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$109+ Cheap flights from Buffalo to San Francisco (BUF - SFO)

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 9/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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The best prices from Buffalo to San Francisco are usually found in January or September, booked 51 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Buffalo to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Buffalo (BUF) to San Francisco (SFO). 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 25, 2024.

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Round-trip from

$165
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$109
(American Airlines)
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Buffalo to San Francisco?

Sunday flights are generally found to be more expensive for flights from Buffalo to San Francisco. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to San Francisco.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Buffalo to San Francisco?

To save on the cost of your flight from Buffalo to San Francisco, book at least 52 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 190% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $354 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $744.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Buffalo to San Francisco?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in March. For low rates, January can be a great choice for travel to San Francisco. Flights to San Francisco from Buffalo in January are about $389 on average during January, but can be found for as low as $223.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from BUF to SFO?

It’s typically best to fly out from Buffalo to San Francisco in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 27% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Cheap Buffalo to San Francisco flights in July & August 2024

Find cheap flight options from Buffalo to San Francisco specifically for the months of July and August 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,877 searches. Prices were last updated on July 25, 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from Buffalo to San Francisco in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/309:56 pmBUF - SFO
1 stop23h 16mFrontier
Tue 9/37:04 pmSFO - BUF
1 stop14h 12mFrontier
Deal found 7/24$198
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 8/281:56 pmBUF - SFO
1 stop10h 06mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/1012:16 amSFO - BUF
1 stop9h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/25$218
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 8/288:00 amBUF - SFO
2 stops11h 01mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/1012:16 amSFO - BUF
1 stop9h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/25$223
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 8/288:00 amBUF - SFO
2 stops11h 01mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/1012:16 amSFO - BUF
2 stops9h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/25$228
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/239:56 pmBUF - SFO
1 stop23h 16mFrontier
Fri 8/306:00 amSFO - BUF
1 stop28h 11mFrontier
Deal found 7/24$252
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 8/286:15 amBUF - SFO
1 stop7h 15mDelta
Sun 9/12:19 pmSFO - BUF
1 stop6h 19mDelta
Deal found 7/25$256
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.
Tue 8/204:09 pmBUF - SFO
1 stop10h 15mDelta
Wed 8/282:19 pmSFO - BUF
1 stop6h 19mDelta
Deal found 7/25$287
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.
Tue 8/206:15 amBUF - SFO
2 stops15h 49mDelta
Wed 8/282:19 pmSFO - BUF
1 stop6h 19mDelta
Deal found 7/25$295
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 8/288:00 amBUF - SFO
2 stops11h 01mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/111:59 pmSFO - BUF
1 stop8h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/25$303

Buffalo to San Francisco 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Buffalo and San Francisco in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,877 searches. Data last updated July 25, 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from Buffalo to San Francisco in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/237:22 pmBUF - SFO
1 stop7h 56mFrontier
Thu 9/268:08 pmSFO - BUF
1 stop19h 19mFrontier
Deal found 7/25$167
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/309:56 pmBUF - SFO
1 stop23h 16mFrontier
Tue 9/37:04 pmSFO - BUF
1 stop14h 12mFrontier
Deal found 7/24$198
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 9/47:45 amBUF - SFO
1 stop9h 44mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/912:16 amSFO - BUF
1 stop9h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/25$208
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 9/44:01 pmBUF - SFO
1 stop9h 19mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/109:16 amSFO - BUF
2 stops10h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/25$213
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 8/281:56 pmBUF - SFO
1 stop10h 06mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/1012:16 amSFO - BUF
1 stop9h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/25$218
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 8/288:00 amBUF - SFO
2 stops11h 01mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/1012:16 amSFO - BUF
1 stop9h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/25$223
This StudentUniverse deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 StudentUniverse is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/236:46 pmBUF - SFO
1 stop8h 12mFrontier
Tue 11/512:58 amSFO - BUF
1 stop13h 48mFrontier
Deal found 7/25$224
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/285:16 pmBUF - SFO
1 stop9h 42mFrontier
Fri 11/112:58 amSFO - BUF
1 stop13h 48mFrontier
Deal found 7/25$226
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.
Sat 9/2111:35 amBUF - SFO
2 stops10h 20mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/2312:16 amSFO - BUF
2 stops9h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/25$228

Buffalo to San Francisco flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from Buffalo to San Francisco for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,877 searches. Data last updated July 25, 2024.
Have a look at some of the flights available from Buffalo to San Francisco departing last-minute. Users should double check the flight they book to ensure it matches the day, time, and destination they're looking for.
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/76:28 pmBUF - SFO
1 stop8h 31mFrontier
Tue 8/137:04 pmSFO - BUF
1 stop14h 12mFrontier
Deal found 7/24$225
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/76:28 pmBUF - SFO
1 stop8h 31mFrontier
Tue 8/207:04 pmSFO - BUF
1 stop14h 12mFrontier
Deal found 7/24$231
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/76:28 pmBUF - SFO
1 stop8h 31mFrontier
Fri 8/237:43 pmSFO - BUF
1 stop14h 28mFrontier
Deal found 7/24$249
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/76:28 pmBUF - SFO
1 stop8h 31mFrontier
Sun 8/257:43 pmSFO - BUF
1 stop20h 06mFrontier
Deal found 7/24$250
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/84:19 pmBUF - SFO
1 stop10h 40mFrontier
Tue 8/137:04 pmSFO - BUF
1 stop14h 12mFrontier
Deal found 7/24$266
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/76:28 pmBUF - SFO
1 stop8h 31mFrontier
Mon 8/198:02 amSFO - BUF
1 stop7h 47mFrontier
Deal found 7/24$286
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/84:19 pmBUF - SFO
1 stop10h 40mFrontier
Fri 8/237:43 pmSFO - BUF
1 stop14h 28mFrontier
Deal found 7/24$288
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/39:56 pmBUF - SFO
1 stop11h 57mFrontier
Sun 8/257:43 pmSFO - BUF
1 stop20h 06mFrontier
Deal found 7/24$289
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/76:28 pmBUF - SFO
1 stop8h 31mFrontier
Fri 8/912:59 amSFO - BUF
1 stop17h 07mFrontier
Deal found 7/24$298

One-way flights to San Francisco from Buffalo

Search for one-way flight options from Buffalo to San Francisco. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,877 searches. Data last updated July 25, 2024.
Users traveling one-way from Buffalo to San Francisco can select one of these great deals. Those needing a return flight from Buffalo to San Francisco can use the search form above.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 9/37:00 amBUF - SFO
1 stop10h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/24$109
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Sat 8/247:55 amBUF - SFO
2 stops11h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/24$114
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/612:42 pmBUF - SFO
1 stop11h 24mFrontier
Deal found 7/24$116
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 8/227:24 pmBUF - SFO
1 stop7h 12mDelta
Deal found 7/24$128
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Sun 8/255:15 amBUF - SFO
2 stops9h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/24$133
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/76:28 pmBUF - SFO
1 stop8h 31mFrontier
Deal found 7/24$144
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/141:16 pmBUF - SFO
1 stop13h 43mFrontier
Deal found 7/25$149
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Sat 9/76:45 amBUF - SFO
2 stops13h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/24$154
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/172:11 pmBUF - SFO
1 stop12h 48mFrontier
Deal found 7/24$155

Find flights from Buffalo to San Francisco within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Buffalo to San Francisco 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 2,752,877 searches. Data last updated July 25, 2024.

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BuffaloSan Francisco

BUF - SFO

BUFSFO

Buffalo

Wed 8/21

1 stop13h 43m

San Francisco

Tue 8/27

1 stop27h 16m

$165

BuffaloSan Francisco

BUF - SFO

BUFSFO

Buffalo

Sat 8/24

1 stop12h 48m

San Francisco

Thu 9/12

1 stop19h 19m

$166

BuffaloSan Francisco

BUF - SFO

BUFSFO

Buffalo

Sat 8/17

1 stop12h 48m

San Francisco

Mon 8/26

1 stop9h 49m

$167

BuffaloSan Francisco

BUF - SFO

BUFSFO

Buffalo

Wed 9/4

1 stop8h 20m

San Francisco

Mon 9/9

1 stop9h 37m

$208

BuffaloSan Francisco

BUF - SFO

BUFSFO

Buffalo

Tue 8/13

2 stops13h 20m

San Francisco

Mon 8/26

1 stop9h 49m

$253

BuffaloSan Francisco

BUF - SFO

BUFSFO

Buffalo

Wed 8/28

1 stop7h 15m

San Francisco

Sun 9/1

1 stop6h 19m

$256

BuffaloSan Francisco

BUF - SFO

BUFSFO

Buffalo

Tue 10/22

1 stop11h 15m

San Francisco

Sun 10/27

1 stop9h 46m

$280

BuffaloSan Francisco

BUF - SFO

BUFSFO

Buffalo

Wed 8/14

2 stops13h 20m

San Francisco

Tue 8/20

1 stop9h 03m

$323

BuffaloSan Francisco

BUF - SFO

BUFSFO

Buffalo

Fri 8/30

1 stop8h 54m

San Francisco

Mon 9/16

2 stops12h 19m

$361

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Buffalo to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Buffalo to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on July 25, 2024.
Booking 51 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Buffalo to San Francisco. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
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What is the cheapest day to fly from Buffalo to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Buffalo to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on July 21, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Buffalo to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Best time to book a flight from Buffalo to San Francisco

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from Buffalo with our price prediction graph.
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Temperature and rainfall in San Francisco by month

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

SFO

Temperature

51.8 - 62.6 °F

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, 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

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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. Reviews last updated July 25, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, United Airlines and American Airlines from Buffalo to San Francisco by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,365 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

A/C was not working on the ground so it was 110 degrees on the plane when we boarded and we sat there for almost 40 minutes because Austin’s gate system has not kept up with growth. Not Alaska’s fault 100% but it was miserable.

Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,365 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,365 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

A/C was not working on the ground so it was 110 degrees on the plane when we boarded and we sat there for almost 40 minutes because Austin’s gate system has not kept up with growth. Not Alaska’s fault 100% but it was miserable.

Delta
8.0
Very good
9,630 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,365 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

A/C was not working on the ground so it was 110 degrees on the plane when we boarded and we sat there for almost 40 minutes because Austin’s gate system has not kept up with growth. Not Alaska’s fault 100% but it was miserable.

Qatar Airways
7.6
Good
4,159 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,365 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

A/C was not working on the ground so it was 110 degrees on the plane when we boarded and we sat there for almost 40 minutes because Austin’s gate system has not kept up with growth. Not Alaska’s fault 100% but it was miserable.

JetBlue
7.6
Good
3,996 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,365 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

A/C was not working on the ground so it was 110 degrees on the plane when we boarded and we sat there for almost 40 minutes because Austin’s gate system has not kept up with growth. Not Alaska’s fault 100% but it was miserable.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,365 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

A/C was not working on the ground so it was 110 degrees on the plane when we boarded and we sat there for almost 40 minutes because Austin’s gate system has not kept up with growth. Not Alaska’s fault 100% but it was miserable.

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  • Can I find flights from Buffalo to San Francisco for under $200 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Buffalo to San Francisco for under $200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Frontier for just $165, but on average you can expect to pay $202.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Buffalo to San Francisco for under $300?

    There are currently 20+ open flights from Buffalo to San Francisco within the next 7 days for less than $300.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Buffalo to San Francisco round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Buffalo to San Francisco is Frontier. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $165 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is American Airlines, starting at $208. You may be able to fly from Buffalo to San Francisco for 57% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for American Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $109. Users have also found prices from $116 and $128 on Frontier and Delta, respectively.

  • What does BUF to SFO mean?

    Great question - BUF to SFO just means Buffalo Airport to San Francisco Airport. Now you’ll know what these unique codes when you look for flights!

  • Can I find deals for flights from Buffalo to San Francisco that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Buffalo to San Francisco flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Buffalo to San Francisco with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Buffalo to San Francisco flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

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

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

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

    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.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Buffalo to San Francisco by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Buffalo to San Francisco that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Buffalo to San Francisco offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Buffalo to San Francisco?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Buffalo to San Francisco flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Buffalo to San Francisco flight deals updated?

    The Buffalo to San Francisco flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 7/25.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Buffalo to San Francisco?

    Before booking your flight from Buffalo to San Francisco check out the most popular airlines for this route: American Airlines, JetBlue or Delta.

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Buffalo to San Francisco (average of $268). Flying from Buffalo to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $382). 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

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Buffalo to San Francisco. 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 2,752,877 searches. Data last updated July 25, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$171Average$242FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$225Average$411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$236Average$428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$255Average$377FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$258Average$450FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Sun Country AirCheapest$322Average$372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
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