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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Buffalo from C$ 189

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 14/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — BUF
8 Mar — 15 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from San Francisco to Buffalo are usually found in September or February, booked 45 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Buffalo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Buffalo (BUF). 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 3 March 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 401

One-way from

C$ 189

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

C$ 573
Delta
  • Delta
  • 26/4-2/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 16h 04m total
  • San Francisco to Buffalo
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JetBlue
  • JetBlue
  • 14/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 9h 16m total
  • San Francisco to Buffalo
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (C$ 117 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (C$ 25 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Buffalo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Buffalo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 3 March 2025.

Sat 26/45:40 a.m.SFO - BUF
1 stop8h 34mDelta
Fri 2/56:15 a.m.BUF - SFO
1 stop7h 30mDelta
Deal found 2/3C$ 401
Tue 3/68:50 p.m.SFO - BUF
1 stop10h 54mJetBlue
Fri 6/63:05 p.m.BUF - SFO
1 stop11h 54mJetBlue
Deal found 3/3C$ 421
Tue 25/37:00 a.m.SFO - BUF
2 stops10h 50mSouthwest
Sat 5/47:55 p.m.BUF - SFO
1 stop7h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 3/3C$ 461
Wed 26/312:25 a.m.SFO - BUF
1 stop7h 49mAmerican Airlines
Mon 31/33:46 p.m.BUF - SFO
1 stop8h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/3C$ 471
Sun 17/86:25 p.m.SFO - BUF
1 stop13h 19mSun Country Air
Sun 24/811:40 a.m.BUF - SFO
1 stop23h 23mSun Country Air
Deal found 3/3C$ 513
Sat 14/69:00 p.m.SFO - BUF
1 stop9h 43mUnited Airlines
Tue 17/68:25 a.m.BUF - SFO
1 stop7h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/3C$ 521
Wed 26/310:48 a.m.SFO - BUF
2 stops10h 09mAlaska Airlines
Mon 31/35:00 p.m.BUF - SFO
1 stop7h 55mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/3C$ 742

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 629,999 searches. Data last updated 3 March 2025.

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San Francisco

Fly to

Buffalo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoBuffalo

SFO - BUF

SFOBUF

San Francisco

Sat 26/4

5:40 a.m.-5:14 p.m.

1 stop8h 34m

Buffalo

Fri 2/5

6:15 a.m.-10:45 a.m.

1 stop7h 30m

C$ 401

San FranciscoBuffalo

SFO - BUF

SFOBUF

San Francisco

Tue 3/6

8:50 p.m.-10:44 a.m.

1 stop10h 54m

Buffalo

Fri 6/6

3:05 p.m.-11:59 p.m.

1 stop11h 54m

C$ 421

San FranciscoBuffalo

SFO - BUF

SFOBUF

San Francisco

Tue 25/3

7:00 a.m.-8:50 p.m.

2 stops10h 50m

Buffalo

Sat 5/4

7:55 p.m.-12:50 a.m.

1 stop7h 55m

C$ 461

San FranciscoBuffalo

SFO - BUF

SFOBUF

San Francisco

Wed 26/3

12:25 a.m.-11:14 a.m.

1 stop7h 49m

Buffalo

Mon 31/3

3:46 p.m.-9:27 p.m.

1 stop8h 41m

C$ 471

San FranciscoBuffalo

SFO - BUF

SFOBUF

San Francisco

Sun 17/8

6:25 p.m.-10:44 a.m.

1 stop13h 19m

Buffalo

Sun 24/8

11:40 a.m.-8:03 a.m.

1 stop23h 23m

C$ 513

San FranciscoBuffalo

SFO - BUF

SFOBUF

San Francisco

Sat 14/6

9:00 p.m.-9:43 a.m.

1 stop9h 43m

Buffalo

Tue 17/6

8:25 a.m.-1:14 p.m.

1 stop7h 49m

C$ 521

San FranciscoBuffalo

SFO - BUF

SFOBUF

San Francisco

Wed 26/3

10:48 a.m.-11:57 p.m.

2 stops10h 09m

Buffalo

Mon 31/3

5:00 p.m.-9:55 p.m.

1 stop7h 55m

C$ 742

San FranciscoBuffalo

SFO - BUF

SFOBUF

San Francisco

Mon 14/4

10:21 p.m.-10:37 a.m.

1 stop9h 16m

C$ 189

San FranciscoBuffalo

SFO - BUF

SFOBUF

San Francisco

Sat 24/5

9:00 p.m.-9:43 a.m.

1 stop9h 43m

C$ 201

San FranciscoBuffalo

SFO - BUF

SFOBUF

San Francisco

Fri 4/4

5:55 a.m.-5:14 p.m.

1 stop8h 19m

C$ 246

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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco to Buffalo

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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 28 February 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from San Francisco to Buffalo may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 45 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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 3 March 2025.

When flying from San Francisco 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 64.0 - 102.0 mm per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 102.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Buffalo when rainfall is around 64.0 mm.

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 22.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -4.0 C).

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 3 March 2025.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,333 reviews
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Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

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
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

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
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

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
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

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
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

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
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

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?

    Currently priced at C$ 401, Delta will fly you from San Francisco to Buffalo and back. In addition to Delta, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from JetBlue and Southwest - these airlines can fly you to your destination from C$ 421 and C$ 461, respectively. These flights start at 35% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • 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 C$ 189 on JetBlue. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from C$ 201 and Delta from C$ 246 one-way.

  • 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?

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  • 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.

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