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$104 Find Cheap Flights from Buffalo to Los Angeles

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Cheapest round-trip
$250
Typical prices: $256-$452
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Wed 4/22Mon 4/27
BUF - LAX • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$262
JetBlue
Thu 6/4Tue 6/9
BUF - LAX • Non-stop
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Cheapest • Avg $262 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 7h 05m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Buffalo to Los Angeles (BUF-LAX)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Buffalo to Los Angeles that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Buffalo to Los Angeles

Wed, Apr 22 - Mon, Apr 27
Frontier Logo
1:56 pm - 9:45 pm
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LAX
10h 49m
1 stop
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11:00 pm - 12:42 pm
LAX
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BUF
10h 42m
1 stop
$250Frontier
Fri, May 8 - Tue, May 12
United Airlines Logo
11:02 am - 4:03 pm
BUF
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LAX
8h 01m
1 stop
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11:20 pm - 9:53 am
LAX
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BUF
7h 33m
1 stop
$254United Airlines
Wed, Apr 8 - Sun, Apr 19
Frontier Logo
11:12 am - 6:39 pm
BUF
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LAX
10h 27m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
11:00 pm - 11:47 am
LAX
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BUF
9h 47m
1 stop
$255Frontier
Mon, Apr 13 - Mon, Apr 20
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7:28 pm - 12:41 am
BUF
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LAX
8h 13m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
11:05 pm - 10:18 am
LAX
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BUF
8h 13m
1 stop
$256American Airlines
Mon, Apr 13 - Sat, Apr 18
American Airlines Logo
7:28 pm - 12:41 am
BUF
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LAX
8h 13m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
10:36 am - 11:49 pm
LAX
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BUF
10h 13m
1 stop
$257American Airlines
Thu, Apr 16 - Sun, Apr 19
Frontier Logo
12:35 pm - 9:45 pm
BUF
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LAX
12h 10m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
11:00 pm - 11:47 am
LAX
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BUF
9h 47m
1 stop
$258Frontier
Fri, Apr 10 - Sat, Apr 18
American Airlines Logo
7:28 pm - 12:41 am
BUF
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LAX
8h 13m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
9:40 pm - 10:18 am
LAX
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BUF
9h 38m
1 stop
$259American Airlines
Tue, Apr 28 - Wed, Apr 29
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7:36 pm - 11:50 pm
BUF
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LAX
7h 14m
1 stop
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6:00 am - 7:19 pm
LAX
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BUF
10h 19m
1 stop
$260Delta
Thu, Jun 4 - Tue, Jun 9
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8:20 pm - 10:45 pm
BUF
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LAX
5h 25mnonstop
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11:59 pm - 7:43 am
LAX
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BUF
4h 44mnonstop
$262JetBlue
Mon, Apr 13 - Mon, Apr 20
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8:00 pm - 12:10 am
BUF
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LAX
7h 10m
1 stop
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7:50 pm - 7:50 am
LAX
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BUF
9h 00m
2 stops
$264Southwest
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Buffalo to Los Angeles flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Buffalo to Los Angeles to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Buffalo to Los Angeles?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Buffalo to Los Angeles departing in April.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Buffalo to Los Angeles?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Buffalo to Los Angeles clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For Buffalo to Los Angeles, Monday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from Los Angeles back to Buffalo, the best deals are generally found on Monday, with Sunday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Buffalo to Los Angeles?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Buffalo to Los Angeles, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Buffalo to Los Angeles is January, where tickets cost $250 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $377 and $356 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Buffalo to Los Angeles?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $372, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Buffalo to Los Angeles?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Buffalo to Los Angeles, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Buffalo to Los Angeles, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 30% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$104
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 17% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 4% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Buffalo to Los Angeles

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Buffalo to Los Angeles based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Buffalo to Los Angeles

  • Do the departure and arrival airports have airline hubs?

    Los Angeles International Airport is a hub for various airlines, including United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Alaska Airlines, and American Airlines. Buffalo Niagara Airport is a hub for Wiggins Airlines, and it’s the third-busiest airport in New York City. Thus, these airports serve millions of passengers annually.

  • Is there a lounge at Buffalo Niagara Airport?

    Club Aspire Heathrow Terminal 3 and 5 and The Club CHS only exclude arriving passengers at BUF airport. However, anyone can access these lounges, including arriving and departing travelers. In addition, travelers with various membership cards, including Lounge Key, Priority Pass, and Lounge Club, can access all lounges at the airport. These lounges are spacious and offer delicious meals, a place to rest and shower while waiting for your train.

  • Which are the most sustainable airlines from BUF to LAX?

    JetBlue is the most sustainable airline for this route. These flights use renewable aviation fuel to enable a greener environment. Also, these airlines will save over 500000 fuel gallons and reduce carbon emissions by 10 million through NextGen technology to reduce environmental impact.

  • Are there car rentals near Los Angeles International Airport?

    You can choose a car rental from various car rental agencies located outside the airport, including Midway, Budget, and Hertz car rentals. If you plan to rent a car, ensure you're above 21 years and have a valid driving license. It's easy to access car rental offices because most car rentals are located in the baggage claim area and have rental car signs.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Buffalo to Los Angeles?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Buffalo to Los Angeles was $104 for a one-way ticket and $250 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Buffalo and Los Angeles?

    A passport is not required to fly from Buffalo to Los Angeles.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Buffalo to Los Angeles?

    Buffalo airport is called Buffalo and the only airport in Los Angeles is Los Angeles Los Angeles.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Buffalo to Los Angeles?

    JetBlue, Air Canada, and United Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Buffalo to Los Angeles flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Buffalo to Los Angeles?

    The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Buffalo to Los Angeles flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Buffalo to Los Angeles?

    SkyTeam, Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Buffalo and Los Angeles, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Los Angeles from Buffalo?

    Chicago is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Buffalo to Los Angeles.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Buffalo to Los Angeles, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Buffalo to Los Angeles are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $395 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $325 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Buffalo to Los Angeles?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Buffalo to Los Angeles.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Buffalo to Los Angeles?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Los Angeles from Buffalo is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Buffalo to Los Angeles?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Los Angeles with an airline and back to Buffalo with another airline. Booking your flights between Buffalo and LAX can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Buffalo to Los Angeles?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Los Angeles from Buffalo up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Buffalo to Los Angeles

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $277 or less round-trip.
  • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) serves several cities. Thus, you can explore other cities from this airport, including Las Vegas, Boston, Miami, New York, Fort Lauderdale, and Salt Lake City. Again, you can choose a nonstop or indirect flight depending on your destination.
  • If you fly using Delta Airlines, you access LAX through Terminal 2 or 3. You can use various amenities here, including dining, shopping, or a nursing room. Again, if you fly using American Airlines, you access the destination airport through Terminal 4, which offers various dining options, including 8 0z and LA Tapenade. In addition, this terminal has the best gift shops, such as Destination LA and See's Candies.
  • There are several transport options to get downtown from LAX. First, you can take the bus or the metro. However, LAX airport lacks a metro station, and you need to take a free shuttle, about 15min, to the metro rail station. The most convenient option is the FlyAway Bus, which picks you up at various airport terminals to downtown.
  • Buffalo Niagara Airport (BUF) has a safe play area for kids. Therefore, if you’re traveling with kids, you can take them to attractions at Gates 21, 19, nine, and two. Children can play with various versions of Fisher Price toys, including the Chatter Telephone, Thomas the Tank Engine, and Rock-a-Stack.
  • JetBlue Airlines offer valuable services to their travelers. These airlines provide free Wi-Fi, complimentary snacks and drinks, and extra legroom to make your journey comfortable.

Prefer to fly direct from Buffalo to Los Angeles?

 
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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Buffalo to Los Angeles

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Buffalo to Los Angeles. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Buffalo to Los Angeles? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4319 reviews
8.6Crew
8.0Comfort
7.5Entertainment
8.1Boarding
7.0Food
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Boarding was easy. The seats are small and fairly uncomfortable

8.0 ExcellentNicole, Mar 2026
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Boarding was easy. The seats are small and fairly uncomfortable

The problem with the seat assignments is that there were a lot of rows in the front that were empty but my row at the back was full. Just not so pleasant.

No food or entertainment, just a quick 40 minute flight. A little bumpy due to Santa Ana winds but pilot has no control over that. Good flight and landing!

Good but I prefer choose your own seat. With the new assigned seats they should board from the back I see no advantage to this new boarding. Just like every other airline

Mediocre. Boarding is now unpleasant. The employees, once friendly and nice, are now regularly speaking sternly to passengers, badgering them to do things right so they can take off on time and gate check bags because they don't have enough overhead bin space. The pretzel snack was crushed flat and broken into even smaller pieces, which happens frequently lately. Drink service was suspended before they reached my row.

The charges were ridiculous for an hour flight and the turbulence was very scary.

3 hour delay. Had to change plans and was still delayed.

The flight crew was extremely rude and especially not helpful when our flight was delayed.

The boarding and seat assignment system no longer works for me, but I know it is being replaced. Otherwise, I am good with the overall experience.

The lead steward kept singing about "San Francisco" and hotel California---more annoying than humorous....needs work. Flight was smooth and on time.

Left a few minutes early. Got in 15 minutes early. Very attentive service on board. Very organized boarding.

There’s not much to say about a one hour flight. This is a connection from LA to RNO that I missed the previous night due to a mechanical check delay on my originating flight from JFK to LAX. The short flight itself was fine. Instructions from the pilot and crew were per usual. The coffee was barely lukewarm, which possibly was purposeful so we would down it quickly. Bags were already on carousel upon reaching baggage claim, which was excellent.

Delta continues to set the benchmark for traveler-friendly service with minimal disruption and clear communication within the mainland US (coast to coast). I am consistently pleased to be a Delta customer, and this experience once again met my expectations. There was a brief delay departing from MIA due to a technical issue that required the aircraft to return to the gate. However, the situation was handled professionally and transparently. Fortunately, my planned layover allowed ample buffer time, so the adjustment caused no stress. Overall, another smooth and reassuring experience.

Awesome! On time flight, early arrival, and a complimentary upgrade!

Was forced to check in my small carry on, even though I informed the crew it has very fragile items inside

They double booked seats, the gate staff changed my ticket as I was boarding she went over to the computer and changed it without telling me. She messed up an entire three row section for me and others. Other travelers were outraged but the gate staff were so rude, so condescending saying it wasn't their problem to solve. I would rate this a zero if I could. Will not fly Delta again I'll stick with United and American.

I usually get upgraded so my experience is usually amazing. I did not get upgraded this time - which was fine - but the wifi had issues, the monitors were going in & out, & (though not Delta's fault) one of the gentlemen next to me desperately needed a shower.

I really liked the legroom. I am 6’4”.a at For some reason our seats were not together and using the app to fix it didn’t work. Passengers were nice enough to move for us but you should absolutely ensure a parent sits with their child.

Staff were friendly and happy. Delta could make sure passengers that don't have the app know of changes. Without Kayak I would not have known about the change of gate or the delay. Kayak was faster to notify me.

They changed planes and the new plane couldn’t carry enough fuel to fly across the country so we had to stop in Kansas City to refuel. Flight was delayed .

It was amazing. I had several upgraded seats on my flight out. Everything went smooth with no delays.

Flight delayed for more than 16 hrs and no effort was spent to provide an alternate

Overall we had a good experience during our flight from San Francisco to Houston.

it was a very short flight so my expectations were low.

Very disappointing given gate agent behavior. Filed a formal complaint with United.

Flight delayed. WiFi connectivity very poor if not existant. Last minute arrival forced me to run to catch my connection.

The power at the seat didn't work and the seat itself was difficult to adjust - this was a business class seat. Flight attendant gave me miles to compensate. The attendant was very professional and on top of his game the entire flight.

the whole trip was smooth, and as comfortable as flying is these days. flight crew was friendly and very courteous and helpful.

First class ticket gets you a choice of chips or nuts. . Just like economy Southwest. Also no screen in the seats. This is first class???!

Flight arrived 30 min early and bag was waiting at the baggage pickup. United Club HNL was one of the nicest in the system

Automated scanning was slow and somewhat haphazard. Too many people were unfamiliar with the tech and were forced to learn on the fly. The hands off approach of the gate staff made it more uncomfortable. This needs work. Overall the flight and cabin crew were excellent.

Crew were fantastic and so catering and wonderful! Full score for the entire crew!

Terrible. They canceled our early morning flight after midnight on the day of and had no available flights to rebook my family on for the next 72 hours. Yet they still had other flights that were not cancelled from JFK so it couldn’t be based on the weather. It felt like they canceled the flight based on it not being profitable enough for them. I am not interested in traveling with the again. The absolute worse customer service and lack of accountability.

First time flying with JetBlue and never again. I went to the counter to request meet and assist because I'm 74 and my wife is 79. I walk with a cane and my wife is handicapped and has her own wheel chair. I told the agent that my wife and luggage was at the entrance door. The ticketing agent said to me that they don't offer meet and assist. I need to bring them our luggage and then go back and get my wife in order to get my boarding pass. As I went back to get my luggage a Southwest agent along with a TSA agent recognized the situation and came over and took my wife and luggage to the JetBlue ticketing counter alongside the line and told the JetBlue agent to issue to take our luggage as soon as they could.

Very pleasant flight attendants. Gate crew rather loud chatting with each other.

Plane was in bad shape. TV’s and WiFi didn’t work. Plane need a refresh. Not enough room for bags.

Everything was great. I liked the text updates so that I never miss a gate change & I have all the latest info.

Worst flight experience ever flights canceled. JetBlue told us just did not even bother standing in line to come back in one and a half hours then without any information we had to go pick up all of our luggage and spend over $2000 in accommodation just to get home. JetBlue said that the next flight available for us to get home would be three days later. Absolutely absurd hasn’t offered to give us any compensation do not fly JetBlue horrible company. They said it was based on the weather and the weather is great in all locations that we would’ve been flying to total hoax. I think it’s a conspiracy theory.

Communication since no reason or explanation was given for 3 hrs delay

Excellent. Although they used to greet me as a mosaic member and provide a free drink, early boarding helps me to keep coming back to JetBlue.

The flight was significantly delayed for 6.5 hours because of snow. There was no communication once the plane returned to the gate regarding when the flight would resume. Other flights were departing while our flight was being unloaded for reasons unknown. Our flight also seemed out of the queue regarding further deicing, refueling, and waiting to Taxi to the runway.

They are always late and seats was also not having working charger

We were upgraded to Business Class. So comfortable with great service and food options

The flight was completely full. Crew was not happy. Everyone was rude and brusque. Travelling with an arm in a cast and seating in the first row of economy cabin (in front of the separation) I needed help retrieving my tray for the meal. A staff member literally threw the tray on my lap, without helping to take out the tray. Boarding was messy, with 300 people waiting in an encloses space with low ceiling. I will try to avoid AA next time I have a long flight.

The comfort of Business Class made this trip far more comfortable. I was indeed surprised when I asked one of the flight attendant to help me set up my "bed", she responded that "We don't make beds in Business Class any longer...only First Class" I believe her name was Giselle, but I'm not certain. She did instruct me how to adjust the seat, place the hooded cover and I clearly understood how to place the blanket and the cover. Additionally, the meal I was served (a beef dish) was almost inedible. The beef was tough and odd tasting. I didn't mention it as I was hoping to quickly settle down and try to get some sleep.

Everything about the flight was lovely. My only suggestion would be to offer a few more options of tv series from Apple TV or HBO.

After the door had been closed, the cockpit makes an announcement that catering is running late and it is not the airline's fault. It is their fault in the sense that we had to sit for 2 hours or more when we could have stayed in the terminal. Poor communications between catering and airline. This caused a young man to lose his temper and he went storming out hitting objects. He had complained to the gate agent that he had already waited at the gate 7 hours and when can the airplane leave? Airilnes do a poor job of explaining delays, maintenance issues, etc. whereas being truthful may gain more sympathy or understanding.

We were told the flight was delayed 5 times, then it was moved to the next day.

The experience with American Airlines was good, although the Philippines Airlines flight was much better (better seats, better food, better entertainment options, overall better). Again, the MIA to LAX flight was fine, but nothing in comparison to the comfort and accommodations of the Philippines Airlines flight from LAX to MNL.

Wish some foods provided rather than just biscuit/cookie for flight more than 2 hours

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