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$65+ Cheap flights from California to Buffalo (BUF)

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LAX — BUF
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$180
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$65
(Frontier)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$386

Good round-trip deal

$268 or less

Good one-way deal

$134 or less
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Buffalo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/2911:54 pmLAS - BUF
1 stop30h 07mFrontier
Sat 5/33:45 pmBUF - LAS
1 stop8h 22mFrontier
Deal found 2/18$160
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/269:30 pmLAX - BUF
1 stop13h 11mFrontier
Mon 3/3111:24 amBUF - LAX
1 stop10h 54mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$260
This JetBlue Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 JetBlue Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/29:59 pmLAX - BUF
Nonstop4h 47mJetBlue
Mon 5/126:30 pmBUF - LAX
Nonstop5h 26mJetBlue
Deal found 2/20$268
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/46:00 amSFO - BUF
1 stop9h 13mJetBlue
Mon 3/241:30 pmBUF - SFO
1 stop9h 03mJetBlue
Deal found 2/20$272
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/205:30 amSFO - BUF
1 stop8h 17mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/238:30 amBUF - SFO
1 stop7h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$273
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/2410:00 pmSFO - BUF
1 stop10h 14mAmerican Airlines
Thu 3/273:46 pmBUF - SFO
1 stop10h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$277
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 3/54:10 pmSFO - BUF
1 stop24h 09mDelta
Sat 3/291:00 pmBUF - SFO
1 stop10h 07mDelta
Deal found 2/20$280
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Tue 6/109:50 pmLAX - BUF
1 stop10h 26mDelta
Wed 7/167:30 pmBUF - LAX
1 stop8h 11mDelta
Deal found 2/20$282
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Thu 5/112:35 amLAS - BUF
1 stop7h 25mDelta
Tue 5/610:32 amBUF - LAS
1 stop6h 51mDelta
Deal found 2/20$283
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 3/1912:31 amLAX - BUF
1 stop8h 47mAmerican Airlines
Sun 3/236:00 amBUF - LAX
1 stop8h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$287
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 3/2711:44 amLAS - BUF
2 stops8h 14mAmerican Airlines
Sun 3/306:00 amBUF - LAS
1 stop8h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/18$288
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/79:31 pmSAN - BUF
1 stop9h 23mJetBlue
Sat 4/1910:39 amBUF - SAN
1 stop12h 42mJetBlue
Deal found 2/20$309

Find flights from California to Buffalo within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Buffalo 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 February 20, 2025.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Buffalo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Las VegasBuffalo

LAS - BUF

LASBUF

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 4/29

11:54 pm-9:01 am

1 stop30h 07m

Buffalo

Sat 5/3

3:45 pm-9:07 pm

1 stop8h 22m

$160

Los AngelesBuffalo

LAX - BUF

LAXBUF

Los Angeles

Wed 3/26

9:30 pm-1:41 pm

1 stop13h 11m

Buffalo

Mon 3/31

11:24 am-7:18 pm

1 stop10h 54m

$260

Los AngelesBuffalo

LAX - BUF

LAXBUF

Los Angeles

Fri 5/2

9:59 pm-5:46 am

Nonstop4h 47m

Buffalo

Mon 5/12

6:30 pm-8:56 pm

Nonstop5h 26m

$268

San FranciscoBuffalo

SFO - BUF

SFOBUF

San Francisco

Tue 3/4

6:00 am-6:13 pm

1 stop9h 13m

Buffalo

Mon 3/24

1:30 pm-7:33 pm

1 stop9h 03m

$272

San FranciscoBuffalo

SFO - BUF

SFOBUF

San Francisco

Mon 3/24

10:00 pm-11:14 am

1 stop10h 14m

Buffalo

Thu 3/27

3:46 pm-10:52 pm

1 stop10h 06m

$277

San FranciscoBuffalo

SFO - BUF

SFOBUF

San Francisco

Fri 4/11

12:08 am-9:54 am

1 stop6h 46m

Buffalo

Sat 4/19

7:00 am-11:28 am

1 stop7h 28m

$278

San FranciscoBuffalo

SFO - BUF

SFOBUF

San Francisco

Wed 3/5

4:10 pm-7:19 pm

1 stop24h 09m

Buffalo

Sat 3/29

1:00 pm-8:07 pm

1 stop10h 07m

$280

Los AngelesBuffalo

LAX - BUF

LAXBUF

Los Angeles

Tue 6/10

9:50 pm-11:16 am

1 stop10h 26m

Buffalo

Wed 7/16

7:30 pm-12:41 am

1 stop8h 11m

$282

Las VegasBuffalo

LAS - BUF

LASBUF

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 5/1

12:35 am-11:00 am

1 stop7h 25m

Buffalo

Tue 5/6

10:32 am-2:23 pm

1 stop6h 51m

$283

Los AngelesBuffalo

LAX - BUF

LAXBUF

Los Angeles

Wed 3/19

12:31 am-12:18 pm

1 stop8h 47m

Buffalo

Sun 3/23

6:00 am-11:19 am

1 stop8h 19m

$287

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Best time to book a flight from California to Buffalo

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Travel insights for flights from California to Buffalo

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from California to Buffalo including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Buffalo?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Buffalo (average of $256). Flying from California to Buffalo in December is currently the most expensive (average of $337). 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 CA to BUF?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Buffalo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from California to Buffalo as you normally would.

Rainfall in Buffalo by month

Plan your trip to Buffalo by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Buffalo ranges from 2.5 - 4.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Buffalo when rainfall is around 2.5 in.

Temperature in Buffalo by month

Plan your trip to Buffalo by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Buffalo, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 71.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 24.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Buffalo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Buffalo. 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 Buffalo. Reviews last updated February 20, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from California to Buffalo by reading reviews from past customers. 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
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,692 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

JetBlue
7.4
Good
3,070 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,766 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Buffalo. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Buffalo from California?

    For a flight from California to Buffalo, you will be flying into Buffalo. Buffalo (BUF) is just 8.3 mi from the center of the city.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $65. JetBlue flights start at $114 while deals on United Airlines start at $124 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from California to Buffalo?

    Most travelers choose Los Angeles - Buffalo, San Francisco - Buffalo or Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl - Buffalo when deciding on the best route from California to Buffalo.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from California to Buffalo?

    Before booking your flight to Buffalo from California, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: JetBlue (53%), Hawaiian Airlines (53%), Singapore Airlines( 53%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from California to Buffalo?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $134. While the most popular route (Los Angeles - Buffalo) can be booked for $213 on average our data indicates $276 when flying from California to Buffalo.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from California to Buffalo?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Buffalo 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 California to Buffalo?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Buffalo (average of $256). Flying from California to Buffalo in December is currently the most expensive (average of $337). 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 8 airlines flying from California to Buffalo

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from California to Buffalo. 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$84Average$258FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$187Average$429FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$213Average$502FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$236Average$558FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$240Average$446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$276Average$507FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Sun Country AirCheapest$308Average$352FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$318Average$636FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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