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$80+ Cheap flights from San Francisco to Buffalo (SFO - 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 3/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — BUF
Feb 20 — Feb 271
Fri 2/20
Fri 2/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Buffalo

Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Buffalo
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 January 21, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Tue 2/1711:49 pm
SFO
-
BUF
1 stop8h 09m
American Airlines
Tue 2/241:31 pm
BUF
-
SFO
1 stop9h 43m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/20$251
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Mon 3/211:49 pm
SFO
-
BUF
1 stop8h 09m
American Airlines
Wed 3/46:01 pm
BUF
-
SFO
1 stop8h 46m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/21$257
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Tue 6/95:20 am
SFO
-
BUF
1 stop8h 27m
United Airlines
Tue 6/166:00 am
BUF
-
SFO
1 stop8h 39m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/21$263
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 4/710:03 pm
SFO
-
BUF
1 stop11h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/138:59 pm
BUF
-
SFO
1 stop15h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$279
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/1810:38 pm
SFO
-
BUF
1 stop10h 27m
Frontier
Sun 3/2212:50 pm
BUF
-
SFO
1 stop9h 24m
Frontier
Deal found 1/20$286
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Wed 2/258:20 am
SFO
-
BUF
1 stop10h 05m
JetBlue
Thu 2/266:00 am
BUF
-
SFO
1 stop9h 57m
JetBlue
Deal found 1/19$290
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 4/2911:25 pm
SFO
-
BUF
1 stop7h 50m
Southwest
Sun 5/32:55 pm
BUF
-
SFO
1 stop11h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 1/21$292
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Mon 4/1310:35 pm
SFO
-
BUF
1 stop8h 43m
American Airlines
Wed 4/155:30 am
BUF
-
SFO
2 stops10h 44m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/20$293

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 January 21, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$199
(Frontier)

One-way from

$80
(CheapOair)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$474
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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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 21, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Buffalo that are best for you.

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Buffalo

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Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoBuffalo

SFO - BUF

SFOBUF

San Francisco

Mon 3/2

11:49 pm-10:58 am

1 stop8h 09m

Buffalo

Wed 3/4

6:01 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop8h 46m

$257

San FranciscoBuffalo

SFO - BUF

SFOBUF

San Francisco

Wed 2/25

10:39 am-11:33 pm

1 stop9h 54m

Buffalo

Thu 2/26

6:00 am-12:57 pm

1 stop9h 57m

$263

San FranciscoBuffalo

SFO - BUF

SFOBUF

San Francisco

Mon 3/23

10:40 pm-9:50 am

1 stop8h 10m

Buffalo

Tue 3/31

1:00 pm-7:07 pm

1 stop9h 07m

$263

San FranciscoBuffalo

SFO - BUF

SFOBUF

San Francisco

Mon 4/13

11:52 pm-10:12 am

1 stop7h 20m

Buffalo

Wed 4/15

7:45 pm-1:17 am

1 stop8h 32m

$263

San FranciscoBuffalo

SFO - BUF

SFOBUF

San Francisco

Tue 3/24

10:40 pm-9:50 am

1 stop8h 10m

Buffalo

Tue 3/31

6:15 am-10:45 am

1 stop7h 30m

$263

San FranciscoBuffalo

SFO - BUF

SFOBUF

San Francisco

Sun 4/12

11:52 pm-10:12 am

1 stop7h 20m

Buffalo

Wed 4/15

7:45 pm-1:17 am

1 stop8h 32m

$263

San FranciscoBuffalo

SFO - BUF

SFOBUF

San Francisco

Tue 6/9

5:20 am-4:47 pm

1 stop8h 27m

Buffalo

Fri 6/12

6:00 am-11:39 am

1 stop8h 39m

$263

San FranciscoBuffalo

SFO - BUF

SFOBUF

San Francisco

Sat 5/9

9:15 pm-8:15 am

1 stop8h 00m

Buffalo

Fri 5/15

4:00 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop10h 20m

$286

San FranciscoBuffalo

SFO - BUF

SFOBUF

San Francisco

Wed 4/29

11:25 pm-10:15 am

1 stop7h 50m

Buffalo

Sun 5/3

2:55 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop11h 25m

$292

San FranciscoBuffalo

SFO - BUF

SFOBUF

San Francisco

Tue 6/16

6:15 am-6:33 pm

1 stop9h 18m

Buffalo

Tue 6/23

7:35 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$301

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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 January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*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 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 Expedia the most. Expedia 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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Buffalo. Price data was last updated on January 16, 2026.

The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Buffalo is 7 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Buffalo (average of $123). Flying from San Francisco 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 January 21, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United 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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

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
4,266 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

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
8,089 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,191 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

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.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,174 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

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.
Frontier
5.7
Fair
3,057 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Buffalo?

    A quick flight from San Francisco to Buffalo can take about 7h 20m. Frontier provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $263. San Francisco and Buffalo are separated by a distance of 2302 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 San Francisco to Buffalo round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from San Francisco to Buffalo is Frontier. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $114 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are JetBlue and American Airlines, starting at $150 and $223 round-trip. Users have found that Frontier is 67% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $80 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Southwest from $118 and Sun Country Air from $119 one-way.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from San Francisco to Buffalo?

    The most popular layover on flights from San Francisco to Buffalo is Chicago.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Chicago?

    Most Chicago visitors opt to spend their time experiencing Magnificent Mile, River North, and Grant Park. Travelers on a layover in Chicago can visit Magnificent Mile, River North, and Grant Park, by traveling 15.5 mi, 15.0 mi, and 16.2 mi, respectively after landing at Chicago O'Hare Intl. Travelers in need of a car in Chicago can rent one for about $51 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for San Francisco to Buffalo flights?

    Flights departing from San Francisco and landing in Buffalo layover in Detroit least frequently.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Buffalo (average of $123). Flying from San Francisco 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 6 airlines flying from San Francisco to Buffalo

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco 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 January 21, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$114Average$276FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$150Average$290FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$223Average$348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$238Average$335FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$250Average$360FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$251Average$404FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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