San Francisco Bay Area

$90+ 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 2/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BUF — SFO
Feb 27 — Mar 61
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Cheap flight deals from Buffalo to San Francisco Bay Area

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 January 28, 2026.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Thu 2/191:39 pm
BUF
-
SFO
1 stop11h 00m
Frontier
Wed 2/2510:58 pm
SFO
-
BUF
1 stop10h 56m
Frontier
Deal found 1/26$158
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/261:39 pm
BUF
-
SFO
1 stop11h 00m
Frontier
Sun 3/111:09 pm
SFO
-
BUF
1 stop10h 44m
Frontier
Deal found 1/26$209
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 2/231:48 pm
BUF
-
SFO
1 stop10h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/27:00 am
SFO
-
BUF
1 stop8h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$253
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 2/186:01 pm
BUF
-
SFO
1 stop8h 46m
American Airlines
Mon 2/2311:30 pm
SFO
-
BUF
1 stop9h 13m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/26$257
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Thu 6/187:00 am
BUF
-
SFO
1 stop9h 29m
United Airlines
Tue 6/2310:55 pm
SFO
-
BUF
1 stop7h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$259
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/12:19 pm
BUF
-
SFO
1 stop10h 20m
Frontier
Sun 3/1510:40 pm
SFO
-
BUF
1 stop9h 24m
Frontier
Deal found 1/27$260
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Thu 2/196:02 pm
BUF
-
SFO
1 stop8h 45m
American Airlines
Wed 2/2511:30 pm
SFO
-
BUF
2 stops10h 21m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27$262
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 7/297:35 pm
BUF
-
SFO
1 stop7h 10m
Delta
Tue 8/116:15 am
SFO
-
BUF
1 stop9h 18m
Delta
Deal found 1/26$263
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 7/296:10 am
BUF
-
SFO
1 stop8h 11m
American Airlines
Wed 8/510:40 pm
SFO
-
BUF
1 stop9h 24m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/26$265
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Mon 2/234:25 pm
BUF
-
SFO
1 stop9h 24m
American Airlines
Mon 3/211:35 pm
SFO
-
BUF
2 stops10h 16m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/26$268
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Tue 3/171:32 pm
BUF
-
SFO
1 stop11h 48m
American Airlines
Tue 3/2411:35 pm
SFO
-
BUF
2 stops10h 16m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27$280
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 2/196:00 am
BUF
-
SJC
1 stop9h 39m
Delta
Wed 2/2510:35 pm
SJC
-
BUF
1 stop9h 25m
Delta
Deal found 1/26$346

Find 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 January 28, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$158
(Frontier)

One-way from

$90
(Priceline)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$262
Provider with most accurate pricing for Buffalo-San Francisco flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Buffalo-San Francisco flights.
From Buffalo to San Francisco Bay Area
One-way flight from Buffalo to San Francisco Bay Area
High demand for flights, 0% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($5 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026

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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 January 28, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Buffalo to San Francisco Bay Area that are best for you.

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Buffalo

Fly to

San Francisco Bay Area

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Depart

Return

Price

BuffaloSan Francisco

BUF - SFO

BUFSFO

Buffalo

Thu 2/26

1:39 pm-9:39 pm

1 stop11h 00m

San Francisco

Sun 3/1

11:09 pm-12:53 pm

1 stop10h 44m

$209

BuffaloSan Francisco

BUF - SFO

BUFSFO

Buffalo

Thu 6/18

7:00 am-1:29 pm

1 stop9h 29m

San Francisco

Tue 6/23

10:55 pm-9:40 am

1 stop7h 45m

$259

BuffaloSan Francisco

BUF - SFO

BUFSFO

Buffalo

Fri 6/5

5:47 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop8h 12m

San Francisco

Tue 6/9

5:05 am-4:40 pm

1 stop8h 35m

$263

BuffaloSan Francisco

BUF - SFO

BUFSFO

Buffalo

Wed 6/3

6:00 am-1:00 pm

1 stop10h 00m

San Francisco

Wed 6/10

10:55 pm-12:39 pm

1 stop10h 44m

$290

BuffaloSan Francisco

BUF - SFO

BUFSFO

Buffalo

Wed 2/18

4:25 pm-10:49 pm

1 stop9h 24m

San Francisco

Mon 2/23

11:35 pm-12:51 pm

2 stops10h 16m

$298

BuffaloSan Francisco

BUF - SFO

BUFSFO

Buffalo

Wed 3/11

8:00 am-2:15 pm

1 stop9h 15m

San Francisco

Tue 3/17

8:25 am-8:53 pm

1 stop9h 28m

$300

BuffaloSan Francisco

BUF - SFO

BUFSFO

Buffalo

Thu 2/26

10:25 am-4:56 pm

1 stop9h 31m

San Francisco

Mon 3/2

7:00 am-6:35 pm

1 stop8h 35m

$300

BuffaloSan Francisco

BUF - SFO

BUFSFO

Buffalo

Mon 4/27

12:50 pm-7:03 pm

1 stop9h 13m

San Francisco

Mon 5/4

11:39 pm-11:01 am

1 stop8h 22m

$301

BuffaloSan Francisco

BUF - SFO

BUFSFO

Buffalo

Thu 2/26

6:15 am-11:04 am

1 stop7h 49m

San Francisco

Mon 3/2

10:45 pm-11:43 am

1 stop9h 58m

$303

BuffaloSan Jose

BUF - SJC

BUFSJC

Buffalo

Thu 2/19

5:44 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops9h 15m

San Jose

Wed 2/25

6:30 pm-9:47 am

2 stops12h 17m

$357

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Buffalo to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $148). Flying from Buffalo to San Francisco Bay Area in December is currently the most expensive (average of $241). 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 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 January 28, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Buffalo to San Francisco Bay Area, such as Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines. 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.

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

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.

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

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.

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

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.

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

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.

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

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.

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

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.

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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.

  • How long is the flight from Buffalo to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Frontier, United Airlines, and JetBlue can get you from Buffalo to San Francisco Bay Area in just under 9h 29m. Your travel time can differ by up to 1h 31m. There are 2302 mi between Buffalo and San Francisco Bay Area. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    $99 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and Southwest, with prices starting from $108 and $125, respectively.

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

  • 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.

  • How can I find direct flights from Buffalo to San Francisco Bay Area?

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

  • 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Buffalo to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $148). Flying from Buffalo to San Francisco Bay Area in December is currently the most expensive (average of $241). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$108Average$240FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$148Average$361FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$175Average$290FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$207Average$440FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$216Average$369FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$250Average$389FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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