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$124+ Cheap flights from Buffalo to Los Angeles (BUF - LAX)

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BUF — LAX
Jun 9 — Jun 161
Mon 6/9
Mon 6/16
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Buffalo to Los Angeles are usually found in October or September, booked 46 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Thursday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Buffalo to Los Angeles

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Buffalo (BUF) to Los Angeles (LAX). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated June 4, 2025.

Round-trip from

$215
(Southwest)

One-way from

$124
(JetBlue)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$328

Good round-trip deal

$258 or less

Good one-way deal

$154 or less
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Cheapest flights from Buffalo to Los Angeles
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Buffalo to Los Angeles. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 4, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/3. 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 8/214:10 pmBUF - LAX
1 stop10h 00mSouthwest
Tue 8/268:30 amLAX - BUF
2 stops10h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 6/3$215
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/3. 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.
Thu 7/246:42 pmBUF - LAX
Nonstop5h 14mJetBlue
Thu 7/319:46 pmLAX - BUF
Nonstop4h 52mJetBlue
Deal found 6/3$227
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/4. 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.
Mon 8/251:39 pmBUF - LAX
1 stop13h 46mFrontier
Sat 8/302:20 pmLAX - BUF
2 stops18h 26mFrontier
Deal found 6/4$241
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/4. 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 7/95:05 amBUF - LAX
1 stop7h 31mAmerican Airlines
Mon 7/1411:44 amLAX - BUF
1 stop9h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/4$246
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/3. 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 10/316:00 amBUF - LAX
1 stop8h 39mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/112:25 amLAX - BUF
1 stop7h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/3$267
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/4. 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 8/266:30 pmBUF - LAX
1 stop7h 36mDelta
Mon 9/19:40 pmLAX - BUF
1 stop10h 17mDelta
Deal found 6/4$277
This lastminute.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/2. 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 lastminute.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/1710:59 amBUF - LAX
1 stop14h 42mSun Country Air
Thu 7/2411:55 pmLAX - BUF
1 stop7h 49mSun Country Air
Deal found 6/2$281
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/3. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/2712:05 pmBUF - LAX
2 stops21h 54mMultiple Airlines
Sat 7/511:50 pmLAX - BUF
1 stop7h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/3$343
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/3. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/234:54 pmBUF - LAX
2 stops17h 40mAlaska Airlines
Wed 7/301:31 pmLAX - BUF
1 stop7h 28mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/3$402

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Buffalo to Los Angeles 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 4, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Buffalo to Los Angeles that are best for you.

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BuffaloLos Angeles

BUF - LAX

BUFLAX

Buffalo

Thu 8/21

4:10 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop10h 00m

Los Angeles

Tue 8/26

8:30 am-10:10 pm

2 stops10h 40m

$215

BuffaloLos Angeles

BUF - LAX

BUFLAX

Buffalo

Thu 7/24

6:42 pm-8:56 pm

Nonstop5h 14m

Los Angeles

Thu 7/31

9:46 pm-5:38 am

Nonstop4h 52m

$227

BuffaloLos Angeles

BUF - LAX

BUFLAX

Buffalo

Mon 8/25

1:39 pm-12:25 am

1 stop13h 46m

Los Angeles

Sat 8/30

2:20 pm-11:46 am

2 stops18h 26m

$241

BuffaloLos Angeles

BUF - LAX

BUFLAX

Buffalo

Wed 7/9

5:05 am-9:36 am

1 stop7h 31m

Los Angeles

Mon 7/14

11:44 am-12:32 am

1 stop9h 48m

$246

BuffaloLos Angeles

BUF - LAX

BUFLAX

Buffalo

Fri 10/31

6:00 am-11:39 am

1 stop8h 39m

Los Angeles

Sat 11/1

12:25 am-10:03 am

1 stop7h 38m

$267

BuffaloLos Angeles

BUF - LAX

BUFLAX

Buffalo

Tue 8/26

6:30 pm-11:06 pm

1 stop7h 36m

Los Angeles

Mon 9/1

9:40 pm-10:57 am

1 stop10h 17m

$277

BuffaloLos Angeles

BUF - LAX

BUFLAX

Buffalo

Thu 7/17

10:59 am-10:41 pm

1 stop14h 42m

Los Angeles

Thu 7/24

11:55 pm-10:44 am

1 stop7h 49m

$281

BuffaloLos Angeles

BUF - LAX

BUFLAX

Buffalo

Fri 6/27

12:05 pm-6:59 am

2 stops21h 54m

Los Angeles

Sat 7/5

11:50 pm-10:44 am

1 stop7h 54m

$343

BuffaloLos Angeles

BUF - LAX

BUFLAX

Buffalo

Wed 7/23

4:54 pm-7:34 am

2 stops17h 40m

Los Angeles

Wed 7/30

1:31 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 28m

$402

BuffaloLos Angeles

BUF - LAX

BUFLAX

Buffalo

Fri 7/4

2:00 pm-6:06 pm

1 stop7h 06m

$124

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Best time to book a flight from Buffalo to Los Angeles

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Buffalo to Los Angeles

How far ahead should I book a flight from Buffalo to Los Angeles?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Buffalo to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on May 23, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Buffalo to Los Angeles is 46 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 Buffalo to Los Angeles?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Buffalo to Los Angeles (average of $246). Flying from Buffalo to Los Angeles 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 LAX?

Find hourly flight availability from Buffalo to Los Angeles. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 4, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Buffalo to Los Angeles in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 37% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Buffalo to Los Angeles?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Buffalo to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on June 1, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Buffalo to Los Angeles flight should consider departing on Monday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Buffalo to Los Angeles

Explore weekly flight availability from Buffalo to Los Angeles. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated June 4, 2025.

The most flights from BUF to LAX are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

Rainfall in Los Angeles by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Los Angeles by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles. Reviews last updated June 4, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Buffalo to Los Angeles by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

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
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

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
4,285 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

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
7,956 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

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
8,771 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

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
2,926 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

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 Los Angeles. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Buffalo to Los Angeles?

    If you book a flight from Buffalo to Los Angeles, you will be flying from Buffalo to Los Angeles. Flights to Los Angeles (LAX) from Buffalo (BUF) take 5h 14m for a nonstop flight. There is 1 flight from Buffalo to Los Angeles per day from 6 airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Buffalo to Los Angeles round-trip?

    Flying on Southwest is currently your cheapest option to Los Angeles, with prices starting at $215. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by JetBlue and Frontier, with the lowest prices starting at $227 and $241, respectively. Southwest is priced at 36% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is JetBlue, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $124. However, be on the lookout for offers from Southwest and Frontier, as they are both options that can get you from Buffalo to Los Angeles for a low price.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Buffalo to Los Angeles?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Buffalo to Los Angeles consider choosing JetBlue (94%), Hawaiian Airlines (94%) or Singapore Airlines (94%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Buffalo to Los Angeles?

    While on average a flight from Buffalo to Los Angeles is generally $239, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $123. When looking at the most popular route, (Buffalo - Los Angeles), you can expect to pay $167 for that flight.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Buffalo to Los Angeles?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Buffalo to Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Buffalo to Los Angeles (average of $246). Flying from Buffalo to Los Angeles 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 6 airlines flying from Buffalo to Los Angeles

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Buffalo to Los Angeles. 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 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$80Average$218FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$204Average$336FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$216Average$317FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$222Average$310FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$246Average$402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$281Average$427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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