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Cheapest round-trip
C$ 417
Typical prices: C$ 383-C$ 607
Southwest
Sun 4/2Thu 8/2
BUF - LAX • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
C$ 625
Typical prices: C$ 444-C$ 637
JetBlue
Fri 21/12Wed 26/12
BUF - LAX • Direct
Direct flights
There are currently no direct flights between Buffalo and Los Angeles. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 21 weeks in advance save around 31% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 27% price drop
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Cheapest • Avg C$ 383 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 7h 05m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Buffalo to Los Angeles (BUF-LAX)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Buffalo to Los Angeles

Thu, 4 Feb - Mon, 8 Feb
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3:55 p.m. - 10:35 p.m.BUF  Buffalo-LAX Los Angeles
9h 40m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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10:20 p.m. - 10:50 a.m.LAX  Los Angeles-BUF Buffalo
9h 30m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Chicago Midway
C$ 417Southwest
1 day ago
Sat, 23 Jan - Sat, 30 Jan
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6:21 a.m. - 12:28 p.m.BUF  Buffalo-LAX Los Angeles
9h 07m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl
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8:40 p.m. - 8:19 a.m.LAX  Los Angeles-BUF Buffalo
8h 39m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl
C$ 420JetBlue
7 hours ago
Wed, 3 Feb - Wed, 10 Feb
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4:59 p.m. - 12:18 a.m.BUF  Buffalo-LAX Los Angeles
10h 19m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl
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10:08 a.m. - 11:38 p.m.LAX  Los Angeles-BUF Buffalo
10h 30m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl
C$ 424JetBlue
7 hours ago
Wed, 16 Dec - Sun, 20 Dec
Frontier Logo
1:15 p.m. - 4:04 p.m.BUF  Buffalo-LAX Los Angeles
29h 49m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Denver Intl
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12:59 a.m. - 5:38 p.m.LAX  Los Angeles-BUF Buffalo
13h 39m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
C$ 427Frontier
3+ days ago
Mon, 7 Dec - Fri, 19 Feb
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5:40 p.m. - 10:59 p.m.BUF  Buffalo-LAX Los Angeles
8h 19m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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10:50 p.m. - 9:34 a.m.LAX  Los Angeles-BUF Buffalo
7h 44m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
C$ 431United Airlines
3+ days ago
Thu, 19 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov
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6:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.BUF  Buffalo-LAX Los Angeles
8h 45m1 stop Newark
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11:17 p.m. - 9:21 a.m.LAX  Los Angeles-BUF Buffalo
7h 04m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
C$ 431United Airlines
1 day ago
Wed, 2 Dec - Wed, 9 Dec
Southwest Logo
5:00 p.m. - 11:35 p.m.BUF  Buffalo-LAX Los Angeles
9h 35m1 stop Nashville Intl
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6:05 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.LAX  Los Angeles-BUF Buffalo
6h 55m1 stop Chicago Midway
C$ 431Southwest
1 day ago
Thu, 17 Dec - Tue, 5 Jan
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6:10 a.m. - 10:24 a.m.BUF  Buffalo-LAX Los Angeles
7h 14m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
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1:32 p.m. - 11:13 p.m.LAX  Los Angeles-BUF Buffalo
6h 41m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
C$ 443Delta
6 hours ago
Thu, 17 Dec - Fri, 8 Jan
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6:10 a.m. - 10:24 a.m.BUF  Buffalo-LAX Los Angeles
7h 14m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Delta Logo
1:00 p.m. - 12:15 a.m.LAX  Los Angeles-BUF Buffalo
8h 15m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl
C$ 443Delta
6 hours ago
Mon, 14 Dec - Thu, 24 Dec
Frontier Logo
1:15 p.m. - 11:32 a.m.BUF  Buffalo-LAX Los Angeles
25h 17m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Frontier Logo
12:59 a.m. - 5:57 p.m.LAX  Los Angeles-BUF Buffalo
13h 58m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
C$ 498Frontier
2 days ago
Booking Insights

Price, demand, and travel trends for Buffalo to Los Angeles flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

How much is a round-trip flight from Buffalo to Los Angeles?

Round-trip flights from Buffalo to Los Angeles typically range from C$ 383 to C$ 607. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was C$ 417, on Southwest.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Buffalo to Los Angeles?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Buffalo to Los Angeles. It's 5% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 5% higher.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Buffalo to Los Angeles?

•January is the cheapest month to fly from Buffalo to Los Angeles at C$ 358 round-trip.
•July (C$ 559) and March (C$ 538) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 56% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Buffalo to Los Angeles the cheapest?

Flights from Buffalo to Los Angeles are cheapest 21 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 31% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Buffalo to Los Angeles

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Our travel experts
Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on LAX

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

Jennifer Bain

Jennifer Bain

Expert on BUF

Jennifer Bain is a Canadian travel writer who takes at least 50 flights a year and has proudly visited all 13 of Canada's provinces and territories. She is a former newspaper travel editor who has written three travel books. Jennifer is the Canada editor for U.S.-based National Parks Traveler and freelances for numerous other outlets.

Key details for Buffalo to Los Angeles flights

Low season

October

Cheapest flight

C$ 206
Beat the crowds with an average 33% drop in traveller numbers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 26% increase in traveller numbers.
One-way flight from Buffalo to Los Angeles

When to book flights from Buffalo to Los Angeles

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Buffalo to Los Angeles based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Buffalo to Los Angeles flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Buffalo to Los Angeles?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Buffalo to Los Angeles:

    • Earliest: departs at 8:05 pm and lands at 1:45 am
    • Latest: departs at 8:25 pm and lands at 2:05 am.

    The flight takes about 5h 40m.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Buffalo to Los Angeles?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Buffalo to Los Angeles.

  • How long does a flight from Buffalo to Los Angeles take?

    A direct flight from Buffalo to Los Angeles takes 5h 40m, covering 5,727 km.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Buffalo to Los Angeles?

    No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driver's licence.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Buffalo to Los Angeles flight?

    Round-trip flights from Buffalo to Los Angeles range from C$ 383 to C$ 607, with an average of C$ 491 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 383 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Buffalo to Los Angeles flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 17% above the C$ 491 route average. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Buffalo to Los Angeles?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 383 round-trip via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD), compared to C$ 543 for direct.

  • What is the standard checked bag allowance on flights from Buffalo to Los Angeles?

    There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 69–C$ 140 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Buffalo to Los Angeles?

    The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by JetBlue and United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A220-300 variants.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi on Buffalo to Los Angeles flights?

    JetBlue is the only airline on the Buffalo to Los Angeles route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

  • How are flight prices from Buffalo to Los Angeles looking right now?

    One-way fares from Buffalo to Los Angeles are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 233, which is 24% below the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Los Angeles Airport (LAX)?

    Los Angeles Airport (LAX) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging C$ 68 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Ace
    • Thrifty
    • Hertz
    • Alamo
    • Dollar

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Buffalo to Los Angeles?

    Flights from Buffalo to Los Angeles usually depart from Buffalo (BUF) and arrive at Los Angeles (LAX).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Buffalo to Los Angeles pass through?

    One-stop flights from Buffalo to Los Angeles most commonly connect through:

    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) – 38% of one-stop connections
    • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) – 13% of one-stop connections
    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) – 9% of one-stop connections
    • Philadelphia (PHL) – 9% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Buffalo to Los Angeles?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 10% on flights from Buffalo to Los Angeles. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 470 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at C$ 517, a difference of C$ 48.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • Which airlines fly from Buffalo to Los Angeles?

    Only JetBlue operates flights between Buffalo and Los Angeles.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport when travelling from Buffalo to Los Angeles?

    Flying via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 05m, compared with 7h 21m via Chicago Midway (MDW) and 7h 24m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX).

  • What is the time difference between Buffalo and Los Angeles?

    Los Angeles is 3 hours behind Buffalo (Pacific Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • Which popular places can I visit in Los Angeles?

    Some of the most popular sights in Los Angeles are Venice Beach, Hollywood Walk of Fame, and Los Angeles Convention Center. These are among the most viewed places in Los Angeles on KAYAK.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Buffalo to Los Angeles flights?

    Among airlines operating Buffalo to Los Angeles flights:

    • JetBlue: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

    Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Buffalo to Los Angeles flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • JetBlue: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

    Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Your guide to booking Buffalo to Los Angeles flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Wednesday flights average C$ 470, about C$ 48 less than Sunday fares (9% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 21 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 31% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Buffalo to Los Angeles trip for January. Fares historically average C$ 358 round-trip in that month – typically C$ 201 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (IAD) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages C$ 383 round-trip on this route – about C$ 160 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Los Angeles Airport.

    • Sonesta Los Angeles Airport LAX
    • Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel
    • Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport

Prefer to fly direct from Buffalo to Los Angeles?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Buffalo Airport to Los Angeles Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Buffalo to Los Angeles

Monday

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Tuesday

JetBlue

JetBlue

Wednesday

JetBlue

JetBlue

Thursday

JetBlue

JetBlue

Friday

JetBlue

JetBlue

Saturday

JetBlue

JetBlue

Sunday

JetBlue

JetBlue

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Direct returns

Los Angeles to Buffalo

Monday

JetBlue

JetBlue

Tuesday

JetBlue

JetBlue

Wednesday

JetBlue

JetBlue

Thursday

JetBlue

JetBlue

Friday

JetBlue

JetBlue

Saturday

JetBlue

JetBlue

Sunday

JetBlue

JetBlue

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