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C$ 187 Find Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Buffalo

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San Francisco to Buffalo departing on 19/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Buffalo (SFO-BUF)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Buffalo that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Francisco to Buffalo

Tue, 18 Nov - Wed, 3 Dec
Southwest Logo
8:20 a.m. - 8:40 p.m.SFO-BUF
9h 20m2 stops
Southwest Logo
8:05 a.m. - 1:20 p.m.BUF-SFO
8h 15m1 stop
C$ 237Southwest
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Sat, 11 Oct - Sat, 18 Oct
Southwest Logo
9:05 p.m. - 7:55 a.m.SFO-BUF
7h 50m1 stop
Southwest Logo
11:10 a.m. - 7:45 p.m.BUF-SFO
11h 35m1 stop
C$ 266Southwest
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Mon, 6 Oct - Wed, 15 Oct
United Airlines Logo
10:45 p.m. - 9:43 a.m.SFO-BUF
7h 58m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
5:55 p.m. - 11:59 p.m.BUF-SFO
9h 04m1 stop
C$ 360United Airlines
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Sat, 18 Oct - Tue, 21 Oct
Delta Logo
5:55 a.m. - 4:25 p.m.SFO-BUF
7h 30m1 stop
Delta Logo
12:06 p.m. - 5:52 p.m.BUF-SFO
8h 46m1 stop
C$ 384Delta
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Fri, 17 Oct - Fri, 24 Oct
United Airlines Logo
11:00 p.m. - 10:03 a.m.SFO-BUF
8h 03m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
5:55 p.m. - 10:31 p.m.BUF-SFO
7h 36m1 stop
C$ 395United Airlines
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Thu, 9 Oct - Mon, 13 Oct
JetBlue Logo
9:00 p.m. - 8:59 a.m.SFO-BUF
8h 59m1 stop
JetBlue Logo
6:00 a.m. - 11:53 a.m.BUF-SFO
8h 53m1 stop
C$ 400JetBlue
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Wed, 15 Oct - Tue, 21 Oct
JetBlue Logo
6:00 a.m. - 7:04 p.m.SFO-BUF
10h 04m1 stop
JetBlue Logo
3:55 p.m. - 12:59 a.m.BUF-SFO
12h 04m1 stop
C$ 403JetBlue
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Tue, 14 Oct - Tue, 21 Oct
Delta Logo
10:57 p.m. - 8:23 a.m.SFO-BUF
6h 26m1 stop
Delta Logo
4:35 p.m. - 10:34 p.m.BUF-SFO
8h 59m1 stop
C$ 441Delta
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Fri, 3 Oct - Sun, 5 Oct
Frontier Logo
11:00 p.m. - 6:14 p.m.SFO-BUF
16h 14m2 stops
Frontier Logo
7:41 p.m. - 1:17 p.m.BUF-SFO
20h 36m2 stops
C$ 477Frontier
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Sat, 27 Sep - Sun, 28 Sep
Frontier Logo
9:59 p.m. - 4:02 p.m.SFO-BUF
15h 03m2 stops
Frontier Logo
7:41 p.m. - 1:17 p.m.BUF-SFO
20h 36m2 stops
C$ 532Frontier
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Everything you should know

When to book
4 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 47% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
February
Cheapest • 15% price drop
August
Most popular
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Cheapest round-trip
C$ 237
Overall average: C$ 679
Southwest
Tue 18/11Wed 3/12
SFO - BUF • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flights
C$ 187
Typical prices: C$ 191-359
Frontier
Sun 19/10
SFO - BUF • 2 stops
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to Buffalo flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco to Buffalo to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Buffalo?

The average price of all round-trip flights from San Francisco to Buffalo clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Buffalo on a Monday and more expensive on a Tuesday. On your return trip to San Francisco, you should consider flying back on a Wednesday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Buffalo, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to Buffalo is February, where tickets cost C$ 443 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 683 and C$ 679 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Buffalo, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Buffalo, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 47% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 11 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flightC$ 187
Best time to beat the crowds (2% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (2% more expensive on average)
Flight from San Francisco to Buffalo

When to book flights from San Francisco to Buffalo

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Buffalo based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from San Francisco to Buffalo

  • What is the best means of transport to the city center from BUH airport?

    If you do not have access to a vehicle, using the line 24 bus, which will get you there in 39min, is your best bet for getting from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Buffalo City Hall.

  • Are there rental car services at BUH airport?

    Enjoy the conveniences of independent mobility all throughout Buffalo with your hands on the wheel of your rental car, van, SUV, or pickup truck from Budget, which is located at the Buffalo airport. You may choose from a variety of vehicles, including cars, vans, SUVs, and pickup trucks. The rental offices are situated inside the parking garages of the complex.

  • What time should I arrive at SFO airport?

    San Francisco International Airport (SFO) suggests that passengers arrive at the airport at least of 2h before departure for domestic flights and at least 3h before departure for international flights.

  • Are there parking services at SFO airport?

    In South San Francisco, at 801 South Airport Boulevard, is where you will find the Long-Term Parking facility for SFO. The facility provides choices for expedited entrance and departure, a baggage check-in service at the curbside for the majority of domestic flights, a handy shuttle service, and assured parking.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Buffalo?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Buffalo was C$ 135 for a one-way ticket and C$ 171 for a round-trip.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to Buffalo?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to Buffalo?

    SkyTeam, Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between San Francisco and Buffalo, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco to Buffalo?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Francisco to Buffalo.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Francisco to Buffalo?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Buffalo from San Francisco is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Francisco to Buffalo?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Buffalo with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Francisco to Buffalo?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Buffalo from San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Francisco to Buffalo

  • You may make use of the lounges that are available while you are at SFO airport if you feel the need to unwind while you are there. At San Francisco International Airport, there are a total of 18 lounges, some of which are dedicated to certain airlines such as British Airways, Emirates, Delta, and United Airlines.
  • At San Francisco International Airport (SFO), there are private rooms available for nursing mothers to use. The San Francisco International Airport now features 19 lactation spaces, including 13 large, elegant, and private nursing rooms for breastfeeding and breast pumping mothers. These nursing rooms are devoted to the airport's breastfeeding and pumping mothers. In Terminals 1, 2, and 3, there are lactation facilities accessible both before and after passengers go through security.
  • The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) provides travelers and the guests' dogs with specially designated areas inside each of its terminals in which they may relieve themselves. A leash is required to be linked to your pet at all times when they are at the San Francisco International Airport (SFO). In addition, if you want to travel from SFO with your pet, you need to make sure that you have the appropriate pet carrier with you at all times.
  • Both the San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and the Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) have help services for passengers who, for whatever reason, may have difficulty navigating the airport or utilizing its amenities. We encourage you to get in touch with us either before or after you leave on vacation so that you can learn more about the help we can provide with renting wheelchairs and getting to and from the airport. If you want to take advantage of these services, you are required to provide the airline with a significant amount of early notice in order to do so.
  • Buffalo Airport (BUF) comprises a tiny, single-terminal airport. There is a good selection of stores and restaurants to choose from, including the legendary Anchor Bar, where Buffalo wings were first served. Vending machines are the sole source of food at the airport after restaurants and stores have closed for the evening.

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

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