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$133+ Cheap flights from Buffalo (BUF) to San Francisco Bay Area

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 6/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BUF — SFO
jun. 17 — jun. 241
mar. 6/17
mar. 6/24
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Cheap flight deals from Buffalo to San Francisco Bay Area

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Buffalo to San Francisco Bay Area flight deals. Data was last updated junio 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$245
(Sun Country Air)

One-way from

$133
(Sun Country Air)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$367
From Buffalo to San Francisco Bay Area
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Cheapest flights from Buffalo to San Francisco Bay Area
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Buffalo to San Francisco Bay Area. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on junio 12, 2025.

This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 7/311:23 amBUF - OAK
1 stop14h 35mSun Country Air
dom. 7/136:09 pmOAK - BUF
1 stop13h 41mSun Country Air
Deal found 6/11$245
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
vie. 10/317:00 amBUF - SFO
1 stop7h 35mSouthwest
lun. 11/35:30 amSFO - BUF
1 stop6h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 6/11$247
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
mar. 8/195:54 pmBUF - SFO
1 stop7h 40mUnited Airlines
mié. 8/276:30 amSFO - BUF
1 stop7h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$251
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
mar. 8/196:25 amBUF - SFO
2 stops9h 31mAmerican Airlines
mié. 8/278:10 amSFO - BUF
1 stop10h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$256
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 8/196:20 amBUF - SFO
1 stop7h 10mDelta
vie. 8/2211:35 amSFO - BUF
1 stop9h 22mDelta
Deal found 6/10$277
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
jue. 10/3012:45 pmBUF - SFO
1 stop10h 29mJetBlue
mié. 11/58:40 amSFO - BUF
1 stop9h 45mJetBlue
Deal found 6/11$281
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 8/712:11 pmBUF - SFO
1 stop13h 45mSun Country Air
dom. 8/1011:59 pmSFO - BUF
1 stop7h 45mSun Country Air
Deal found 6/10$285
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
mié. 8/65:03 pmBUF - SJC
1 stop8h 47mDelta
mié. 8/1310:25 pmSJC - BUF
1 stop6h 57mDelta
Deal found 6/11$287
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
mié. 8/67:08 amBUF - SJC
1 stop8h 11mAmerican Airlines
mié. 8/138:00 amSJC - BUF
2 stops10h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$292
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 8/294:55 pmBUF - SFO
1 stop10h 24mFrontier
lun. 9/16:26 amSFO - BUF
1 stop6h 34mFrontier
Deal found 6/10$301
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
jue. 8/286:00 amBUF - SJC
2 stops14h 17mUnited Airlines
lun. 9/16:30 amSJC - BUF
1 stop7h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$302
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
mié. 7/233:52 pmBUF - OAK
2 stops11h 03mDelta
mar. 8/54:55 pmOAK - BUF
2 stops12h 26mDelta
Deal found 6/11$348

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Buffalo to San Francisco Bay Area 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 junio 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Buffalo to San Francisco Bay Area that are best for you.

Fly from

Buffalo

Fly to

San Francisco Bay Area

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BuffaloOakland

BUF - OAK

BUFOAK

Buffalo

jue. 7/3

11:23 am-10:58 pm

1 stop14h 35m

Oakland

dom. 7/13

6:09 pm-10:50 am

1 stop13h 41m

$245

BuffaloSan Francisco

BUF - SFO

BUFSFO

Buffalo

mar. 8/19

5:54 pm-10:34 pm

1 stop7h 40m

San Francisco

mié. 8/27

6:30 am-4:52 pm

1 stop7h 22m

$251

BuffaloSan Francisco

BUF - SFO

BUFSFO

Buffalo

mar. 8/19

6:25 am-12:56 pm

2 stops9h 31m

San Francisco

mié. 8/27

8:10 am-9:40 pm

1 stop10h 30m

$256

BuffaloSan Francisco

BUF - SFO

BUFSFO

Buffalo

vie. 8/8

4:10 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop10h 10m

San Francisco

mar. 8/12

9:05 pm-8:05 am

1 stop8h 00m

$264

BuffaloSan Francisco

BUF - SFO

BUFSFO

Buffalo

mar. 8/19

6:20 am-10:30 am

1 stop7h 10m

San Francisco

vie. 8/22

11:35 am-11:57 pm

1 stop9h 22m

$277

BuffaloSan Francisco

BUF - SFO

BUFSFO

Buffalo

jue. 9/4

3:55 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop10h 48m

San Francisco

lun. 9/8

8:25 pm-8:53 am

1 stop9h 28m

$281

BuffaloSan Francisco

BUF - SFO

BUFSFO

Buffalo

jue. 8/7

12:11 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop13h 45m

San Francisco

dom. 8/10

11:59 pm-10:44 am

1 stop7h 45m

$285

BuffaloSan Jose

BUF - SJC

BUFSJC

Buffalo

mié. 8/6

5:03 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop8h 47m

San Jose

mié. 8/13

10:25 pm-8:22 am

1 stop6h 57m

$287

BuffaloSan Jose

BUF - SJC

BUFSJC

Buffalo

mié. 8/6

7:08 am-12:19 pm

1 stop8h 11m

San Jose

mié. 8/13

8:00 am-9:40 pm

2 stops10h 40m

$292

BuffaloSan Francisco

BUF - SFO

BUFSFO

Buffalo

sáb. 8/23

1:56 pm-9:03 pm

1 stop10h 07m

San Francisco

lun. 9/1

6:26 am-4:00 pm

1 stop6h 34m

$299

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Best time to book a flight from Buffalo to San Francisco Bay Area

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Buffalo to San Francisco Bay Area

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Buffalo to San Francisco Bay Area?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Buffalo to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from Buffalo to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $364). 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 XIH?

Find hourly flight availability from Buffalo to San Francisco Bay Area. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated junio 12, 2025.

When flying from Buffalo to San Francisco Bay Area, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in San Francisco Bay Area by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco Bay Area by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco Bay Area ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco Bay Area when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco Bay Area by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco Bay Area by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco Bay Area, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco Bay Area

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 San Francisco Bay Area. Reviews last updated junio 12, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Buffalo to San Francisco Bay Area have to say. 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

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

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

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
4,287 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

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
7,946 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

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
8,790 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

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
2,925 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

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

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Buffalo to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Located just 8.3 mi from the city center, Buffalo (BUF) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to San Francisco Bay Area from Buffalo.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Buffalo to San Francisco Bay Area one-way?

    $133 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Sun Country Air. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Delta and Southwest, with prices starting from $139 and $147, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Buffalo to San Francisco Bay Area?

    When deciding which route to take from Buffalo to San Francisco Bay Area consider Buffalo - San Francisco, Buffalo - San Jose or Buffalo - Oakland as they are the most popular.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Buffalo to San Francisco Bay Area that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Buffalo to San Francisco Bay Area flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Buffalo to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Buffalo to San Francisco Bay Area 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 San Francisco Bay Area?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Buffalo to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from Buffalo to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $364). 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 San Francisco Bay Area

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Buffalo to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 junio 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$168Average$232FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$214Average$583FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$256Average$552FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$256Average$448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$259Average$332FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$277Average$436FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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