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Three cabin classes are available on flights from San Francisco to Buffalo:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Buffalo takes 00m, covering 2,302 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Buffalo range from $337 to $579, with an average of $450 over the past 12 months. Anything below $337 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 31% above the $450 route average. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $238 to $2,288. That means the highest observed fare was about 10x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from San Francisco to Buffalo are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $144, which is 38% below the typical average for this route.

Buffalo Airport (BUF) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $19 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Budget
• Hertz
• Alamo
• Thrifty

Flights from San Francisco to Buffalo usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at Buffalo (BUF).

One-stop flights from San Francisco to Buffalo most commonly connect through:

• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 21% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 12% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 27% on flights from San Francisco to Buffalo. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $376 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $510, a difference of $134.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 26m, compared with 7h 30m via Chicago Midway (MDW) and 7h 56m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

Buffalo is 3 hours ahead of San Francisco (Eastern Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

If you do not have access to a vehicle, using the line 24 bus, which will get you there in 39min, is your best bet for getting from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Buffalo City Hall.

Enjoy the conveniences of independent mobility all throughout Buffalo with your hands on the wheel of your rental car, van, SUV, or pickup truck from Budget, which is located at the Buffalo airport. You may choose from a variety of vehicles, including cars, vans, SUVs, and pickup trucks. The rental offices are situated inside the parking garages of the complex.

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) suggests that passengers arrive at the airport at least of 2h before departure for domestic flights and at least 3h before departure for international flights.

In South San Francisco, at 801 South Airport Boulevard, is where you will find the Long-Term Parking facility for SFO. The facility provides choices for expedited entrance and departure, a baggage check-in service at the curbside for the majority of domestic flights, a handy shuttle service, and assured parking.