$95 Cheap flight deals from San Francisco (SJC) to Buffalo (BUF)

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This Weekend's Flight Deals from San Francisco to Buffalo

This weekend's flight prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Sun, Dec 1 - Tue, Dec 17
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
BUF
Buffalo Niagara Intl.
$399 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$399
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Delta flight, departing Sun, Dec 1 from San Francisco Intl. to Buffalo Niagara Intl., returning Tue, Dec 17, priced at $399 found 1 day ago
Sun, Dec 1 - Mon, Dec 16
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
BUF
Buffalo Niagara Intl.
$679 Roundtrip, found 6 hours ago
$679
Roundtrip
found 6 hours ago
Select Delta flight, departing Sun, Dec 1 from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. to Buffalo Niagara Intl., returning Mon, Dec 16, priced at $679 found 6 hours ago

Airfares from $95 One Way, $233 Round Trip from San Francisco to Buffalo

Prices starting at $233 for return flights and $95 for one-way flights to Buffalo were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Wed, Dec 4 - Mon, Dec 9
SFO
San Francisco
BUF
Buffalo
$233 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$233
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Wed, Dec 4 from San Francisco to Buffalo, returning Mon, Dec 9, priced at $233 found 6 days ago
Thu, Feb 20 - Mon, Feb 24
SFO
San Francisco
BUF
Buffalo
$260 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$260
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Thu, Feb 20 from San Francisco to Buffalo, returning Mon, Feb 24, priced at $260 found 3 hours ago
Wed, Dec 11 - Thu, Dec 12
SFO
San Francisco
BUF
Buffalo
$276 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$276
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Delta flight, departing Wed, Dec 11 from San Francisco to Buffalo, returning Thu, Dec 12, priced at $276 found 1 day ago
Thu, Jan 23 - Sun, Jan 26
SFO
San Francisco
BUF
Buffalo
$276 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$276
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Thu, Jan 23 from San Francisco to Buffalo, returning Sun, Jan 26, priced at $276 found 3 days ago
Thu, Jan 23 - Sun, Jan 26
SFO
San Francisco
BUF
Buffalo
$290 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$290
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select United flight, departing Thu, Jan 23 from San Francisco to Buffalo, returning Sun, Jan 26, priced at $290 found 3 days ago

More About Flying To Buffalo from San Francisco

Route Information for Flights from San Francisco to Buffalo

Origin Airport IATA Code
SJC
Destination Airport IATA Code
BUF
Distance
Direct Flight Airlines
Earliest Flight Arrival
Latest Flight Arrival

Fly from San Francisco to Buffalo/Niagara Falls

When you fly from San Francisco to Buffalo/Niagara Falls, the climate may be distinctly different, but both cities feature architectural treasures that showcase the various styles. Buffalo's waterfront location provides opportunities for enjoying nature during the summer, so pack your paddle boarding and water biking outfits. It is a vibrant community with a younger population drawn by the universities in the region. The flight from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Upstate New York takes about six to seven hours, and it takes half an hour to drive from Buffalo to Niagara Falls.

Attractions

Start exploring Buffalo by visiting the Albright-Knox Art Gallery, which houses a large collection of impressionist paintings and works of American masters. The gallery features a neoclassical facade while the Darwin Martin House is a Frank Lloyd Wright masterpiece depicting Prairie-style design. Take a day trip to Niagara Falls to experience this iconic attraction on the Maid of the Mist tour, or join a guided kayaking tour.

Hints and tips

The Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) is one of the region's busiest airports. Buffalo was an important trading post, turning into a manufacturing hub because the Erie Canal ended here. The area is characterized by intense winter weather. Expect to experience temperatures ranging from the low 30s to mid-70s year-round, and snowfall averaging about 20 to 30 inches a month during the winter.

Frequently asked questions

What is the shortest flight from San Francisco to Buffalo?
The quickest flight time from San Francisco to Buffalo is 5 hours and 20 minutes, which gives you lots of time to indulge in a tipple or get carried away with a good book.
What is the cheapest day of the week to fly?
Consider flying out early in the week to save on your airfare. Orbitz data from 2021 shows that Monday is the cheapest day to depart, followed by Tuesday. Saturday showed the highest average ticket prices likely because many travelers prefer to start their vacation on a weekend.
What is the cheapest month to fly?
We won’t keep you guessing, according to Orbitz data from 2021, the cheapest month to fly is February. Perfect for those who need a weekend getaway, or just a break from it all in the shortest month of the year. Be aware that the most expensive time to fly is during the height of summer in July, and in the holiday month of December.*According to flight demand on Orbitz.com from January to December 2021. Savings are subject to change based on departure location, date and destination.

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