How many flights from Buffalo to Los Angeles are non-stop?

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 9.4% of flights from Buffalo to Los Angeles were non-stop. For flights that included stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 2. This indicates that direct flights are less common on this route. Travelers should anticipate a higher likelihood of connecting flights when planning their journey.

What's the flight time from Buffalo to Los Angeles?

The typical direct flight from Buffalo to Los Angeles has a median duration of 5 hours and 30 minutes, covering a distance of 3561 kilometers. Flights with one stopover, however, typically have a median duration of 9 hours and 42 minutes. This substantial difference highlights the time savings associated with direct routes. Travelers should factor in these durations when planning their itinerary.

How often do Buffalo to Los Angeles flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Buffalo to Los Angeles route have shown frequent drops. This suggests that price fluctuations are common for this particular route. Travelers may find opportunities to secure better fares by monitoring price changes. This pattern has been observed consistently over a 30-day period.

Flights From Buffalo

To Los Angeles

Cheap Flights from Buffalo to Los Angeles

Browse current best options from Buffalo. Become a member to unlock all deals and get alerts when new deals appear.

Deals from

Buffalo

RatePunk searches hundreds of travel sites at once for deals on flights to Los Angeles

Prices updated 2 days ago

405 airlines compared

80%+ AI score for best value

Fares are subject to change and may not be available for all dates. (Data last updated Jul 26, 2026.)

Today’s best flight deals from Buffalo to Los Angeles

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Buffalo to Los Angeles

2026-09-04 – 2026-09-09
BUF - Los Angeles
84% AI deal score
$346
$237
Round trip
2026-08-19 – 2026-08-27
BUF - Los Angeles
86% AI deal score
$375
$238
Round trip
2026-08-20 – 2026-08-29
BUF - Los Angeles
85% AI deal score
$368
$238
Round trip
2026-08-24 – 2026-08-31
BUF - Los Angeles
86% AI deal score
$387
$238
Round trip
2026-09-03 – 2026-09-10
BUF - Los Angeles
83% AI deal score
$334
$238
Round trip
2026-08-17 – 2026-08-25
BUF - Los Angeles
86% AI deal score
$376
$239
Round trip
2026-08-24 – 2026-08-30
BUF - Los Angeles
86% AI deal score
$388
$239
Round trip
2026-08-19 – 2026-08-23
BUF - Los Angeles
88% AI deal score
$416
$239
Round trip
2026-08-23 – 2026-08-31
BUF - Los Angeles
86% AI deal score
$371
$239
Round trip
2026-08-22 – 2026-08-30
BUF - Los Angeles
86% AI deal score
$371
$239
Round trip

Buffalo to Los Angeles: Overview

Insights for flights from Buffalo to Los Angeles

Most itineraries for flights from Buffalo to Los Angeles connect at least once, with only 9.4% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means that while direct flights from Buffalo to Los Angeles are available, you will most often find options that include connections.

If you are looking for cheap flights from Buffalo to Los Angeles, right now, fares are below the typical level. Prices typically range from $367–$718, with a median of $512. Only 9% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding exceptionally low fares can be challenging.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Buffalo to Los Angeles? The most affordable month to fly is typically February, with a median fare of $134. Other cost-effective months include October, with a median fare of $185, and April, where the median fare is $220.

A typical journey from Buffalo to Los Angeles takes about 5h 30m, including connections. This median duration accounts for itineraries that involve one or more stopovers, which are common on this route. The overall journey covers a distance of 3561 km, classifying it as a medium-haul flight.

How much is a round trip from Buffalo to Los Angeles

Regular price: $287 - $457

Prices for flights from Buffalo to Los Angeles are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Buffalo to Los Angeles is between $287 and $457. The current lowest deal is $237 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Sep 4-Sep 9.

now $237

Low $287

High $457

The cheapest time to fly from Buffalo to Los Angeles

The cheapest month to fly from Buffalo to Los Angeles is February, with a median price of $186. The most expensive month is May, with a median price of $1046. Prices are generally lower from February to December.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $186

May

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,046

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Buffalo to Los Angeles

JetBlue Airways

Last-minute flights going from Buffalo to Los Angeles

Wed, Jul 29

⌛ Last-Minute

BUF - Los Angeles

Buffalo (BUF) - Los Angeles (LAX)

$585

$332

One-way

Thu, Jul 30

⌛ Last-Minute

BUF - Los Angeles

Buffalo (BUF) - Los Angeles (LAX)

$691

$377

One-way

Fri, Jul 31

⌛ Last-Minute

BUF - Los Angeles

Buffalo (BUF) - Los Angeles (LAX)

$575

$332

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

BUF - Los Angeles

Buffalo (BUF) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$515

$376

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

BUF - Los Angeles

Buffalo (BUF) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$438

$331

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

BUF - Los Angeles

Buffalo (BUF) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$480

$307

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Buffalo to Los Angeles

2 nights

Jul 30 - Aug 1

$691 → $377

45%

7 nights

Jan 20 - Jan 27

$533 → $275

48%

7 nights

Jan 19 - Jan 26

$529 → $275

48%

3 nights

Jan 8 - Jan 11

$528 → $275

48%

Popular Airports to fly from Buffalo to Los Angeles

Buffalo - Los Angeles route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Buffalo to Los Angeles are below the typical level at $237.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically the cheapest month

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly from Buffalo to Los Angeles, with a median price of $186.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 5h 30m

Direct flights from Buffalo to Los Angeles typically average 5h 30m, while connecting flights average 10h 57m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with 9.4% direct flights historically.

🏆 Airline highlight

JetBlue Airways offers direct flights

JetBlue Airways has offered direct flights from Buffalo to Los Angeles historically.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Buffalo to Los Angeles are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Buffalo main airports to depart from

Buffalo Niagara International (BUF)

Cheapest

Buffalo Niagara International is a convenient option for flights from Buffalo to Los Angeles.

📍 ~13 km from Buffalo (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$180

Los Angeles main airports to arrive at

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International Airport is a primary gateway to Los Angeles for flights from Buffalo.

📍 ~19 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$180

Airports nearby Los Angeles used as alternative

Hollywood Burbank (BUR)

Hollywood Burbank Airport is a useful alternative for travelers heading to North Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley.

📍 ~20 km from Los Angeles (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$317

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Los Angeles

90% AI deal score

$2,329

$1,087

Save $1,242

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Los Angeles

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Buffalo to Los Angeles is typically 7-13 days before departure. Within this period, the average price observed was $236. Booking too early, such as 60+ days out, saw average prices around $475. Conversely, waiting until 0-6 days before departure could result in a significantly higher average price of $1004. These trends are based on observations across the trailing 90 days.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good deal for a flight from Buffalo to Los Angeles is considered to be $367 or less. The median price for this route was $512. Prices above $718 typically fall into the higher end of the spectrum for this route. Therefore, aiming for fares at or below $367 is advisable.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Buffalo to Los Angeles include February, with a median price of $134, and October, with a median price of $185. April also offered competitive pricing, with a median of $220. The annual median price for this route was $512, indicating that these months offer substantial savings. These insights are derived from data collected over a 270-day period.

Related routes

More routes from Buffalo

Flights from Buffalo to Lisbon Flights from Buffalo to Madrid Flights from Buffalo to Miami Flights from Buffalo to Milan Flights from Buffalo to Munich Flights from Buffalo to New York Flights from Buffalo to Orlando Flights from Buffalo to Paris Flights from Buffalo to Reykjavik Flights from Buffalo to Rome Flights from Buffalo to Seoul Flights from Buffalo to Tampa

Flights to Los Angeles from other cities

Flights from Cairns to Los Angeles Flights from Cairo to Los Angeles Flights from Cancún to Los Angeles Flights from Cape Town to Los Angeles Flights from Cebu to Los Angeles Flights from Charleston to Los Angeles Flights from Charlotte to Los Angeles Flights from Chicago to Los Angeles Flights from Christchurch to Los Angeles Flights from Cleveland to Los Angeles Flights from Colorado Springs to Los Angeles Flights from Copenhagen to Los Angeles

Buffalo to Los Angeles: Overview

Insights for flights from Buffalo to Los Angeles

How much is a round trip from Buffalo to Los Angeles

Regular price: $287 - $457

Prices for flights from Buffalo to Los Angeles are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Buffalo to Los Angeles is between $287 and $457. The current lowest deal is $237 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Sep 4-Sep 9.

now $237

Low $287

High $457

The cheapest time to fly from Buffalo to Los Angeles

February

Cheapest

Flights from $186

May

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,046

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Buffalo to Los Angeles

JetBlue Airways

Last-minute flights going from Buffalo to Los Angeles

Wed, Jul 29

⌛ Last-Minute

BUF - Los Angeles

Buffalo (BUF) - Los Angeles (LAX)

$585

$332

One-way

Thu, Jul 30

⌛ Last-Minute

BUF - Los Angeles

Buffalo (BUF) - Los Angeles (LAX)

$691

$377

One-way

Fri, Jul 31

⌛ Last-Minute

BUF - Los Angeles

Buffalo (BUF) - Los Angeles (LAX)

$575

$332

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

BUF - Los Angeles

Buffalo (BUF) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$515

$376

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

BUF - Los Angeles

Buffalo (BUF) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$438

$331

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

BUF - Los Angeles

Buffalo (BUF) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$480

$307

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Buffalo to Los Angeles

2 nights

Jul 30 - Aug 1

$691 → $377

45%

7 nights

Jan 20 - Jan 27

$533 → $275

48%

7 nights

Jan 19 - Jan 26

$529 → $275

48%

3 nights

Jan 8 - Jan 11

$528 → $275

48%

Popular Airports to fly from Buffalo to Los Angeles