Find Cheap Flights from Buffalo to Los Angeles (BUF - LAX)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Buffalo to Los Angeles and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$215	Frontier 1 stop 26 hr Fri, May 22 — Fri, May 29	The cheapest round-trip flight from Buffalo to Los Angeles is currently $215
Cheapest one-way flight	$110	Frontier 1 stop 9 hr Thu, Jun 4	The cheapest one-way flight from Buffalo to Los Angeles is currently $110
Cheapest nonstop flights	$257	JetBlue Nonstop 6 hr Sat, May 30 — Mon, Jun 8	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Buffalo to Los Angeles is currently $257
Last-minute weekend getaway	$307	Delta 1 stop 9 hr Thu, Apr 23 — Sun, Apr 26	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Buffalo to Los Angeles is currently $307
Cheapest business class flights	$503	Frontier 1 stop 25 hr Sun, May 31 — Mon, Jun 8	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Buffalo to Los Angeles is currently $503

Fastest flight	5 hr 19 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Buffalo to Los Angeles takes 5 hr 19 min
Nonstop flights	None	There are no direct flights on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Buffalo to Los Angeles is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically March.

September Cheapest	Typical prices: $170–285
March Most expensive	Typical prices: $255–415

Popular airlines from Buffalo to Los Angeles

United

from $277

Typical price: $245–500

446 weekly connecting flights

BUF - LAX Every day
Delta

from $282

Typical price: $275–710

376 weekly connecting flights

BUF - LAX Every day
Southwest

from $273

Typical price: $255–425

359 weekly connecting flights

BUF - LAX Every day
American

from $282

Typical price: $220–450

338 weekly connecting flights

BUF - LAX Every day
JetBlue

from $257

Typical price: $295–700

50 weekly connecting flights

BUF - LAX Every day
Frontier

from $215

Typical price: $250–620

27 weekly connecting flights

BUF - LAX Every day

Popular airports near Buffalo

Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)

Buffalo United States 24 min 8 mi
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)

Toronto Canada 1 hr 37 min 66 mi
Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC)

Rochester United States 1 hr 13 min 63 mi
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)

Cleveland United States 3 hr 11 min 183 mi

Popular airports near Los Angeles

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

Los Angeles United States 32 min 12 mi
Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)

Tijuana Mexico 2 hr 25 min 127 mi
Ontario International Airport (ONT)

Ontario United States 47 min 37 mi
John Wayne Airport (SNA)

Santa Ana United States 45 min 34 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Buffalo to Los Angeles

The cheapest flights from Buffalo to Los Angeles are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $170 to $285.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Buffalo to Los Angeles recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $215. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $110.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest United flight from Buffalo to Los Angeles is $277, flying from Apr 30 to May 6.
The cheapest Delta flight from Buffalo to Los Angeles is $282, flying from Apr 30 to May 6.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Buffalo to Los Angeles is $273, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest American flight from Buffalo to Los Angeles is $282, flying from Apr 30 to May 6.
The cheapest JetBlue flight from Buffalo to Los Angeles is $257, flying from May 30 to Jun 8.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Buffalo to Los Angeles is $215, flying from May 22 to May 29.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Buffalo to Los Angeles starts at $215 from Fri, May 22 to Fri, May 29. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $110 and departs on Thu, Jun 4.

5 hr 19 min is the shortest flight time from Buffalo to Los Angeles.

Los Angeles is a year-round destination. The weather's mostly warm and mild, with hotter temperatures Jul–Oct. Arts and cultural events happen regularly, including film festivals such as LA Film Fest (Jun) and AFI Fest (Nov). In summer, there are free outdoor concerts and film screenings at venues across the city. Other major annual events include the Academy Awards (Feb/Mar) and the LA Marathon (Feb/Mar).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Buffalo to Los Angeles.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Buffalo to Los Angeles really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Buffalo to Los Angeles.

In terms of flights, United is the most popular. United offers 446 connecting flights per week. United flies from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .

Other popular airlines flying from Buffalo to Los Angeles are:

Delta offers 376 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
Southwest offers 359 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
American offers 338 connecting flights per week. American flies from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
JetBlue offers 50 connecting flights per week. JetBlue flies from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
Frontier offers 27 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Buffalo and Los Angeles.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Buffalo to Los Angeles recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $215. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $110.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest United flight from Buffalo to Los Angeles is $277, flying from Apr 30 to May 6.
The cheapest Delta flight from Buffalo to Los Angeles is $282, flying from Apr 30 to May 6.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Buffalo to Los Angeles is $273, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest American flight from Buffalo to Los Angeles is $282, flying from Apr 30 to May 6.
The cheapest JetBlue flight from Buffalo to Los Angeles is $257, flying from May 30 to Jun 8.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Buffalo to Los Angeles is $215, flying from May 22 to May 29.

No airline flies direct from Buffalo to Los Angeles.

There are 446 United connecting flights from Buffalo to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 376 Delta connecting flights from Buffalo to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 359 Southwest connecting flights from Buffalo to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 338 American connecting flights from Buffalo to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 50 JetBlue connecting flights from Buffalo to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 27 Frontier connecting flights from Buffalo to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Buffalo and Los Angeles at price $307 is offered by Delta from Thu, Apr 23 to Sun, Apr 26.

No airline flies direct from Buffalo to Los Angeles.

There are 446 United connecting flights from Buffalo to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 376 Delta connecting flights from Buffalo to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 359 Southwest connecting flights from Buffalo to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 338 American connecting flights from Buffalo to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 50 JetBlue connecting flights from Buffalo to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 27 Frontier connecting flights from Buffalo to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are no direct flights from Buffalo to Los Angeles.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Buffalo and Los Angeles start at $257 from Sat, May 30 to Mon, Jun 8 with JetBlue.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Buffalo to Los Angeles, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Buffalo and Los Angeles start at $503 from Sun, May 31 to Mon, Jun 8 with Frontier.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Buffalo and Los Angeles start at $215 from Fri, May 22 to Fri, May 29.

To book business class trips from Buffalo to Los Angeles, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Buffalo and Los Angeles starts at $307 from Thu, Apr 23 to Sun, Apr 26 with Delta.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Buffalo and Los Angeles at price $307 is offered by Delta from Thu, Apr 23 to Sun, Apr 26.

To find last-minute flight deals from Buffalo to Los Angeles, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.