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Cheapest round-trip
$294
Typical prices: $160-$369
Delta
Tue 9/1Wed 9/9
SFO - BUF • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$129
Typical prices: $139-$261
JetBlue
Wed 9/23
SFO - BUF • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $294 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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There are currently no direct flights between San Francisco and Buffalo. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $291 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 6h 39m (one-way)
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 43% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Buffalo (SFO-BUF)

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

Tue, Sep 1 - Wed, Sep 9
Delta Logo
11:15 pm - 11:08 am
SFO
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BUF
8h 53m
1 stop
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 2:52 pm
BUF
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SFO
10h 52m
1 stop
$294Delta
Wed, Jul 22 - Sat, Jul 25
Frontier Logo
11:00 pm - 10:29 am
SFO
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BUF
8h 29m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
12:28 pm - 7:18 pm
BUF
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SFO
9h 50m
1 stop
$302Frontier
Fri, Jul 31 - Tue, Aug 4
Frontier Logo
11:00 pm - 11:33 am
SFO
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BUF
9h 33m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
11:29 am - 7:18 pm
BUF
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SFO
10h 49m
1 stop
$303Frontier
Thu, Aug 13 - Tue, Sep 1
JetBlue Logo
12:30 pm - 11:43 pm
SFO
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BUF
8h 13m
1 stop
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6:00 am - 1:23 pm
BUF
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SFO
10h 23m
1 stop
$306JetBlue
Tue, Sep 1 - Wed, Sep 9
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11:40 pm - 11:20 am
SFO
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BUF
8h 40m
1 stop
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3:00 pm - 10:05 pm
BUF
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SFO
10h 05m
2 stops
$308Southwest
Sat, Jul 25 - Tue, Jul 28
Frontier Logo
11:00 pm - 10:29 am
SFO
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BUF
8h 29m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
11:29 am - 7:18 pm
BUF
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SFO
10h 49m
1 stop
$309Frontier
Fri, Jul 24 - Tue, Jul 28
Frontier Logo
11:00 pm - 11:33 am
SFO
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BUF
9h 33m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
11:29 am - 7:18 pm
BUF
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SFO
10h 49m
1 stop
$310Frontier
Thu, Jul 23 - Thu, Jul 30
Frontier Logo
10:10 pm - 1:53 pm
SFO
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BUF
12h 43m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
11:29 am - 7:18 pm
BUF
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SFO
10h 49m
1 stop
$313Frontier
Fri, Aug 28 - Wed, Sep 2
Delta Logo
2:21 pm - 11:58 pm
SFO
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BUF
6h 37m
1 stop
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 2:55 pm
BUF
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SFO
10h 55m
1 stop
$314Delta
Tue, Sep 1 - Wed, Oct 14
JetBlue Logo
6:00 am - 6:59 pm
SFO
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BUF
9h 59m
1 stop
JetBlue Logo
4:00 pm - 11:31 pm
BUF
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SFO
10h 31m
1 stop
$318JetBlue
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to Buffalo flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Buffalo?

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

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Buffalo?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Buffalo is September, where tickets cost $263 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $566 and $450 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco 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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Buffalo, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 43% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$129
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 1% lower on average.
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When to book flights from San Francisco to Buffalo

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Buffalo based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking flights from San Francisco to Buffalo

  • What is the best means of transport to the city center from BUH airport?

    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.

  • Are there rental car services at BUH airport?

    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.

  • What time should I arrive at SFO airport?

    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.

  • Are there parking services at SFO airport?

    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.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Buffalo?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Buffalo was $129 for a one-way ticket and $294 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San Francisco and Buffalo?

    A passport is not required to fly from San Francisco to Buffalo.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to Buffalo?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to Buffalo?

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

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Buffalo from San Francisco?

    Detroit is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from San Francisco to Buffalo.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Buffalo are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $417 and an overall rating of 7.9, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $412 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Buffalo.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Buffalo from San Francisco 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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco with another airline. Booking your flights between San Francisco 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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Buffalo

  • You may make use of the lounges that are available while you are at SFO airport if you feel the need to unwind while you are there. At San Francisco International Airport, there are a total of 18 lounges, some of which are dedicated to certain airlines such as British Airways, Emirates, Delta, and United Airlines.
  • At San Francisco International Airport (SFO), there are private rooms available for nursing mothers to use. The San Francisco International Airport now features 19 lactation spaces, including 13 large, elegant, and private nursing rooms for breastfeeding and breast pumping mothers. These nursing rooms are devoted to the airport's breastfeeding and pumping mothers. In Terminals 1, 2, and 3, there are lactation facilities accessible both before and after passengers go through security.
  • The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) provides travelers and the guests' dogs with specially designated areas inside each of its terminals in which they may relieve themselves. A leash is required to be linked to your pet at all times when they are at the San Francisco International Airport (SFO). In addition, if you want to travel from SFO with your pet, you need to make sure that you have the appropriate pet carrier with you at all times.
  • Both the San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and the Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) have help services for passengers who, for whatever reason, may have difficulty navigating the airport or utilizing its amenities. We encourage you to get in touch with us either before or after you leave on vacation so that you can learn more about the help we can provide with renting wheelchairs and getting to and from the airport. If you want to take advantage of these services, you are required to provide the airline with a significant amount of early notice in order to do so.
  • Buffalo Airport (BUF) comprises a tiny, single-terminal airport. There is a good selection of stores and restaurants to choose from, including the legendary Anchor Bar, where Buffalo wings were first served. Vending machines are the sole source of food at the airport after restaurants and stores have closed for the evening.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from San Francisco to Buffalo

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco 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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7.9
SouthwestOverall score based on 4246 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
8.1Boarding
7.5Entertainment
7.0Food
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3 hour delay. Had to change plans and was still delayed.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Jan 2026
SFO - SAN
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3 hour delay. Had to change plans and was still delayed.

As always, the entire Southwest experience was wonderful, from online booking to flight to baggage retrieval. Very grateful.

The weather could have been better. There was a 40 minute ATC delay in SFO because of marine fog and a micro cell storm delayed landing and take-off at Nashville. The gate was changed 5 minutes from boarding from gate B3 to gate C23 at Nashville airport.

The cabin was quiet for the redeye flight. The area was clean. The staff was great. The 787 Max was in good condition. Drawbacks were that the seat widths were tight for some passengers. The seat padding was at best average and for a long flight uncomfortable.

Employees were kind and funny, as always! Flight was late but no announcements were made for people with tight connections to help them transition quickly. No service due to turbulence.

I used to fly SWA all the time. I know the crew has their little acts that are often fun, and entertaining. On this flight one of the crew was just not nice. Very surprising.

The flight was delayed for almost an hour. We sat on the tarmac. There was no announcement. Not by the pilot or the crew. And for some reason, there was no beverage service, so even though it was a short flight, we had sat on the tarmac and the extra hour delay made me understandably thirsty. Water would’ve been nice if they had offered it. And for the first time, I forgot to bring my own water bottle. Reminder to bring your own water bottle because you never know if you’re going to get a beverage.

It was a new plane with larger overhead bins & charging ports at the seats.

C Am handicapped and couldn't get help with my luggage.

Luggage was intact and arrived at the destination. What more could you ask for.. haha. The delay in arrival wasn’t SW fault.. just selfish passengers not wanting to check their luggage knowing they were in the last boarding groups

Flight delayed four separate times. I’m now one hour hours late to landing.

The plane was an older model, so it wasn’t as comfortable as others. The flight attendants were not helpful during onboarding. It was a full flight so there was chaos finding space for baggage.

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

Delta’s staff is unmatched. From the gate agents, to the pilots, to the flight attendants… all top of the industry.

Our flight from SFO to MSP was right on time on 11/15/2025. No delays. As we approached MSP at about 8 pm, we circled in the air until 8:40 pm so I don't call that efficient for MSP. I think the captain should announce the delay and why. (as if we all don't know that we are just circling around the area, slowing down, speeding up, slowing down.) Thank you. Marilyn Fischer

Great overall. There was a bit of turbulence so they could only serve water because too much turbulence for the carts. Was glad they prioritized safety though

Excellent flight, the planes were newer, they did a nice job with boarding, great service overall.

Boarding is, as it always is… horrible. Gate lice. Slow moving zones. Too many people with carry ons

We flew early evening on New Year's Eve. Our plane was less than half full... Great for the passenger experience -- not so much for the airline lol. Comfortable, spacious, smooth flight -- and early arrival!

Do not get fooled by the term “Delta One” flat bed! The seats were super narrow. The ottoman for the feet was so narrow that when you recline the seat in flat bed position, you can only fit one foot in the 8” width space. There was only 1 flight attendant for First Class. The breakfast took 2 hours to get served. Instead of offering French Toast, the served bread pudding. The champagne with orange juice or Mimosa tasted terrible. Almost all the movies offered were ridiculously old. For a long flight from San Francisco to NY, it was frustrating! I DO NOT RECOMMEND this flight!!!

Lost one piece of luggage even though I checked in 2.5 hours before the flight

Horrifying Almost 2 million miles. Bring your own food and drink. One coffee or drink every three hours. Have to order meals on app more than 24 hours ahead Tiny and dirty bathrooms

My service dog and I were asked to deplane just before they closed the door - clearly very last minute they couldn’t find the documentation that I have filled out many many times before that is for flying service animals. I purposely purchase 3seats (a whole row) since he is large and not all passengers want to sit next to a dog on a cross country flight. The plane departed with my husband on it!!! They made me fill out a hard copy of the same form and had to reschedule me on a later flight where they could find 3 seats together!! I’ve done this so many times before - clearly the error was on their part in a technology glitch - but really people - do better!! Very traumatic - and my husband had to wait for us when he landed ….so bad. Poor pup was confused and tired.

No screens or meal options. Freezing cold. Dirty seats. Left late.

Outstanding service, efficient & friendly crew, flight was safe, comfortable & on time

Delays from united along with Newark air space caused delays. But an average flight! Unfortunately we come to expect delays from the airlines.

Fast checkin with the self serve terminal, good communication at the boarding gate.

The plane’s radio wasn’t working. This delayed the plane for an hour and a half. Then we all broaded and taxied down the runway only to get called back because the radio was still not working. Had to get off the plane and then find another plane making the trip 4 hours delayed. Maybe a different plane should have been chosen sooner?!?!?!

The Flight was good, pilot seemed very skillful. My wheel chair sister who could barely walk was allotted the second last seat in the aircraft, with great difficulty she managed to reach on her seat, as she required attendance we were given separate seat, even on request no one cared, so much so there were single passengers who were given twin seats. May not be taken as complaint but a reminder to the checkin staff to keep in mind in future the allottment of wheel chair passengers seats.

For each flight from Key West to Fort Lauderdale to Newark to Buffalo there were at least three delays at each leg of our trip. We were due to arrive home @11:37 but finally arrived @2:25 AM costing us an extra day at the car park. Seats are uncomfortable resulting in need to seek chiropractic care for backache. Upon deplaning my husband discovered someone had taken his clearly identified carryon from the overhead bin. I will not plan on flying again soon and not on United.

Flight was delayed multiple times without giving any particular reason and the only thing that was communicated was that 'Aircraft is getting ready'. I was stuck at SFO airport for 15 hours and finally took Southwest Airlines flight back home to Dallas.

I was not clear if food was offered or not.

Terrible boarding and first class experience. Nice staff but overall disorganized, dirty plane.

Agency very bad had to cancelled my booking too many changes in the flight changed my flight to 1 week

Take-off delayed an hour because of a missing flight officer, so,arrived in Charlotte lates causing many passengers to miss connections. Otherwise a very good flight, safe and comfortable, with an excellent professional crew.

I almost missed my flight and they helped me out enormously

The SFO Lounge crew were amazing. The bartender Faris was great. Thanks!

Amazingly comfy flight - I had upgraded for a reasonable price and it was worth it. The food also was good.

We liked quick boarding and on time departure. Seats were very uncomfortable.

It was quick, plane was loaded and the service on board was ok

They didn’t offer a water, even after I asked

Frontier had yet another flight cancellation. Have never made a complete round trip with this airline without at least one leg getting cancelled. Miserable flights - dirty, uncomfortable planes that apparently always have issues since I've had multiple delays and cancellations with them.

No frills for sure. No gate announcements about flight delay, not even water to drink on the flight.

I loked walking out on the tarmac to board and no first class. I didn't like that they have no snacks or onboard wifi to bide your time.

It was a redeye flight, so every passenger just wanted to sleep, but through the entire flight, the flight crew made announcements over the loudspeaker at maximum volume every few minutes making sleep impossible. For example: it’s 2am, and the crew decides to give an extremely detailed announcement about snacks and beverages for sale. And 3am is the perfect time to wake up everyone with a lengthy announcement about how to get a coffee refill and how to take advantage of new offer from frontier for a credit card.

While booking it was not obvious that I had to pay for carryon. Realized it only during check-in. Overall, meh!

Delayed for two hours due to trivial issues. No reimbursment. Also on arrival further delay due to terminal malfunction.

Did not realize seats did not recline. Best to travel in an exit row... No question

First time flying with Frontier . From buying tickets ,getting boarding pass and boarding plane was super easy. Definitely would fly again with Frontier .

The only thing that may be concerning to others is the multiple notifications of a delayed flight. Then, with less than an hour before boarding, the flight was on time. The gate changed several times, leading to confusion.

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