Which layover airport has the shortest travel time from Buffalo to San Francisco?

Flights connecting via Charlotte (CLT) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 9h 58m.

Which airlines fly to San Francisco?

Frontier, Southwest and American Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to San Francisco from Buffalo according to our data. Frontier is the first choice among our users, with 40% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to San Francisco. Keep in mind that there are 4 different airlines that fly to San Francisco on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Which airport is the most popular layover for flights between Buffalo and San Francisco?

Boston (BOS) was the most common stop: 40% of momondo users choosing one-stop flights on this route connected there.

Which layover airport offers the lowest fares from Buffalo to San Francisco?

Flights via Charlotte (CLT) offer the lowest average round-trip price of C$ 426.

Which layover airport has the shortest connection time from Buffalo to San Francisco?

Charlotte (CLT) has the shortest average layover time for this route: 2h 01m.

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

Southwest, Frontier, and American Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Buffalo to San Francisco

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

As of August 2026, 5 flights take off from Buffalo and land in San Francisco each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Mon, with 20% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

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 were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Buffalo Airport to San Francisco Airport?

The number of operators available for flights from Buffalo Airport to San Francisco Airport is 4 as of August 2026.

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 layovers. 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 travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to San Francisco Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at San Francisco Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

C$ 221 Cheap Flights from Buffalo to San Francisco in 2026

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1:40 p.m. - 7:48 p.m.BUF Buffalo-SFO San Francisco

9h 08m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

10:05 p.m. - 12:55 p.m.SFO San Francisco-BUF Buffalo

11h 50m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

C$ 306Frontier

Fri, 2 Oct - Tue, 6 Oct

1:40 p.m. - 7:48 p.m.BUF Buffalo-SFO San Francisco

9h 08m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

7:11 p.m. - 12:55 p.m.SFO San Francisco-BUF Buffalo

14h 44m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

C$ 403Frontier

Fri, 2 Oct - Tue, 6 Oct

7:35 p.m. - 12:05 a.m.BUF Buffalo-SFO San Francisco

7h 30m1 stop Chicago Midway

11:40 p.m. - 10:25 a.m.SFO San Francisco-BUF Buffalo

7h 45m1 stop Chicago Midway

C$ 440Southwest

Mon, 19 Oct - Thu, 22 Oct

7:35 p.m. - 12:05 a.m.BUF Buffalo-SFO San Francisco

7h 30m1 stop Chicago Midway

11:40 p.m. - 10:30 a.m.SFO San Francisco-BUF Buffalo

7h 50m1 stop Chicago Midway

C$ 440Southwest

Mon, 19 Oct - Fri, 23 Oct

7:00 a.m. - 11:25 a.m.BUF Buffalo-SFO San Francisco

7h 25m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

10:40 a.m. - 10:43 p.m.SFO San Francisco-BUF Buffalo

9h 03m1 stop Denver Intl

C$ 440United Airlines

Sat, 19 Sep - Sat, 26 Sep

6:55 p.m. - 11:56 p.m.BUF Buffalo-SFO San Francisco

8h 01m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

11:30 a.m. - 11:50 p.m.SFO San Francisco-BUF Buffalo

9h 20m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl

C$ 440Delta

Tue, 13 Oct - Thu, 4 Feb

5:50 p.m. - 11:59 p.m.BUF Buffalo-SFO San Francisco

9h 09m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

11:13 p.m. - 11:25 a.m.SFO San Francisco-BUF Buffalo

9h 12m1 stop Philadelphia

C$ 443American Airlines

Thu, 15 Oct - Tue, 2 Feb

12:56 p.m. - 7:18 p.m.BUF Buffalo-SFO San Francisco

9h 22m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

11:28 p.m. - 12:06 p.m.SFO San Francisco-BUF Buffalo

9h 38m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

C$ 521American Airlines

Fri, 4 Sep - Tue, 8 Sep

2:23 p.m. - 9:40 p.m.BUF Buffalo-SFO San Francisco

10h 17m1 stop Boston Logan Intl

9:44 p.m. - 10:09 a.m.SFO San Francisco-BUF Buffalo

9h 25m1 stop Boston Logan Intl

C$ 523JetBlue

Thu, 17 Sep - Mon, 21 Sep

3:10 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.BUF Buffalo-SFO San Francisco

9h 50m1 stop Boston Logan Intl

10:10 p.m. - 11:10 a.m.SFO San Francisco-BUF Buffalo

10h 00m1 stop Boston Logan Intl

C$ 528JetBlue

Wed, 21 Oct - Sun, 25 Oct

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11:36 a.m. - 7:03 p.m.BUF Buffalo-SFO San Francisco

10h 27m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

10:35 p.m. - 10:29 a.m.SFO San Francisco-BUF Buffalo

8h 54m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

C$ 443Frontier

Tue, 25 Aug - Mon, 31 Aug

11:36 a.m. - 7:03 p.m.BUF Buffalo-SFO San Francisco

10h 27m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

10:35 p.m. - 10:29 a.m.SFO San Francisco-BUF Buffalo

8h 54m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

C$ 470Frontier

Mon, 24 Aug - Sun, 30 Aug

11:36 a.m. - 8:40 p.m.BUF Buffalo-SFO San Francisco

12h 04m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Los Angeles

10:35 p.m. - 10:29 a.m.SFO San Francisco-BUF Buffalo

8h 54m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

C$ 553Frontier

Tue, 25 Aug - Mon, 31 Aug

11:36 a.m. - 7:03 p.m.BUF Buffalo-SFO San Francisco

10h 27m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

10:35 p.m. - 10:29 a.m.SFO San Francisco-BUF Buffalo

8h 54m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

C$ 561Frontier

Sun, 23 Aug - Sun, 30 Aug

4:13 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.BUF Buffalo-SFO San Francisco

8h 47m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

10:59 p.m. - 8:24 a.m.SFO San Francisco-BUF Buffalo

6h 25m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

C$ 598Delta

Wed, 26 Aug - Mon, 14 Sep

7:00 a.m. - 2:55 p.m.BUF Buffalo-SFO San Francisco

10h 55m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl

10:59 p.m. - 8:24 a.m.SFO San Francisco-BUF Buffalo

6h 25m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

C$ 598Delta

Tue, 25 Aug - Mon, 14 Sep

4:13 p.m. - 11:58 p.m.BUF Buffalo-SFO San Francisco

10h 45m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

10:00 p.m. - 11:10 a.m.SFO San Francisco-BUF Buffalo

10h 10m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

C$ 598Delta

Wed, 26 Aug - Sat, 12 Sep

12:35 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.BUF Buffalo-SFO San Francisco

8h 40m2 stops Chicago Midway Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

6:50 a.m. - 8:35 p.m.SFO San Francisco-BUF Buffalo

10h 45m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Chicago Midway

C$ 693Southwest

Tue, 25 Aug - Tue, 1 Sep

6:00 a.m. - 12:55 p.m.BUF Buffalo-SFO San Francisco

9h 55m2 stops Baltimore/Washington Chicago Midway

1:55 p.m. - 9:25 a.m.SFO San Francisco-BUF Buffalo

16h 30m2 stops Dallas Love Field Orlando

C$ 702Southwest

Tue, 25 Aug - Fri, 25 Sep

12:35 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.BUF Buffalo-SFO San Francisco

8h 40m2 stops Chicago Midway Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

8:30 a.m. - 9:50 p.m.SFO San Francisco-BUF Buffalo

10h 20m2 stops San Diego Baltimore/Washington

C$ 764Southwest

Tue, 25 Aug - Mon, 31 Aug

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Frontier flights from Buffalo to San Francisco

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Frontier

2 Oct

BUF1:40 p.m.Buffalo

9h 08m

1 stop

SFO7:48 p.m.San Francisco

6 Oct

SFO10:05 p.m.San Francisco

11h 50m

1 stop

BUF12:55 p.m.Buffalo

C$ 306

Frontier

2 Oct

BUF1:40 p.m.Buffalo

9h 08m

1 stop

SFO7:48 p.m.San Francisco

6 Oct

SFO7:11 p.m.San Francisco

14h 44m

2 stops

BUF12:55 p.m.Buffalo

C$ 403

Frontier

25 Aug

BUF11:36 a.m.Buffalo

10h 27m

1 stop

SFO7:03 p.m.San Francisco

31 Aug

SFO10:35 p.m.San Francisco

8h 54m

1 stop

BUF10:29 a.m.Buffalo

C$ 443

Delta flights from Buffalo to San Francisco

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Delta

13 Oct

BUF6:55 p.m.Buffalo

8h 01m

1 stop

SFO11:56 p.m.San Francisco

2 Feb

SFO10:45 p.m.San Francisco

6h 44m

1 stop

BUF8:29 a.m.Buffalo

C$ 440

Delta

5 Sep

BUF12:02 p.m.Buffalo

9h 11m

1 stop

SFO6:13 p.m.San Francisco

8 Sep

SFO6:00 a.m.San Francisco

6h 13m

1 stop

BUF3:13 p.m.Buffalo

C$ 481

Delta

17 Oct

BUF5:20 p.m.Buffalo

9h 36m

1 stop

SFO11:56 p.m.San Francisco

1 Feb

SFO10:45 p.m.San Francisco

6h 44m

1 stop

BUF8:29 a.m.Buffalo

C$ 521

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BUF Buffalo - SFO San Francisco

BUFSFO

Buffalo

Fri 2/10

1:40 p.m.-7:48 p.m.

1 stop9h 08m

San Francisco

Tue 6/10

10:05 p.m.-12:55 p.m.

1 stop11h 50m

C$ 306

BuffaloSan Francisco

BUF Buffalo - SFO San Francisco

BUFSFO

Buffalo

Fri 2/10

1:40 p.m.-7:48 p.m.

1 stop9h 08m

San Francisco

Tue 6/10

7:11 p.m.-12:55 p.m.

2 stops14h 44m

C$ 403

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BUF Buffalo - SFO San Francisco

BUFSFO

Buffalo

Mon 19/10

7:35 p.m.-12:05 a.m.

1 stop7h 30m

San Francisco

Thu 22/10

11:40 p.m.-10:25 a.m.

1 stop7h 45m

C$ 440

BuffaloSan Francisco

BUF Buffalo - SFO San Francisco

BUFSFO

Buffalo

Mon 19/10

7:35 p.m.-12:05 a.m.

1 stop7h 30m

San Francisco

Fri 23/10

11:40 p.m.-10:30 a.m.

1 stop7h 50m

C$ 440

BuffaloSan Francisco

BUF Buffalo - SFO San Francisco

BUFSFO

Buffalo

Sat 19/9

7:00 a.m.-11:25 a.m.

1 stop7h 25m

San Francisco

Sat 26/9

10:40 a.m.-10:43 p.m.

1 stop9h 03m

C$ 440

BuffaloSan Francisco

BUF Buffalo - SFO San Francisco

BUFSFO

Buffalo

Tue 13/10

6:55 p.m.-11:56 p.m.

1 stop8h 01m

San Francisco

Thu 4/2

11:30 a.m.-11:50 p.m.

1 stop9h 20m

C$ 440

BuffaloSan Francisco

BUF Buffalo - SFO San Francisco

BUFSFO

Buffalo

Thu 15/10

5:50 p.m.-11:59 p.m.

1 stop9h 09m

San Francisco

Tue 2/2

11:13 p.m.-11:25 a.m.

1 stop9h 12m

C$ 443

BuffaloSan Francisco

BUF Buffalo - SFO San Francisco

BUFSFO

Buffalo

Fri 4/9

12:56 p.m.-7:18 p.m.

1 stop9h 22m

San Francisco

Tue 8/9

11:28 p.m.-12:06 p.m.

1 stop9h 38m

C$ 521

BuffaloSan Francisco

BUF Buffalo - SFO San Francisco

BUFSFO

Buffalo

Thu 17/9

2:23 p.m.-9:40 p.m.

1 stop10h 17m

San Francisco

Mon 21/9

9:44 p.m.-10:09 a.m.

1 stop9h 25m

C$ 523

BuffaloSan Francisco

BUF Buffalo - SFO San Francisco

BUFSFO

Buffalo

Wed 21/10

3:10 p.m.-10:00 p.m.

1 stop9h 50m

San Francisco

Sun 25/10

10:10 p.m.-11:10 a.m.

1 stop10h 00m

C$ 528

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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 C$ 417 to C$ 704.
The lowest price recently found on this route was C$ 306.

What is the cheapest month to fly to San Francisco?

The cheapest month to fly to San Francisco from Buffalo is in January. Flight prices, which tend to average around C$ 361, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of February is another great option to travel to San Francisco, with average flight prices from Buffalo averaging around C$ 437.

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 C$ 504 when searching weeks out. 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 C$ 418 on momondo.

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

As of August 2026, prices for Buffalo to San Francisco flights are approximately 17% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Best price found	C$ 221
Fastest flight time	6h 58m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to San Francisco from Buffalo in the past 72 hours is C$ 221. The best round-trip flight deal from Buffalo to San Francisco found on momondo in the last 72 hours is C$ 306.

The fastest flight from Buffalo to San Francisco takes 6h 58m

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 distance between Buffalo and San Francisco is about 3688.3 km. By plane, this route typically takes 6h 58m.
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 were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Buffalo Airport to San Francisco Airport?
The number of operators available for flights from Buffalo Airport to San Francisco Airport is 4 as of August 2026.
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 layovers. 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 travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to San Francisco Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at San Francisco Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular airline from Buffalo to San Francisco?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked airline on the route from Buffalo to San Francisco is Frontier, representing 40% of all bookings. The subsequent popular airlines are Southwest at 28%, American Airlines at 23%, and JetBlue at 10%.

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Frontier	PriceFrom C$ 173	Free Cancellation	Rating 5.6 2,661 reviews	Search Frontier flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom C$ 215	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,980 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
JetBlue	PriceFrom C$ 239	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 3,040 reviews	Search JetBlue flights
Southwest	PriceFrom C$ 319	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 4,215 reviews	Search Southwest flights

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