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$84+ 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 3/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BUF — SFO
Dec 28 — Jan 41
Sat 12/28
Sat 1/4
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Cheap flight deals from Buffalo to San Francisco Bay Area

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 December 23, 2024.

Round-trip from

$251
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$84
(Frontier)
From Buffalo to San Francisco Bay Area
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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 December 23, 2024.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 12/253:00 pmBUF - SFO
1 stop8h 47mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/3110:40 pmSFO - BUF
1 stop8h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/22$473
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 12/2511:30 amBUF - SFO
2 stops12h 34mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/3111:05 pmSFO - BUF
1 stop8h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/22$553
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 12/256:10 amBUF - SFO
1 stop7h 42mDelta
Wed 1/15:40 amSFO - BUF
1 stop8h 31mDelta
Deal found 12/22$558
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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.
Wed 12/2511:15 amBUF - SFO
2 stops11h 15mSouthwest
Tue 12/317:55 amSFO - BUF
2 stops10h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 12/22$589
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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.
Wed 12/255:02 pmBUF - SFO
1 stop10h 22mJetBlue
Mon 12/308:20 amSFO - BUF
1 stop10h 45mJetBlue
Deal found 12/22$621
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 12/277:15 amBUF - SJC
1 stop8h 00mSouthwest
Tue 12/319:35 amSJC - BUF
1 stop10h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 12/22$781
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 12/246:00 amBUF - SJC
1 stop8h 15mDelta
Sat 12/2812:32 pmSJC - BUF
1 stop9h 08mDelta
Deal found 12/21$926
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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.
Fri 12/275:23 amBUF - SFO
2 stops13h 51mAlaska Airlines
Fri 1/36:00 amSFO - BUF
2 stops14h 46mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/22$1,018

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 December 23, 2024.

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BuffaloSan Francisco

BUF - SFO

BUFSFO

Buffalo

Wed 2/12

11:45 am-7:06 pm

1 stop10h 21m

San Francisco

Tue 2/18

12:32 am-11:25 am

1 stop7h 53m

$251

BuffaloSan Francisco

BUF - SFO

BUFSFO

Buffalo

Tue 2/18

11:32 am-9:22 pm

1 stop12h 50m

San Francisco

Wed 2/26

6:00 am-6:13 pm

1 stop9h 13m

$260

BuffaloSan Francisco

BUF - SFO

BUFSFO

Buffalo

Thu 1/30

11:47 am-8:54 pm

1 stop12h 07m

San Francisco

Mon 2/3

6:00 am-5:29 pm

1 stop8h 29m

$276

BuffaloSan Francisco

BUF - SFO

BUFSFO

Buffalo

Tue 4/22

7:45 pm-1:22 am

1 stop8h 37m

San Francisco

Mon 5/12

12:25 am-10:16 am

1 stop6h 51m

$360

BuffaloSan Jose

BUF - SJC

BUFSJC

Buffalo

Tue 1/7

7:00 am-11:56 am

1 stop7h 56m

San Jose

Sat 1/11

6:30 am-4:53 pm

1 stop7h 23m

$361

BuffaloSan Jose

BUF - SJC

BUFSJC

Buffalo

Wed 2/12

2:12 pm-10:04 pm

1 stop10h 52m

San Jose

Sun 2/16

6:40 am-5:44 pm

1 stop8h 04m

$376

BuffaloSan Jose

BUF - SJC

BUFSJC

Buffalo

Wed 2/12

12:39 pm-9:28 pm

2 stops11h 49m

San Jose

Sun 2/16

6:00 am-10:49 pm

2 stops13h 49m

$386

BuffaloSan Francisco

BUF - SFO

BUFSFO

Buffalo

Thu 6/5

11:40 am-5:26 pm

1 stop8h 46m

San Francisco

Mon 6/9

11:45 pm-10:46 am

1 stop8h 01m

$401

BuffaloSan Francisco

BUF - SFO

BUFSFO

Buffalo

Mon 3/3

11:00 am-7:40 pm

2 stops11h 40m

San Francisco

Fri 3/7

9:05 am-11:55 pm

2 stops11h 50m

$417

BuffaloSan Jose

BUF - SJC

BUFSJC

Buffalo

Mon 3/3

2:15 pm-10:35 pm

2 stops11h 20m

San Jose

Fri 3/7

8:20 am-9:35 pm

2 stops10h 15m

$431

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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 $406). 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 December 23, 2024.

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 December 23, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with American Airlines, United 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
4,780 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,780 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,780 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,549 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,780 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,588 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,780 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

JetBlue
7.4
Good
3,263 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,780 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,022 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,780 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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?

    $84 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and JetBlue, with prices starting from $113 and $130, 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 $406). 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 December 23, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$171Average$241FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$220Average$634FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$255Average$535FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$255Average$462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$259Average$489FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$288Average$424FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Sun Country AirCheapest$295Average$380FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
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