Award flights from Buffalo (BUF) to Los Angeles (LAX)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 2 programs for BUF→LAX. Lowest economy: 12,500 points + $5.60 (JetBlue True Blue).
Data as of
Award prices last changed . AwardTool checks these routes daily; seats change quickly.
BUF to LAX at a glance
- From
- Buffalo Niagara International, Buffalo, United States (BUF)
- To
- Los Angeles International, Los Angeles, United States (LAX)
- Programs with award space seen
- 2 of 2 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, via JetBlue True Blue
- Airlines seen on these awards
- JetBlue (B6), United Airlines (UA)
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Sep 2027
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Los Angeles (LAX)
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JetBlue True BlueLowest observed | 12,500 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | JetBlue (B6), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 321 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 19,000 pts + $13.77 | 1 stop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 124 | See dates |
Premium Economy: not seen in the last 30 days.
Business: not seen in the last 30 days.
First: not seen in the last 30 days.
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | JetBlue True Blue | 12,500 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Virgin Australia Velocity | 19,000 pts + $13.77 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them at the time shown. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 12,500 points via JetBlue True Blue, which showed nonstop space on 138 dates.
Best months to fly BUF to LAX on points
| Month | Economy |
|---|---|
| 19,000 · Velocity (8 dates) | |
| 12,500 · TrueBlue (29 dates) | |
| 17,300 · TrueBlue (31 dates) | |
| 17,300 · TrueBlue (29 dates) | |
| 19,000 · Velocity (15 dates) | |
| 19,000 · Velocity (11 dates) | |
| 19,000 · Velocity (14 dates) | |
| 17,300 · TrueBlue (30 dates) | |
| 17,300 · TrueBlue (30 dates) | |
| 17,300 · TrueBlue (29 dates) | |
| 19,000 · Velocity (11 dates) | |
| 19,000 · Velocity (4 dates) |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JetBlue True Blue | 5:4 · Instant | — | 1:0.6 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
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Search BUF to LAXQuestions about BUF to LAX award flights
What's the lowest Buffalo to Los Angeles award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 12,500 points + $5.60 with JetBlue True Blue. JetBlue True Blue showed economy award space on 321 departure dates (newest observation Oct 15, 2026, 12:51 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space on BUF→LAX?
2 programs in the last 30 days: JetBlue True Blue (economy 321 dates); Virgin Australia Velocity (economy 124 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from BUF to LAX?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, bookable via JetBlue True Blue. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 12,500 points with JetBlue True Blue.
Which credit card points transfer to these programs?
American Express Membership Rewards: JetBlue True Blue (5:4). Capital One Miles: JetBlue True Blue (1:0.6). Chase Ultimate Rewards: JetBlue True Blue (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: JetBlue True Blue (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: JetBlue True Blue (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest BUF→LAX award prices?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Nov 2026 departures, 12,500 points with TrueBlue (29 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.