Which airports can I use when flying from San Diego to Buffalo?

Flights from San Diego to Buffalo usually depart from San Diego (SAN) and arrive at Buffalo (BUF).

Which airports do connecting flights from San Diego to Buffalo pass through?

One-stop flights from San Diego to Buffalo most commonly connect through: • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) – 56% of one-stop connections • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) – 14% of one-stop connections • Baltimore/Washington (BWI) – 11% of one-stop connections • Boston Logan Intl (BOS) – 5% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Diego to Buffalo?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 38% on flights from San Diego to Buffalo. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 522 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at C$ 829, a difference of C$ 308. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

How expensive are last-minute San Diego to Buffalo flights?

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 65% above the C$ 626 route average. Book 19 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

How long does a flight from San Diego to Buffalo take?

A direct flight from San Diego to Buffalo takes 00m, covering 5,674 km.

Do I need a passport to fly from San Diego to Buffalo?

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 are flight prices from San Diego to Buffalo looking right now?

One-way fares from San Diego to Buffalo are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 269, which is 17% below the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport when travelling from San Diego to Buffalo?

Flying via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 43m, compared with 6h 59m via Chicago Midway (MDW) and 7h 34m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW).

What is the time difference between San Diego and Buffalo?

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

What car rental options are available at Buffalo Airport (BUF)?

Buffalo Airport (BUF) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging C$ 114 for economy cars. Top options include: • Dollar • Budget • Hertz • Thrifty • Alamo

How much should I expect to pay for a San Diego to Buffalo flight?

Round-trip flights from San Diego to Buffalo range from C$ 495 to C$ 826, with an average of C$ 626 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 495 counts as a good deal.

How much is a round-trip flight from San Diego to Buffalo?

Round-trip flights from San Diego to Buffalo typically range from C$ 495 to C$ 826. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was C$ 421, on Delta.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Diego to Buffalo?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Diego to Buffalo. It's 17% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 32% higher.

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

•February is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Buffalo at C$ 467 round-trip. •March (C$ 962) and December (C$ 894) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 105% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from San Diego to Buffalo the cheapest?

Flights from San Diego to Buffalo are cheapest 19 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 57% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from San Diego to Buffalo?

Delta (C$ 421) and Southwest (C$ 428) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from San Diego to Buffalo according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from San Diego to Buffalo?

Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) is the most popular layover for the San Diego to Buffalo route. 56% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via ORD.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from San Diego to Buffalo?

Flights via Boston Logan Intl (BOS) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of C$ 441. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from San Diego to Buffalo, which airport offers the shortest layover?

Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) had the shortest average connection time for San Diego to Buffalo layovers at 3h 46m over the past three months.

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Thu, 3 Dec - Tue, 8 Dec

10:30 p.m. - 11:05 a.m.SAN San Diego-BUF Buffalo

9h 35m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:00 a.m. - 11:54 a.m.BUF Buffalo-SAN San Diego

8h 54m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

C$ 421Delta

19 hours ago

Thu, 14 Jan - Thu, 21 Jan

8:00 p.m. - 7:50 a.m.SAN San Diego-BUF Buffalo

8h 50m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Baltimore/Washington

5:45 a.m. - 1:35 p.m.BUF Buffalo-SAN San Diego

10h 50m1 stop Baltimore/Washington

C$ 428Southwest

18 hours ago

Thu, 26 Nov - Thu, 3 Dec

6:45 a.m. - 7:08 p.m.SAN San Diego-BUF Buffalo

9h 23m1 stop Denver Intl

8:17 a.m. - 2:55 p.m.BUF Buffalo-SAN San Diego

9h 38m1 stop Denver Intl

C$ 435United Airlines

1 day ago

Thu, 26 Nov - Thu, 3 Dec

6:20 a.m. - 7:08 p.m.SAN San Diego-BUF Buffalo

9h 48m2 stops Los Angeles Denver Intl

8:17 a.m. - 2:55 p.m.BUF Buffalo-SAN San Diego

9h 38m1 stop Denver Intl

C$ 442United Airlines

1 day ago

Wed, 25 Nov - Mon, 7 Dec

11:39 a.m. - 11:58 p.m.SAN San Diego-BUF Buffalo

9h 19m1 stop Fort Lauderdale

11:30 a.m. - 7:33 p.m.BUF Buffalo-SAN San Diego

11h 03m1 stop Boston Logan Intl

C$ 452JetBlue

1 day ago

Thu, 3 Dec - Sat, 5 Dec

8:05 p.m. - 8:25 a.m.SAN San Diego-BUF Buffalo

9h 20m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Baltimore/Washington

3:30 p.m. - 8:20 p.m.BUF Buffalo-SAN San Diego

7h 50m1 stop Baltimore/Washington

C$ 459Southwest

2 days ago

Thu, 3 Dec - Sat, 5 Dec

8:05 p.m. - 8:25 a.m.SAN San Diego-BUF Buffalo

9h 20m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Baltimore/Washington

1:10 p.m. - 7:25 p.m.BUF Buffalo-SAN San Diego

9h 15m2 stops Baltimore/Washington Dallas Love Field

C$ 466Southwest

2 days ago

Thu, 19 Nov - Fri, 20 Nov

11:39 a.m. - 11:58 p.m.SAN San Diego-BUF Buffalo

9h 19m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

3:55 p.m. - 10:10 p.m.BUF Buffalo-SAN San Diego

9h 15m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

C$ 469Delta

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Sun, 31 Jan - Fri, 5 Feb

6:15 a.m. - 5:19 p.m.SAN San Diego-BUF Buffalo

8h 04m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

5:59 p.m. - 10:40 p.m.BUF Buffalo-SAN San Diego

7h 41m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

C$ 485Delta

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Wed, 10 Feb - Sun, 14 Feb

9:50 a.m. - 9:45 p.m.SAN San Diego-BUF Buffalo

8h 55m2 stops Dallas Love Field Baltimore/Washington

12:55 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.BUF Buffalo-SAN San Diego

11h 05m1 stop Baltimore/Washington

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How much is a round-trip flight from San Diego to Buffalo? This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from San Diego to Buffalo departing in december.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Diego to Buffalo?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Diego to Buffalo. It's 17% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 32% higher.
What is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Buffalo? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for round-trip flights from San Diego to Buffalo, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •February is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Buffalo at C$ 467 round-trip.
•March (C$ 962) and December (C$ 894) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 105% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.
When are flights from San Diego to Buffalo the cheapest?: Flights from San Diego to Buffalo are cheapest 19 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 57% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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How long does a flight from San Diego to Buffalo take?
A direct flight from San Diego to Buffalo takes 00m, covering 5,674 km.
Do I need a passport to fly from San Diego to Buffalo?
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 San Diego to Buffalo flight?
Round-trip flights from San Diego to Buffalo range from C$ 495 to C$ 826, with an average of C$ 626 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 495 counts as a good deal.
How expensive are last-minute San Diego to Buffalo flights?
Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 65% above the C$ 626 route average. Book 19 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.
How are flight prices from San Diego to Buffalo looking right now?
One-way fares from San Diego to Buffalo are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 269, which is 17% below the typical average for this route.
What car rental options are available at Buffalo Airport (BUF)?
Buffalo Airport (BUF) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging C$ 114 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Budget
• Hertz
• Thrifty
• Alamo
Which airports can I use when flying from San Diego to Buffalo?
Flights from San Diego to Buffalo usually depart from San Diego (SAN) and arrive at Buffalo (BUF).
Which airports do connecting flights from San Diego to Buffalo pass through?
One-stop flights from San Diego to Buffalo most commonly connect through:

• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) – 56% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) – 14% of one-stop connections
• Baltimore/Washington (BWI) – 11% of one-stop connections
• Boston Logan Intl (BOS) – 5% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Diego to Buffalo?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 38% on flights from San Diego to Buffalo. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 522 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at C$ 829, a difference of C$ 308.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport when travelling from San Diego to Buffalo?
Flying via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 43m, compared with 6h 59m via Chicago Midway (MDW) and 7h 34m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW).
What is the time difference between San Diego and Buffalo?
Buffalo is 3 hours ahead of San Diego (Eastern Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Tuesday flights average C$ 522, about C$ 308 less than Sunday fares (37% savings) based on the last 12 months.
For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 19 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 57% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
If you can choose when to travel, plan your San Diego to Buffalo trip for February. Fares historically average C$ 467 round-trip in that month – typically C$ 495 less than the most expensive month, which is March (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Buffalo Airport.

• Aloft Buffalo Airport
• Comfort Inn and Suites Buffalo Airport
• TownePlace Suites by Marriott Buffalo Airport

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