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Cheap flights from Buffalo (BUF) to California from $74

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
BUF — LAX
Jun 14 — Jun 211
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How far in advance should I book a flight from Buffalo to California?

Users have found that booking a flight from Buffalo to California at least 42 days early can save you up to 86% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 42 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Buffalo to California for as little as $350 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $397 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Buffalo to California?

Flights from Buffalo to California lean towards being more expensive in July. Prices are generally better when you fly from Buffalo to California in January, with the cheapest ticket starting at $132.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from BUF to CA?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Buffalo to California as you normally would.

Cheap Buffalo to California flights in June & July 2024

Find cheap flight options from Buffalo to California specifically for the months of June and July 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,020,828 searches. Prices were last updated on June 9, 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals from Buffalo to California in 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Fri 6/216:15 pmBUF - LAS
1 stop25h 47mFrontier
Wed 6/268:14 amLAS - BUF
1 stop6h 38mFrontier
Deal found 6/8$228
Fri 6/215:37 pmBUF - LAX
1 stop8h 22mAmerican Airlines
Thu 8/221:58 pmLAX - BUF
1 stop7h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/9$236
Wed 7/106:28 pmBUF - LAS
1 stop8h 37mFrontier
Mon 7/1510:08 pmLAS - BUF
1 stop7h 29mFrontier
Deal found 6/7$237
Tue 7/166:10 pmBUF - LAX
Nonstop5h 15mJetBlue
Mon 7/2911:36 pmLAX - BUF
Nonstop4h 49mJetBlue
Deal found 6/8$246
Thu 7/186:10 pmBUF - LAX
Nonstop5h 15mJetBlue
Mon 7/2911:36 pmLAX - BUF
Nonstop4h 49mJetBlue
Deal found 6/8$247
Sat 6/2910:54 pmBUF - ONT
1 stop28h 05mFrontier
Fri 7/512:40 amONT - BUF
1 stop18h 12mFrontier
Deal found 6/8$247
Wed 7/106:28 pmBUF - SFO
1 stop8h 31mFrontier
Fri 7/1212:59 amSFO - BUF
1 stop9h 35mFrontier
Deal found 6/8$247
Sat 6/2210:54 pmBUF - LAS
1 stop11h 43mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/295:05 pmLAS - BUF
1 stop15h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/8$247
Fri 6/146:15 pmBUF - LAS
1 stop15h 20mFrontier
Mon 6/1710:46 pmLAS - BUF
1 stop6h 50mFrontier
Deal found 6/8$248

Buffalo to California 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Buffalo and California in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,020,828 searches. Data last updated June 9, 2024.
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Fri 8/28:06 pmBUF - SAN
1 stop23h 43mFrontier
Tue 8/69:10 pmSAN - BUF
1 stop17h 17mFrontier
Deal found 6/8$179
Fri 8/28:06 pmBUF - ONT
1 stop16h 35mFrontier
Wed 8/712:49 amONT - BUF
1 stop10h 24mFrontier
Deal found 6/9$197
Wed 9/256:46 pmBUF - SFO
1 stop15h 56mFrontier
Sun 9/298:32 amSFO - BUF
1 stop28h 48mFrontier
Deal found 6/9$200
Thu 8/83:13 pmBUF - ONT
1 stop11h 43mFrontier
Tue 8/131:32 pmONT - BUF
1 stop25h 14mFrontier
Deal found 6/8$202
Fri 9/66:46 pmBUF - SFO
1 stop8h 12mFrontier
Sun 9/88:32 amSFO - BUF
1 stop28h 48mFrontier
Deal found 6/8$206
Thu 8/83:13 pmBUF - SFO
1 stop11h 46mFrontier
Sun 8/1112:59 amSFO - BUF
1 stop13h 49mFrontier
Deal found 6/8$207
Fri 8/98:06 pmBUF - ONT
1 stop16h 35mFrontier
Sun 8/1112:59 amONT - BUF
1 stop13h 49mFrontier
Deal found 6/8$208
Wed 8/286:46 pmBUF - SFO
1 stop8h 12mFrontier
Sun 9/18:32 amSFO - BUF
1 stop28h 48mFrontier
Deal found 6/8$208
Tue 9/244:02 pmBUF - LAX
1 stop10h 13mAmerican Airlines
Thu 10/36:51 amLAX - BUF
1 stop7h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/8$216

Buffalo to California flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from Buffalo to California for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,020,828 searches. Data last updated June 9, 2024.
Check out these flights departing soon from Buffalo to California. Users should examine the flight details to ensure there are no surprises.
Fri 6/146:15 pmBUF - LAS
1 stop15h 20mFrontier
Mon 6/1710:46 pmLAS - BUF
1 stop6h 50mFrontier
Deal found 6/8$248
Fri 6/146:15 pmBUF - ONT
1 stop8h 29mFrontier
Thu 6/2012:59 amONT - BUF
1 stop13h 26mFrontier
Deal found 6/8$258
Fri 6/146:15 pmBUF - SFO
1 stop8h 44mFrontier
Tue 6/2512:59 amSFO - BUF
1 stop13h 53mFrontier
Deal found 6/9$267
Wed 6/196:52 pmBUF - LAS
1 stop8h 12mFrontier
Tue 6/251:09 amLAS - BUF
1 stop13h 43mFrontier
Deal found 6/7$268
Wed 6/196:52 pmBUF - LAS
1 stop8h 12mFrontier
Wed 6/268:14 amLAS - BUF
1 stop6h 38mFrontier
Deal found 6/7$278
Sun 6/166:06 amBUF - LAX
1 stop8h 54mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/2212:59 amLAX - BUF
1 stop7h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/9$296
Mon 6/177:20 amBUF - LAX
1 stop9h 27mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/221:48 pmLAX - BUF
1 stop7h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/9$297
Fri 6/146:15 pmBUF - ONT
1 stop8h 29mFrontier
Fri 6/287:13 amONT - BUF
1 stop7h 12mFrontier
Deal found 6/8$307
Fri 6/146:15 pmBUF - ONT
1 stop8h 29mFrontier
Thu 6/2712:44 amONT - BUF
1 stop13h 41mFrontier
Deal found 6/8$317

One-way flights to California from Buffalo

Search for one-way flight options from Buffalo to California. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,020,828 searches. Data last updated June 9, 2024.
Take a look at some of the best available options we've come across on one-way flights from Buffalo to California. Users in need of a round-trip flight from Buffalo to California instead should update the search form at the top of page.
Sat 6/2210:54 pmBUF - LAS
1 stop11h 43mFrontier
Deal found 6/9$74
Tue 8/209:19 pmBUF - LAS
1 stop16h 21mFrontier
Deal found 6/9$95
Sat 9/286:46 pmBUF - ONT
1 stop7h 58mFrontier
Deal found 6/8$101
Fri 8/98:06 pmBUF - SJC
1 stop16h 05mFrontier
Deal found 6/8$103
Wed 8/286:46 pmBUF - SJC
1 stop25h 37mFrontier
Deal found 6/9$106
Fri 6/214:36 pmBUF - LAX
1 stop7h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/9$108
Fri 6/146:15 pmBUF - SFO
1 stop8h 44mFrontier
Deal found 6/8$108
Fri 6/146:15 pmBUF - ONT
1 stop8h 29mFrontier
Deal found 6/9$109
Fri 6/286:15 pmBUF - SAN
1 stop15h 45mFrontier
Deal found 6/8$110

Find flights from Buffalo to California within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Buffalo to California that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,020,828 searches. Data last updated June 9, 2024.

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BuffaloLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl

BUF - LAS

BUFLAS

Buffalo

Sat 6/22

1 stop11h 43m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 7/17

1 stop8h 28m

$148

BuffaloSan Diego

BUF - SAN

BUFSAN

Buffalo

Fri 8/2

1 stop23h 43m

San Diego

Tue 8/6

1 stop17h 17m

$179

BuffaloLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl

BUF - LAS

BUFLAS

Buffalo

Tue 8/20

1 stop8h 07m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 8/23

1 stop9h 18m

$195

BuffaloLos Angeles

BUF - LAX

BUFLAX

Buffalo

Thu 10/17

Nonstop5h 27m

Los Angeles

Sun 10/27

Nonstop4h 44m

$237

BuffaloLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl

BUF - LAS

BUFLAS

Buffalo

Sat 6/22

1 stop11h 43m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 6/29

1 stop15h 46m

$247

BuffaloLos Angeles

BUF - LAX

BUFLAX

Buffalo

Mon 9/16

1 stop7h 06m

Los Angeles

Mon 9/23

1 stop7h 32m

$256

BuffaloLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl

BUF - LAS

BUFLAS

Buffalo

Thu 7/11

1 stop13h 53m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 7/14

1 stop10h 08m

$285

BuffaloLos Angeles

BUF - LAX

BUFLAX

Buffalo

Tue 9/24

1 stop9h 15m

Los Angeles

Tue 10/1

2 stops11h 00m

$321

BuffaloSan Francisco

BUF - SFO

BUFSFO

Buffalo

Sat 10/5

2 stops8h 59m

San Francisco

Sat 10/12

1 stop7h 40m

$351

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Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to California. Reviews last updated June 9, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with JetBlue, American Airlines and United Airlines from Buffalo to California by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,245 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and airport staff were excellent. They accommodated my needs and were super professional and kind.

Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,245 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,245 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and airport staff were excellent. They accommodated my needs and were super professional and kind.

Delta
8.0
Very good
10,310 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,245 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and airport staff were excellent. They accommodated my needs and were super professional and kind.

JetBlue
7.6
Good
4,288 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,245 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and airport staff were excellent. They accommodated my needs and were super professional and kind.

Avianca
7.5
Good
3,569 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,245 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and airport staff were excellent. They accommodated my needs and were super professional and kind.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,661 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,245 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and airport staff were excellent. They accommodated my needs and were super professional and kind.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Buffalo to California. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Buffalo to California?

    Located just 8.3 mi from the city center, Buffalo (BUF) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to California from Buffalo.

  • Can I find flights from Buffalo to California for under $200 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Buffalo to California for under $200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Frontier for just $148, but on average you can expect to pay $199.

  • Are there nonstop flights from Buffalo to California for under $300 on Cheapflights?

    Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from Buffalo to California under $300. A good price for a nonstop flight from Buffalo to California is less than $300.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Buffalo to California for under $300?

    There are currently 20+ open flights from Buffalo to California within the next 7 days for less than $300.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Buffalo to California one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $74. American Airlines flights start at $108 while deals on JetBlue start at $114 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Buffalo to California?

    The most popular route from Buffalo to California is Buffalo - Los Angeles. You may also consider Buffalo - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl or Buffalo - San Francisco.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Buffalo to California?

    Consider JetBlue (77%), Hawaiian Airlines (77%) or Singapore Airlines (76%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Buffalo to California.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Buffalo to California?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Buffalo to California? While on average our users pay $236, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $113. The most popular route (Buffalo - Los Angeles), is priced around $231.

  • What does BUF to LAX mean?

    BUF and LAX are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. BUF to LAX refers to a flight route from Buffalo Airport to Los Angeles Airport. San Francisco Airport (SFO), San Diego Airport (SAN), Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport (SNA), San Jose Airport (SJC), Sacramento Intl Airport (SMF) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Buffalo to California that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Buffalo to California flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Buffalo to California with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Buffalo to California flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Buffalo to California that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Buffalo to California flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Buffalo to California?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Buffalo to California.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Buffalo to California?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Buffalo to California by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Buffalo to California that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Buffalo to California offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Buffalo to California?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Buffalo to California flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Buffalo to California flight deals updated?

    The Buffalo to California flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 6/9.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Buffalo to California?

    American Airlines, JetBlue and Delta are the most popular airlines when flying from Buffalo to California.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Buffalo to California?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Buffalo to California (average of $238). Flying from Buffalo to California in June is currently the most expensive (average of $324). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Buffalo to California

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Buffalo to California. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,020,828 searches. Data last updated June 9, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$138Average$448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FrontierCheapest$143Average$295FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$144Average$397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$144Average$468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$218Average$538FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Linear Air TaxiCheapest$27,954Average$77,657FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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