Cheap Flights from Buffalo to Los Angeles
Cheap Flights from Buffalo to Los Angeles
Looking for cheap flights from Buffalo to Los Angeles? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Buffalo to Los Angeles vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 11,300–14,700 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Buffalo to Los Angeles for specific travel dates.
2026-11-17
BUF - LAX
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 11,300 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-18
BUF - LAX
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 11,800 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-19
BUF - LAX
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 11,800 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-20
BUF - LAX
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 14,200 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-22
BUF - LAX
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 14,200 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-16
BUF - LAX
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 14,700 Pts + $5.6
Buffalo to Los Angeles flight facts
Distance
2,213 mi
3,561 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 5h
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
−3h
Los Angeles is 3 hours behind Buffalo.
Airports in Buffalo
BUF · Buffalo Niagara Intl
Airports in Los Angeles
LAX · Los Angeles Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Rochester - Los Angeles · Rochester is 55 mi from Buffalo
Flights Toronto - Los Angeles · Toronto is 65 mi from Buffalo
Flights Erie - Los Angeles · Erie is 94 mi from Buffalo
Flights Buffalo - San Diego · San Diego is 109 mi from Los Angeles
Flights Pittsburgh - Los Angeles · Pittsburgh is 186 mi from Buffalo
Premium cabin flights from Buffalo to Los Angeles
Selected hotels for your next stay
Hollywood (United States)
Dream Hollywood
From 15,000 Pts or $267
Los Angeles (United States)
Hotel Figueroa
From 15,000 Pts or $189
Newport Beach (United States)
Hyatt Regency Newport Beach
From 15,000 Pts or $249
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Buffalo to Los Angeles depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Buffalo to Los Angeles.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Buffalo to Los Angeles.
Buffalo and Los Angeles are about 2,213 miles (3,561 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 2,213-mile straight-line distance takes about 5h in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Los Angeles is 3 hours behind Buffalo.
Departures from Buffalo: Buffalo Niagara Intl (BUF). Arrivals in Los Angeles: Los Angeles Intl (LAX).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Los Angeles, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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