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$122 Find Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Buffalo

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Cheapest round-trip
$213
Overall average: $308
American Airlines
Tue 5/5Wed 5/13
LAX - BUF • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$261
JetBlue
Wed 5/27Sat 5/30
LAX - BUF • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Buffalo (LAX-BUF)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Buffalo 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 Los Angeles to Buffalo

Tue, May 5 - Wed, May 13
American Airlines Logo
12:55 am - 10:56 am
LAX
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BUF
7h 01m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
7:28 pm - 12:41 am
BUF
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LAX
8h 13m
1 stop
$213American Airlines
Fri, Feb 27 - Fri, Mar 6
American Airlines Logo
9:54 pm - 10:58 am
LAX
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BUF
10h 04m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:01 pm - 12:50 am
BUF
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LAX
9h 49m
1 stop
$218American Airlines
Wed, Apr 15 - Mon, Apr 20
Frontier Logo
8:54 pm - 7:13 pm
LAX
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BUF
19h 19m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
1:08 pm - 8:12 pm
BUF
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LAX
10h 04m
1 stop
$221Frontier
Thu, Feb 26 - Thu, Mar 5
Southwest Logo
5:00 am - 3:10 pm
LAX
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BUF
7h 10m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
6:10 am - 11:25 am
BUF
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LAX
8h 15m
1 stop
$235Southwest
Tue, Apr 7 - Thu, Apr 9
Frontier Logo
10:00 pm - 12:17 pm
LAX
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BUF
11h 17m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
11:54 am - 6:39 pm
BUF
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LAX
9h 45m
1 stop
$236Frontier
Tue, Apr 21 - Tue, Apr 28
American Airlines Logo
6:04 am - 5:14 pm
LAX
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BUF
8h 10m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
5:30 am - 11:26 am
BUF
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LAX
8h 56m
1 stop
$237American Airlines
Wed, Apr 29 - Thu, May 7
Frontier Logo
8:54 pm - 7:13 pm
LAX
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BUF
19h 19m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
11:25 am - 6:39 pm
BUF
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LAX
10h 14m
1 stop
$242Frontier
Wed, Mar 4 - Mon, Mar 9
Frontier Logo
10:33 pm - 12:54 pm
LAX
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BUF
11h 21m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
11:44 am - 7:00 pm
BUF
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LAX
10h 16m
1 stop
$243Frontier
Thu, Feb 26 - Thu, Mar 5
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5:00 am - 3:10 pm
LAX
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BUF
7h 10m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
12:30 pm - 12:15 am
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LAX
14h 45m
2 stops
$246Southwest
Wed, Mar 4 - Sat, Mar 7
Frontier Logo
10:33 pm - 12:54 pm
LAX
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BUF
11h 21m
1 stop
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11:44 am - 7:01 pm
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LAX
10h 17m
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$249Frontier
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Los Angeles to Buffalo flights

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

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Planning a trip from Los Angeles to Buffalo? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

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

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

If you are looking for a flight deal from Los Angeles to Buffalo, look for departures on Mondays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Buffalo, Friday is the cheapest day to fly and Tuesday is the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Buffalo, 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 Los Angeles to Buffalo is June, where tickets cost $289 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $414 and $358 respectively.

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

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.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $301 on average.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Buffalo, 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 Los Angeles to Buffalo, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 26% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$122
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 8% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 3% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Los Angeles to Buffalo

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Los Angeles to Buffalo 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 Los Angeles to Buffalo

  • How can I fly from LAX to BUF?

    There are no nonstop flights operating between LAX and BUF routes. However, there are other available and cheaper options such as one-stop and two-stop flights. American Airlines and United Airlines are one-stop flights operating between LAX and Buffalo, usually with a stop at ORD. Nonetheless, you can opt for two-stop options such as Delta and American Airlines, usually with stops at ORD and LAS. However, this will generally add at least 3h to your overall flight time.

  • What can I do at LAX while waiting for a flight?

    LAX features several activities that passengers can do while waiting for their flights. You can stop at the XpresSpa to get a massage or do a last-minute pedicure or manicure. Alternatively, you can hit the multiple duty-free shops and grab a last-minute souvenir or view the fantastic arts, including live music. Also, there are various lounges and restaurants that you can visit and have a meal at before you board your flight.

  • Can I sleep at BUF Airport?

    Yes, sleeping at Buffalo Niagara International Airport is legal. However, passengers are allowed to sleep on the Terminal’s landside. The airport is equipped with armrest-free and padded benches to provide comfort. Note that there are so many interruptions from the cleaning machines; therefore, you can consider sleeping at the multiple hotels near the airport for uninterrupted sleep.

  • Are there nursing suites at BUF?

    Yes. Lactating mothers will find at least a nursing suite located near Gate 14. The nursing suites provide a serene and private environment to breastfeed. Also, they are equipped with power outlets, tables, comfortable leather chairs, and sinks with running water.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Los Angeles to Buffalo was $122 for a one-way ticket and $213 for a round-trip.

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

    No

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

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

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

    The Airbus A220-300 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Los Angeles to Buffalo flight route.

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Los Angeles to Buffalo 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 $311 and an overall rating of 7.9.

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

    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 Los Angeles to Buffalo.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Buffalo from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Buffalo?

    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 Buffalo with an airline and back to Los Angeles with another airline. Booking your flights between Los Angeles and BUF 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 Los Angeles to Buffalo?

    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 Buffalo from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Buffalo

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $249 or less one-way and $377 or less round-trip.
  • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is located 16 miles from downtown Los Angeles. Using a taxi or rideshare, you can arrive at the airport in about 20min. Alternatively, you can opt for a Flyaway bus or a metro, which takes approximately 35min to get to the airport and is less expensive.
  • If you have scheduled an early morning flight from LAX and are looking for accommodation, consider spending the night at Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport Hotel, located 0.8 miles from the airport. Depending on your budget, you can also spend the night at Sheraton Gateway LAX Hotel, Los Angeles Airport Marriott Hotel, and Four Points by Sheraton LAX Hotel. They are all easily accessible and offer top-notch services such as complimentary shuttle services.
  • Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) features a designated pet relief area for passengers traveling with their four-legged friends. This is to help pets relieve themselves after a long flight. The pet relief areas are located inside and outside the main terminals.
  • There are multiple hotels near Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF). So, passengers arriving late at BUF should seek accommodations at one of these hotels to avoid the night fuss. These hotels include Buffalo Airport Hotel, Hilton Garden Inn BUF Hotel, Courtyard by Marriott BUF Hotel, and Hampton Inn & Suites BUF hotel. Note that the hotels have different policies, so be sure to check their websites before booking one.
  • For ill passengers, LAX permits traveling with your medication. However, putting your medicines in zip-top plastic bags or small containers would be best. You can also pack them in a carry-on bag separately if the prescriptions are in large bottles.

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

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Los Angeles to Buffalo. 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.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4267 reviews
8.6Crew
8.1Boarding
7.0Food
8.0Comfort
7.5Entertainment
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Great flight but super high price. Glad it was a business trip and not personal

10.0 ExcellentPieter, Jan 2026
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Great flight but super high price. Glad it was a business trip and not personal

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

We got exit row seats both flights. Everything was running on time

Pretty seamless, just a tad bit late in taking off and landing.

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.

San Diego airport is brand new, spacious, airy and very smooth checkin at SW baggage drop.

Crew could have been friendlier, maybe I'm spoiled by SW crews. In flight wifi was good. Would be nice to have more food offerings on a 4 plus hour flight

Ever since Southwest starting charging for bags, passengers don't want to pay to check their bags, so the gate agents have to beg people to check their roller bags now because there's "not enough space". This was a terrible business move by Southwest.

Sacrament staff are always polite and helpful. Airport is easy to maneuver and boarding is straightforward.

Delta One is extraordinary. I fly business when somebody hires me. I just wonder why there is such a chasm between business class and the insanely inhumane and nonsensical coach. The seats are not large enough to fit even my tiny wife. We fly 10% of what we did because we don’t want to pay 5-10 k but for $400 it’s unbearable. It seems like the accountants took over and made stupid decisions. Screw in 20 extra seats and make it so unbearable that people fly 90% less. Just put the damn price up and put some proper chairs in. But business, yay.

Air travel sucks. It continues to be awful for all airlines. No shame on delta alone.

Delta canceled our flight and we had to scramble to find another airline to get home. Phoenix is not a delta hub so they didn’t have another plane. It would have been a red eye though Salt Lake City. Getting in at 5am. No bueno.

The flight was delayed for about 2 hrs. Other than it, it was good.

Flight delays both to Detroits and return flight . The flight to Detroit was associated with mechanical difficulty

I am extremely disappointed that delta internal pilot manuals now refer to the Gulf of Mexico as the “gulf of America”. You can bow down to the Orange turd on your own. I will never fly delta again

The food is terrible. The staff is wonderful. Comfort is good.

I fly Delta all the time, have Platinum Medallion status. But this route seems to have major problems with delays and seems to never leave on time! Have only taken it twice in the last two weeks, and each time it had delays of more than 1 hour... very disappointed!!!!

Staff was exceptional! Everyone was kind, professional and friendly making the trip very pleasant. Thank you!

No lunch on a x-country flight scheduled for 10:50 am departure, arrived 5+ hrs later. That requires a black box label before you pay for the tickets. Worst, when I checked in online, it's specifically said that lunch was served on his flight for economy Plus passengers.

It was a pretty standard flight... until the almost hour and a half spent on the taxi way. I get that the weather has been poor but the delay had nothing to do with the weather and more to do with a plane with several issues tying up the gate. I get that that happens from time to time but this has been EVERY flight I've been on for the past 5 years and I fly 3 to 5 times a year. This isn't just United... it's American, it's Delta. It's an issue with the entire industry. I work for UPS and packages on a cargo plane get better service than people do these days. Anymore I HATE flying.

It was great with United overall except for two things. 1) It was a 5-hour flight and we were with kids, so we were asking for extra snacks. They were extremely reticent to dole them out even though there wasn't any meal and the kids were starting to hit their limit towards the end. 2) Baggage didn't arrive until 80 minutes after we landed.

I’m so sorry, I can’t remember her name, I believe it was Dimpti. She was stellar, also a mature Asian flight attendant, lots of flowers in her hair, just as amazing! But literally the crew was AWESOME . Only downside is there weren’t any charging outlets. Maybe I needed to ask a flight attendant , but it would’ve been nice to have one easily accessible.

The flight attendants were great, I joked with one I can’t remember her name, a blond, really sweet. I thought it was run well very professional. This was great i survived Spirit, I know for which I speak.

It would have been better if the crew has supported my husband's reasons for needing to keep the space clear around his feet, rather than insisting that he put his knapsack in that space.

United sent me a mileage plus number last year but that number is invalid so I can’t use it to check into flights or collect mileage. There is human to speak about the problem, only computers who keep asking me if I am using the correct email. It’s so frustrating and I cannot resolve it.

Evidently, my seat had the only broken TV. I couldn’t plug it in, get it to come on, or watch anything, and of course, no one could fix it while we were on the plane. The service was good and the boarding was quick

it was so bad. I tried to board my flight from vancouver to saskatoon. And to my surprise they did not board me cause the flight was changed and no email was send to me. and on my boarding pass which i got from seattle says different flight. I did not knew anyone from Vancouver, air canada crew was rude, i asked for today flight but they were rude and i had early morning dental appointment in saskatoon. I was so much in pain and my whole day is wasted today. and i suffered alot. They did provide me hotel but they did not provide me any food. I am really really disappointed first time had so bad experience with air canada. I may think twice to book it again. If i can get any reply or any composition that would be great. Thanks

The food was the worst I’ve had on any flight I’ve ever been on.

The gate was too far away for the connecting flight

Long delays, lack of information about the status of the flight. The flight was delayed 4 times.

It was good. But the gate team made me check my carry on when there was plenty of space for my luggage on the plane. Otherwise our trip was fine.

The entertainment options were at best, fair. It was exactly the same as my outbound flight. It would have been more entertaining if there were some series from Apple TV, HBO, Showtime or other carriers for me to catch up with.

Bags took over and hour to come out. Delays due to wind caused rebooking.

While I didn’t watch much tv I would have liked a few more options of TV series from Apple TV or hbo max ..

The flight was very smooth and the meal in business class was great.

I requested a low sodium meal. Reason being, I take medicine for high blood pressure and I wear compression socks on long flights to help with leg swelling. Having less sodium in meals really helps me feel better on long flights. I received my initial low sodium meal after takeoff. Just before landing, the crew came through with the meal cart and offered me what was being served. I said no thank you and then noticed my low sodium meal in the meal cart, with my name and seat assignment on it. I motioned to the crew member, but he grabbed the meal cart and proceeded to move to the rear of the aircraft. He didn’t see me or other passengers who had attempted to get this attention. He was more concerned about completing meal service since we were due to land in under 45 minutes. I pressed the call light five times from my seat to receive help, but no crew member responded to me. So, I didn’t receive a second meal, one that I requested (the low sodium option). This led me to have a migraine from only eating one meal on an 11-hour flight. This is why I’m not a fan of flying US-based airlines overseas. The crew members continue to show the absolute worst customer service experience. I would not recommend flying American for overseas flights.

Not great. Booked Extra seats and got nothing extra at all. It’s basically a big budget airline.

Gate was overcrowded. Gate agents performed very well. Flight crew was top notch! Efficient & professional & courteous. Both meals not thermalized well. Dinner main dish was actually cold in the center. Almost inedible. Breakfast sandwich was lukewarm.

RIC Staff was not enough. Elderly passengers had to wait 30 minutes to deplane, so we could board and still had to walk as no chairs were provided. And, passenger in front of my seat assignment rammed seat against my legs entire flight time. Was mildly bruised and left thigh still sore.

Horribly rude check in at airport, worst in 25 years of flying. All over a simple issue they could have googled to resolve.

1) No pilot available for 1 hour 2) no room for most passengers careyon in overhead—-> stowed below 3) when we landed we had to wait 45 min. Before docking at gate as gate was not ready

The ride share experience in JFK is terrible. After traveling on a flight, then you need to take a subway to the last stop to get an uber or lyft. Unacceptable. Bad job JetBlue for permitting JFK and Port Authority to do this to your passengers.

Four plus hour flight delay in New York caused us to take off after 11:30pm. We didn’t arrive at our hotel until five hours after check in. Started the trip off feeling exhausted.

I don’t usually fly budget airlines or airlines in the United States. It was as good as any other airline. The seats are comfortable and the airline attendants are not rude & surly. Very nice flight (s).

They have the most inexperienced / rude flight staff I’ve encountered

I paid extra for a seat closer to the front. The TV didn’t work at all for the entire flight. Would have been nice to know before I purchased an “upgraded “ seat

Too many long delays with JetBlue. Worst major airline that serves JFK but unfortunately I keep going back because of the prices.

flight cancelled after 2 delays. left us sitting in JFK at 1am. no customer service to assist rebooking.

Spend hours delayed with no food, water anything sitting on the aieplane with no ability to eat or use the restroom. My entire experience was the absolute worst. I will never fly jet Blue again.

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