Cheap flights from BUF to SFO (Buffalo Niagara Intl. to San Francisco Intl.)

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Cheap Flights from BUF to SFO starting at $120 One Way, $244 Round Trip

Prices starting at $244 for return flights and $120 for one-way flights to San Francisco Intl. were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Sat, Aug 22 - Sat, Aug 29
BUF
Buffalo
SFO
San Francisco
$244 Roundtrip, found 7 hours ago
$244
Roundtrip
found 7 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, Aug 22 from Buffalo to San Francisco, returning Sat, Aug 29, priced at $244 found 7 hours ago
Sat, Sep 5 - Tue, Sep 8
BUF
Buffalo
SFO
San Francisco
$246 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$246
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, Sep 5 from Buffalo to San Francisco, returning Tue, Sep 8, priced at $246 found 3 days ago
Sun, Sep 6 - Mon, Sep 14
BUF
Buffalo
SFO
San Francisco
$251 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$251
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sun, Sep 6 from Buffalo to San Francisco, returning Mon, Sep 14, priced at $251 found 3 days ago
Fri, Aug 21 - Fri, Aug 28
BUF
Buffalo
SFO
San Francisco
$256 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$256
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Fri, Aug 21 from Buffalo to San Francisco, returning Fri, Aug 28, priced at $256 found 3 days ago
Fri, Oct 16 - Mon, Oct 19
BUF
Buffalo
SFO
San Francisco
$269 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$269
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Fri, Oct 16 from Buffalo to San Francisco, returning Mon, Oct 19, priced at $269 found 4 days ago

Hotel Ideas near San Francisco Intl.

Airport Hotels near San Francisco Intl.

Grand Hyatt at SFO

Grand Hyatt at SFO

4 out of 5
55 S McDonnell Rd San Francisco CA
$309 nightly
The price is $345 total per night from Jul 31 to Aug 1
$345 total
Jul 31 - Aug 1
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the restaurant ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,666 reviews)
"Convenient, clean, easy"

Reviewed on Jul 26, 2026

Grand Hyatt at SFO
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport West

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport West

3 out of 5
1390 El Camino Real Millbrae CA
$144 nightly
The price is $165 total per night from Aug 16 to Aug 17
$165 total
Aug 16 - Aug 17
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Millbrae. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport West
San Francisco Airport Marriott Waterfront

San Francisco Airport Marriott Waterfront

4 out of 5
1800 Old Bayshore Hwy Burlingame CA
$141 nightly
The price is $160 total per night from Aug 14 to Aug 15
$160 total
Aug 14 - Aug 15
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Burlingame. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a free airport shuttle, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,206 reviews)
"Super friendly staff, clean room and great location"

Reviewed on Jul 26, 2026

San Francisco Airport Marriott Waterfront
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Hotels In San Francisco

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

3.5 out of 5
1500 Van Ness Ave San Francisco CA
$142 nightly
The price is $167 total per night from Aug 23 to Aug 24
$167 total
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the pool ...
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

4 out of 5
2500 Mason St San Francisco CA
$192 nightly
The price is $226 total per night from Aug 23 to Aug 24
$226 total
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel

Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel

4 out of 5
55 Cyril Magnin St San Francisco CA
$147 nightly
The price is $173 total per night from Aug 16 to Aug 17
$173 total
Aug 16 - Aug 17
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the ...
Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

San Francisco Hotels With Airport Transportation

The Dylan at SFO

The Dylan at SFO

3 out of 5
110 S El Camino Real Millbrae CA
$133 nightly
The price is $157 total per night from Aug 23 to Aug 24
$157 total
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Millbrae. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
The Dylan at SFO
Hotel Skye SFO

Hotel Skye SFO

3 out of 5
421 El Camino Real San Bruno CA
$134 nightly
The price is $154 total per night from Aug 2 to Aug 3
$154 total
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Bruno. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
Hotel Skye SFO
Sfo El Rancho Inn

Sfo El Rancho Inn

3 out of 5
1100 El Camino Real Millbrae CA
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Millbrae. Enjoy free breakfast, an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,933 reviews)
"Everything was good"

Reviewed on Jun 25, 2026

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Sfo El Rancho Inn
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Low Priced San Francisco Hotels

Travelodge by Wyndham San Francisco Airport North

Travelodge by Wyndham San Francisco Airport North

2 out of 5
326 S Airport Blvd South San Francisco CA
$68 nightly
The price is $81 total per night from Aug 2 to Aug 3
$81 total
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in South San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, a free airport shuttle, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the clean ...
6/10 (3,891 reviews)
"This hotel is nice if you would like a lower price and enjoying swimming in an outdoor pool. The rooms are spacious and are currently being remodeled throughout the property. There is construction debris in the parking lot in various places."

Reviewed on Jul 26, 2026

Travelodge by Wyndham San Francisco Airport North
Hotel North Beach

Hotel North Beach

2 out of 5
935 Kearny Street San Francisco CA
$67 nightly
The price is $79 total per night from Jul 27 to Jul 28
$79 total
Jul 27 - Jul 28
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Patricia n Elizabeth were very friendly n helpful. Place was cleanly kept. It’s conveniently located. I value t history of t place, how it used to be dirty road outside per Patricia. It’s cool that it’s across t street from Zoetrope!"

Reviewed on Jul 26, 2026

Hotel North Beach
Hotel Skye SFO

Hotel Skye SFO

3 out of 5
421 El Camino Real San Bruno CA
$134 nightly
The price is $154 total per night from Aug 2 to Aug 3
$154 total
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Bruno. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
Hotel Skye SFO
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Family Friendly Hotels in San Francisco

Hotel Zephyr San Francisco

Hotel Zephyr San Francisco

4 out of 5
250 Beach Street San Francisco CA
$200 nightly
The price is $236 total per night from Aug 23 to Aug 24
$236 total
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this boutique hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
Hotel Zephyr San Francisco
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront

3.5 out of 5
150 Anza Blvd Burlingame CA
$147 nightly
The price is $167 total per night from Aug 2 to Aug 3
$167 total
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Burlingame. Enjoy free breakfast, WiFi (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point

3.5 out of 5
250 Gateway Blvd South San Francisco CA
$139 nightly
The price is $163 total per night from Aug 1 to Aug 2
$163 total
Aug 1 - Aug 2
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in South San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, a 24-hour fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,639 reviews)
"Very clean room with great amenities. Loved the free breakfast since they had many choices to choose from"

Reviewed on Jul 26, 2026

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

BUF to SFO Route Info

Origin Airport
Destination Airport
Number Of Airlines Serving
Distance
Shortest Flight Departure Time
Shortest Flight Departure Date
BUF Address & GPS
Address:
Genesee Street
Buffalo NY, 14225
United States
IATA Code:
BUF
Longitude:
-78.731804
Latitude:
42.933828
Time Zone:
America/New_York
SFO Address & GPS
Address:
San Francisco CA, 94128
United States
IATA Code:
SFO
Longitude:
-122.389881
Latitude:
37.615215
Time Zone:
America/Los_Angeles

Frequently asked questions

Are there non-stop flights from BUF to San Francisco Airport?
Nonstop flights aren't an option when it comes to getting from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to San Francisco Airport. However, there are numerous carriers that service this route with just a single stopover, including United Airlines, Delta Air Lines and American Airlines.
What is the shortest flight from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to San Francisco Airport?
The quickest flight from Buffalo Niagara Intl. Airport (BUF) to SFO is 7 hours and 39 minutes. Order a wine from the drink trolley, hone your travel itinerary or make friends with your seat mate — you'll have plenty of time on this medium-haul journey.
How many hours flight from BUF to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
The journey from BUF to SFO will take approximately 7 hours and 48 minutes. A few TV shows, a gripping novel and a decent snooze will make the time zip by.
What airlines have the most flights from Buffalo Niagara Intl. Airport (BUF) to San Francisco Airport?
You'll need to make at least one stopover if you're on your way from Buffalo to San Francisco. Unfortunately, there aren't any airlines that offer nonstop flights on this route.

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