Cheap Flights from Buffalo to San Francisco
Cheap Flights from Buffalo to San Francisco
Looking for cheap flights from Buffalo to San Francisco? 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 San Francisco vary by season, cabin, and date. There is no award space in the next two months right now. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Buffalo to San Francisco for specific travel dates.
Buffalo to San Francisco flight facts
Distance
2,303 mi
3,707 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 5h
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
−3h
San Francisco is 3 hours behind Buffalo.
Airports in Buffalo
BUF · Buffalo Niagara Intl
Airports in San Francisco
SFO · San Francisco Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Rochester - San Francisco · Rochester is 55 mi from Buffalo
Flights Toronto - San Francisco · Toronto is 65 mi from Buffalo
Flights Buffalo - Sacramento · Sacramento is 86 mi from San Francisco
Flights Pittsburgh - San Francisco · Pittsburgh is 186 mi from Buffalo
Premium cabin flights from Buffalo to San Francisco
Selected hotels for your next stay
Oakland (United States)
Kissel Uptown Oakland
From 12,000 Pts or $207
San Francisco (United States)
Hotel Kabuki
From 15,000 Pts or $245
St Helena (United States)
Alila Napa Valley
From 35,000 Pts or $859
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Buffalo to San Francisco 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 San Francisco.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Buffalo to San Francisco.
Buffalo and San Francisco are about 2,303 miles (3,707 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 2,303-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.
San Francisco is 3 hours behind Buffalo.
Departures from Buffalo: Buffalo Niagara Intl (BUF). Arrivals in San Francisco: San Francisco Intl (SFO).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into San Francisco, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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