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$139+ 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 8/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BUF — OAK
Jul 8 — Jul 151
Tue 7/8
Tue 7/15
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 July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$264
(Southwest)

One-way from

$139
(Southwest)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$394
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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 July 3, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 8/17:50 pmBUF - OAK
1 stop7h 30mSouthwest
Sat 8/95:15 amOAK - BUF
1 stop6h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 7/1$264
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/111:35 amBUF - OAK
1 stop8h 22mSun Country Air
Sun 8/35:39 pmOAK - BUF
1 stop14h 05mSun Country Air
Deal found 7/3$307
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Fri 9/512:45 pmBUF - OAK
2 stops13h 01mDelta
Sat 9/135:05 pmOAK - BUF
2 stops14h 56mDelta
Deal found 7/1$347
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 8/111:35 amBUF - OAK
3 stops23h 53mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/36:00 amOAK - BUF
2 stops25h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$469

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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 July 3, 2025.
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Oakland

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BuffaloOakland

BUF - OAK

BUFOAK

Buffalo

Fri 8/1

7:50 pm-12:20 am

1 stop7h 30m

Oakland

Sat 8/9

5:15 am-2:35 pm

1 stop6h 20m

$264

BuffaloOakland

BUF - OAK

BUFOAK

Buffalo

Fri 8/1

11:35 am-4:57 pm

1 stop8h 22m

Oakland

Sun 8/3

5:39 pm-10:44 am

1 stop14h 05m

$307

BuffaloOakland

BUF - OAK

BUFOAK

Buffalo

Fri 9/5

12:45 pm-10:46 pm

2 stops13h 01m

Oakland

Sat 9/13

5:05 pm-11:01 am

2 stops14h 56m

$347

BuffaloOakland

BUF - OAK

BUFOAK

Buffalo

Fri 8/1

11:35 am-8:28 am

3 stops23h 53m

Oakland

Sun 8/3

6:00 am-10:44 am

2 stops25h 44m

$469

BuffaloOakland

BUF - OAK

BUFOAK

Buffalo

Wed 8/20

12:50 pm-5:40 pm

1 stop7h 50m

$139

BuffaloOakland

BUF - OAK

BUFOAK

Buffalo

Fri 9/5

12:45 pm-10:46 pm

2 stops13h 01m

$194

BuffaloOakland

BUF - OAK

BUFOAK

Buffalo

Mon 7/21

11:47 am-4:51 pm

1 stop8h 04m

$203

BuffaloOakland

BUF - OAK

BUFOAK

Buffalo

Sun 7/13

11:23 am-12:27 pm

3 stops28h 04m

$427

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Deals found on 7/2

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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 July 3, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta, and Sun Country Air 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
4,270 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,270 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,270 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,970 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,270 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Sun Country Air
6.9
Okay
339 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,270 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying 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 $264 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Sun Country Air and Delta, starting at $307 and $347 round-trip. Users have found that Southwest is 38% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Buffalo to Oakland, California are Southwest ($139), Delta ($194), and Sun Country Air ($203).

  • 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 2 airlines flying from Buffalo to Oakland

Discover the top 2 airlines 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 July 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$288Average$466FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$296Average$497FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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