.
Fri 11/610:10 pm -
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1 stop11h 06m
Deal found 10/7![JetBlue logo]()
$213
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/5. 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.
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2 stops11h 10m
Deal found 10/5![Southwest logo]()
$216
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/6. 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 11/26:30 pm -
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1 stop9h 30m
Deal found 10/6![Southwest logo]()
$217
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/5. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/1010:20 pm -
1 stop11h 55m
Mon 11/161:48 pm -
2 stops31h 31m
Deal found 10/5![Frontier logo]()
$229
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/5. 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.
Fri 11/65:15 am -
1 stop8h 00m
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1 stop9h 25m
Deal found 10/5![Southwest logo]()
$238
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/7. 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.
Sat 11/76:00 pm -
2 stops11h 25m
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1 stop9h 25m
Deal found 10/7![Southwest logo]()
$239
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/7. 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.
Fri 12/115:40 am -
1 stop6h 45m
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2 stops11h 05m
Deal found 10/7![Southwest logo]()
$243
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/6. 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 10/269:35 pm -
1 stop7h 50m
Fri 10/302:50 pm -
2 stops10h 15m
Deal found 10/6![Southwest logo]()
$244
Best flights from San Francisco to BuffaloDiscover carefully curated flight deals from San Francisco to Buffalo that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated October 8, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from San Francisco to Buffalo that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated October 8, 2026.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/5. 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.
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2 stops8h 45m
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2 stops10h 20m
Deal found 10/5![Southwest logo]()
$249
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/5. 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.
Sun 11/810:10 pm -
1 stop9h 57m
Sat 11/142:09 pm -
1 stop9h 46m
Deal found 10/5![JetBlue logo]()
$258
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/8. 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.
Fri 10/2310:40 pm -
1 stop7h 55m
Tue 10/276:30 am -
1 stop10h 00m
Deal found 10/8![United Airlines logo]()
$500
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/5. 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 1/411:35 pm -
1 stop8h 05m
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1 stop8h 00m
Deal found 10/5![Southwest logo]()
$265
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/4. 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.
Mon 11/210:10 pm -
1 stop9h 58m
Mon 11/92:09 pm -
1 stop9h 46m
Deal found 10/4![JetBlue logo]()
$310
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/5. 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.
Thu 10/291:45 pm -
1 stop7h 35m
Wed 11/46:55 pm -
1 stop8h 00m
Deal found 10/5![Southwest logo]()
$315
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/4. 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 11/26:30 pm -
2 stops10h 55m
Mon 11/94:55 pm -
1 stop9h 30m
Deal found 10/4![Southwest logo]()
$324
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/7. 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.
Fri 11/275:40 am -
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1 stop10h 30m
Deal found 10/7![Southwest logo]()
$339
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/7. 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.
Fri 2/265:50 am -
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Sun 2/285:30 am -
2 stops11h 15m
Deal found 10/7![Southwest logo]()
$347
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/4. 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 10/2111:40 pm -
2 stops9h 20m
Mon 10/267:35 pm -
1 stop7h 35m
Deal found 10/4![Southwest logo]()
$443
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/7. 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.
Fri 11/2010:10 am -
2 stops10h 40m
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1 stop11h 25m
Deal found 10/7![Southwest logo]()
$500
Last-minute flights from San Francisco to BuffaloDiscover last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Buffalo. Data last updated October 8, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Buffalo. Data last updated October 8, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/6. 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 10/269:35 pm -
1 stop7h 50m
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2 stops10h 15m
Deal found 10/6![Southwest logo]()
$244
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/7. 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.
Mon 10/267:30 am -
1 stop10h 07m
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1 stop9h 37m
Deal found 10/7![JetBlue logo]()
$252
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/3. 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.
Sun 11/110:17 pm -
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1 stop9h 52m
Deal found 10/3![Frontier logo]()
$256
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/6. 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 11/26:30 pm -
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1 stop9h 30m
Deal found 10/6![Southwest logo]()
$217
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/7. 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.
Fri 11/610:10 pm -
1 stop9h 57m
Tue 11/103:48 pm -
1 stop11h 06m
Deal found 10/7![JetBlue logo]()
$213
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/5. 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.
Fri 11/69:25 pm -
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1 stop9h 30m
Deal found 10/5![Southwest logo]()
$238
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/7. 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.
Sat 11/75:35 am -
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Deal found 10/7![American Airlines logo]()
$211
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/5. 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.
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Deal found 10/5![Southwest logo]()
$216
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/7. 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.
Sat 11/76:00 pm -
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1 stop9h 25m
Deal found 10/7![Southwest logo]()
$239
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/5. 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 11/1010:20 pm -
1 stop11h 55m
Fri 11/131:48 pm -
1 stop9h 52m
Deal found 10/5![Frontier logo]()
$189
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/5. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/1010:20 pm -
1 stop11h 55m
Mon 11/161:48 pm -
2 stops31h 31m
Deal found 10/5![Frontier logo]()
$229
One-way flights from San Francisco to BuffaloSearch for one-way flight options from San Francisco to Buffalo. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated October 8, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from San Francisco to Buffalo. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated October 8, 2026.
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/8. 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 11/2611:26 pm -
1 stop9h 24m
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Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/8![Frontier logo]()
$86
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/6. 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.
Tue 11/310:17 pm -
1 stop11h 58m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/6![Frontier logo]()
$91
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/6. 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 10/2711:40 pm -
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Deal found 10/6![Southwest logo]()
$106
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/6. 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.
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Deal found 10/6![Southwest logo]()
$112
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/6. 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.
Tue 10/2010:14 pm -
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Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/6![Frontier logo]()
$123
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/7. 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.
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Deal found 10/7![Delta logo]()
$129
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/5. 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 12/810:41 pm -
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Deal found 10/5![Frontier logo]()
$130
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/5. 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.
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Deal found 10/5![United Airlines logo]()
$133
Find flight deals from San Francisco to Buffalo
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) 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 October 8, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $189 (Frontier) |
One-way from | $86 (Frontier) |
Popular in | February |
Cheapest in | May |
Average price | $514 |
Cheapflights Fare Finder
Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco 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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated October 8, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Buffalo that are best for you.
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Sat 12/12
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12:00 am-9:00 pm
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$106
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9:25 pm-8:25 am
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12:00 am-9:00 pm
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$106
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12:17 pm-12:01 am
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12:00 am-9:00 pm
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$129
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9:59 pm-11:05 am
1 stop10h 06m
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12:00 am-9:00 pm
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$160
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SFOBUF
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1:36 pm-12:01 am
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12:00 am-9:00 pm
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$160
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SFO San Francisco - BUF Buffalo
SFOBUF
San Francisco
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1:36 pm-10:48 pm
1 stop6h 12m
Buffalo
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-9:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$160
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SFO San Francisco - BUF Buffalo
SFOBUF
San Francisco
Wed 11/4
4:55 pm-8:25 am
2 stops12h 30m
Buffalo
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-9:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$165
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SFO San Francisco - BUF Buffalo
SFOBUF
San Francisco
Wed 12/2
2:59 pm-8:34 am
2 stops14h 35m
Buffalo
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12:00 am-9:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$174
San FranciscoBuffalo
SFO San Francisco - BUF Buffalo
SFOBUF
San Francisco
Sat 10/24
10:10 pm-11:08 am
1 stop9h 58m
Buffalo
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-9:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$180
San FranciscoBuffalo
SFO San Francisco - BUF Buffalo
SFOBUF
San Francisco
Wed 3/31
5:40 am-6:05 pm
2 stops9h 25m
Buffalo
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-9:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$203
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Compare providers for flights from San Francisco 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 Francisco to Buffalo in October.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
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| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Buffalo flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Buffalo flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Buffalo flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-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 San Francisco-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 Francisco to Buffalo
Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Buffalo from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights
Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Buffalo
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How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Buffalo?
The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Buffalo is 44 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.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Buffalo?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Buffalo (average of $332). Flying from San Francisco to Buffalo in February is currently the most expensive (average of $566). 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.
How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Buffalo?
Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
San Francisco to Buffalo flights typically cost between $392 and $690 in November.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $189 on Frontier (Nov 10-Nov 13).
What’s the top layover airport for flights from San Francisco to Buffalo?
Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from San Francisco to Buffalo chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.
Chicago (ORD) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 67% of 1-stop itineraries from San Francisco to Buffalo on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from San Francisco to Buffalo?
Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from San Francisco to Buffalo, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.
Chicago (ORD) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $406.
What’s the fastest layover option from San Francisco to Buffalo?
Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from San Francisco to Buffalo, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.
Flights via Chicago (ORD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 7h 59m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from San Francisco to Buffalo?
Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from San Francisco to Buffalo, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Chicago (ORD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 40m.
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 October 8, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines from San Francisco 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.
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
7.9
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentLa Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026
LAX - SLC
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
7.9
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentLa Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026
LAX - SLC
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
7.9
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentLa Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026
LAX - SLC
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
7.9
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentLa Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026
LAX - SLC
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
7.9
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentLa Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026
LAX - SLC
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
7.9
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentLa Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026
LAX - SLC
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