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$162+ 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 5/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BUF — OAK
Jun 19 — Jun 261
Fri 6/19
Fri 6/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Buffalo to Oakland

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 May 20, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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 8/137:10 pm
BUF
-
OAK
1 stop6h 55m
Southwest
Tue 8/1811:55 pm
OAK
-
BUF
1 stop8h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 5/15$346
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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 8/126:25 pm
BUF
-
OAK
1 stop7h 40m
Southwest
Wed 8/197:40 am
OAK
-
BUF
2 stops8h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 5/15$384
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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 9/177:10 pm
BUF
-
OAK
1 stop6h 55m
Southwest
Sun 9/2011:55 pm
OAK
-
BUF
1 stop7h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 5/17$389
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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 6/275:05 am
BUF
-
OAK
1 stop11h 05m
Southwest
Sun 7/511:55 pm
OAK
-
BUF
1 stop7h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 5/15$400
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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 8/264:13 pm
BUF
-
OAK
2 stops10h 38m
Delta
Tue 9/15:05 pm
OAK
-
BUF
2 stops14h 30m
Delta
Deal found 5/20$405
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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.
Fri 9/257:10 pm
BUF
-
OAK
1 stop6h 55m
Southwest
Sun 9/271:00 pm
OAK
-
BUF
1 stop9h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 5/17$409
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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 8/277:10 pm
BUF
-
OAK
1 stop6h 55m
Southwest
Mon 8/316:05 am
OAK
-
BUF
1 stop6h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 5/20$419

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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 May 20, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$346
(Southwest)

One-way from

$162
(Southwest)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$473
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Buffalo to Oakland 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 May 20, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Buffalo to Oakland that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

BuffaloOakland

BUF - OAK

BUFOAK

Buffalo

Thu 8/13

7:10 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop6h 55m

Oakland

Tue 8/18

11:55 pm-11:20 am

1 stop8h 25m

$346

BuffaloOakland

BUF - OAK

BUFOAK

Buffalo

Wed 8/12

6:25 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop7h 40m

Oakland

Wed 8/19

7:40 am-6:45 pm

2 stops8h 05m

$384
Quickest round-trip

BuffaloOakland

BUF - OAK

BUFOAK

Buffalo

Thu 9/17

7:10 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop6h 55m

Oakland

Sun 9/20

11:55 pm-10:45 am

1 stop7h 50m

$389

BuffaloOakland

BUF - OAK

BUFOAK

Buffalo

Wed 8/26

4:13 pm-11:51 pm

2 stops10h 38m

Oakland

Tue 9/1

5:05 pm-10:35 am

2 stops14h 30m

$405

BuffaloOakland

BUF - OAK

BUFOAK

Buffalo

Fri 9/25

7:10 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop6h 55m

Oakland

Sun 9/27

1:00 pm-1:30 am

1 stop9h 30m

$409

BuffaloOakland

BUF - OAK

BUFOAK

Buffalo

Sat 6/27

12:35 pm-7:20 pm

2 stops9h 45m

Oakland

Sun 7/5

11:55 pm-10:25 am

1 stop7h 30m

$420

BuffaloOakland

BUF - OAK

BUFOAK

Buffalo

Thu 8/27

3:54 pm-11:51 pm

2 stops10h 57m

Oakland

Mon 8/31

5:05 pm-10:35 am

2 stops14h 30m

$425
Cheapest one-way

BuffaloOakland

BUF - OAK

BUFOAK

Buffalo

Thu 5/28

12:40 pm-8:05 pm

2 stops10h 25m

$162

BuffaloOakland

BUF - OAK

BUFOAK

Buffalo

Tue 8/25

6:25 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop7h 40m

$190

BuffaloOakland

BUF - OAK

BUFOAK

Buffalo

Wed 10/7

12:30 pm-7:35 pm

2 stops10h 05m

$195

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Compare providers for flights from Buffalo to Oakland

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Buffalo to Oakland in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Buffalo-Oakland, California flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Buffalo-Oakland, California flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Buffalo-Oakland, California flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Buffalo-Oakland, California flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Buffalo-Oakland, California flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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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 May 20, 2026.
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
7.9
Good
4,284 reviews

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

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.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,284 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,284 reviews

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

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

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 and Delta fly from Buffalo to Oakland, California in about 6h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 43m. Airlines will cover a distance of 2291 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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 $352 on this airline. Users have found that Southwest is 36% 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.

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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 May 20, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$352Average$567FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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