Award flights from Los Angeles to Buffalo (BUF)
Award space from Los Angeles to Buffalo (BUF)
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AwardTool saw award space on 2 airport pairs between Los Angeles (LAX, SNA) and Buffalo (BUF) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 8,000 miles + $5.60 on LAX–BUF (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business class: 25,500 miles + $5.60 on LAX–BUF (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest first class: 23,500 miles + $5.60 on SNA–BUF (American Airlines AAdvantage).
Prices observed – .
Page regenerated from the Nov 12, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
- Lowest economy
- 8,000 pts + $5.60
- LAX–BUF · AAdvantage
- Lowest premium economy
- 56,600 pts + $5.60
- LAX–BUF · SkyMiles
- Lowest business class
- 25,500 pts + $5.60
- LAX–BUF · AAdvantage
- Lowest first class
- 23,500 pts + $5.60
- SNA–BUF · AAdvantage
Economy was lowest on LAX–BUF: 8,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. The lowest on another airport pair was 12,500 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on SNA–BUF. With American Airlines AAdvantage, business class started at 25,500 miles + $5.60, about 3.2 times the points of its lowest economy award (8,000 miles + $5.60).
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
Lowest economy from Los Angeles to Buffalo (BUF) on points: 8,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on LAX–BUF (seen on 38 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 8,000 pts + $5.60 | LAX–BUF | 38 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 9,600 pts + $5.60 | LAX–BUF | 21 |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 10,200 pts + $5.60 | LAX–BUF | 321 |
| United MileagePlus | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | LAX–BUF | 20 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | LAX–BUF | 16 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 17,500 pts + $32.94 | LAX–BUF | 14 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 19,000 pts + $13.70 | LAX–BUF | 157 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 20,700 pts + $5.60 | LAX–BUF | 11 |
| Etihad Guest | 28,000 pts + $34.30 | LAX–BUF | 10 |
Premium Economy
Lowest premium economy from Los Angeles to Buffalo (BUF) on points: 56,600 miles + $5.60 with Delta SkyMiles on LAX–BUF (seen on 15 dates).
Business Class
Lowest business class from Los Angeles to Buffalo (BUF) on points: 25,500 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on LAX–BUF (seen on 38 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 25,500 pts + $5.60 | LAX–BUF | 38 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 43,600 pts + $5.60 | LAX–BUF | 13 |
| Etihad Guest | 46,000 pts + $56.25Mixed cabin | LAX–BUF | 12 |
| United MileagePlus | 55,700 pts + $5.60Mixed cabin | LAX–BUF | 20 |
First Class
Lowest first class from Los Angeles to Buffalo (BUF) on points: 23,500 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on SNA–BUF (seen on 5 dates).
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.
Los Angeles to Buffalo (BUF) at a glance
- From
- Los Angeles (LAX, SNA)
- To
- Buffalo (BUF)
- Programs with award space seen
- 9 of 9 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, via JetBlue TrueBlue, Etihad Guest and United MileagePlus
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), JetBlue (B6), Delta Air Lines (DL), United Airlines (UA)
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Oct 2027
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 2,194–2,213 miles (3,531–3,561 km) between the airports, great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Buffalo (BUF)
Compare airports
Lowest one-way award AwardTool observed on each airport pair between Los Angeles and Buffalo (BUF), with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles (LAX) to Buffalo (BUF) | 8,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 38 dates | 56,600 pts + $5.60SkyMiles · 15 dates | 25,500 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 38 dates | 25,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 38 dates |
| Orange County (SNA) to Buffalo (BUF) | 12,500 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 5 dates | — | — | 23,500 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 5 dates |
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.
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. 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.
Lowest observed by cabin, Los Angeles to Buffalo (BUF)
- Economy: 8,000 miles + $5.60 on Los Angeles (LAX) to Buffalo (BUF) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed economy award space there on 38 dates.
- Premium Economy: 56,600 miles + $5.60 on Los Angeles (LAX) to Buffalo (BUF) with Delta SkyMiles, which showed premium economy award space there on 15 dates.
- Business Class: 25,500 miles + $5.60 on Los Angeles (LAX) to Buffalo (BUF) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed business-class award space there on 38 dates.
- First Class: 23,500 miles + $5.60 on Orange County (SNA) to Buffalo (BUF) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed first-class award space there on 5 dates.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | LAX–BUF | American Airlines AAdvantage | 9,500 pts + $5.60 | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Economy | LAX–BUF | JetBlue TrueBlue | 10,200 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | LAX–BUF | Etihad Guest | 28,000 pts + $34.30 | 7 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | LAX–BUF | Delta SkyMiles | 59,300 pts + $5.60 | 3 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | LAX–BUF | American Airlines AAdvantage | 25,500 pts + $5.60 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | LAX–BUF | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 43,600 pts + $5.60 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | LAX–BUF | Delta SkyMiles | 46,600 pts + $5.60 | 5 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | LAX–BUF | United MileagePlus | 65,400 pts + $5.60 | 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 in the observation window. 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 12,600 points + taxes vary via JetBlue TrueBlue on LAX–BUF, which showed nonstop space there on 139 dates (3 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly from Los Angeles to Buffalo (BUF) on points
Each month shows the lowest award seen across the 2 airport pairs, with that program's open dates on the airport pair behind it.
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9,500 pts + $5.60 (8 dates)AAdvantage | 62,200 pts + $5.60 (2 dates)SkyMiles | 30,000 pts + $5.60 (8 dates)AAdvantage | 25,000 pts + $5.60 (8 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 10,200 pts + $5.60 (31 dates)TrueBlue | 59,300 pts + $5.60 (5 dates)SkyMiles | 25,500 pts + $5.60 (11 dates)AAdvantage | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (11 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 8,000 pts + $5.60 (5 dates)AAdvantage | 56,600 pts + $5.60 (5 dates)SkyMiles | 25,500 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)AAdvantage | 23,500 pts + $5.60 (2 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 9,500 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)AAdvantage | — | 79,500 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)AAdvantage | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 9,500 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)AAdvantage | 69,900 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Qantas | 43,600 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Qantas | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 18,600 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)TrueBlue | — | — | — | |
| 12,500 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | — | 113,500 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | |
| 9,500 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)AAdvantage | 60,200 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)SkyMiles | 43,600 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)Qantas | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 17,500 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | — | 121,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | 32,500 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | |
| 18,500 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)TrueBlue | — | — | — | |
| 11,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)AAdvantage | — | 111,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)AAdvantage | 25,500 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 24,800 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)TrueBlue | — | — | — |
A month's taxes are those of an award AwardTool recorded at that month's lowest price for a departure that month. “Taxes not reported” means the data has none for that month; the award still has taxes and fees.
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
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Questions about Los Angeles to Buffalo (BUF) award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from Los Angeles to Buffalo (BUF)?
In business class, LAX–BUF with 25,500 miles + $5.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage). In economy, LAX–BUF with 8,000 miles + $5.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Prices are the lowest AwardTool observed in the last 30 days; search live before transferring points.
Which airport pairs between Los Angeles and Buffalo (BUF) had award space?
LAX–BUF (economy, premium economy, business class and first class) and SNA–BUF (economy and first class). Airport pairs not listed had no award space AwardTool observed in the last 30 days.
How many points does it take to fly from Los Angeles to Buffalo (BUF)?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 8,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 38 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 11, 2026, 23:26 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 25,500 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Seen Nov 1, 2026, 16:51 UTC for a Dec 6, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed business-class award space on 38 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 11, 2026, 23:26 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Los Angeles to Buffalo (BUF)?
9 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 38 dates, business class 38 dates, first class 5 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 14 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 16 dates); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 321 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 21 dates, premium economy 15 dates, first class 21 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 10 dates, business class 12 dates); Qantas Frequent Flyer (economy 11 dates, premium economy 2 dates, business class 13 dates); United MileagePlus (economy 20 dates, premium economy 19 dates, business class 20 dates, first class 20 dates) and 1 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Los Angeles to Buffalo (BUF) on points?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, bookable via JetBlue TrueBlue, Etihad Guest and United MileagePlus. The lowest nonstop award was 12,600 points with JetBlue TrueBlue.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from Los Angeles to Buffalo (BUF)?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $5.60 with AAdvantage (8,000 miles + $5.60) to $34.30 with Etihad Guest (28,000 miles + $34.30); in business class from $5.60 with AAdvantage (25,500 miles + $5.60) to $56.25 with Etihad Guest (46,000 miles + $56.25 on a mixed-cabin itinerary). Amounts are one way per traveler in USD and can differ on other dates and routings.
Which credit card points can book awards from Los Angeles to Buffalo (BUF)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:4), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:3), Etihad Guest (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1). These are US card programs; ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list. Check current bonuses first.
What's the best month to fly from Los Angeles to Buffalo (BUF) on points?
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 Jan 2027 departures, 8,000 miles + $5.60 with AAdvantage (5 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 25,500 miles + $5.60 with AAdvantage (11 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.
When do award seats open for flights from Los Angeles to Buffalo (BUF)?
Booking windows before departure published by the programs with award space here (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026): Avianca LifeMiles about 360 days, Air Canada Aeroplan about 355 days, Qantas Frequent Flyer about 353 days and 5 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Oct 5, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.