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$64+ 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 4/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BUF — SFO
févr. 11 — févr. 181
mar. 2/11
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Buffalo (BUF) to San Francisco Bay Area (zzXIH). 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 février 6, 2025.

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Round-trip from

$150
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One-way from

$64
(Mytrip)

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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 février 6, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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.
mer. 4/211:24 amBUF - SFO
1 stop12h 23mFrontier
mar. 4/810:30 pmSFO - BUF
1 stop8h 54mFrontier
Deal found 2/4$150
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 2/256:29 pmBUF - SJC
2 stops23h 34mFrontier
ven. 2/284:03 pmSJC - BUF
2 stops15h 31mFrontier
Deal found 2/5$215
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 3/2512:15 pmBUF - SFO
1 stop12h 44mJetBlue
lun. 3/318:10 pmSFO - BUF
1 stop11h 24mJetBlue
Deal found 2/4$261
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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.
sam. 3/295:57 pmBUF - SFO
1 stop8h 03mUnited Airlines
mer. 4/21:03 pmSFO - BUF
1 stop7h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/5$277
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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.
dim. 3/911:59 amBUF - SFO
1 stop10h 45mAmerican Airlines
mar. 3/115:00 amSFO - BUF
2 stops9h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/4$282
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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.
sam. 10/113:30 pmBUF - OAK
1 stop9h 02mDelta
ven. 10/1710:45 pmOAK - BUF
2 stops9h 52mDelta
Deal found 2/4$302
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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.
dim. 3/166:44 pmBUF - SFO
1 stop8h 38mDelta
mer. 3/1910:45 pmSFO - BUF
1 stop6h 34mDelta
Deal found 2/5$318
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. 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.
jeu. 3/276:00 amBUF - SJC
1 stop8h 51mDelta
mar. 4/16:15 amSJC - BUF
1 stop8h 24mDelta
Deal found 2/6$343
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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.
mar. 3/254:50 pmBUF - SFO
1 stop9h 15mSouthwest
ven. 4/115:25 amSFO - BUF
2 stops10h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 2/5$352
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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.
ven. 2/287:00 amBUF - SJC
1 stop8h 03mUnited Airlines
lun. 3/36:20 amSJC - BUF
1 stop7h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/5$368
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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.
mer. 2/196:32 amBUF - SJC
1 stop10h 02mAmerican Airlines
ven. 2/2812:15 pmSJC - BUF
1 stop7h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/4$370
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ven. 6/2711:40 amBUF - SFO
1 stop8h 46mSun Country Air
jeu. 7/311:59 pmSFO - BUF
1 stop7h 45mSun Country Air
Deal found 2/4$425

Find flights from Buffalo to San Francisco Bay Area within your budget

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 février 6, 2025.

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BuffaloSan Francisco

BUF - SFO

BUFSFO

Buffalo

mer. 4/2

11:24 am-8:47 pm

1 stop12h 23m

San Francisco

mar. 4/8

10:30 pm-10:24 am

1 stop8h 54m

$150

BuffaloSan Francisco

BUF - SFO

BUFSFO

Buffalo

mar. 3/25

12:15 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop12h 44m

San Francisco

lun. 3/31

8:10 pm-10:34 am

1 stop11h 24m

$261

BuffaloSan Francisco

BUF - SFO

BUFSFO

Buffalo

sam. 3/29

5:57 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop8h 03m

San Francisco

mer. 4/2

1:03 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop7h 41m

$277

BuffaloSan Francisco

BUF - SFO

BUFSFO

Buffalo

dim. 3/9

11:59 am-7:44 pm

1 stop10h 45m

San Francisco

mar. 3/11

5:00 am-5:04 pm

2 stops9h 04m

$282

BuffaloSan Francisco

BUF - SFO

BUFSFO

Buffalo

dim. 3/16

6:44 pm-12:22 am

1 stop8h 38m

San Francisco

mer. 3/19

10:45 pm-8:19 am

1 stop6h 34m

$318

BuffaloSan Jose

BUF - SJC

BUFSJC

Buffalo

mer. 3/12

6:00 am-11:51 am

1 stop8h 51m

San Jose

mer. 3/19

6:15 am-5:39 pm

1 stop8h 24m

$343

BuffaloSan Francisco

BUF - SFO

BUFSFO

Buffalo

mar. 3/25

4:50 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop9h 15m

San Francisco

ven. 4/11

5:25 am-7:15 pm

2 stops10h 50m

$352

BuffaloSan Jose

BUF - SJC

BUFSJC

Buffalo

mer. 2/19

6:32 am-1:34 pm

1 stop10h 02m

San Jose

ven. 2/28

12:15 pm-10:49 pm

1 stop7h 34m

$420

BuffaloSan Francisco

BUF - SFO

BUFSFO

Buffalo

ven. 6/27

11:40 am-5:26 pm

1 stop8h 46m

San Francisco

jeu. 7/3

11:59 pm-10:44 am

1 stop7h 45m

$425

BuffaloSan Jose

BUF - SJC

BUFSJC

Buffalo

mer. 4/30

5:51 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop8h 09m

San Jose

sam. 5/10

6:20 am-4:55 pm

1 stop7h 35m

$445

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

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Travel insights for flights from Buffalo to San Francisco Bay Area

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Buffalo to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from Buffalo to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $403). 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 BUF to XIH?

Find hourly flight availability from Buffalo to San Francisco Bay Area. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated février 6, 2025.

When flying from Buffalo to San Francisco Bay Area, 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 San Francisco Bay Area by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco Bay Area ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco Bay Area when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco Bay Area by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco Bay Area, 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 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 février 6, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Buffalo to San Francisco Bay Area have to say. 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
4,553 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,553 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,553 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,696 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,553 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,396 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,553 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

JetBlue
7.4
Good
3,128 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,553 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,882 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,553 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Buffalo to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 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.

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

    $64 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on JetBlue and Delta, with prices starting from $131 and $139, respectively.

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

    When deciding which route to take from Buffalo to San Francisco Bay Area consider Buffalo - San Francisco, Buffalo - San Jose or Buffalo - Oakland as they are the most popular.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Buffalo to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from Buffalo to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $403). 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 7 airlines flying from Buffalo to San Francisco Bay Area

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Buffalo to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 février 6, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$171Average$249FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$219Average$637FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$256Average$535FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$256Average$460FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$259Average$400FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$288Average$428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Sun Country AirCheapest$295Average$380FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
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