What’s the fastest layover option from Buffalo to San Francisco?

Flights via Chicago (MDW) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 7h 38m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Buffalo to San Francisco?

Flights via Dallas (DFW) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 07m.

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Buffalo to San Francisco?

Atlanta (ATL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of one-stop itineraries from Buffalo to San Francisco on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Buffalo to San Francisco?

New York (JFK) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of C$ 272.

How long is the flight from Buffalo to San Francisco?

Southwest and Delta can get you from Buffalo to San Francisco in just under 7h 50m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 05m. Airlines will cover a distance of 3705 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Buffalo to San Francisco round-trip?

Frontier, at C$ 159, was found to be the cheapest airline from Buffalo to San Francisco.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include American Airlines and Southwest. Users have found that Frontier is 69% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 112.0 mm per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 112.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

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 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Buffalo to San Francisco?

Southwest, American Airlines and Frontier are the most popular airlines when flying from Buffalo to San Francisco.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from BUF to SFO?

When flying from Buffalo to San Francisco, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Buffalo to San Francisco flights typically cost between C$ 423 and C$ 614 in August. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 339 on Frontier (25 Aug-1 Sep).

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Tue 25/811:36 a.m.

BUF

SFO

1 stop10h 27m

Frontier

Tue 1/910:35 p.m.

SFO

BUF

1 stop8h 54m

Frontier

Deal found 14/7C$ 339

Sat 5/911:36 a.m.

BUF

SFO

1 stop10h 27m

Frontier

Sun 13/910:48 p.m.

SFO

BUF

1 stop10h 33m

Frontier

Deal found 15/7C$ 340

Tue 20/1012:10 p.m.

BUF

SFO

1 stop12h 18m

JetBlue

Sat 24/108:45 p.m.

SFO

BUF

1 stop8h 42m

JetBlue

Deal found 13/7C$ 364

Mon 24/811:36 a.m.

BUF

SFO

1 stop10h 27m

Frontier

Fri 28/810:35 p.m.

SFO

BUF

1 stop8h 54m

Frontier

Deal found 12/7C$ 365

Tue 1/911:36 a.m.

BUF

SFO

1 stop10h 27m

Frontier

Sun 6/910:35 p.m.

SFO

BUF

1 stop8h 54m

Frontier

Deal found 11/7C$ 384

Fri 11/95:15 p.m.

BUF

SFO

1 stop9h 42m

Delta

Mon 14/96:00 a.m.

SFO

BUF

1 stop9h 21m

Delta

Deal found 11/7C$ 406

Tue 25/87:00 a.m.

BUF

SFO

1 stop10h 55m

Delta

Wed 26/81:10 p.m.

SFO

BUF

1 stop8h 30m

Delta

Deal found 13/7C$ 407

Fri 11/93:55 p.m.

BUF

SFO

2 stops9h 55m

Southwest

Sat 19/911:40 p.m.

SFO

BUF

1 stop8h 10m

Southwest

Deal found 13/7C$ 413

Thu 15/107:35 p.m.

BUF

SFO

1 stop7h 30m

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Sun 18/1011:40 p.m.

SFO

BUF

1 stop7h 45m

Southwest

Deal found 15/7C$ 417

Wed 21/104:25 p.m.

BUF

SFO

2 stops10h 10m

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Tue 27/105:55 a.m.

SFO

BUF

2 stops9h 25m

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Deal found 14/7C$ 420

Wed 16/93:30 p.m.

BUF

SFO

1 stop11h 01m

JetBlue

Sun 20/99:45 p.m.

SFO

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1 stop9h 24m

JetBlue

Deal found 14/7C$ 421

Thu 27/84:13 p.m.

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SFO

1 stop10h 45m

Delta

Mon 31/810:35 p.m.

SFO

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1 stop8h 05m

Delta

Deal found 15/7C$ 423

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Round-trip from	C$ 339
One-way from	C$ 228
Popular in	June
Cheapest in	January
Average price	C$ 487

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Sat 3/10

4:55 p.m.-9:45 p.m.

1 stop7h 50m

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Fri 16/10

9:35 p.m.-8:15 a.m.

1 stop7h 40m

C$ 406

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BUF - SFO

BUFSFO

Buffalo

Mon 21/9

5:40 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

1 stop10h 20m

San Francisco

Fri 25/9

10:30 p.m.-9:55 a.m.

1 stop8h 25m

C$ 406

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BUF - SFO

BUFSFO

Buffalo

Tue 25/8

7:00 a.m.-2:55 p.m.

1 stop10h 55m

San Francisco

Wed 26/8

1:10 p.m.-12:40 a.m.

1 stop8h 30m

C$ 407

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BUF - SFO

BUFSFO

Buffalo

Fri 16/10

2:50 p.m.-10:05 p.m.

2 stops10h 15m

San Francisco

Thu 22/10

11:40 p.m.-10:25 a.m.

1 stop7h 45m

C$ 413

BuffaloSan Francisco

BUF - SFO

BUFSFO

Buffalo

Mon 24/8

7:10 p.m.-11:45 p.m.

1 stop7h 35m

San Francisco

Fri 28/8

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

2 stops11h 00m

C$ 413

BuffaloSan Francisco

BUF - SFO

BUFSFO

Buffalo

Wed 28/10

4:25 p.m.-11:35 p.m.

2 stops10h 10m

San Francisco

Thu 5/11

9:00 p.m.-10:25 a.m.

2 stops10h 25m

C$ 420

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BUF - SFO

BUFSFO

Buffalo

Thu 27/8

4:13 p.m.-11:58 p.m.

1 stop10h 45m

San Francisco

Mon 31/8

10:35 p.m.-9:40 a.m.

1 stop8h 05m

C$ 423

BuffaloSan Francisco

BUF - SFO

BUFSFO

Buffalo

Tue 1/9

12:00 p.m.-7:05 p.m.

2 stops10h 05m

San Francisco

Sun 6/9

11:40 a.m.-11:35 p.m.

1 stop8h 55m

C$ 437

BuffaloSan Francisco

BUF - SFO

BUFSFO

Buffalo

Fri 11/9

3:55 p.m.-10:50 p.m.

2 stops9h 55m

San Francisco

Sat 19/9

11:40 p.m.-12:15 p.m.

2 stops9h 35m

C$ 444

BuffaloSan Francisco

BUF - SFO

BUFSFO

Buffalo

Wed 12/8

6:00 a.m.-11:35 a.m.

1 stop8h 35m

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Wed 19/8

11:40 p.m.-3:15 p.m.

1 stop12h 35m

C$ 462

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To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Buffalo to San Francisco, you should look to book at least 34 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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 C$ 368). Flying from Buffalo to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 666). 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.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest,American Airlines, andFrontier 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.

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10.0

Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

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8.0

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4,242 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

American Airlines

7.1

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11,816 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,242 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Frontier

5.6

Fair

2,796 reviews

Southwest

8.0

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4,242 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

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How long is the flight from Buffalo to San Francisco?
Southwest and Delta can get you from Buffalo to San Francisco in just under 7h 50m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 05m. Airlines will cover a distance of 3705 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Buffalo to San Francisco round-trip?
Frontier, at C$ 159, was found to be the cheapest airline from Buffalo to San Francisco.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include American Airlines and Southwest. Users have found that Frontier is 69% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
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 C$ 368). Flying from Buffalo to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 666). 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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To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Buffalo to San Francisco, you should look to book at least 34 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

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

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Buffalo to San Francisco?

Atlanta (ATL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of one-stop itineraries from Buffalo to San Francisco on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Buffalo to San Francisco?

New York (JFK) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of C$ 272.

What’s the fastest layover option from Buffalo to San Francisco?

Flights via Chicago (MDW) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 7h 38m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Buffalo to San Francisco?

Flights via Dallas (DFW) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 07m.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest,American Airlines, andFrontier 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.

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