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, $240 Round Trip

Prices starting at $240 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.

Thu, Jul 23 - Fri, Jul 31
BUF
Buffalo
SFO
San Francisco
$240 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$240
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, Jul 23 from Buffalo to San Francisco, returning Fri, Jul 31, priced at $240 found 2 days ago
Sat, Aug 29 - Sat, Sep 5
BUF
Buffalo
SFO
San Francisco
$246 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$246
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, Aug 29 from Buffalo to San Francisco, returning Sat, Sep 5, priced at $246 found 1 day ago
Thu, Sep 10 - Wed, Sep 16
BUF
Buffalo
SFO
San Francisco
$250 Roundtrip, just found
$250
Roundtrip
just found
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Thu, Sep 10 from Buffalo to San Francisco, returning Wed, Sep 16, priced at $250 just found
Thu, Aug 13 - Wed, Aug 19
BUF
Buffalo
SFO
San Francisco
$250 Roundtrip, found 10 hours ago
$250
Roundtrip
found 10 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, Aug 13 from Buffalo to San Francisco, returning Wed, Aug 19, priced at $250 found 10 hours ago
Thu, Aug 27 - Sun, Aug 30
BUF
Buffalo
SFO
San Francisco
$255 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$255
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Thu, Aug 27 from Buffalo to San Francisco, returning Sun, Aug 30, priced at $255 found 3 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
$290 nightly
The price is $324 total per night from Jul 4 to Jul 5
$324 total
Jul 4 - Jul 5
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! (1,642 reviews)
"The location was convenient for early morning flights. The comfort made it with choosing."

Reviewed on Jul 1, 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
$136 nightly
The price is $156 total per night from Jul 6 to Jul 7
$156 total
Jul 6 - Jul 7
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,704 reviews)
"We have stayed for years at another hotel nearby that was a park and fly. That hotel is no longer a hotel and we stayed at the La Quinta for the first time. It is an older property but well maintained and close to the airport. We will stay again and hopefully be able to “park and fly” on shorter ..."

Reviewed on Jul 2, 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport West
The Millwood - A Boutique Hotel

The Millwood - A Boutique Hotel

3 out of 5
1375 El Camino Real Millbrae CA
$147 nightly
The price is $169 total per night from Jul 19 to Jul 20
$169 total
Jul 19 - Jul 20
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! (1,004 reviews)
"Very cute set up!"

Reviewed on Jun 29, 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

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

4 out of 5
2500 Mason St San Francisco CA
$155 nightly
The price is $183 total per night from Jul 5 to Jul 6
$183 total
Jul 5 - Jul 6
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! (7,500 reviews)
"This hotel is located in a very central safe place in Fisherman's Wharf where you can walk to just about anything. Breakfast buffet was extraordinary. Warm outdoor pool and spacious rooms. Would highly recommend!"

Reviewed on Jul 2, 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
$172 nightly
The price is $202 total per night from Jul 4 to Jul 5
$202 total
Jul 4 - Jul 5
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! (3,253 reviews)
"I'm surprised at how many positive reviews this hotel has. We may have just been unlucky but weren't happy with our stay. Poor encounter with the valet - the man we were dealing with was super rude. Also, $67/night to park is absurd. I would rather just park my car and pay a more reasonable amount ..."

Reviewed on Jul 2, 2026

Handlery Union Square Hotel
Hyatt Regency San Francisco

Hyatt Regency San Francisco

4 out of 5
5 Embarcadero Center San Francisco CA
$238 nightly
The price is $280 total per night from Jul 12 to Jul 13
$280 total
Jul 12 - Jul 13
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,320 reviews)
"I had a great stay here, the room was clean & the staff was very friendly and open to answering any questions I had!"

Reviewed on Jul 2, 2026

Hyatt Regency San Francisco
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
$131 nightly
The price is $155 total per night from Jul 4 to Jul 5
$155 total
Jul 4 - Jul 5
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
$124 nightly
The price is $142 total per night from Jul 5 to Jul 6
$142 total
Jul 5 - Jul 6
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! (1,841 reviews)
"Clean room"

Reviewed on Jul 2, 2026

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! (2,966 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
$70 nightly
The price is $83 total per night from Jul 12 to Jul 13
$83 total
Jul 12 - Jul 13
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 (3,803 reviews)
"Clean room"

Reviewed on Jul 2, 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 5 to Jul 6
$79 total
Jul 5 - Jul 6
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Great staff and location"

Reviewed on Jun 30, 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 Jul 5 to Jul 6
$142 total
Jul 5 - Jul 6
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! (1,841 reviews)
"Clean room"

Reviewed on Jul 2, 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
$169 nightly
The price is $199 total per night from Jul 8 to Jul 9
$199 total
Jul 8 - Jul 9
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,671 reviews)
"The hotel has the best location and it’s pretty! The only downside was the personnel at the front desk. Two ladies were quite rude. Other than that our stay was amazing"

Reviewed on Jul 2, 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
$147 nightly
The price is $167 total per night from Jul 12 to Jul 13
$167 total
Jul 12 - Jul 13
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! (2,205 reviews)
"Breakfast was good. There was trash on our floor that never got picked up through our stay. Room was good, beds were a-okay, restroom was okay."

Reviewed on Jul 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
$135 nightly
The price is $159 total per night from Aug 1 to Aug 2
$159 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! (1,554 reviews)
"Clean room"

Reviewed on Jul 2, 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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