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$156+ Cheap flights from Buffalo to Oakland, CA (BUF - OAK)

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 11/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BUF — OAK
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Buffalo to Oakland

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Buffalo (BUF) to Oakland (OAK). 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 September 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$283
(Southwest)

One-way from

$156
(Southwest)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$503
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Cheapest flights from Buffalo to Oakland
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Buffalo to Oakland. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 11, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 11/1310:40 amBUF - OAK
1 stop13h 35mSouthwest
Sun 11/165:35 amOAK - BUF
1 stop6h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 9/9$283
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 10/81:35 pmBUF - OAK
1 stop10h 15mSouthwest
Wed 10/157:40 amOAK - BUF
1 stop6h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 9/10$341
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 9/244:30 pmBUF - OAK
1 stop9h 00mSouthwest
Sat 9/275:15 amOAK - BUF
1 stop6h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 9/10$463
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Thu 11/276:12 amBUF - OAK
2 stops8h 36mDelta
Sat 12/65:45 amOAK - BUF
2 stops14h 12mDelta
Deal found 9/9$484
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Thu 11/276:12 amBUF - OAK
2 stops8h 36mDelta
Thu 12/45:45 amOAK - BUF
2 stops23h 49mDelta
Deal found 9/9$488
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 11/263:20 pmBUF - OAK
1 stop7h 50mSouthwest
Sun 11/308:45 pmOAK - BUF
2 stops14h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 9/9$502

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

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Buffalo

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Oakland

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Depart

Return

Price

BuffaloOakland

BUF - OAK

BUFOAK

Buffalo

Thu 11/13

10:40 am-9:15 pm

1 stop13h 35m

Oakland

Sun 11/16

5:35 am-3:00 pm

1 stop6h 25m

$283

BuffaloOakland

BUF - OAK

BUFOAK

Buffalo

Wed 10/8

1:35 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop10h 15m

Oakland

Wed 10/15

7:40 am-5:35 pm

1 stop6h 55m

$341

BuffaloOakland

BUF - OAK

BUFOAK

Buffalo

Wed 9/24

4:30 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop9h 00m

Oakland

Sat 9/27

5:15 am-2:35 pm

1 stop6h 20m

$463

BuffaloOakland

BUF - OAK

BUFOAK

Buffalo

Thu 11/27

6:12 am-11:48 am

2 stops8h 36m

Oakland

Sat 12/6

5:45 am-10:57 pm

2 stops14h 12m

$484

BuffaloOakland

BUF - OAK

BUFOAK

Buffalo

Thu 11/27

6:12 am-11:48 am

2 stops8h 36m

Oakland

Thu 12/4

5:45 am-8:34 am

2 stops23h 49m

$488

BuffaloOakland

BUF - OAK

BUFOAK

Buffalo

Thu 11/27

6:12 am-11:48 am

2 stops8h 36m

Oakland

Tue 12/2

12:30 pm-10:57 pm

2 stops31h 27m

$488

BuffaloOakland

BUF - OAK

BUFOAK

Buffalo

Thu 11/27

7:45 am-2:35 pm

1 stop9h 50m

$156

BuffaloOakland

BUF - OAK

BUFOAK

Buffalo

Tue 11/4

3:40 pm-10:20 pm

2 stops9h 40m

$217

BuffaloOakland

BUF - OAK

BUFOAK

Buffalo

Sat 11/29

8:20 pm-12:35 am

1 stop7h 15m

$239

BuffaloOakland

BUF - OAK

BUFOAK

Buffalo

Fri 11/28

6:00 am-10:25 am

1 stop7h 25m

$255

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Buffalo to Oakland, California (average of $183). Flying from Buffalo to Oakland, California in November is currently the most expensive (average of $259). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Oakland

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Oakland. 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 Oakland. Reviews last updated September 11, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest from Buffalo to Oakland. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Buffalo to Oakland. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Buffalo to Oakland, California?

    Airlines like Southwest fly from Buffalo to Oakland, California in about 13h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . Airlines will cover a distance of 2291 mi.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Buffalo to Oakland, California round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Buffalo to Oakland, California is Southwest. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $288 on this airline. Users have found that Southwest is 35% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Buffalo to Oakland, California (average of $183). Flying from Buffalo to Oakland, California in November is currently the most expensive (average of $259). 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 airline flying from Buffalo to Oakland

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Buffalo to Oakland. 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 September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$288Average$478FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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