San Francisco to Buffalo (SFO–BUF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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 10 hubs
MDW Chicago 6h 25m LXJWN WN Chicago (MDW) to Buffalo flights
DTW Detroit 6h 34m AFDLKE DLKEVS Detroit (DTW) to Buffalo flights
DEN Denver 6h 36m ACAVF9 UAWN Denver (DEN) to Buffalo flights
MSP Minneapolis 6h 36m AFDLSY AFDLSY Minneapolis (MSP) to Buffalo flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h 55m ACASAZ WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Buffalo flights
ORD Chicago 7h 5m AAACAY AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Buffalo flights
IAD Dulles 7h 31m NZOSSN AVCMSN Dulles (IAD) to Buffalo flights
BNA Nashville 7h 31m UAVAWN WN Nashville (BNA) to Buffalo flights
LAX Los Angeles 7h 33m AAAFAM B6 Los Angeles (LAX) to Buffalo flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 34m AAACAY AAG3 Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Buffalo flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
San Francisco to Buffalo
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+3h ahead

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SFO to BUF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
25
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,738
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SFO → BUF
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
89%
Return
BUF → SFO
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
96%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SFO delays → BUF delays →

Other ways to reach Buffalo from San Francisco

Nearby airports with service to Buffalo Niagara International Airport.
Metric SFO→BUF SJC→BUF MRY→BUF
Distance from SFO 30 mi 77 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 1
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of SFO with service to Buffalo Niagara International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
Buffalo is 3 hours ahead of San Francisco.
SFO: PDT · BUF: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 9:00 PM in Buffalo.
Getting to SFO

BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) runs from downtown San Francisco (Embarcadero, Powell St.) to the SFO station and then a free AirTrain shuttle to all terminals (30–40 min from Embarcadero, $10.45). BART also connects Oakland and Berkeley; useful for East Bay travelers. Trains run from ~4am to midnight.Taxis from downtown San Francisco cost $40–60. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) pick up in the designated area in the garage and are often $30–50 depending on surge pricing. SamTrans buses serve Peninsula cities. Highway 101 and I-280 are heavily congested during commute hours; BART is faster than driving at those times.

SFO–BUF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Francisco to Buffalo route.
Route details
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SFO
IATA / ICAOSFO / KSFO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr50.2M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: BUF
IATA / ICAOBUF / KBUF
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr5.0M
Elevation728 ft / 222 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SFO to BUF flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago Midway, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Denver.
Buffalo is 3 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Yes, return flights from BUF to SFO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SJC and MRY. 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 Chicago Midway, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Jose (SJC) and Monterey (MRY).