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 $129 One Way, $297 Round Trip

Prices starting at $297 for return flights and $129 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, Aug 19 - Tue, Aug 25
BUF
Buffalo
SFO
San Francisco
$297 Roundtrip, found 7 hours ago
$297
Roundtrip
found 7 hours ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Wed, Aug 19 from Buffalo to San Francisco, returning Tue, Aug 25, priced at $297 found 7 hours ago
Thu, Jul 23 - Mon, Jul 27
BUF
Buffalo
SFO
San Francisco
$304 Roundtrip, found 5 hours ago
$304
Roundtrip
found 5 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, Jul 23 from Buffalo to San Francisco, returning Mon, Jul 27, priced at $304 found 5 hours ago
Thu, Jul 23 - Wed, Jul 29
BUF
Buffalo
SFO
San Francisco
$305 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$305
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, Jul 23 from Buffalo to San Francisco, returning Wed, Jul 29, priced at $305 found 1 day ago
Wed, Aug 19 - Tue, Aug 25
BUF
Buffalo
SFO
San Francisco
$327 Roundtrip, found 7 hours ago
$327
Roundtrip
found 7 hours ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Wed, Aug 19 from Buffalo to San Francisco, returning Tue, Aug 25, priced at $327 found 7 hours ago
Thu, Sep 24 - Sun, Oct 25
BUF
Buffalo
SFO
San Francisco
$406 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$406
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select United flight, departing Thu, Sep 24 from Buffalo to San Francisco, returning Sun, Oct 25, priced at $406 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
$279 nightly
The price is $312 total per night from Jun 26 to Jun 27
$312 total
Jun 26 - Jun 27
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! (1,619 reviews)
"Everyone was very polite and professional"

Reviewed on Jun 4, 2026

Grand Hyatt at SFO
The Westin San Francisco Airport

The Westin San Francisco Airport

4 out of 5
1 Old Bayshore Hwy Burlingame CA
$144 nightly
The price is $166 total per night from Jun 19 to Jun 20
$166 total
Jun 19 - Jun 20
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! (1,885 reviews)
"I was really happy with this property. It is clean and modern, with excellent amenities. The location is very convenient for connections with SFO. The shuttle bus service is easy to use, with regular services. All the staff were lovely. I would definitely stay here again."

Reviewed on Jun 1, 2026

The Westin San Francisco Airport
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

3 out of 5
1550 Bayshore Hwy Burlingame CA
$199 nightly
The price is $224 total per night from Jun 29 to Jun 30
$224 total
Jun 29 - Jun 30
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Burlingame. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4,884 reviews)
"Clean room"

Reviewed on Jun 5, 2026

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport 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
$148 nightly
The price is $174 total per night from Jul 5 to Jul 6
$174 total
Jul 5 - Jul 6
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! (5,835 reviews)
"I stayed at this hotel for 7 days and, unfortunately, my experience was disappointing. I travel frequently for both business and leisure and often choose Holiday Inn and Holiday Inn Express properties because they are usually reliable. This stay, however, fell well below my expectations. The most ..."

Reviewed on Jun 5, 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
$195 nightly
The price is $230 total per night from Jun 28 to Jun 29
$230 total
Jun 28 - Jun 29
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! (7,533 reviews)
"The hotel was clean and in a great location. IMy only disappointment was the time of breakfast . The breakfast starts at 6:30. We had early tours and an early flight. So we only had breakfast one of the days we were there. Suggest having to go options."

Reviewed on Jun 5, 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 Jun 7 to Jun 8
$176 total
Jun 7 - Jun 8
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! (3,183 reviews)
"If you charge for valet then typically this Means you park in front of hotel and they take your vehicle . You have to park around the corner and the lady gave the worst instructions and I couldn’t find the parking garage. there’s hardly any room in the bathroom as wel"

Reviewed on Jun 5, 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
$127 nightly
The price is $150 total per night from Jul 5 to Jul 6
$150 total
Jul 5 - Jul 6
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! (1,886 reviews)
"My first floor king bed deluxe room had a pervasive mold smell everywhere except in the bathroom. I mentioned it when checking out and the staff person said she would have a crew clean the carpet or otherwise correct the issue. Otherwise decent and comfortable."

Reviewed on Jun 5, 2026

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 Jun 6 to Jun 7
$154 total
Jun 6 - Jun 7
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! (1,808 reviews)
"close to airport and with shuttle makes it a lot easier (except the shuttle runs every hour and unfortunately missed it by 5 minutes so i have to wait another hour). front staff were helpful room is not bad."

Reviewed on Jun 5, 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! (3,037 reviews)
"It feels like staying in a cheap motel."

Reviewed on May 4, 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
$65 nightly
The price is $78 total per night from Jun 7 to Jun 8
$78 total
Jun 7 - Jun 8
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 (3,698 reviews)
"Parking is always an issue in this location even if you pay"

Reviewed on Jun 5, 2026

Travelodge by Wyndham San Francisco Airport North
Hotel North Beach

Hotel North Beach

2 out of 5
935 Kearny Street San Francisco CA
$73 nightly
The price is $86 total per night from Jun 20 to Jun 21
$86 total
Jun 20 - Jun 21
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! (1,003 reviews)
"The location did not match the photos. The room we were given was dirty, the floor was sticky, there was only one set of towels for one person, and they were dirty. The sheets had been used, and both the hallways and the room had a strong, unpleasant smell. The room window could not be adjusted. ..."

Reviewed on Jun 5, 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 Jun 6 to Jun 7
$154 total
Jun 6 - Jun 7
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! (1,808 reviews)
"close to airport and with shuttle makes it a lot easier (except the shuttle runs every hour and unfortunately missed it by 5 minutes so i have to wait another hour). front staff were helpful room is not bad."

Reviewed on Jun 5, 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
$189 nightly
The price is $223 total per night from Jul 5 to Jul 6
$223 total
Jul 5 - Jul 6
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! (2,623 reviews)
"Very nice clean comfortable"

Reviewed on Jun 5, 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
$155 nightly
The price is $176 total per night from Jul 6 to Jul 7
$176 total
Jul 6 - Jul 7
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! (2,152 reviews)
"Hhj"

Reviewed on Jun 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 Jul 3 to Jul 4
$159 total
Jul 3 - Jul 4
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! (1,471 reviews)
"We completely enjoyed our stay here. The staff was excellent. The amenities were to die for."

Reviewed on Jun 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
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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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