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Cheap flights from Buffalo to San Francisco from C$ 223

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 22/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BUF — SFO
8 Sep — 15 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 9 August 2026.

Wed 26/811:36 a.m. -
1 stop10h 27m
Sat 29/810:35 p.m. -
1 stop8h 54m
Deal found 5/8C$ 307
Sat 29/811:36 a.m. -
1 stop10h 27m
Mon 31/810:35 p.m. -
1 stop8h 54m
Deal found 6/8C$ 308
Sat 5/911:36 a.m. -
1 stop10h 27m
Sun 13/910:05 p.m. -
1 stop11h 50m
Deal found 7/8C$ 322
Tue 25/811:36 a.m. -
1 stop10h 27m
Tue 1/910:35 p.m. -
1 stop8h 54m
Deal found 5/8C$ 347
Sat 22/811:36 a.m. -
1 stop10h 27m
Sun 30/810:35 p.m. -
1 stop8h 54m
Deal found 8/8C$ 348
Wed 2/911:36 a.m. -
1 stop10h 27m
Wed 9/99:00 a.m. -
2 stops29h 45m
Deal found 5/8C$ 366
Mon 24/811:36 a.m. -
1 stop10h 27m
Sat 29/810:35 p.m. -
1 stop8h 54m
Deal found 5/8C$ 390
Thu 10/912:49 p.m. -
2 stops27h 30m
Tue 15/910:05 p.m. -
1 stop11h 50m
Deal found 7/8C$ 401

Find 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 9 August 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 307

One-way from

C$ 223

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

C$ 539
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 29/8-6/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 19h 21m total
  • Buffalo to San Francisco
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Southwest
  • Southwest
  • 25/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 9h 05m total
  • Buffalo to San Francisco
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (C$ 20 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 629,999 searches. Data last updated 9 August 2026.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

BuffaloSan Francisco

BUF Buffalo - SFO San Francisco

BUFSFO

Buffalo

Fri 22/1

7:00 a.m.-11:31 a.m.

1 stop7h 31m

San Francisco

Sun 24/1

5:00 a.m.-4:47 p.m.

1 stop8h 47m

C$ 445

BuffaloSan Francisco

BUF Buffalo - SFO San Francisco

BUFSFO

Buffalo

Fri 6/11

5:20 p.m.-10:59 p.m.

1 stop8h 39m

San Francisco

Tue 10/11

10:59 p.m.-11:14 a.m.

1 stop9h 15m

C$ 445
Quickest round-trip

BuffaloSan Francisco

BUF Buffalo - SFO San Francisco

BUFSFO

Buffalo

Tue 15/12

12:32 p.m.-6:48 p.m.

1 stop9h 16m

San Francisco

Wed 16/12

10:59 p.m.-8:20 a.m.

1 stop6h 21m

C$ 445

BuffaloSan Francisco

BUF Buffalo - SFO San Francisco

BUFSFO

Buffalo

Tue 15/12

5:55 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

2 stops11h 05m

San Francisco

Wed 16/12

9:25 p.m.-8:25 a.m.

1 stop8h 00m

C$ 451

BuffaloSan Francisco

BUF Buffalo - SFO San Francisco

BUFSFO

Buffalo

Wed 16/12

6:00 a.m.-3:58 p.m.

2 stops12h 58m

San Francisco

Wed 16/12

10:59 p.m.-8:20 a.m.

1 stop6h 21m

C$ 520

BuffaloSan Francisco

BUF Buffalo - SFO San Francisco

BUFSFO

Buffalo

Thu 27/8

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

1 stop10h 55m

San Francisco

Mon 31/8

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

1 stop8h 05m

C$ 527

BuffaloSan Francisco

BUF Buffalo - SFO San Francisco

BUFSFO

Buffalo

Thu 3/12

2:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m.

2 stops10h 30m

San Francisco

Thu 10/12

10:55 a.m.-8:45 p.m.

1 stop6h 50m

C$ 535

BuffaloSan Francisco

BUF Buffalo - SFO San Francisco

BUFSFO

Buffalo

Tue 25/8

12:35 p.m.-6:15 p.m.

2 stops8h 40m

San Francisco

Tue 1/9

6:35 a.m.-8:35 p.m.

2 stops11h 00m

C$ 560

BuffaloSan Francisco

BUF Buffalo - SFO San Francisco

BUFSFO

Buffalo

Sat 29/8

10:50 a.m.-7:35 p.m.

2 stops11h 45m

San Francisco

Thu 3/9

5:10 a.m.-3:55 p.m.

1 stop7h 45m

C$ 573

BuffaloSan Francisco

BUF Buffalo - SFO San Francisco

BUFSFO

Buffalo

Wed 9/9

3:00 p.m.-10:10 p.m.

2 stops10h 10m

San Francisco

Sun 13/9

11:40 p.m.-10:45 a.m.

1 stop8h 05m

C$ 573

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

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Buffalo to San Francisco, you should look to book at least 55 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$ 365). Flying from Buffalo to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 661). 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?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Buffalo to San Francisco flights typically cost between C$ 435 and C$ 775 in August.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 307 on Frontier (26 Aug-29 Aug).

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 9 August 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest,American Airlines, andJetBlue 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
8.0
Very good
4,216 reviews
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Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,216 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,216 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

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
Good
11,892 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,216 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!
JetBlue
7.1
Good
3,031 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,216 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

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
2,717 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,216 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

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

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.

  • How long is the flight from Buffalo to San Francisco?

    United Airlines, Delta, and Southwest can get you from Buffalo to San Francisco in just under 7h 31m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 34m. 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$ 158, was found to be the cheapest airline from Buffalo to San Francisco.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include American Airlines and JetBlue. 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$ 365). Flying from Buffalo to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 661). 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 4 airlines flying from Buffalo to San Francisco

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapestC$ 158AverageC$ 362FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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American AirlinesCheapestC$ 218AverageC$ 366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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JetBlueCheapestC$ 242AverageC$ 463FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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SouthwestCheapestC$ 323AverageC$ 562FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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