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$126+ Cheap flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Buffalo (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 8/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — BUF
Jul 1 — Jul 81
Tue 7/1
Tue 7/8
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco Bay Area to Buffalo

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Francisco Bay Area to Buffalo flight deals. Data was last updated June 26, 2025.

Round-trip from

$257
(Frontier)

One-way from

$126
(Southwest)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$363
From San Francisco Bay Area to Buffalo
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Buffalo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco Bay Area to Buffalo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 26, 2025.

This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/35:39 pmOAK - BUF
1 stop14h 05mSun Country Air
Thu 8/1412:05 pmBUF - OAK
1 stop7h 22mSun Country Air
Deal found 6/24$255
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/25. 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.
Wed 8/2010:44 pmSFO - BUF
1 stop8h 01mUnited Airlines
Thu 8/215:54 pmBUF - SFO
1 stop7h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/25$259
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/25. 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.
Wed 8/1310:16 amSFO - BUF
2 stops10h 15mAmerican Airlines
Wed 8/201:04 pmBUF - SFO
2 stops10h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/25$261
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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.
Tue 7/155:50 amSFO - BUF
1 stop6h 22mDelta
Wed 7/166:30 amBUF - SFO
1 stop6h 55mDelta
Deal found 6/24$277
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/26. 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 10/305:05 amOAK - BUF
1 stop8h 55mSouthwest
Sat 11/17:00 amBUF - OAK
1 stop10h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 6/26$281
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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.
Sat 7/128:53 pmSFO - BUF
1 stop8h 59mFrontier
Wed 7/165:12 pmBUF - SFO
1 stop9h 13mFrontier
Deal found 6/24$286
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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.
Tue 7/2912:17 pmSJC - BUF
1 stop8h 42mDelta
Wed 8/134:43 pmBUF - SJC
1 stop9h 07mDelta
Deal found 6/24$287
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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 10/89:00 amSFO - BUF
2 stops10h 15mSouthwest
Sun 10/124:35 pmBUF - SFO
1 stop9h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 6/24$289
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/1012:18 pmSJC - BUF
1 stop21h 58mFrontier
Wed 7/165:12 pmBUF - SJC
1 stop21h 10mFrontier
Deal found 6/24$296
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/25. 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 8/41:35 pmSJC - BUF
1 stop7h 20mSouthwest
Tue 8/121:20 pmBUF - SJC
2 stops9h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 6/25$307
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/1311:59 pmSFO - BUF
1 stop7h 51mSun Country Air
Fri 7/1811:41 amBUF - SFO
1 stop14h 12mSun Country Air
Deal found 6/24$325
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/26. 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.
Thu 8/219:49 amSJC - BUF
2 stops11h 20mAmerican Airlines
Mon 8/251:04 pmBUF - SJC
2 stops12h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/26$327

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 June 26, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Buffalo that are best for you.

Fly from

San Francisco Bay Area

Fly to

Buffalo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoBuffalo

SFO - BUF

SFOBUF

San Francisco

Wed 8/20

10:44 pm-9:45 am

1 stop8h 01m

Buffalo

Thu 8/21

5:54 pm-10:34 pm

1 stop7h 40m

$259

San FranciscoBuffalo

SFO - BUF

SFOBUF

San Francisco

Wed 8/13

10:16 am-11:31 pm

2 stops10h 15m

Buffalo

Wed 8/20

1:04 pm-8:32 pm

2 stops10h 28m

$261

San FranciscoBuffalo

SFO - BUF

SFOBUF

San Francisco

Tue 7/15

5:50 am-3:12 pm

1 stop6h 22m

Buffalo

Wed 7/16

6:30 am-10:25 am

1 stop6h 55m

$277

OaklandBuffalo

OAK - BUF

OAKBUF

Oakland

Thu 10/30

5:05 am-5:00 pm

1 stop8h 55m

Buffalo

Sat 11/1

7:00 am-2:00 pm

1 stop10h 00m

$281

San FranciscoBuffalo

SFO - BUF

SFOBUF

San Francisco

Sat 7/12

8:53 pm-8:52 am

1 stop8h 59m

Buffalo

Wed 7/16

5:12 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop9h 13m

$286

San JoseBuffalo

SJC - BUF

SJCBUF

San Jose

Tue 7/29

12:17 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 42m

Buffalo

Wed 8/13

4:43 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop9h 07m

$287

San FranciscoBuffalo

SFO - BUF

SFOBUF

San Francisco

Wed 10/8

9:00 am-10:15 pm

2 stops10h 15m

Buffalo

Sun 10/12

4:35 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop9h 30m

$289

San JoseBuffalo

SJC - BUF

SJCBUF

San Jose

Thu 7/10

12:18 pm-1:16 pm

1 stop21h 58m

Buffalo

Wed 7/16

5:12 pm-11:22 am

1 stop21h 10m

$296

San JoseBuffalo

SJC - BUF

SJCBUF

San Jose

Mon 8/4

1:35 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop7h 20m

Buffalo

Tue 8/12

1:20 pm-7:50 pm

2 stops9h 30m

$307

OaklandBuffalo

OAK - BUF

OAKBUF

Oakland

Thu 7/24

1:49 pm-10:44 am

1 stop17h 55m

Buffalo

Mon 7/28

11:41 am-4:51 pm

1 stop8h 10m

$315

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Buffalo

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Buffalo

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco Bay Area 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 June 26, 2025.

When flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Buffalo, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 June 26, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta from San Francisco Bay Area to Buffalo. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,276 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,963 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,838 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
JetBlue
7.3
Good
2,922 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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 Francisco Bay Area to Buffalo. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Buffalo from San Francisco Bay Area?

    Buffalo (BUF), located 8.3 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Buffalo.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Buffalo are Southwest ($126), United Airlines ($126), and Sun Country Air ($127).

  • What are the most popular routes from San Francisco Bay Area to Buffalo?

    The most popular flight routes from San Francisco Bay Area to Buffalo are San Francisco - Buffalo, San Jose - Buffalo and Oakland - Buffalo.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 Bay Area to Buffalo.

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Buffalo (average of $256). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area 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 7 airlines flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Buffalo

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 June 26, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$166Average$302FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$170Average$295FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$218Average$507FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$256Average$471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$269Average$479FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$276Average$459FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Sun Country AirCheapest$350Average$390FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%

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