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$85+ Cheap flights from San Francisco to Buffalo (SFO - BUF)

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 4/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — BUF
Mar 8 — Mar 151
Sat 3/8
Sat 3/15
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from San Francisco to Buffalo are usually found in September or February, booked 45 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Friday

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$270
(Frontier)

One-way from

$85
(CheapOair)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$396
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This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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.
Sat 4/2611:38 pmSFO - BUF
1 stop12h 07mFrontier
Sat 5/33:45 pmBUF - SFO
1 stop9h 48mFrontier
Deal found 3/2$270
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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.
Mon 5/1910:33 pmSFO - BUF
1 stop6h 44mDelta
Thu 5/295:55 pmBUF - SFO
1 stop7h 43mDelta
Deal found 3/2$277
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 3/301:36 pmSFO - BUF
1 stop7h 44mAmerican Airlines
Wed 4/26:47 amBUF - SFO
1 stop11h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/2$278
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 5/2010:45 pmSFO - BUF
1 stop7h 59mJetBlue
Wed 5/213:05 pmBUF - SFO
1 stop11h 54mJetBlue
Deal found 3/2$291
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/176:25 pmSFO - BUF
1 stop13h 19mSun Country Air
Sun 8/2411:40 amBUF - SFO
1 stop23h 23mSun Country Air
Deal found 3/3$355
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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.
Sat 3/225:00 amSFO - BUF
1 stop7h 45mSouthwest
Sat 3/297:55 pmBUF - SFO
1 stop7h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 3/2$365
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 5/112:25 amSFO - BUF
1 stop6h 47mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/57:55 pmBUF - SFO
1 stop8h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/2$377
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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.
Mon 6/96:00 amSFO - BUF
1 stop6h 56mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/1211:40 amBUF - SFO
1 stop8h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/2$387
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/1012:43 pmSFO - BUF
1 stop7h 39mAlaska Airlines
Wed 5/215:20 amBUF - SFO
2 stops12h 11mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/2$513

Find flights from San Francisco to Buffalo within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco 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 March 3, 2025.

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San FranciscoBuffalo

SFO - BUF

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San Francisco

Sat 4/26

11:38 pm-2:45 pm

1 stop12h 07m

Buffalo

Sat 5/3

3:45 pm-10:33 pm

1 stop9h 48m

$270

San FranciscoBuffalo

SFO - BUF

SFOBUF

San Francisco

Mon 5/19

10:33 pm-8:17 am

1 stop6h 44m

Buffalo

Wed 5/28

5:55 pm-10:38 pm

1 stop7h 43m

$277

San FranciscoBuffalo

SFO - BUF

SFOBUF

San Francisco

Sun 3/30

1:36 pm-12:20 am

1 stop7h 44m

Buffalo

Wed 4/2

6:47 am-2:55 pm

1 stop11h 08m

$278

San FranciscoBuffalo

SFO - BUF

SFOBUF

San Francisco

Tue 5/20

10:45 pm-9:44 am

1 stop7h 59m

Buffalo

Wed 5/21

3:05 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop11h 54m

$291

San FranciscoBuffalo

SFO - BUF

SFOBUF

San Francisco

Sun 8/17

6:25 pm-10:44 am

1 stop13h 19m

Buffalo

Sun 8/24

11:40 am-8:03 am

1 stop23h 23m

$355

San FranciscoBuffalo

SFO - BUF

SFOBUF

San Francisco

Sat 3/22

5:00 am-3:45 pm

1 stop7h 45m

Buffalo

Sat 3/29

7:55 pm-12:50 am

1 stop7h 55m

$365

San FranciscoBuffalo

SFO - BUF

SFOBUF

San Francisco

Thu 5/1

12:25 am-10:12 am

1 stop6h 47m

Buffalo

Mon 5/5

7:55 pm-1:12 am

1 stop8h 17m

$377

San FranciscoBuffalo

SFO - BUF

SFOBUF

San Francisco

Mon 6/9

6:00 am-3:56 pm

1 stop6h 56m

Buffalo

Thu 6/12

11:40 am-5:26 pm

1 stop8h 46m

$387

San FranciscoBuffalo

SFO - BUF

SFOBUF

San Francisco

Sat 5/10

12:43 pm-11:22 pm

1 stop7h 39m

Buffalo

Wed 5/21

5:20 am-2:31 pm

2 stops12h 11m

$513

San FranciscoBuffalo

SFO - BUF

SFOBUF

San Francisco

Tue 4/15

10:30 pm-10:24 am

1 stop8h 54m

$85

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Compare providers for flights from San Francisco to Buffalo

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Francisco to Buffalo in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightsMojoPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Buffalo flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Buffalo flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Buffalo flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Buffalo flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Francisco-Buffalo flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Buffalo

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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco to Buffalo

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Buffalo. Price data was last updated on February 28, 2025.

The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Buffalo is 45 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Buffalo (average of $256). Flying from San Francisco 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 SFO to BUF?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco 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 March 3, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from San Francisco to Buffalo in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 19% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Buffalo. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Buffalo flight should consider departing on Tuesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 March 3, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from San Francisco to Buffalo. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,333 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

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
8.1
Very good
4,333 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,333 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

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

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,713 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,333 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

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
8,070 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,333 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

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

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,679 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,333 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

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

JetBlue
7.4
Good
3,009 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,333 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

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 San Francisco to Buffalo. 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 San Francisco to Buffalo round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from San Francisco to Buffalo is Frontier. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $270 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and American Airlines, starting at $277 and $278 round-trip. Users have found that Frontier is 37% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $85 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $109 and JetBlue from $131 one-way.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from San Francisco to Buffalo?

    The most popular layover on flights from San Francisco to Buffalo is Chicago. Detroit sees the second most layovers for non-direct flights flying from San Francisco to Buffalo.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Chicago?

    Most Chicago visitors opt to spend their time experiencing Magnificent Mile, Grant Park, and River North. Travelers on a layover in Chicago can visit Magnificent Mile, Grant Park, and River North, by traveling 15.5 mi, 16.2 mi, and 15.0 mi, respectively after landing at Chicago O'Hare Intl. Travelers in need of a car in Chicago can rent one for about $48 per day.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Detroit?

    If you're on a layover in Detroit and looking for things to do, consider visiting Fox Theatre, Fillmore Detroit, or Masonic Temple. Fox Theatre, Fillmore Detroit, and Masonic Temple can be visited by traveling about 17.3 mi, 17.3 mi, and 17.0 mi respectively from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County. Those looking to explore during their layover in Detroit can rent a car from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County for about $55 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for San Francisco to Buffalo flights?

    Flights departing from San Francisco and landing in Buffalo layover in New York least frequently.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Buffalo (average of $256). Flying from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Buffalo

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco 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 March 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$168Average$289FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$218Average$471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$239Average$331FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$256Average$401FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$277Average$575FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$279Average$506FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$318Average$636FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Sun Country AirCheapest$319Average$385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
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