Buffalo to Oakland (BUF–OAK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

BUF Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 5 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between BUF and OAK. Nearest airports to BUF with scheduled service: Niagara Falls International Airport (IAG, 16 mi) · Niagara District Airport (YCM, 28 mi) · Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC, 55 mi)
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✈ Nonstop

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 5 hubs
DEN Denver 6h 50m EJAUAWN → ASWN Denver (DEN) to Oakland flights
MDW Chicago 7h 5m WN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Oakland flights
LAS Las Vegas 7h 10m WN → F9WNXE Las Vegas (LAS) to Oakland flights
PHX Phoenix 7h 23m WN → WN Phoenix (PHX) to Oakland flights
LAX Los Angeles 8h 35m B6 → LXJWN Los Angeles (LAX) to Oakland flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Buffalo to Oakland
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-3h behind

While no nonstop service exists between BUF and OAK, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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All flights from Oakland (OAK) Oakland to Buffalo flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for BUF to OAK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
DEN ~6h 50m MDW ~7h 5m LAS ~7h 10m PHX ~7h 23m LAX ~8h 35m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
411
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
BUF → OAK
92%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
92%
Arriving
95%
Return
OAK → BUF
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Arriving
72%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BUF delays → OAK delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Oakland from Buffalo

Nearby airports with service to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport.
Metric BUF→OAK YHM→OAK YYZ→OAK
Distance from BUF – 63 mi 68 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 3
Weekly flights – 1 –
Departure OTP 92% – –
Hamilton (YHM) to Oakland flights · Toronto (YYZ) to Oakland flights
Airports within 200 miles of BUF with service to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Oakland is 3 hours behind Buffalo.
BUF: EDT · OAK: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Buffalo, it's 3:00 PM in Oakland.
Facts

BUF–OAK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Buffalo to Oakland route.
Route details
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BUF
Full nameBuffalo Niagara International Airport
IATA / ICAOBUF / KBUF
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr5.0M
Elevation728 ft / 222 m
Destination: OAK
Full nameSan Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport
IATA / ICAOOAK / KOAK
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr10.6M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BUF to OAK flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Chicago Midway and Harry Reid.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to OAK and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Oakland is 3 hours behind Buffalo.
Nearby alternatives include YHM and YYZ. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Chicago Midway and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Hamilton (YHM) and Toronto (YYZ).