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$80+ Cheap flights from Buffalo (BUF) to California

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 4/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BUF — LAX
Apr 28 — May 51
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Cheap flight deals from Buffalo to California

Cheapest flights from Buffalo to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Buffalo to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 29, 2026.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/912:41 pm
BUF
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SFO
1 stop9h 53m
Frontier
Sat 5/1610:15 pm
SFO
-
BUF
1 stop9h 26m
Frontier
Deal found 3/25$160
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Tue 5/511:36 am
BUF
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SFO
1 stop10h 58m
Frontier
Wed 5/610:15 pm
SFO
-
BUF
1 stop9h 26m
Frontier
Deal found 3/24$185
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/91:02 pm
BUF
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SFO
1 stop9h 17m
Frontier
Mon 4/1310:03 pm
SFO
-
BUF
1 stop11h 39m
Frontier
Deal found 3/25$200
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 4/221:10 pm
BUF
-
SFO
1 stop11h 15m
Southwest
Wed 4/299:15 pm
SFO
-
BUF
1 stop7h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 3/24$207
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 5/511:36 am
BUF
-
SFO
1 stop10h 58m
Frontier
Sun 5/1010:15 pm
SFO
-
BUF
1 stop12h 39m
Frontier
Deal found 3/27$210
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 5/2111:36 am
BUF
-
SFO
1 stop10h 58m
Frontier
Wed 5/2710:15 pm
SFO
-
BUF
1 stop9h 26m
Frontier
Deal found 3/27$211
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 4/159:25 am
BUF
-
SFO
1 stop14h 30m
Southwest
Wed 4/2211:25 pm
SFO
-
BUF
1 stop7h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 3/24$212
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 5/2811:36 am
BUF
-
SFO
1 stop10h 58m
Frontier
Wed 6/310:15 pm
SFO
-
BUF
1 stop9h 26m
Frontier
Deal found 3/28$215
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Sat 5/23:25 pm
BUF
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SAN
1 stop9h 00m
Southwest
Wed 5/69:40 pm
SAN
-
BUF
1 stop7h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 3/24$251
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 5/288:00 pm
BUF
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OAK
1 stop7h 25m
Southwest
Mon 6/17:30 pm
OAK
-
BUF
2 stops9h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 3/26$252
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 5/111:02 am
BUF
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LAX
1 stop8h 01m
United Airlines
Tue 5/511:53 pm
LAX
-
BUF
1 stop6h 48m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/28$254
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 4/1612:35 pm
BUF
-
LAX
1 stop12h 10m
Frontier
Sun 4/1911:00 pm
LAX
-
BUF
1 stop9h 47m
Frontier
Deal found 3/27$256

Find flight deals from Buffalo to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Buffalo to California flight deals. Data was last updated March 29, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$160
(Priceline)

One-way from

$80
(Frontier)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$377

Good round-trip deal

$318 or less

Good one-way deal

$188 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Buffalo-Los Angeles flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Buffalo-Los Angeles flights.
From Buffalo to California
One-way flight from Buffalo to California
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($43 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Buffalo to California.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Buffalo to California.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

BuffaloSan Francisco

BUF - SFO

BUFSFO

Buffalo

Wed 4/22

1:10 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop11h 15m

San Francisco

Wed 4/29

7:15 pm-7:50 am

2 stops9h 35m

$213

BuffaloSan Diego

BUF - SAN

BUFSAN

Buffalo

Sat 5/2

5:00 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop8h 35m

San Diego

Wed 5/6

10:40 pm-10:15 am

1 stop8h 35m

$251

BuffaloSan Francisco

BUF - SFO

BUFSFO

Buffalo

Tue 4/14

6:55 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop7h 40m

San Francisco

Tue 4/28

11:25 pm-10:20 am

1 stop7h 55m

$253

BuffaloLos Angeles

BUF - LAX

BUFLAX

Buffalo

Fri 9/4

7:40 pm-12:12 am

1 stop7h 32m

Los Angeles

Tue 9/8

10:30 pm-8:23 am

1 stop6h 53m

$259

BuffaloLos Angeles

BUF - LAX

BUFLAX

Buffalo

Wed 4/29

8:30 am-1:01 pm

1 stop7h 31m

Los Angeles

Tue 5/5

11:53 pm-9:41 am

1 stop6h 48m

$259

BuffaloLos Angeles

BUF - LAX

BUFLAX

Buffalo

Thu 4/30

7:36 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop7h 14m

Los Angeles

Tue 5/5

11:20 pm-11:39 am

1 stop9h 19m

$259

BuffaloSan Francisco

BUF - SFO

BUFSFO

Buffalo

Wed 4/15

1:10 pm-7:55 pm

2 stops9h 45m

San Francisco

Wed 4/22

7:15 pm-7:50 am

2 stops9h 35m

$259

BuffaloLas Vegas

BUF - LAS

BUFLAS

Buffalo

Sat 4/25

2:00 pm-9:10 pm

2 stops10h 10m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 5/2

5:40 am-4:35 pm

2 stops7h 55m

$261

BuffaloLos Angeles

BUF - LAX

BUFLAX

Buffalo

Tue 5/5

6:40 am-1:40 pm

1 stop10h 00m

Los Angeles

Wed 5/6

7:30 pm-7:50 am

2 stops9h 20m

$264
Quickest round-trip

BuffaloLas Vegas

BUF - LAS

BUFLAS

Buffalo

Fri 5/1

5:55 pm-10:02 pm

1 stop7h 07m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 5/4

11:59 pm-9:41 am

1 stop6h 42m

$272

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

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Buffalo to California (average of $99). Flying from Buffalo to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $206). 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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Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. 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 California. Reviews last updated March 29, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines from Buffalo to California. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Buffalo to California?

    Located just 8.3 mi from the city center, Buffalo (BUF) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to California from Buffalo.

  • How long is the flight from Buffalo to California?

    For as low as $259, Southwest can have you in California from Buffalo in 7h 33m. There are 2211 mi between Buffalo and California. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with American Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $85. United Airlines flights start at $90 while deals on Frontier start at $99 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Buffalo to California?

  • What are the cheapest flights from Buffalo to California?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Buffalo to California? While on average our users pay $268, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $168. The most popular route (Buffalo - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl), is priced around $210.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Buffalo to California?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Buffalo to California 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 Buffalo to California?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Buffalo to California (average of $99). Flying from Buffalo to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $206). 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 Buffalo to California

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Buffalo to California. 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 March 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$89Average$250FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$138Average$337FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$164Average$390FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$172Average$314FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$203Average$443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$207Average$475FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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