Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Buffalo
Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Buffalo
Looking for cheap flights from Los Angeles to Buffalo? 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 Los Angeles to Buffalo vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 10,900–13,500 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 Los Angeles to Buffalo for specific travel dates.
2026-12-30
LAX - BUF
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 10,900 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-17
LAX - BUF
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 11,300 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-29
LAX - BUF
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 12,600 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-24
LAX - BUF
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 12,900 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-28
LAX - BUF
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 13,400 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-26
LAX - BUF
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 13,500 Pts + $5.6
Los Angeles to Buffalo 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
Buffalo is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Airports in Los Angeles
LAX · Los Angeles Intl
Airports in Buffalo
BUF · Buffalo Niagara Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Los Angeles - Rochester · Rochester is 55 mi from Buffalo
Flights Los Angeles - Toronto · Toronto is 65 mi from Buffalo
Flights Los Angeles - Erie · Erie is 94 mi from Buffalo
Flights San Diego - Buffalo · San Diego is 109 mi from Los Angeles
Flights Los Angeles - Syracuse · Syracuse is 133 mi from Buffalo
Flights Los Angeles - Pittsburgh · Pittsburgh is 186 mi from Buffalo
Premium cabin flights from Los Angeles to Buffalo
Premium cabin
2027-01-03
LAX - BUF
First | 2 Stops
From 30,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2027-01-03
LAX - BUF
First | 2 Stops | 6 left
From 45,000 Pts + $25.6
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Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Los Angeles to Buffalo 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 Los Angeles to Buffalo.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Los Angeles to Buffalo.
Los Angeles and Buffalo 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.
Buffalo is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Departures from Los Angeles: Los Angeles Intl (LAX). Arrivals in Buffalo: Buffalo Niagara Intl (BUF).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Buffalo, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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