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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Buffalo Niagara Airport? If you want to travel next month, round-trip fares start from $210. Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.
Buffalo.$180 per passenger.Departing Tue, Apr 14, returning Wed, Apr 22.Round-trip flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departing from Los Angeles International on Tue, Apr 14, arriving in Buffalo Niagara.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departing from Buffalo Niagara on Wed, Apr 22, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $180, select.
Buffalo.$210 per passenger.Departing Tue, May 5, returning Fri, May 8.Round-trip flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departing from Los Angeles International on Tue, May 5, arriving in Buffalo Niagara.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departing from Buffalo Niagara on Fri, May 8, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $210, select.
Buffalo.$221 per passenger.Departing Mon, Jun 1, returning Thu, Jun 4.Round-trip flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departing from Los Angeles International on Mon, Jun 1, arriving in Buffalo Niagara.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departing from Buffalo Niagara on Thu, Jun 4, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $221, select.
Buffalo.$250 per passenger.Departing Mon, Apr 27, returning Sat, May 2.Round-trip flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departing from Los Angeles International on Mon, Apr 27, arriving in Buffalo Niagara.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departing from Buffalo Niagara on Sat, May 2, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $250, select.
Buffalo.$258 per passenger.Departing Sat, Aug 29, returning Sun, Sep 6.Round-trip flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departing from Los Angeles International on Sat, Aug 29, arriving in Buffalo Niagara.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departing from Buffalo Niagara on Sun, Sep 6, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $258, select.
Buffalo.$258 per passenger.Departing Wed, Jul 15, returning Wed, Jul 22.Round-trip flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departing from Los Angeles International on Wed, Jul 15, arriving in Buffalo Niagara.Inbound indirect flight with United, departing from Buffalo Niagara on Wed, Jul 22, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $258, select.
Buffalo.$259 per passenger.Departing Sun, Aug 23, returning Thu, Aug 27.Round-trip flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departing from Los Angeles International on Sun, Aug 23, arriving in Buffalo Niagara.Inbound indirect flight with United, departing from Buffalo Niagara on Thu, Aug 27, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $259, select.
Buffalo.$260 per passenger.Departing Tue, Sep 15, returning Mon, Sep 21.Round-trip flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departing from Los Angeles International on Tue, Sep 15, arriving in Buffalo Niagara.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departing from Buffalo Niagara on Mon, Sep 21, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $260, select.
Buffalo.$270 per passenger.Departing Mon, Jun 22, returning Wed, Jul 8.Round-trip flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departing from Los Angeles International on Mon, Jun 22, arriving in Buffalo Niagara.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departing from Buffalo Niagara on Wed, Jul 8, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $270, select.
Buffalo.$398 per passenger.Departing Mon, Aug 31, returning Tue, Sep 8.Round-trip flight with jetBlue.Outbound direct flight with jetBlue departing from Los Angeles International on Mon, Aug 31, arriving in Buffalo Niagara.Inbound direct flight with jetBlue departing from Buffalo Niagara on Tue, Sep 8, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $398, select.
Buffalo.$423 per passenger.Departing Tue, Mar 31, returning Fri, Apr 3.Round-trip flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departing from Los Angeles International on Tue, Mar 31, arriving in Buffalo Niagara.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departing from Buffalo Niagara on Fri, Apr 3, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $423, select.
Buffalo.$502 per passenger.Departing Wed, Jul 1, returning Sat, Aug 1.Round-trip flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departing from Los Angeles International on Wed, Jul 1, arriving in Buffalo Niagara.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departing from Buffalo Niagara on Sat, Aug 1, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $502, select.
Buffalo.$521 per passenger.Departing Tue, Dec 22, returning Wed, Dec 30.Round-trip flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departing from Los Angeles International on Tue, Dec 22, arriving in Buffalo Niagara.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departing from Buffalo Niagara on Wed, Dec 30, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $521, select.
Buffalo.$569 per passenger.Departing Fri, Dec 18, returning Mon, Jan 4.Round-trip flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departing from Los Angeles International on Fri, Dec 18, arriving in Buffalo Niagara.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departing from Buffalo Niagara on Mon, Jan 4, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $569, select.

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Los Angeles to Buffalo: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found$80
Cheapest month to flyApril
Average flight time4 hrs, 45 mins
Most popular airlinejetBlue
Average flights per week13

Finding cheap flights from Los Angeles to Buffalo Niagara: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Buffalo Niagara is $180. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
4 hours and 45 minutes is the average flight time from Los Angeles to Buffalo Niagara.
jetBlue and Singapore Airlines fly direct from Los Angeles to Buffalo Niagara.
There are 13 flights per week flying from Los Angeles to Buffalo Niagara, as of April 2026.
The cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Buffalo Niagara is usually April.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Los Angeles to Buffalo Niagara Airport on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 45 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Buffalo Niagara but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Buffalo is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Flying from Los Angeles to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF): What you need to know

  • Your route to adventure begins at Los Angeles's main airport, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Check out your options for reserving a flight from Los Angeles to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) leaving from this terminal.

  • The average time for a direct Los Angeles to Buffalo Niagara International Airport flight is 4 hours 50 minutes.

  • Buffalo Niagara International Airport is located in Buffalo. The city is in the UTC-5 timezone and is three hours ahead of Los Angeles.

  • The most popular route is from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF). You can pick from 3 direct services each week. JetBlue Airways operates a 2:15pm departure between LAX and BUF.

  • To ensure you catch your flight from Los Angeles to BUF, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.

  • Flying during a peak month like December? Busy periods (like Thanksgiving, Christmas and spring break) can easily add another hour at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.

Airports in Los Angeles

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

  • You can hop on a direct flight from Los Angeles to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) departing from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

  • JetBlue Airways is a popular airline that offers direct flights from Los Angeles to Buffalo Niagara International Airport jetting out of LAX.

  • jetBlue is the airline with the highest passenger demand for flights from LAX to BUF.

  • The carrier with the most reliable on-time arrival rate on this route is jetBlue.

  • Located around 29 kilometers from central Los Angeles, LAX can be reached in about 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour.

  • In search of a convenient hotel close to Los Angeles International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Los Angeles to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:

  • Los Angeles International Airport has a strong on-time performance, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from LAX arrive at their destination as scheduled 81% of the time.

  • You'll find LAX at One World Way.

Van Nuys Airport (VNY)

  • You can arrive at VNY from the center of Los Angeles in about 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to travel the 29 kilometers or so.

  • Catching an early morning flight? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Van Nuys Airport the day before your Los Angeles to BUF flight:

About Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)

  • Book a hotel close to BUF if you have a late flight from Los Angeles to Buffalo Niagara International Airport. Select one of these options and call it a night faster:

  • Begin your adventure by picking up a Buffalo Niagara International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Hertz or Budget and explore beyond Buffalo's main sights.

  • For the lowest price, reserve your ride around two weeks ahead of your Los Angeles to Buffalo Niagara International Airport flight.

  • You'll find BUF at Genesee Street.

Getting from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to central Buffalo

  • Buffalo Niagara International Airport is around 16 kilometers from central Buffalo. It takes around 20 minutes or so to get to the city by car.

  • Traveling on public transport takes around 40 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)

  • $80 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Los Angeles to Buffalo Niagara International Airport. A return flight starts from $180. These prices can change based on availability.

  • Lock in cheap flights from Los Angeles to BUF by booking one month ahead. Based on our research, that's the ideal time frame for picking up a bargain.

  • June is when you're most likely to land a good deal on a Los Angeles to Buffalo Niagara International Airport ticket. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.

  • Never miss a deal on plane tickets from Los Angeles to BUF by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when prices go down.

  • Filters make it easier to save some cash on your flight from Los Angeles to Buffalo Niagara International Airport. Choose the departure times, airlines and number of stops that make sense for you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the lowest price right away.

The best time to fly from Los Angeles to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)

  • September is the quietest month for flights from Los Angeles to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF), while May is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Buffalo based on whether you like a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.

  • The warmest month in Buffalo is July, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your Los Angeles to BUF plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.

  • January has temperatures of between -10ºC (14ºF) and 2ºC (36ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Los Angeles to Buffalo Niagara International Airport around that time if you like traveling in cooler conditions.

More about Buffalo

  • Once you've booked your flight from Los Angeles to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Buffalo:

  • You'll find loads of fantastic things to do in Buffalo when you're ready to see the sights. Start exploring at Frank Lloyd Wright's Darwin D. Martin House Complex followed by Buffalo AKG Art Museum and Forest Lawn.

Explore more of the United States

  • Buffalo is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of the United States just waiting to be explored. Around 290 kilometers southwest of Buffalo, a visit to Cleveland will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Cleveland Museum of Art and Cleveland Museum of Natural History.

  • If you're ready to explore another great destination in the United States, consider Pittsburgh, about 290 kilometers south of Buffalo. Carnegie Museum of Art, The Andy Warhol Museum and Point State Park Fountain are among its highlights.

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