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$94+ Cheap flights from Buffalo (BUF) to California

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BUF — LAX
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Buffalo to California

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3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$198
(Frontier)

One-way from

$94
(JetBlue)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$276

Good round-trip deal

$227 or less

Good one-way deal

$123 or less
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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 May 1, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 5/103:36 pmBUF - SFO
1 stop9h 46mFrontier
Wed 5/1411:45 pmSFO - BUF
1 stop12h 06mFrontier
Deal found 4/30$198
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Sun 5/2510:40 amBUF - LAX
Nonstop5h 30mJetBlue
Wed 6/42:10 pmLAX - BUF
Nonstop4h 50mJetBlue
Deal found 4/30$227
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 5/169:51 amBUF - LAX
1 stop10h 52mFrontier
Wed 5/214:59 pmLAX - BUF
1 stop12h 57mFrontier
Deal found 4/30$228
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 5/216:00 pmBUF - SFO
1 stop8h 49mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/255:00 amSFO - BUF
1 stop9h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$234
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 5/287:55 pmBUF - LAX
1 stop7h 39mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/45:45 amLAX - BUF
1 stop8h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$247
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Sat 10/253:30 pmBUF - LAX
1 stop9h 01mAmerican Airlines
Wed 10/292:02 pmLAX - BUF
1 stop7h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$248
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Mon 5/268:50 amBUF - LAS
1 stop15h 47mFrontier
Fri 5/3011:00 pmLAS - BUF
1 stop12h 57mFrontier
Deal found 4/30$257
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 7/2312:23 pmBUF - LAS
1 stop10h 19mJetBlue
Wed 7/309:55 amLAS - BUF
1 stop11h 04mJetBlue
Deal found 4/30$260
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 5/206:00 amBUF - LAS
1 stop8h 20mDelta
Sun 5/257:09 amLAS - BUF
1 stop9h 10mDelta
Deal found 4/30$262
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 8/301:25 pmBUF - SFO
2 stops9h 25mSouthwest
Thu 9/49:05 pmSFO - BUF
1 stop7h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 4/30$269
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Wed 5/141:00 pmBUF - LAX
1 stop6h 39mDelta
Tue 5/2010:35 pmLAX - BUF
1 stop6h 42mDelta
Deal found 4/30$277
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Mon 8/114:43 pmBUF - SFO
1 stop8h 58mDelta
Sat 8/1611:35 amSFO - BUF
1 stop7h 47mDelta
Deal found 4/29$277

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Buffalo to California that are best for you.

Fly from

Buffalo

Fly to

California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BuffaloSan Francisco

BUF - SFO

BUFSFO

Buffalo

Sat 5/10

3:36 pm-10:22 pm

1 stop9h 46m

San Francisco

Wed 5/14

11:45 pm-2:51 pm

1 stop12h 06m

$198

BuffaloLos Angeles

BUF - LAX

BUFLAX

Buffalo

Sun 5/25

10:40 am-1:10 pm

Nonstop5h 30m

Los Angeles

Wed 6/4

2:10 pm-10:00 pm

Nonstop4h 50m

$227

BuffaloLos Angeles

BUF - LAX

BUFLAX

Buffalo

Fri 5/16

9:51 am-5:43 pm

1 stop10h 52m

Los Angeles

Wed 5/21

4:59 pm-8:56 am

1 stop12h 57m

$228

BuffaloSan Francisco

BUF - SFO

BUFSFO

Buffalo

Wed 5/21

6:00 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop8h 49m

San Francisco

Sun 5/25

5:00 am-5:24 pm

1 stop9h 24m

$234

BuffaloLos Angeles

BUF - LAX

BUFLAX

Buffalo

Wed 5/28

7:55 pm-12:34 am

1 stop7h 39m

Los Angeles

Wed 6/4

5:45 am-4:55 pm

1 stop8h 10m

$247

BuffaloLas Vegas

BUF - LAS

BUFLAS

Buffalo

Mon 5/26

8:50 am-9:37 pm

1 stop15h 47m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 5/29

12:59 am-4:29 pm

1 stop12h 30m

$257

BuffaloLas Vegas

BUF - LAS

BUFLAS

Buffalo

Wed 5/21

3:55 pm-12:18 am

1 stop11h 23m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 5/25

7:09 am-7:19 pm

1 stop9h 10m

$262

BuffaloLas Vegas

BUF - LAS

BUFLAS

Buffalo

Tue 7/1

12:29 pm-6:14 pm

1 stop8h 45m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 7/10

9:55 am-11:59 pm

1 stop11h 04m

$265

BuffaloLos Angeles

BUF - LAX

BUFLAX

Buffalo

Fri 5/23

6:00 pm-10:42 pm

1 stop7h 42m

Los Angeles

Tue 5/27

12:55 am-12:43 pm

1 stop8h 48m

$267

BuffaloLos Angeles

BUF - LAX

BUFLAX

Buffalo

Wed 5/14

1:00 pm-4:39 pm

1 stop6h 39m

Los Angeles

Tue 5/20

10:35 pm-8:17 am

1 stop6h 42m

$277

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Buffalo to California

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Buffalo to California (average of $246). Flying from Buffalo to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $327). 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 BUF to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Buffalo to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 1, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Buffalo to California as you normally would.

Rainfall in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in California ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit California when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to California, 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 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

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 May 1, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Buffalo to California by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

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
9,968 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

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
4,294 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

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
7,934 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

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
8,696 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

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
9,968 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

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 Buffalo to California. 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 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.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with JetBlue, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $94. Frontier flights start at $105 while deals on American Airlines start at $126 one-way.

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

    The most popular route from Buffalo to California is Buffalo - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl. You may also consider Buffalo - Los Angeles or Buffalo - San Francisco.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Buffalo to California?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Buffalo to California? While on average our users pay $180, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $98. The most popular route (Buffalo - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl), is priced around $228.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Buffalo to California (average of $246). Flying from Buffalo to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $327). 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 Buffalo to California

Discover the top 7 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 May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$80Average$247FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$192Average$463FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$198Average$445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$206Average$320FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$246Average$588FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$277Average$471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Sun Country AirCheapest$295Average$380FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%

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