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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Buffalo from C$ 172

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 6/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — BUF
17 Jun — 24 Jun1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Buffalo are usually found in September or February, booked 89 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 12 June 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 343

One-way from

C$ 172

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

September

Average price

C$ 495
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 6/8-12/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 14h 58m total
  • San Francisco to Buffalo
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United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 6/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 7h 40m total
  • San Francisco to Buffalo
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price (C$ 130 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (C$ 23 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 12 June 2025.

Wed 6/811:25 p.m.SFO - BUF
1 stop7h 29mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/87:00 a.m.BUF - SFO
1 stop7h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/6C$ 343
Thu 24/712:10 p.m.SFO - BUF
1 stop8h 45mSouthwest
Tue 29/77:10 p.m.BUF - SFO
1 stop7h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 12/6C$ 390
Fri 8/811:55 a.m.SFO - BUF
1 stop9h 04mJetBlue
Mon 11/83:55 p.m.BUF - SFO
1 stop10h 41mJetBlue
Deal found 12/6C$ 392
Tue 1/710:43 p.m.SFO - BUF
1 stop6h 39mDelta
Thu 3/79:02 a.m.BUF - SFO
1 stop8h 32mDelta
Deal found 11/6C$ 402
Thu 4/96:00 a.m.SFO - BUF
2 stops14h 50mAlaska Airlines
Tue 9/95:38 a.m.BUF - SFO
2 stops15h 35mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/6C$ 511
Thu 31/711:59 p.m.SFO - BUF
1 stop7h 39mSun Country Air
Sun 3/811:41 a.m.BUF - SFO
1 stop23h 27mSun Country Air
Deal found 12/6C$ 513

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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 12 June 2025.
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San Francisco

Fly to

Buffalo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoBuffalo

SFO - BUF

SFOBUF

San Francisco

Wed 6/8

11:25 p.m.-9:54 a.m.

1 stop7h 29m

Buffalo

Tue 12/8

7:00 a.m.-11:29 a.m.

1 stop7h 29m

C$ 343

San FranciscoBuffalo

SFO - BUF

SFOBUF

San Francisco

Thu 24/7

12:10 p.m.-11:55 p.m.

1 stop8h 45m

Buffalo

Tue 29/7

7:10 p.m.-11:25 p.m.

1 stop7h 15m

C$ 390

San FranciscoBuffalo

SFO - BUF

SFOBUF

San Francisco

Fri 8/8

11:55 a.m.-11:59 p.m.

1 stop9h 04m

Buffalo

Mon 11/8

3:55 p.m.-11:36 p.m.

1 stop10h 41m

C$ 392

San FranciscoBuffalo

SFO - BUF

SFOBUF

San Francisco

Tue 1/7

10:43 p.m.-8:22 a.m.

1 stop6h 39m

Buffalo

Thu 3/7

9:02 a.m.-2:34 p.m.

1 stop8h 32m

C$ 402

San FranciscoBuffalo

SFO - BUF

SFOBUF

San Francisco

Thu 4/9

6:00 a.m.-11:50 p.m.

2 stops14h 50m

Buffalo

Tue 9/9

5:38 a.m.-6:13 p.m.

2 stops15h 35m

C$ 511

San FranciscoBuffalo

SFO - BUF

SFOBUF

San Francisco

Thu 31/7

11:59 p.m.-10:38 a.m.

1 stop7h 39m

Buffalo

Sun 3/8

11:41 a.m.-8:08 a.m.

1 stop23h 27m

C$ 513

San FranciscoBuffalo

SFO - BUF

SFOBUF

San Francisco

Wed 6/8

11:05 p.m.-9:45 a.m.

1 stop7h 40m

C$ 172

San FranciscoBuffalo

SFO - BUF

SFOBUF

San Francisco

Sun 27/7

6:05 a.m.-6:19 p.m.

1 stop9h 14m

C$ 190

San FranciscoBuffalo

SFO - BUF

SFOBUF

San Francisco

Fri 8/8

10:10 a.m.-11:05 p.m.

2 stops9h 55m

C$ 197

San FranciscoBuffalo

SFO - BUF

SFOBUF

San Francisco

Sat 2/8

6:00 a.m.-6:45 p.m.

1 stop9h 45m

C$ 201

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Buffalo

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

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 9 June 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 89 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 12 June 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 12 June 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco to Buffalo, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
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Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,584 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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$ 343, United Airlines will fly you from San Francisco to Buffalo and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Southwest and JetBlue - these airlines can fly you to your destination from C$ 390 and C$ 392, respectively. These flights start at 34% 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$ 172 on United Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from C$ 190 and Southwest from C$ 197 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?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Buffalo.

  • 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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