$104 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.

Sat, Apr 27 - Mon, Apr 29
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
BUF
Buffalo Niagara Intl.
$511 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$511
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sat, Apr 27 from San Francisco Intl. to Buffalo Niagara Intl., returning Mon, Apr 29, priced at $511 found 1 hour ago
Sat, Apr 27 - Sat, May 4
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
BUF
Buffalo Niagara Intl.
$711 Roundtrip, found 11 hours ago
$711
Roundtrip
found 11 hours ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Sat, Apr 27 from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. to Buffalo Niagara Intl., returning Sat, May 4, priced at $711 found 11 hours ago

Airfares from $104 One Way, $219 Round Trip from San Francisco to Buffalo

Prices starting at $219 for return flights and $104 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.

Tue, Aug 27 - Sat, Aug 31
SFO
San Francisco
BUF
Buffalo
$219 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$219
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select United flight, departing Tue, Aug 27 from San Francisco to Buffalo, returning Sat, Aug 31, priced at $219 found 2 days ago
Sat, Apr 27 - Wed, May 1
SFO
San Francisco
BUF
Buffalo
$225 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$225
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, Apr 27 from San Francisco to Buffalo, returning Wed, May 1, priced at $225 found 4 days ago
Tue, Aug 27 - Sat, Aug 31
SFO
San Francisco
BUF
Buffalo
$236 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$236
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select United flight, departing Tue, Aug 27 from San Francisco to Buffalo, returning Sat, Aug 31, priced at $236 found 2 days ago
Tue, Aug 27 - Wed, Aug 28
SFO
San Francisco
BUF
Buffalo
$236 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$236
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Tue, Aug 27 from San Francisco to Buffalo, returning Wed, Aug 28, priced at $236 found 2 days ago
Sat, Sep 7 - Fri, Sep 13
SFO
San Francisco
BUF
Buffalo
$236 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$236
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sat, Sep 7 from San Francisco to Buffalo, returning Fri, Sep 13, priced at $236 found 6 days ago

Buffalo economy flight packages

Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Niagara Riverside Resort, BW Premier Collection
3.5-star property

Niagara Riverside Resort, BW Premier Collection

7.4/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)

Jun 12 - Jun 16

4 night stay

San Francisco (SFO) to Buffalo (BUF)

Air Canada • Non-stop • Coach

Buffalo (BUF) to San Francisco (SFO)

United • Non-stop • Coach
per person
Very nice property. About 15-20 min from Niagara Falls.

Reviewed on Sep 29, 2023

Kalika Hotel
2.0-star property

Kalika Hotel

7.4/10 Good! (399 reviews)

Jun 12 - Jun 16

4 night stay

San Francisco (SFO) to Buffalo (BUF)

Air Canada • Non-stop • Coach

Buffalo (BUF) to San Francisco (SFO)

United • Non-stop • Coach
per person
The staff was constantly available, a good thing. The hotel is next to other major hotels. It is individually owned which is ok. But it doesn't have the resources of chains. No sundries in the hotel which is in an area which has no pharmacies or convenience stores.

Reviewed on Aug 20, 2023

Homewood Suites by Hilton Buffalo/Amherst
3.0-star property

Homewood Suites by Hilton Buffalo/Amherst

9/10 Wonderful! (771 reviews)

Jun 12 - Jun 16

4 night stay

San Francisco (SFO) to Buffalo (BUF)

Air Canada • Non-stop • Coach

Buffalo (BUF) to San Francisco (SFO)

United • Non-stop • Coach
per person
Friendly service; convenient location

Reviewed on Nov 27, 2022

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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
2304 mi
Direct Flight Airlines
United Airlines
Earliest Flight Arrival
11:49PM UTC
Latest Flight Arrival
11:49PM UTC

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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