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 include stopovers, the median number of stopovers observed was 2. This indicates that direct routes are less common for this particular journey.

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

The typical direct flight from Buffalo to Los Angeles has a duration of 5 hours and 30 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median flight time increases to 9 hours and 42 minutes. The total distance covered on this route is approximately 3561 kilometers.

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 travelers may often find opportunities to secure lower fares for this particular journey. Monitoring price trends can be beneficial for those planning to fly this route.

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Buffalo to Los Angeles: Overview

Insights for flights from Buffalo to Los Angeles

Most itineraries for cheap flights from Buffalo to Los Angeles connect at least once, with only 9.4% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Buffalo to Los Angeles, February stands out with a median fare of $134. Other favorable 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. For non-stop flights, the median flight time is also 5h 30m, while connecting itineraries typically extend to 10h 57m.

Fares for flights from Buffalo to Los Angeles typically range from $367–$718, with a median of $512. Right now, fares are below the typical level, and 9% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily for this route.

How much is a round trip from Buffalo to Los Angeles

Regular price: $324 - $493

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

The regular price range for this route is $324 to $493. The current lowest deal is $210 via Kayak for travel from Dec 9-Dec 16.

now $210

Low $324

High $493

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, Sep 23

⌛ Last-Minute

BUF - Los Angeles

Buffalo (BUF) - Los Angeles (LAX)

United Airlines

$374

$289

One-way

Thu, Sep 24

⌛ Last-Minute

BUF - Los Angeles

Buffalo (BUF) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$415

$294

One-way

Thu, Sep 24

⌛ Last-Minute

BUF - Los Angeles

Buffalo (BUF) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$417

$369

One-way

Tue, Sep 29

⌛ Last-Minute

BUF - Los Angeles

Buffalo (BUF) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$295

$282

One-way

Tue, Sep 29

⌛ Last-Minute

BUF - Los Angeles

Buffalo (BUF) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$293

$283

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

BUF - Los Angeles

Buffalo (BUF) - Los Angeles (LAX)

United Airlines

$312

$290

One-way

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

6 nights

Jan 7 - Jan 13

$475 → $262

45%

4 nights

Nov 14 - Nov 18

$433 → $244

44%

1 night

Nov 17 - Nov 18

$429 → $244

43%

7 nights

Jan 14 - Jan 21

$478 → $294

39%

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 $210.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically cheapest at $134

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly from Buffalo to Los Angeles, at $134.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 5h 30m

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

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with 9.4% of recent fares being direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

JetBlue Airways offers direct flights

JetBlue Airways has offered direct flights from Buffalo to Los Angeles in recent months.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals on flights from Buffalo to Los Angeles appear frequently, about every 30 days.

Buffalo main airports to depart from

Buffalo Niagara International (BUF)

Cheapest

Buffalo Niagara International Airport is a convenient departure point for flights from Buffalo to Los Angeles.

📍 ~13 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$238

Los Angeles main airports to arrive at

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International Airport is a major hub, convenient for reaching Los Angeles from Buffalo.

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

💸 Flights from ~$237

Airports nearby Los Angeles used as alternative

Hollywood Burbank (BUR)

Hollywood Burbank (BUR) is a practical alternative due to high flight frequency and easier terminal navigation.

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

💸 Flights from ~$318

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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. During this period, the average price observed was $236. Booking within 6 days of departure generally sees a significant price increase, with an average price of $1004. Planning ahead by 7 to 13 days can lead to substantial savings on your airfare.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from Buffalo to Los Angeles is considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $367. The median price for this route was $512, with 75% of prices being $718 or less. By comparing prices to these historical benchmarks, travelers can identify favorable offers.

Historically, February has been the cheapest month to fly from Buffalo to Los Angeles, with a median price of $134. October also offers competitive prices, with a median of $185. In contrast, the annual median price for this route is $512, indicating that certain months provide significantly better value for travelers.

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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: $324 - $493

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

The regular price range for this route is $324 to $493. The current lowest deal is $210 via Kayak for travel from Dec 9-Dec 16.

now $210

Low $324

High $493

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, Sep 23

⌛ Last-Minute

BUF - Los Angeles

Buffalo (BUF) - Los Angeles (LAX)

United Airlines

$374

$289

One-way

Thu, Sep 24

⌛ Last-Minute

BUF - Los Angeles

Buffalo (BUF) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$415

$294

One-way

Thu, Sep 24

⌛ Last-Minute

BUF - Los Angeles

Buffalo (BUF) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$417

$369

One-way

Tue, Sep 29

⌛ Last-Minute

BUF - Los Angeles

Buffalo (BUF) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$295

$282

One-way

Tue, Sep 29

⌛ Last-Minute

BUF - Los Angeles

Buffalo (BUF) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$293

$283

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

BUF - Los Angeles

Buffalo (BUF) - Los Angeles (LAX)

United Airlines

$312

$290

One-way

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

6 nights

Jan 7 - Jan 13

$475 → $262

45%

4 nights

Nov 14 - Nov 18

$433 → $244

44%

1 night

Nov 17 - Nov 18

$429 → $244

43%

7 nights

Jan 14 - Jan 21

$478 → $294

39%

Popular Airports to fly from Buffalo to Los Angeles