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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 5/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BUF — LAX
May 17 — May 241
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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 April 17, 2026.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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 5/912:41 pm
BUF
-
SFO
1 stop9h 53m
Frontier
Mon 5/1110:15 pm
SFO
-
BUF
1 stop9h 26m
Frontier
Deal found 4/13$205
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Booking.com 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
Sat 5/910:15 pm
SFO
-
BUF
1 stop9h 26m
Frontier
Deal found 4/16$213
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 CheapOair 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
Tue 6/210:15 pm
SFO
-
BUF
1 stop12h 39m
Frontier
Deal found 4/14$215
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 5/711:36 am
BUF
-
SFO
1 stop10h 58m
Frontier
Sat 5/910:15 pm
SFO
-
BUF
1 stop9h 26m
Frontier
Deal found 4/16$226
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Thu 5/711:36 am
BUF
-
LAX
1 stop8h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/2811:59 pm
LAX
-
BUF
Nonstop4h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16$234
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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.
Fri 5/111:02 am
BUF
-
LAX
1 stop11h 04m
Frontier
Tue 5/511:20 pm
LAX
-
BUF
1 stop11h 34m
Frontier
Deal found 4/13$235
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Sat 5/2312:41 pm
BUF
-
SFO
1 stop9h 53m
Frontier
Fri 5/2910:15 pm
SFO
-
BUF
1 stop10h 13m
Frontier
Deal found 4/14$235
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Fri 5/227:52 pm
BUF
-
LAX
1 stop25h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/2811:59 pm
LAX
-
BUF
Nonstop4h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16$239
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/227:52 pm
BUF
-
LAX
1 stop25h 35m
Frontier
Tue 5/2611:21 pm
LAX
-
BUF
1 stop16h 38m
Frontier
Deal found 4/16$243
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Fri 5/111:02 am
BUF
-
LAX
1 stop11h 04m
Frontier
Tue 6/911:00 pm
LAX
-
BUF
1 stop17h 12m
Frontier
Deal found 4/16$245
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/12. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/17:52 pm
BUF
-
LAX
1 stop25h 35m
Frontier
Mon 6/811:21 pm
LAX
-
BUF
1 stop16h 51m
Frontier
Deal found 4/12$246
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/12. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/18:38 pm
BUF
-
LAX
Nonstop5h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 6/811:21 pm
LAX
-
BUF
1 stop16h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12$249

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 April 17, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$205
(Frontier)

One-way from

$80
(Frontier)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$338

Good round-trip deal

$292 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 ($45 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 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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Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

BuffaloLos Angeles

BUF - LAX

BUFLAX

Buffalo

Fri 8/28

8:55 am-1:00 pm

1 stop7h 05m

Los Angeles

Mon 8/31

7:00 am-4:43 pm

1 stop6h 43m

$257

BuffaloLos Angeles

BUF - LAX

BUFLAX

Buffalo

Wed 8/26

12:50 pm-7:02 pm

1 stop9h 12m

Los Angeles

Sun 8/30

10:30 pm-8:23 am

1 stop6h 53m

$257

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

$258

BuffaloSan Diego

BUF - SAN

BUFSAN

Buffalo

Sat 5/9

11:02 am-5:19 pm

2 stops9h 17m

San Diego

Sat 5/16

10:40 pm-9:42 am

1 stop8h 02m

$296

BuffaloSan Diego

BUF - SAN

BUFSAN

Buffalo

Tue 5/12

12:04 pm-6:01 pm

1 stop8h 57m

San Diego

Tue 5/19

2:30 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 29m

$297

BuffaloLos Angeles

BUF - LAX

BUFLAX

Buffalo

Tue 5/12

3:10 pm-10:05 pm

2 stops9h 55m

Los Angeles

Sat 5/16

8:25 pm-8:15 am

2 stops8h 50m

$307

BuffaloSan Francisco

BUF - SFO

BUFSFO

Buffalo

Thu 8/27

7:52 pm-1:16 am

1 stop8h 24m

San Francisco

Mon 8/31

10:35 pm-9:14 am

1 stop7h 39m

$313

BuffaloSan Francisco

BUF - SFO

BUFSFO

Buffalo

Fri 5/8

4:55 pm-12:46 am

1 stop10h 51m

San Francisco

Sun 5/10

2:22 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 37m

$313

BuffaloLos Angeles

BUF - LAX

BUFLAX

Buffalo

Fri 6/26

12:14 pm-5:20 pm

1 stop8h 06m

Los Angeles

Tue 6/30

11:45 am-12:02 am

1 stop9h 17m

$319

BuffaloLas Vegas

BUF - LAS

BUFLAS

Buffalo

Wed 7/8

7:00 am-2:01 pm

1 stop10h 01m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 7/11

11:27 am-10:45 pm

1 stop8h 18m

$330

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Best time to book a flight from Buffalo to California

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Buffalo to California (average of $73). Flying from Buffalo to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $169). 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 April 17, 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.

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

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.

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

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.

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

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.

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

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.

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

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.

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

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 $257, United Airlines can have you in California from Buffalo in 7h 05m. 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 $265, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $128. The most popular route (Buffalo - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl), is priced around $217.

  • 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Buffalo to California (average of $73). Flying from Buffalo to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $169). 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 April 17, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$89Average$250FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$138Average$373FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$164Average$406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$172Average$317FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$207Average$463FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$226Average$454FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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