Cheap Flights from San Diego to Buffalo
Cheap Flights from San Diego to Buffalo
Looking for cheap flights from San Diego 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 San Diego to Buffalo vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 12,000–12,500 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 San Diego to Buffalo for specific travel dates.
2026-11-16
SAN - BUF
Economy | 1 Stop
From 12,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-17
SAN - BUF
Economy | 1 Stop
From 12,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-18
SAN - BUF
Economy | 1 Stop
From 12,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-19
SAN - BUF
Economy | 1 Stop
From 12,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-13
SAN - BUF
Economy | 1 Stop | 8 left
From 12,500 Pts + $30.6
2026-11-14
SAN - BUF
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 12,500 Pts + $30.6
San Diego to Buffalo flight facts
Distance
2,192 mi
3,528 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 San Diego.
Airports in San Diego
SAN · San Diego Intl
Airports in Buffalo
BUF · Buffalo Niagara Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights San Diego - Rochester · Rochester is 55 mi from Buffalo
Flights San Diego - Toronto · Toronto is 65 mi from Buffalo
Flights Los Angeles - Buffalo · Los Angeles is 109 mi from San Diego
Flights San Diego - Syracuse · Syracuse is 133 mi from Buffalo
Flights San Diego - Pittsburgh · Pittsburgh is 186 mi from Buffalo
Premium cabin flights from San Diego to Buffalo
Premium cabin
2026-11-13
SAN - BUF
First | 2 Stops
From 25,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-14
SAN - BUF
First | 2 Stops | 2 left
From 25,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-13
SAN - BUF
First | 1 Stop | 4 left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-14
SAN - BUF
First | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-15
SAN - BUF
First | 1 Stop | 4 left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-16
SAN - BUF
First | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
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Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from San Diego 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 San Diego to Buffalo.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from San Diego to Buffalo.
San Diego and Buffalo are about 2,192 miles (3,528 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 2,192-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 San Diego.
Departures from San Diego: San Diego Intl (SAN). 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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