How many flights depart from Buffalo to San Francisco on average per week?

1 flights are operational weekly from Buffalo to San Francisco as of September 2026. The most popular departure day for this route is Mon, with 100% of flights per week taking off on this day.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Buffalo to San Francisco?

JetBlue, Southwest, and United Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Buffalo to San Francisco

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Buffalo Airport to San Francisco Airport?

Prices for flights from Buffalo Airport to San Francisco Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

How old do you have to be to fly from Buffalo Airport to San Francisco Airport?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Buffalo Airport to San Francisco Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San Francisco Airport?

The necessary travel and health documents for your San Francisco Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

R1 721 Cheap Flights from Buffalo to San Francisco in 2026/27

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14:30 - 21:35BUF Buffalo-SFO San Francisco

10h 05m1 stop Denver Intl

23:35 - 10:40SFO San Francisco-BUF Buffalo

8h 05m1 stop Chicago Midway

R3 443Southwest

Sat, Nov 14 - Wed, Dec 2

13:10 - 21:20BUF Buffalo-SFO San Francisco

11h 10m2 stops Baltimore/Washington Chicago Midway

23:35 - 10:40SFO San Francisco-BUF Buffalo

8h 05m1 stop Chicago Midway

R3 524Southwest

Sat, Nov 14 - Wed, Dec 2

13:10 - 21:20BUF Buffalo-SFO San Francisco

11h 10m2 stops Baltimore/Washington Chicago Midway

8:00 - 22:00SFO San Francisco-BUF Buffalo

11h 00m2 stops Denver Intl Baltimore/Washington

R3 605Southwest

Sat, Nov 14 - Wed, Dec 2

8:00 - 15:33BUF Buffalo-SFO San Francisco

10h 33m1 stop Boston Logan Intl

22:00 - 9:34SFO San Francisco-BUF Buffalo

8h 34m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl

R3 703JetBlue

Tue, Dec 8 - Tue, Dec 15

15:48 - 22:25BUF Buffalo-SFO San Francisco

9h 37m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl

20:55 - 8:07SFO San Francisco-BUF Buffalo

8h 12m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl

R3 979JetBlue

Sat, Oct 31 - Sat, Nov 7

15:48 - 22:25BUF Buffalo-SFO San Francisco

9h 37m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl

22:10 - 11:07SFO San Francisco-BUF Buffalo

9h 57m1 stop Boston Logan Intl

R4 515JetBlue

Sat, Oct 31 - Sun, Nov 8

12:00 - 18:11BUF Buffalo-SFO San Francisco

9h 11m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

13:32 - 23:58SFO San Francisco-BUF Buffalo

7h 26m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R4 710Delta

Tue, Nov 10 - Wed, Nov 11

15:53 - 23:26BUF Buffalo-SFO San Francisco

10h 33m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl

11:45 - 23:59SFO San Francisco-BUF Buffalo

9h 14m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl

R4 726Delta

Sat, Oct 17 - Sat, Oct 24

15:48 - 23:58BUF Buffalo-SFO San Francisco

11h 10m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl

6:00 - 19:02SFO San Francisco-BUF Buffalo

10h 02m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl

R4 969JetBlue

Sat, Oct 31 - Wed, Nov 4

14:09 - 20:55BUF Buffalo-SFO San Francisco

9h 46m1 stop Boston Logan Intl

6:00 - 20:04SFO San Francisco-BUF Buffalo

11h 04m1 stop Boston Logan Intl

R5 034JetBlue

Mon, Nov 16 - Sat, Dec 5

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7:00 - 13:33BUF Buffalo-SFO San Francisco

9h 33m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

12:35 - 22:43SFO San Francisco-BUF Buffalo

7h 08m1 stop Denver Intl

R8 250United Airlines

Sat, Sep 26 - Sat, Oct 10

10:05 - 15:50BUF Buffalo-SFO San Francisco

8h 45m1 stop Nashville Intl

18:25 - 8:10SFO San Francisco-BUF Buffalo

10h 45m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Baltimore/Washington

R8 412Southwest

Sat, Sep 26 - Sat, Oct 10

6:45 - 13:35BUF Buffalo-SFO San Francisco

9h 50m2 stops Denver Intl Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

5:00 - 18:55SFO San Francisco-BUF Buffalo

10h 55m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Chicago Midway

R8 494Southwest

Sat, Sep 26 - Sat, Oct 10

18:59 - 23:57BUF Buffalo-SFO San Francisco

7h 58m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

22:59 - 8:24SFO San Francisco-BUF Buffalo

6h 25m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R9 224Delta

Wed, Sep 23 - Sat, Sep 26

12:35 - 18:20BUF Buffalo-SFO San Francisco

8h 45m2 stops Chicago Midway Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

6:50 - 20:40SFO San Francisco-BUF Buffalo

10h 50m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Chicago Midway

R9 403Southwest

Wed, Sep 23 - Tue, Sep 29

7:00 - 13:27BUF Buffalo-SFO San Francisco

9h 27m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

23:30 - 9:29SFO San Francisco-BUF Buffalo

6h 59m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

R9 890United Airlines

Wed, Sep 23 - Mon, Sep 28

15:58 - 21:39BUF Buffalo-SFO San Francisco

8h 41m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

23:30 - 11:10SFO San Francisco-BUF Buffalo

8h 40m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R9 971Delta

Wed, Sep 23 - Mon, Sep 28

15:00 - 22:10BUF Buffalo-SFO San Francisco

10h 10m2 stops Baltimore/Washington Chicago Midway

6:45 - 20:55SFO San Francisco-BUF Buffalo

11h 10m2 stops San Diego Chicago Midway

R10 134Southwest

Wed, Sep 23 - Mon, Sep 28

7:00 - 13:33BUF Buffalo-SFO San Francisco

9h 33m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

23:30 - 9:29SFO San Francisco-BUF Buffalo

6h 59m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

R10 215United Airlines

Thu, Sep 24 - Sat, Sep 26

19:25 - 23:53BUF Buffalo-SFO San Francisco

7h 28m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

11:35 - 0:12SFO San Francisco-BUF Buffalo

9h 37m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl

R10 280Delta

Thu, Sep 24 - Sat, Sep 26

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Alaska Airlines flights from Buffalo to San Francisco

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Sept 30

BUF7:59Buffalo

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SFO21:39San Francisco

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SFO9:38San Francisco

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R11 433

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SFO19:59San Francisco

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SFO17:45San Francisco

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BUF11:39Buffalo

R11 514

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Sept 30

BUF12:09Buffalo

10h 45m

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SFO19:54San Francisco

Oct 6

SFO8:47San Francisco

12h 12m

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BUF23:59Buffalo

R12 229

United Airlines flights from Buffalo to San Francisco

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Oct 6

BUF7:00Buffalo

9h 33m

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SFO13:33San Francisco

Oct 20

SFO23:30San Francisco

6h 59m

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BUF9:29Buffalo

R6 220

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Oct 6

BUF17:45Buffalo

8h 14m

1 stop

SFO22:59San Francisco

Oct 9

SFO22:42San Francisco

7h 26m

1 stop

BUF9:08Buffalo

R6 496

United Airlines

Dec 25

BUF19:52Buffalo

8h 38m

1 stop

SFO1:30San Francisco

Jan 1

SFO23:30San Francisco

7h 18m

1 stop

BUF9:48Buffalo

R6 691

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14:09-20:55

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Buffalo and San Francisco?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from R5 270 to R8 388.
The lowest price recently found on this route was R3 443.

What is the cheapest month to fly to San Francisco?

If you’re not able to fly to San Francisco in January, then March is your next best option. Flight prices from Buffalo to San Francisco during March average around R5 619.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Buffalo to San Francisco?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to San Francisco from Buffalo when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San Francisco for around R6 089 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to San Francisco from Buffalo for as low as R5 148 on momondo.

How have Buffalo to San Francisco flight prices changed over time?

As of September 2026, prices for Buffalo to San Francisco flights are approximately 20% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Buffalo to San Francisco

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Buffalo to San Francisco according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.

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Best price found	R1 721
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to San Francisco from Buffalo in the past 72 hours is R1 721. The best return flight deal from Buffalo to San Francisco found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R3 443.

There are no direct flights from Buffalo to San Francisco. There are no popular flight routes from Buffalo to San Francisco.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Buffalo to San Francisco

How far is Buffalo to San Francisco by plane?
The straight-line distance from Buffalo to San Francisco is 3688,3 km.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Buffalo Airport to San Francisco Airport?
Prices for flights from Buffalo Airport to San Francisco Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.
How old do you have to be to fly from Buffalo Airport to San Francisco Airport?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Buffalo Airport to San Francisco Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San Francisco Airport?
The necessary travel and health documents for your San Francisco Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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