How long is the flight from San Francisco to Buffalo?

A quick flight from San Francisco to Buffalo can take about 6h 21m. Southwest provides one of the quickest options available for as low as C$ 383. There are 3705 km between San Francisco and Buffalo. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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$ 174 on United Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from C$ 192 and JetBlue from C$ 202 one-way.

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

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

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.

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).

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

Users have found that flying from San Francisco to Buffalo on a Monday typically leans towards higher prices. However, this doesn’t mean you still can’t find a deal. Flexibility with other aspects of your flight can still land a great price for your trip.

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

Find a great deal and save up to 178% by booking at least 8 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from San Francisco to Buffalo within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at C$ 205.

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

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in December. For low rates, September can be a great choice for travel to Buffalo. Flights to Buffalo from San Francisco in September are about C$ 520 on average during September, but can be found for as low as C$ 190.

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.

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C$ 174+ Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Buffalo

Q: How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Buffalo?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment. San Francisco to Buffalo flights typically cost between C$ 244 and C$ 612 in October. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was C$ 317 on Southwest (4 Oct-7 Oct).

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Buffalo are usually found in September or February, booked 7 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Buffalo

Round-trip from	C$ 317
One-way from	C$ 174
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	September
Average price	C$ 421

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4/10-7/10
2 total stops
18h 50m total
San Francisco to Buffalo

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26/11
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7h 30m total
San Francisco to Buffalo

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (C$ 28 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 14 September 2025.

Sat 4/109:05 p.m.SFO - BUF

1 stop7h 50mSouthwest

Tue 7/105:30 a.m.BUF - SFO

1 stop11h 00mSouthwest

Deal found 12/9C$ 317

Sat 18/107:00 a.m.SFO - BUF

1 stop13h 20mSouthwest

Wed 22/103:05 p.m.BUF - SFO

1 stop10h 40mSouthwest

Deal found 12/9C$ 325

Sat 15/1111:44 p.m.SFO - BUF

1 stop7h 19mUnited Airlines

Tue 18/116:00 a.m.BUF - SFO

1 stop9h 08mUnited Airlines

Deal found 13/9C$ 347

Sat 15/115:15 p.m.SFO - BUF

2 stops11h 40mSouthwest

Tue 18/118:05 a.m.BUF - SFO

1 stop8h 15mSouthwest

Deal found 13/9C$ 354

Fri 7/119:25 p.m.SFO - BUF

1 stop7h 30mSouthwest

Mon 10/116:00 a.m.BUF - SFO

1 stop8h 05mSouthwest

Deal found 12/9C$ 367

Tue 21/1010:45 p.m.SFO - BUF

1 stop7h 58mUnited Airlines

Fri 24/105:55 p.m.BUF - SFO

1 stop7h 36mUnited Airlines

Deal found 14/9C$ 374

Fri 24/106:20 p.m.SFO - BUF

2 stops10h 45mSouthwest

Tue 28/101:35 p.m.BUF - SFO

1 stop9h 15mSouthwest

Deal found 13/9C$ 381

Tue 21/105:55 a.m.SFO - BUF

1 stop6h 21mDelta

Tue 28/106:20 a.m.BUF - SFO

1 stop7h 13mDelta

Deal found 13/9C$ 383

Tue 21/109:05 p.m.SFO - BUF

1 stop8h 05mSouthwest

Fri 24/1012:55 p.m.BUF - SFO

2 stops12h 40mSouthwest

Deal found 14/9C$ 389

Mon 6/1011:00 p.m.SFO - BUF

1 stop9h 01mDelta

Wed 15/106:20 a.m.BUF - SFO

1 stop7h 13mDelta

Deal found 13/9C$ 392

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Sat 4/109:05 p.m.SFO - BUF

1 stop7h 50mSouthwest

Tue 7/105:30 a.m.BUF - SFO

1 stop11h 00mSouthwest

Deal found 12/9C$ 317

Tue 21/1010:45 p.m.SFO - BUF

1 stop7h 58mUnited Airlines

Fri 24/105:55 p.m.BUF - SFO

1 stop7h 36mUnited Airlines

Deal found 14/9C$ 374

Tue 21/105:55 a.m.SFO - BUF

1 stop6h 21mDelta

Tue 28/106:20 a.m.BUF - SFO

1 stop7h 13mDelta

Deal found 13/9C$ 383

Sat 18/109:05 p.m.SFO - BUF

1 stop7h 50mSouthwest

Mon 20/106:20 a.m.BUF - SFO

1 stop12h 05mSouthwest

Deal found 12/9C$ 376

Sat 18/105:55 a.m.SFO - BUF

1 stop7h 30mDelta

Sat 25/106:20 a.m.BUF - SFO

1 stop7h 13mDelta

Deal found 13/9C$ 383

Tue 28/1010:57 p.m.SFO - BUF

1 stop6h 26mDelta

Wed 5/116:20 a.m.BUF - SFO

1 stop7h 13mDelta

Deal found 13/9C$ 383

Tue 21/109:05 p.m.SFO - BUF

1 stop8h 05mSouthwest

Fri 24/1012:55 p.m.BUF - SFO

2 stops12h 40mSouthwest

Deal found 14/9C$ 389

Wed 22/105:55 a.m.SFO - BUF

1 stop6h 21mDelta

Tue 28/106:20 a.m.BUF - SFO

1 stop7h 13mDelta

Deal found 13/9C$ 383

Sat 18/107:00 a.m.SFO - BUF

1 stop13h 20mSouthwest

Wed 22/101:05 p.m.BUF - SFO

2 stops11h 05mSouthwest

Deal found 12/9C$ 396

Wed 8/105:55 a.m.SFO - BUF

1 stop6h 21mDelta

Wed 15/106:20 a.m.BUF - SFO

1 stop7h 13mDelta

Deal found 13/9C$ 383

Sun 26/105:55 a.m.SFO - BUF

1 stop6h 21mDelta

Sat 1/1110:30 a.m.BUF - SFO

1 stop6h 43mDelta

Deal found 13/9C$ 392

Mon 6/1011:00 p.m.SFO - BUF

1 stop9h 01mDelta

Wed 15/106:20 a.m.BUF - SFO

1 stop7h 13mDelta

Deal found 13/9C$ 392

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Sat 4/109:05 p.m.SFO - BUF

1 stop7h 50mSouthwest

Tue 7/105:30 a.m.BUF - SFO

1 stop11h 00mSouthwest

Deal found 12/9C$ 317

Mon 6/1011:00 p.m.SFO - BUF

1 stop9h 01mDelta

Wed 15/106:20 a.m.BUF - SFO

1 stop7h 13mDelta

Deal found 13/9C$ 392

Wed 15/106:00 a.m.SFO - BUF

1 stop10h 04mJetBlue

Thu 23/105:31 p.m.BUF - SFO

1 stop10h 28mJetBlue

Deal found 13/9C$ 403

Sat 18/107:00 a.m.SFO - BUF

1 stop13h 20mSouthwest

Wed 22/103:05 p.m.BUF - SFO

1 stop10h 40mSouthwest

Deal found 12/9C$ 325

Mon 20/107:10 a.m.SFO - BUF

1 stop10h 50mJetBlue

Tue 28/107:00 a.m.BUF - SFO

1 stop9h 08mJetBlue

Deal found 13/9C$ 400

Tue 21/1010:45 p.m.SFO - BUF

1 stop7h 58mUnited Airlines

Fri 24/105:55 p.m.BUF - SFO

1 stop7h 36mUnited Airlines

Deal found 14/9C$ 374

Tue 21/105:55 a.m.SFO - BUF

1 stop6h 21mDelta

Tue 28/106:20 a.m.BUF - SFO

1 stop7h 13mDelta

Deal found 13/9C$ 383

Tue 21/109:05 p.m.SFO - BUF

1 stop8h 05mSouthwest

Fri 24/1012:55 p.m.BUF - SFO

2 stops12h 40mSouthwest

Deal found 14/9C$ 389

Fri 24/106:20 p.m.SFO - BUF

2 stops10h 45mSouthwest

Tue 28/101:35 p.m.BUF - SFO

1 stop9h 15mSouthwest

Deal found 13/9C$ 381

One-way flights from San Francisco to Buffalo
Search for one-way flight options from San Francisco to Buffalo. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 14 September 2025.

Wed 8/109:20 p.m.SFO - BUF

1 stop9h 23mUnited Airlines

Deal found 14/9C$ 174

Wed 26/117:00 p.m.SFO - BUF

2 stops9h 55mSouthwest

Deal found 14/9C$ 181

Tue 7/106:10 a.m.SFO - BUF

1 stop9h 15mDelta

Deal found 14/9C$ 192

Sun 12/105:15 a.m.SFO - BUF

1 stop8h 38mUnited Airlines

Deal found 13/9C$ 194

Mon 20/109:00 p.m.SFO - BUF

1 stop8h 59mJetBlue

Deal found 12/9C$ 202

Sun 19/102:35 p.m.SFO - BUF

1 stop8h 05mSouthwest

Deal found 12/9C$ 216

Thu 9/1011:25 a.m.SFO - BUF

1 stop8h 27mDelta

Deal found 13/9C$ 244

Sun 23/115:30 a.m.SFO - BUF

1 stop6h 30mSouthwest

Deal found 13/9C$ 249

Sun 12/106:00 a.m.SFO - BUF

1 stop10h 04mJetBlue

Deal found 14/9C$ 255

Thu 2/1011:59 a.m.SFO - BUF

1 stop8h 38mDelta

Deal found 13/9C$ 267

Mon 13/1011:00 p.m.SFO - BUF

1 stop7h 53mUnited Airlines

Deal found 14/9C$ 270

Tue 7/109:25 a.m.SFO - BUF

2 stops11h 17mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/9C$ 277

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Sat 4/10

9:05 p.m.-7:55 a.m.

1 stop7h 50m

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Tue 7/10

5:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

1 stop11h 00m

C$ 317

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Tue 21/10

10:45 p.m.-9:43 a.m.

1 stop7h 58m

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Fri 24/10

5:55 p.m.-10:31 p.m.

1 stop7h 36m

C$ 374

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SFO - BUF

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San Francisco

Sat 18/10

9:05 p.m.-7:55 a.m.

1 stop7h 50m

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Mon 20/10

6:20 a.m.-3:25 p.m.

1 stop12h 05m

C$ 376

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SFO - BUF

SFOBUF

San Francisco

Tue 21/10

5:55 a.m.-3:16 p.m.

1 stop6h 21m

Buffalo

Tue 28/10

6:20 a.m.-10:33 a.m.

1 stop7h 13m

C$ 383

San FranciscoBuffalo

SFO - BUF

SFOBUF

San Francisco

Sat 18/10

5:55 a.m.-4:25 p.m.

1 stop7h 30m

Buffalo

Sat 25/10

6:20 a.m.-10:33 a.m.

1 stop7h 13m

C$ 383

San FranciscoBuffalo

SFO - BUF

SFOBUF

San Francisco

Tue 28/10

10:57 p.m.-8:23 a.m.

1 stop6h 26m

Buffalo

Wed 5/11

6:20 a.m.-10:33 a.m.

1 stop7h 13m

C$ 383

San FranciscoBuffalo

SFO - BUF

SFOBUF

San Francisco

Wed 22/10

5:55 a.m.-3:16 p.m.

1 stop6h 21m

Buffalo

Tue 28/10

6:20 a.m.-10:33 a.m.

1 stop7h 13m

C$ 383

San FranciscoBuffalo

SFO - BUF

SFOBUF

San Francisco

Wed 8/10

5:55 a.m.-3:16 p.m.

1 stop6h 21m

Buffalo

Wed 15/10

6:20 a.m.-10:33 a.m.

1 stop7h 13m

C$ 383

San FranciscoBuffalo

SFO - BUF

SFOBUF

San Francisco

Tue 21/10

9:05 p.m.-8:10 a.m.

1 stop8h 05m

Buffalo

Fri 24/10

12:55 p.m.-10:35 p.m.

2 stops12h 40m

C$ 389

San FranciscoBuffalo

SFO - BUF

SFOBUF

San Francisco

Sun 26/10

5:55 a.m.-3:16 p.m.

1 stop6h 21m

Buffalo

Sat 1/11

10:30 a.m.-2:13 p.m.

1 stop6h 43m

C$ 392

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

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 7 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?

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How long is the flight from San Francisco to Buffalo?
A quick flight from San Francisco to Buffalo can take about 6h 21m. Southwest provides one of the quickest options available for as low as C$ 383. There are 3705 km between San Francisco and Buffalo. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
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$ 174 on United Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from C$ 192 and JetBlue from C$ 202 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?
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