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$120+ Cheap flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Buffalo (BUF)

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SFO — BUF
Apr 9 — Apr 161
Wed 4/9
Wed 4/16
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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$250
(Frontier)

One-way from

$120
(CheapOair)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$432
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Buffalo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco Bay Area to Buffalo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 4, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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 4/2311:38 pmSFO - BUF
1 stop12h 07mFrontier
Sat 4/263:45 pmBUF - SFO
1 stop9h 46mFrontier
Deal found 4/4$250
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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 5/512:21 amSFO - BUF
1 stop7h 55mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/137:32 pmBUF - SFO
1 stop7h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/4$251
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/55:04 amSFO - BUF
1 stop8h 51mUnited Airlines
Thu 5/86:00 amBUF - SFO
1 stop8h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/3$272
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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.
Sun 5/410:59 pmSFO - BUF
1 stop7h 46mDelta
Fri 7/412:09 pmBUF - SFO
1 stop9h 41mDelta
Deal found 4/4$277
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/238:44 pmSFO - BUF
1 stop12h 14mJetBlue
Wed 5/286:10 amBUF - SFO
1 stop9h 34mJetBlue
Deal found 4/3$281
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/149:00 pmSFO - BUF
1 stop8h 00mSouthwest
Fri 6/207:50 pmBUF - SFO
1 stop7h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 4/3$308
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 6/210:25 pmSJC - BUF
2 stops12h 54mDelta
Sat 6/145:10 pmBUF - SJC
1 stop8h 46mDelta
Deal found 4/2$350
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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 4/155:10 pmOAK - BUF
2 stops14h 50mDelta
Sat 4/197:00 amBUF - OAK
2 stops12h 23mDelta
Deal found 4/4$359
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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.
Fri 5/26:45 pmSJC - BUF
2 stops12h 01mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/55:57 pmBUF - SJC
1 stop7h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/4$366
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/75:50 pmOAK - BUF
1 stop13h 54mSun Country Air
Sun 8/1011:40 amBUF - OAK
1 stop8h 11mSun Country Air
Deal found 4/4$370
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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.
Fri 5/21:00 pmSJC - BUF
1 stop6h 45mSouthwest
Fri 5/93:55 pmBUF - SJC
1 stop9h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 4/4$379
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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.
Sat 6/2811:59 pmSFO - BUF
1 stop7h 45mSun Country Air
Sun 7/611:41 amBUF - SFO
1 stop23h 27mSun Country Air
Deal found 4/3$385

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 April 4, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Buffalo that are best for you.

Fly from

San Francisco Bay Area

Fly to

Buffalo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoBuffalo

SFO - BUF

SFOBUF

San Francisco

Wed 4/23

11:38 pm-2:45 pm

1 stop12h 07m

Buffalo

Sat 4/26

3:45 pm-10:31 pm

1 stop9h 46m

$250

San FranciscoBuffalo

SFO - BUF

SFOBUF

San Francisco

Mon 5/5

12:21 am-11:16 am

1 stop7h 55m

Buffalo

Tue 5/13

7:32 pm-12:22 am

1 stop7h 50m

$251

San FranciscoBuffalo

SFO - BUF

SFOBUF

San Francisco

Mon 5/5

5:04 am-4:55 pm

1 stop8h 51m

Buffalo

Thu 5/8

6:00 am-11:27 am

1 stop8h 27m

$272

San FranciscoBuffalo

SFO - BUF

SFOBUF

San Francisco

Sun 5/4

10:59 pm-9:45 am

1 stop7h 46m

Buffalo

Fri 7/4

12:09 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop9h 41m

$277

San FranciscoBuffalo

SFO - BUF

SFOBUF

San Francisco

Fri 5/23

6:00 am-7:05 pm

1 stop10h 05m

Buffalo

Tue 5/27

3:05 pm-9:28 pm

1 stop9h 23m

$281

San FranciscoBuffalo

SFO - BUF

SFOBUF

San Francisco

Sat 6/14

9:00 pm-8:00 am

1 stop8h 00m

Buffalo

Fri 6/20

7:50 pm-12:15 am

1 stop7h 25m

$308

San JoseBuffalo

SJC - BUF

SJCBUF

San Jose

Mon 6/2

10:25 pm-2:19 pm

2 stops12h 54m

Buffalo

Sat 6/14

5:10 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop8h 46m

$350

OaklandBuffalo

OAK - BUF

OAKBUF

Oakland

Tue 4/15

5:10 pm-11:00 am

2 stops14h 50m

Buffalo

Sat 4/19

7:00 am-4:23 pm

2 stops12h 23m

$359

San JoseBuffalo

SJC - BUF

SJCBUF

San Jose

Fri 5/2

6:45 pm-9:46 am

2 stops12h 01m

Buffalo

Mon 5/5

5:57 pm-10:54 pm

1 stop7h 57m

$366

OaklandBuffalo

OAK - BUF

OAKBUF

Oakland

Thu 8/7

5:50 pm-10:44 am

1 stop13h 54m

Buffalo

Sun 8/10

11:40 am-4:51 pm

1 stop8h 11m

$370

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Buffalo from San Francisco Bay Area with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco Bay Area 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 April 4, 2025.

When flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Buffalo, 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 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 April 4, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from San Francisco Bay Area to Buffalo have to say. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,839 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,839 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,839 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,276 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,839 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,900 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,839 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,618 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,839 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
JetBlue
7.3
Good
2,920 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,839 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco Bay Area 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 San Francisco Bay Area?

    Buffalo (BUF), located 8.3 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Buffalo.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Buffalo are Frontier ($120), Delta ($139), and Sun Country Air ($143).

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

    The most popular flight routes from San Francisco Bay Area to Buffalo are San Francisco - Buffalo, San Jose - Buffalo and Oakland - Buffalo.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 April 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$168Average$290FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$218Average$577FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$239Average$331FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$256Average$432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$276Average$544FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$277Average$550FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Sun Country AirCheapest$310Average$352FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$318Average$636FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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