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Flight deals from Los Angeles International to Buffalo Niagara

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Buffalo Niagara Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 3,826. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Buffalo.R 1,471 per passenger.Departing Mon, 21 Sep.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 21 Sep, arriving in Buffalo Niagara.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,471, select.
Buffalo.R 1,471 per passenger.Departing Thu, 22 Oct.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Thu, 22 Oct, arriving in Buffalo Niagara.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,471, select.
Buffalo.R 1,473 per passenger.Departing Wed, 4 Nov.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 4 Nov, arriving in Buffalo Niagara.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,473, select.
Buffalo.R 1,473 per passenger.Departing Thu, 10 Dec.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Thu, 10 Dec, arriving in Buffalo Niagara.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,473, select.
Buffalo.R 1,822 per passenger.Departing Fri, 28 Aug.One-way flight with American Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with American Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Fri, 28 Aug, arriving in Buffalo Niagara.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,822, select.
Buffalo.R 2,176 per passenger.Departing Wed, 20 Jan.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 20 Jan, arriving in Buffalo Niagara.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,176, select.
Buffalo.R 2,176 per passenger.Departing Tue, 23 Mar.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 23 Mar, arriving in Buffalo Niagara.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,176, select.
Buffalo.R 2,183 per passenger.Departing Wed, 7 Apr.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 7 Apr, arriving in Buffalo Niagara.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,183, select.
Buffalo.R 2,697 per passenger.Departing Sat, 29 Aug.One-way flight with jetBlue.Outbound direct flight with jetBlue departs from Los Angeles International on Sat, 29 Aug, arriving in Buffalo Niagara.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,697, select.
Buffalo.R 2,712 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Sep.One-way flight with jetBlue.Outbound direct flight with jetBlue departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Buffalo Niagara.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,712, select.
Buffalo.R 2,918 per passenger.Departing Thu, 20 May.One-way flight with American Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with American Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Thu, 20 May, arriving in Buffalo Niagara.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,918, select.
Buffalo.R 2,921 per passenger.Departing Tue, 21 Jul.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 21 Jul, arriving in Buffalo Niagara.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,921, select.
Buffalo.R 3,859 per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Jul.One-way flight with jetBlue.Outbound direct flight with jetBlue departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 29 Jul, arriving in Buffalo Niagara.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,859, select.
Buffalo.R 3,935 per passenger.Departing Thu, 20 May.One-way flight with jetBlue.Outbound direct flight with jetBlue departs from Los Angeles International on Thu, 20 May, arriving in Buffalo Niagara.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,935, select.
Buffalo.R 6,118 per passenger.Departing Thu, 17 Dec.One-way flight with jetBlue.Outbound direct flight with jetBlue departs from Los Angeles International on Thu, 17 Dec, arriving in Buffalo Niagara.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,118, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles International to Buffalo Niagara

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Los Angeles International to Buffalo Niagara flights are currently cheapest in September.
Jul
from R 2,921
Aug
from R 1,822
Sep
from R 1,471
Oct
from R 1,471
Nov
from R 1,473
Dec
from R 1,473
Jan
from R 2,176
Feb
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Mar
from R 2,176
Apr
from R 2,183
May
from R 2,918
Jun
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Direct flights from Los Angeles International to Buffalo Niagara

Los Angeles International to Buffalo Niagara: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Los Angeles International to Buffalo below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Buffalo Niagara.

Buffalo Niagara

13km from central Buffalo
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from R 1,471
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Niagara Falls

24km from central Buffalo
from R 3,951
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Los Angeles to Buffalo: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 1,471
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time4 hrs, 47 mins
Most popular airlinejetBlue
Average flights per week13

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

The best price we found for a return flight from Los Angeles International to Buffalo Niagara is R 2,943. 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 47 minutes is the average flight time from Los Angeles International to Buffalo Niagara.
jetBlue and Singapore Airlines fly direct from Los Angeles International to Buffalo Niagara.
As of July 2026, there are 13 flights per week flying from Los Angeles International to Buffalo Niagara.
The cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles International to Buffalo Niagara is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Los Angeles International Airport to Buffalo Niagara Airport on Thursday, 10 September 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 47 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.

Currently, Southwest Airlines and jetBlue offer the cheapest flight tickets to Buffalo Niagara.

Travelling from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Buffalo Niagara Airport (BUF): what you need to know

  • Jump on a direct flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Buffalo Niagara Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 4 hours 50 minutes.

  • Each week, there are three Los Angeles International Airport to Buffalo Niagara Airport flights. To get going early, pick the 14:15 JetBlue Airways flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the last departure is at 23:20 with JetBlue Airways.

  • To ensure you get on your LAX to BUF flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.

  • During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.

  • JetBlue is your gateway to exploring Buffalo (and maybe even some other great parts of the United States!). Browse the direct flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Buffalo Niagara Airport offered by this carrier.

  • The majority of passengers choose to travel with jetBlue on this route.

  • JetBlue is the most punctual carrier that operates LAX to BUF flights.

  • We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Los Angeles International Airport to Buffalo Niagara Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Some great stopovers between LAX and BUF include:

    • Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    • Denver International Airport

    • Chicago Midway Airport

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

  • At the moment, R 1,471 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to Buffalo Niagara Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 2,943. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • Book one month before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from LAX to BUF.

  • June is the cheapest month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Buffalo Niagara Airport. If you're looking to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.

  • You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from LAX to BUF.

  • Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Buffalo Niagara Airport.

Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

  • You'll find LAX at One World Way.

  • Los Angeles International Airport maintains a strong on-time record, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from LAX make it to their destination as scheduled 80% of the time.

  • Central Los Angeles to Los Angeles International Airport is around 29 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.

  • Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour.

  • Get your break off to a hassle-free start by staying near LAX. Whether you're catching an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Buffalo Niagara Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are ideal:

Arriving at Buffalo Niagara Airport (BUF)

  • The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Los Angeles International Airport to Buffalo Niagara Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near BUF instead:

  • Travel at your own speed with a Buffalo Niagara Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Dollar, Hertz or Budget and chase adventure across Buffalo and beyond.

  • Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Buffalo Niagara Airport about two weeks before your departure date.

Getting from Buffalo Niagara Airport (BUF) to central Buffalo

  • The street address for BUF is Genesee Street.

  • From Buffalo Niagara Airport, Buffalo is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.

  • It takes around 40 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.

When to fly to Buffalo Niagara Airport (BUF)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Buffalo Niagara Airport is March, while August is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Buffalo based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.

  • The warmest month in Buffalo is July, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Buffalo Niagara Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.

  • January has average temperatures of between -10ºC (14ºF) and 2ºC (36ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LAX to BUF sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.

Explore more of the United States

  • You've done Buffalo, now it's time to explore other parts of the United States. Travel around 467 kilometres south-east to New York to check off its leading attractions. From Central Park to Statue of Liberty and Metropolitan Museum of Art, there's plenty to keep you busy.

  • Philadelphia is another must-experience destination in the United States and is around 451 kilometres south-east of Buffalo. No journey is complete without dropping by Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art.

Plan the rest of your trip from Los Angeles to Buffalo

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