How long is the flight from San Francisco to Buffalo?

A quick flight from San Francisco to Buffalo can take about 8h 30m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $290. 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.

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.

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).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco to Buffalo?

When booking a flight from San Francisco to Buffalo, you may want to consider flying on American Airlines, Delta or Southwest as they are the most popular for this route.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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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 December 18, 2025.

Tue 12/2311:24 pmSFO - BUF

1 stop8h 11mJetBlue

Fri 12/266:10 amBUF - SFO

1 stop11h 01mJetBlue

Deal found 12/17

$557

Sat 12/275:00 amSFO - BUF

1 stop8h 15mSouthwest

Sat 1/37:50 pmBUF - SFO

1 stop7h 25mSouthwest

Deal found 12/16

$593

Sun 12/286:45 amSFO - BUF

1 stop12h 40mSouthwest

Thu 1/18:05 amBUF - SFO

1 stop8h 15mSouthwest

Deal found 12/17

$598

Wed 12/2412:22 amSFO - BUF

1 stop7h 47mAmerican Airlines

Fri 1/26:00 amBUF - SFO

1 stop8h 06mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$614

Fri 12/268:55 amSFO - BUF

2 stops10h 30mSouthwest

Thu 1/18:05 amBUF - SFO

1 stop8h 15mSouthwest

Deal found 12/16

$624

Tue 12/237:00 pmSFO - BUF

2 stops10h 15mSouthwest

Fri 1/22:45 pmBUF - SFO

2 stops12h 10mSouthwest

Deal found 12/16

$629

Thu 12/256:00 amSFO - BUF

1 stop7h 45mUnited Airlines

Fri 1/26:30 amBUF - SFO

1 stop8h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$631

Thu 12/2510:35 amSFO - BUF

1 stop7h 19mUnited Airlines

Sun 1/47:48 pmBUF - SFO

2 stops14h 52mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$653

Wed 12/176:00 amSFO - BUF

1 stop8h 18mDelta

Wed 12/2412:01 pmBUF - SFO

1 stop9h 34mDelta

Deal found 12/16

$655

Best flights from San Francisco to Buffalo
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 December 18, 2025.

Wed 1/149:10 amSFO - BUF

2 stops11h 32mAmerican Airlines

Wed 1/2111:21 amBUF - SFO

2 stops11h 49mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$261

Mon 5/1111:59 pmSFO - BUF

1 stop8h 30mJetBlue

Thu 5/145:29 pmBUF - SFO

1 stop10h 25mJetBlue

Deal found 12/16

$290

Mon 6/1510:45 pmSFO - BUF

1 stop8h 50mDelta

Fri 6/267:35 pmBUF - SFO

1 stop7h 10mDelta

Deal found 12/17

$321

Tue 5/128:30 pmSFO - BUF

1 stop11h 59mJetBlue

Thu 5/145:29 pmBUF - SFO

1 stop10h 25mJetBlue

Deal found 12/16

$290

Wed 4/298:30 pmSFO - BUF

1 stop11h 59mJetBlue

Sun 5/35:29 pmBUF - SFO

1 stop10h 25mJetBlue

Deal found 12/16

$290

Sun 5/109:30 pmSFO - BUF

1 stop10h 59mJetBlue

Fri 5/159:45 amBUF - SFO

1 stop11h 50mJetBlue

Deal found 12/16

$296

Sun 5/1011:59 pmSFO - BUF

1 stop8h 30mJetBlue

Tue 5/194:00 pmBUF - SFO

1 stop9h 55mJetBlue

Deal found 12/16

$296

Mon 5/119:30 pmSFO - BUF

1 stop9h 09mJetBlue

Tue 5/194:00 pmBUF - SFO

1 stop12h 44mJetBlue

Deal found 12/16

$296

Sun 5/109:30 pmSFO - BUF

1 stop8h 30mJetBlue

Wed 5/207:39 pmBUF - SFO

1 stop9h 05mJetBlue

Deal found 12/16

$300

Wed 5/138:30 pmSFO - BUF

1 stop11h 59mJetBlue

Wed 5/207:39 pmBUF - SFO

1 stop9h 05mJetBlue

Deal found 12/16

$300

Thu 5/149:30 pmSFO - BUF

1 stop9h 09mJetBlue

Fri 5/1512:25 pmBUF - SFO

1 stop9h 10mJetBlue

Deal found 12/16

$317

Fri 5/159:30 pmSFO - BUF

1 stop9h 09mJetBlue

Sat 5/1612:25 pmBUF - SFO

1 stop9h 10mJetBlue

Deal found 12/16

$321

Last-minute flights from San Francisco to Buffalo
Discover last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Buffalo. Data last updated December 18, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Thu 1/111:20 pmSFO - BUF

1 stop14h 25mMultiple Airlines

Tue 1/610:25 amBUF - SFO

1 stop11h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$395

Fri 1/98:37 pmSFO - BUF

1 stop9h 25mJetBlue

Sun 1/117:45 pmBUF - SFO

1 stop16h 55mJetBlue

Deal found 12/17

$314

Fri 1/99:10 amSFO - BUF

2 stops10h 45mAmerican Airlines

Sun 1/1112:58 pmBUF - SFO

1 stop10h 27mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$373

Sat 1/109:30 pmSFO - BUF

1 stop7h 35mSouthwest

Sat 1/175:15 amBUF - SFO

1 stop7h 50mSouthwest

Deal found 12/16

$251

Sat 1/105:55 amSFO - BUF

2 stops14h 02mDelta

Sat 1/1711:51 amBUF - SFO

2 stops14h 37mDelta

Deal found 12/16

$403

Wed 1/146:00 amSFO - BUF

2 stops11h 29mUnited Airlines

Wed 1/2110:45 amBUF - SFO

1 stop7h 50mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$256

Wed 1/149:10 amSFO - BUF

2 stops11h 32mAmerican Airlines

Wed 1/2111:21 amBUF - SFO

2 stops11h 49mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$261

Thu 1/1511:20 pmSFO - BUF

1 stop9h 00mMultiple Airlines

Thu 1/223:25 pmBUF - SFO

1 stop10h 34mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$228

Thu 1/159:10 amSFO - BUF

2 stops11h 38mAmerican Airlines

Thu 1/226:53 amBUF - SFO

2 stops11h 12mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$344

One-way flights from San Francisco to Buffalo
Search for one-way flight options from San Francisco to Buffalo. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated December 18, 2025.

Sun 1/1811:12 pmSFO - BUF

1 stop8h 37mFrontier

Deal found 12/16

$126

Sat 1/317:00 amSFO - BUF

2 stops11h 06mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$131

Wed 12/2410:45 pmSFO - BUF

1 stop9h 36mDelta

Deal found 12/17

$132

Tue 3/35:50 pmSFO - BUF

2 stops11h 15mSouthwest

Deal found 12/15

$137

Sun 2/16:42 amSFO - BUF

2 stops11h 24mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$141

Wed 1/212:08 pmSFO - BUF

2 stops19h 36mFrontier

Deal found 12/17

$143

Wed 1/217:00 amSFO - BUF

3 stops26h 44mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$151

Sun 1/256:15 amSFO - BUF

2 stops27h 29mFrontier

Deal found 12/15

$152

Sat 2/2110:54 pmSFO - BUF

1 stop7h 53mDelta

Deal found 12/17

$159

Wed 2/47:00 amSFO - BUF

3 stops26h 44mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$165

Mon 1/1911:46 pmSFO - BUF

2 stops16h 03mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$174

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Most trusted provider	eDreams 3 stars
Round-trip from	$228 (Expedia)
One-way from	$126 (Expedia)
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	September
Average price	$437

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SFO - BUF

SFOBUF

San Francisco

Wed 1/14

9:10 am-11:42 pm

2 stops11h 32m

Buffalo

Wed 1/21

11:21 am-8:10 pm

2 stops11h 49m

$261

San FranciscoBuffalo

SFO - BUF

SFOBUF

San Francisco

Mon 5/11

11:59 pm-11:29 am

1 stop8h 30m

Buffalo

Thu 5/14

5:29 pm-12:54 am

1 stop10h 25m

$290

San FranciscoBuffalo

SFO - BUF

SFOBUF

San Francisco

Tue 5/12

8:30 pm-11:29 am

1 stop11h 59m

Buffalo

Thu 5/14

5:29 pm-12:54 am

1 stop10h 25m

$290

San FranciscoBuffalo

SFO - BUF

SFOBUF

San Francisco

Wed 4/29

8:30 pm-11:29 am

1 stop11h 59m

Buffalo

Sun 5/3

5:29 pm-12:54 am

1 stop10h 25m

$290

San FranciscoBuffalo

SFO - BUF

SFOBUF

San Francisco

Sun 5/10

9:30 pm-11:29 am

1 stop10h 59m

Buffalo

Fri 5/15

9:45 am-6:35 pm

1 stop11h 50m

$296

San FranciscoBuffalo

SFO - BUF

SFOBUF

San Francisco

Sun 5/10

11:59 pm-11:29 am

1 stop8h 30m

Buffalo

Tue 5/19

4:00 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop9h 55m

$296

San FranciscoBuffalo

SFO - BUF

SFOBUF

San Francisco

Mon 5/11

9:30 pm-9:39 am

1 stop9h 09m

Buffalo

Tue 5/19

4:00 pm-1:44 am

1 stop12h 44m

$296

San FranciscoBuffalo

SFO - BUF

SFOBUF

San Francisco

Sun 5/10

9:30 pm-9:00 am

1 stop8h 30m

Buffalo

Wed 5/20

7:39 pm-1:44 am

1 stop9h 05m

$300

San FranciscoBuffalo

SFO - BUF

SFOBUF

San Francisco

Wed 5/13

8:30 pm-11:29 am

1 stop11h 59m

Buffalo

Wed 5/20

7:39 pm-1:44 am

1 stop9h 05m

$300

San FranciscoBuffalo

SFO - BUF

SFOBUF

San Francisco

Thu 5/14

9:30 pm-9:39 am

1 stop9h 09m

Buffalo

Fri 5/15

12:25 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop9h 10m

$317

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Compare providers for flights from San Francisco to Buffalo

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 December.

Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicket	Price 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 eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Buffalo flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 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 Francisco-Buffalo flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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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?

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 $135). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to BUF?

It’s typically best to fly out from San Francisco to Buffalo in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 18% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Reviews of airlines servicing Buffalo

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

7.9

Good

4,250 reviews

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

7.9

Good

4,250 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,250 reviews

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

8,005 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,250 reviews

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

9,091 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,250 reviews

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

11,054 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,250 reviews

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

5.8

Fair

3,081 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,250 reviews

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

How long is the flight from San Francisco to Buffalo?
A quick flight from San Francisco to Buffalo can take about 8h 30m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $290. 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 $135). 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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Frontier	Cheapest$136	Average$286	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
American Airlines	Cheapest$223	Average$346	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Southwest	Cheapest$250	Average$363	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
JetBlue	Cheapest$259	Average$288	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
United Airlines	Cheapest$263	Average$395	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Delta	Cheapest$270	Average$337	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A

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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?

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

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Reviews of airlines servicing Buffalo

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