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$84+ Cheap flights from Buffalo to San Francisco (BUF - SFO)

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
dic. 23 — dic. 301
lun. 12/23
lun. 12/30
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Buffalo to San Francisco are usually found in November or September, booked 51 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Buffalo to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Buffalo (BUF) to San Francisco (SFO). 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 diciembre 18, 2024.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$226
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$84
(Frontier)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$417
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Cheapest flights from Buffalo to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Buffalo to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on diciembre 18, 2024.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
mar. 12/246:10 amBUF - SFO
1 stop7h 42mDelta
mié. 1/110:59 pmSFO - BUF
1 stop9h 16mDelta
Deal found 12/17$406
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
vie. 12/2710:28 amBUF - SFO
1 stop11h 50mJetBlue
mar. 12/316:00 amSFO - BUF
1 stop10h 58mJetBlue
Deal found 12/17$444
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
mar. 12/2410:28 amBUF - SFO
1 stop10h 21mUnited Airlines
mar. 12/3111:00 amSFO - BUF
1 stop9h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$482
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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. 12/243:45 pmBUF - SFO
1 stop9h 05mSouthwest
mar. 12/317:55 amSFO - BUF
2 stops10h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 12/17$492
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
lun. 12/233:37 pmBUF - SFO
1 stop9h 30mAmerican Airlines
mié. 1/2212:27 amSFO - BUF
1 stop7h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$498
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
jue. 12/195:23 amBUF - SFO
2 stops13h 51mAlaska Airlines
mié. 1/18:00 amSFO - BUF
2 stops12h 46mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/17$3,370

Find flights from Buffalo to San Francisco within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Buffalo to San Francisco 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 diciembre 18, 2024.

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BuffaloSan Francisco

BUF - SFO

BUFSFO

Buffalo

sáb. 1/18

2:43 pm-8:58 pm

1 stop9h 15m

San Francisco

sáb. 1/25

7:00 am-7:08 pm

1 stop9h 08m

$226

BuffaloSan Francisco

BUF - SFO

BUFSFO

Buffalo

sáb. 1/18

6:00 am-12:29 pm

1 stop9h 29m

San Francisco

sáb. 1/25

9:15 am-12:14 am

2 stops11h 59m

$231

BuffaloSan Francisco

BUF - SFO

BUFSFO

Buffalo

mié. 1/15

6:00 am-2:10 pm

1 stop11h 10m

San Francisco

mié. 1/22

8:00 am-6:57 pm

1 stop7h 57m

$259

BuffaloSan Francisco

BUF - SFO

BUFSFO

Buffalo

mié. 1/8

6:22 am-11:24 am

1 stop8h 02m

San Francisco

mié. 1/15

5:55 am-5:09 pm

1 stop8h 14m

$276

BuffaloSan Francisco

BUF - SFO

BUFSFO

Buffalo

dom. 1/12

1:05 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop12h 45m

San Francisco

jue. 1/16

7:15 am-9:35 pm

2 stops11h 20m

$393

BuffaloSan Francisco

BUF - SFO

BUFSFO

Buffalo

jue. 3/27

5:30 am-4:25 pm

2 stops13h 55m

San Francisco

dom. 3/30

10:48 am-11:35 pm

2 stops9h 47m

$806

BuffaloSan Francisco

BUF - SFO

BUFSFO

Buffalo

jue. 3/6

2:59 pm-10:52 pm

1 stop10h 53m

$84

BuffaloSan Francisco

BUF - SFO

BUFSFO

Buffalo

mié. 2/19

12:05 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop10h 55m

$113

BuffaloSan Francisco

BUF - SFO

BUFSFO

Buffalo

mar. 1/14

4:03 pm-12:14 am

1 stop11h 11m

$130

BuffaloSan Francisco

BUF - SFO

BUFSFO

Buffalo

lun. 1/13

5:49 pm-11:22 pm

1 stop8h 33m

$138

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Buffalo to San Francisco in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 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 Buffalo-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Buffalo-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Buffalo-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Buffalo-San Francisco 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 Buffalo-San Francisco 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 Buffalo to San Francisco

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Travel insights for flights from Buffalo to San Francisco

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Buffalo to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on December 13, 2024.

Booking 51 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Buffalo to San Francisco. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Buffalo to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Buffalo to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $381). 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 SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Buffalo to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated diciembre 18, 2024.

It’s typically best to fly out from Buffalo to San Francisco in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 25% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

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

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

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

Rainfall in San Francisco by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco 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 when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, 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

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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. Reviews last updated diciembre 18, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, United Airlines and Southwest from Buffalo to San Francisco by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,554 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

JetBlue
7.4
Good
3,279 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,055 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

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. 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 Buffalo to San Francisco round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Buffalo to San Francisco is United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $226 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and JetBlue, starting at $231 and $259 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Buffalo to San Francisco for 41% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $84. Users have also found prices from $113 and $130 on American Airlines and JetBlue, respectively.

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

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

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

    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.

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Buffalo to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Buffalo to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $381). 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

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Buffalo to San Francisco. 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 diciembre 18, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$171Average$241FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$220Average$413FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$255Average$483FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$255Average$377FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$259Average$489FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Sun Country AirCheapest$295Average$380FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
SouthwestCheapest$325Average$368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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