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 $102 One Way, $239 Round Trip

Prices starting at $239 for return flights and $102 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.

Wed, Apr 8 - Fri, Apr 24
BUF
Buffalo
SFO
San Francisco
$239 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$239
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Wed, Apr 8 from Buffalo to San Francisco, returning Fri, Apr 24, priced at $239 found 5 days ago
Tue, Apr 7 - Fri, Apr 17
BUF
Buffalo
SFO
San Francisco
$245 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$245
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Tue, Apr 7 from Buffalo to San Francisco, returning Fri, Apr 17, priced at $245 found 6 days ago
Mon, Mar 23 - Wed, Apr 15
BUF
Buffalo
SFO
San Francisco
$251 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$251
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Mon, Mar 23 from Buffalo to San Francisco, returning Wed, Apr 15, priced at $251 found 1 day ago
Tue, Mar 24 - Wed, Apr 1
BUF
Buffalo
SFO
San Francisco
$256 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$256
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Tue, Mar 24 from Buffalo to San Francisco, returning Wed, Apr 1, priced at $256 found 2 days ago
Wed, Apr 22 - Tue, May 12
BUF
Buffalo
SFO
San Francisco
$257 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$257
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Wed, Apr 22 from Buffalo to San Francisco, returning Tue, May 12, priced at $257 found 5 days ago

Hotel Ideas near San Francisco Intl.

Airport Hotels near San Francisco Intl.

SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western

SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western

3 out of 5
1100 El Camino Real Millbrae CA
$95 nightly
The price is $110 total per night from Mar 6 to Mar 7
$110 total
Mar 6 - Mar 7
Total with taxes and fees
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! (3,074 reviews)
Was a nice spread out property with a comfortable room

Reviewed on Mar 4, 2026

SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western
The Westin San Francisco Airport

The Westin San Francisco Airport

4 out of 5
1 Old Bayshore Hwy Burlingame CA
$132 nightly
The price is $153 total per night from Mar 7 to Mar 8
$153 total
Mar 7 - Mar 8
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! (1,959 reviews)
lovely stay. convenient. treated well by staff.

Reviewed on Mar 4, 2026

The Westin San Francisco Airport
The Millwood - A Boutique Hotel

The Millwood - A Boutique Hotel

3 out of 5
1375 El Camino Real Millbrae CA
$120 nightly
The price is $137 total per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
$137 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Millbrae. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,010 reviews)
Generally tidy

Reviewed on Mar 4, 2026

The Millwood - A Boutique 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.

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
$135 nightly
The price is $159 total per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
$159 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (5,350 reviews)
Great

Reviewed on Mar 4, 2026

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
$182 nightly
The price is $214 total per night from Mar 18 to Mar 19
$214 total
Mar 18 - Mar 19
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (7,364 reviews)
Great location, comfortable beds and clean rooms well priced, great staff and good breakfast For price it’s a win across the board Abigail what an absolute gem helped me with so many things. Recommend this property if visiting SF.

Reviewed on Mar 4, 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Handlery Union Square Hotel

Handlery Union Square Hotel

3.5 out of 5
351 Geary St San Francisco CA
$149 nightly
The price is $176 total per night from Apr 1 to Apr 2
$176 total
Apr 1 - Apr 2
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,896 reviews)
.

Reviewed on Mar 4, 2026

Handlery Union Square 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
$115 nightly
The price is $137 total per night from Mar 6 to Mar 7
$137 total
Mar 6 - Mar 7
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,845 reviews)
.

Reviewed on Mar 4, 2026

The Dylan at SFO
Hotel Skye SFO

Hotel Skye SFO

3 out of 5
421 El Camino Real San Bruno CA
$124 nightly
The price is $142 total per night from Mar 7 to Mar 8
$142 total
Mar 7 - Mar 8
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,667 reviews)
Wifi was good nice breakfast easy to and from airport. Free shuttle

Reviewed on Mar 4, 2026

Hotel Skye SFO
SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western

SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western

3 out of 5
1100 El Camino Real Millbrae CA
$95 nightly
The price is $110 total per night from Mar 6 to Mar 7
$110 total
Mar 6 - Mar 7
Total with taxes and fees
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! (3,074 reviews)
Was a nice spread out property with a comfortable room

Reviewed on Mar 4, 2026

SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western
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
$60 nightly
The price is $72 total per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
$72 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
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 ...
5.8/10 (3,268 reviews)
It was close to the airport and easy to find. However, it wasn't the cleanest place I've stayed at

Reviewed on Mar 4, 2026

Travelodge by Wyndham San Francisco Airport North
Hotel North Beach

Hotel North Beach

2 out of 5
935 Kearny Street San Francisco CA
$47 nightly
The price is $55 total per night from Mar 6 to Mar 7
$55 total
Mar 6 - Mar 7
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! (1,012 reviews)
I had to report bedbugs in my room. I didn't know what it was at first and extended my stay but then I had to cancel once I was informed that my symptoms where due to bedbugs. I only have pictures of the bites and lesions on my body but I do have a picture of a can of bedbug fogger provided me by ...

Reviewed on Mar 4, 2026

Hotel North Beach
Hotel Skye SFO

Hotel Skye SFO

3 out of 5
421 El Camino Real San Bruno CA
$124 nightly
The price is $142 total per night from Mar 7 to Mar 8
$142 total
Mar 7 - Mar 8
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,667 reviews)
Wifi was good nice breakfast easy to and from airport. Free shuttle

Reviewed on Mar 4, 2026

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
$182 nightly
The price is $214 total per night from Mar 15 to Mar 16
$214 total
Mar 15 - Mar 16
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this boutique hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy a 24-hour fitness center, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,455 reviews)
Great experience

Reviewed on Mar 4, 2026

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
$122 nightly
The price is $139 total per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
$139 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,963 reviews)
The woman that checked us in

Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026

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
$138 nightly
The price is $162 total per night from Mar 13 to Mar 14
$162 total
Mar 13 - Mar 14
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,308 reviews)
friendly staff, clean

Reviewed on Mar 4, 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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