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Two cabin classes are available on flights from Buffalo to San Francisco:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A direct flight from Buffalo to San Francisco takes 00m, covering 5,962 km.

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

Round-trip flights from Buffalo to San Francisco range from C$ 424 to C$ 698, with an average of C$ 535 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 424 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 39% above the C$ 535 route average. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 451 to C$ 3,083. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Buffalo to San Francisco are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 281, which is 24% below the typical average for this route.

San Francisco Airport (SFO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging C$ 89 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Europcar
• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Fox

Flights from Buffalo to San Francisco usually depart from Buffalo (BUF) and arrive at San Francisco (SFO).

One-stop flights from Buffalo to San Francisco most commonly connect through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) – 24% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) – 22% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) – 21% of one-stop connections
• Chicago Midway (MDW) – 8% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 36% on flights from Buffalo to San Francisco. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 470 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at C$ 727, a difference of C$ 258.

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

Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 24m, compared with 7h 25m via Denver Intl (DEN) and 8h 03m via Chicago Midway (MDW).

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

Some of the most popular sights in San Francisco are Fisherman's Wharf, Union Square, and Moscone Center. These are among the most viewed places in San Francisco on KAYAK.

BUF has a pet relief area on the lower level of the main terminal next to the terminal exit. It should be noted that pets are only permitted inside the airport's grounds if they are contained in approved animal crates.

The USO military lounge is located on the mezzanine level of Terminal 1. It features comfortable seats, clean restrooms, a snack bar, and complimentary magazines. The lounge is only open to serving members of the US military and their families. It is accessible via the elevators behind the Delta Airlines ticket counter.

All the airlines that offer flights from BUF to SFO offer disabled travelers assisted travel services. If you’re one such traveler, you can get the assisted travel services you require if you inform the airline you intend to travel with in advance. Ideally, you should inform the airline when booking your flight ticket or at least 24 hours prior to your flight.

Traveling mothers who wish to breastfeed or tend to their babies at SFO can do so with ease, given that this airport features numerous private and comfortable nursing rooms. These nursing rooms can be found in all terminals near the family restrooms. Mothers are urged to look for the nursery and family restroom signs and use the black courtesy phones next to the entrance to request access.