Award flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Buffalo (BUF)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 5 programs for SFO→BUF. Lowest economy: 10,000 miles + $5.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business class: 25,000 miles + $5.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest first class: 25,000 miles + $5.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage).
Data as of
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San Francisco (SFO) to Buffalo (BUF) at a glance
- From
- San Francisco International, San Francisco, California, United States (SFO)
- To
- Buffalo Niagara International, Buffalo, New York, United States (BUF)
- Programs with award space seen
- 5 of 5 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Not seen in the last 30 days
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), JetBlue (B6), Delta Air Lines (DL), 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 Buffalo (BUF)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 10,000 pts + $5.60 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | — | 322 | See dates | |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 10,400 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | JetBlue (B6), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 318 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 12,400 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 7 | 314 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | 2 stops | JetBlue (B6), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 329 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 19,000 pts + $13.51 | 1 stop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 119 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 22,500 pts + $5.60 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 1 | 4 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 65,400 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 5 | 47 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 100,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | United Airlines (UA) | 3 | 325 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: JetBlue TrueBlue and Virgin Australia Velocity.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 25,000 pts + $5.60 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | — | 269 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 80,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stopMixed cabin | JetBlue (B6), United Airlines (UA) | 1 | 280 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: JetBlue TrueBlue, Delta SkyMiles and Virgin Australia Velocity.
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 25,000 pts + $5.60 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 3 | 322 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stopMixed cabin | United Airlines (UA) | 2 | 329 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 55,200 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 2 | 314 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: JetBlue TrueBlue and Virgin Australia Velocity.
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 | American Airlines AAdvantage | 10,000 pts + $5.60 | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Economy | JetBlue TrueBlue | 10,400 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Virgin Australia Velocity | 19,000 pts + $13.51 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | American Airlines AAdvantage | 22,500 pts + $5.60 | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | United MileagePlus | 80,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | United MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $5.60 | 2 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | Delta SkyMiles | 55,200 pts + $5.60 | 5 | 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.
Best months to fly from San Francisco (SFO) to Buffalo (BUF) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10,000 · AAdvantage (16 dates) | 65,400 · SkyMiles (6 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (15 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (16 dates) | |
| 10,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 65,400 · SkyMiles (19 dates) | 31,000 · AAdvantage (20 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | |
| 10,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 22,500 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (16 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | |
| 10,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 100,000 · MileagePlus (30 dates) | 29,500 · AAdvantage (24 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | |
| 10,000 · AAdvantage (28 dates) | 22,500 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (28 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (28 dates) | |
| 10,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 22,500 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | |
| 10,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 99,400 · SkyMiles (1 date) | 80,000 · MileagePlus (24 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | |
| 10,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 96,600 · SkyMiles (1 date) | 74,000 · AAdvantage (11 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | |
| 10,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 100,000 · MileagePlus (30 dates) | 29,500 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | |
| 10,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 100,000 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | 44,500 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | |
| 10,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 92,000 · SkyMiles (1 date) | 44,500 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | |
| 10,000 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | 100,000 · MileagePlus (9 dates) | 70,000 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | 29,500 · AAdvantage (2 dates) |
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 | — | — | — | — | — |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 5:4 · Instant | — | 1:0.6 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
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Search San Francisco (SFO) to Buffalo (BUF)Questions about award flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Buffalo (BUF)
What's the lowest San Francisco (SFO) to Buffalo (BUF) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 10,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 322 departure dates (newest observation Oct 15, 2026, 02:34 UTC). In business class, 25,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed business-class award space on 269 departure dates (newest observation Oct 12, 2026, 16:56 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from San Francisco (SFO) to Buffalo (BUF)?
5 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 322 dates, premium economy 4 dates, business class 269 dates, first class 322 dates); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 318 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 314 dates, premium economy 47 dates, first class 314 dates); United MileagePlus (economy 329 dates, premium economy 325 dates, business class 280 dates, first class 329 dates); Virgin Australia Velocity (economy 119 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from San Francisco (SFO) to Buffalo (BUF)?
AwardTool hasn't observed nonstop award space on this route in the last 30 days. The awards it saw connected with 1 to 2 stops on itineraries including American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, JetBlue and Delta Air Lines. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
Which credit card points can book awards from San Francisco (SFO) to Buffalo (BUF)?
American Express Membership Rewards: JetBlue TrueBlue (5:4), Delta SkyMiles (1:1). Bilt Rewards: United MileagePlus (1:1). Capital One Miles: JetBlue TrueBlue (1:0.6). Chase Ultimate Rewards: JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest award prices from San Francisco (SFO) to Buffalo (BUF)?
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 Dec 2026 departures, 10,000 miles with AAdvantage (31 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Mar 2027 departures, 25,000 miles with AAdvantage (31 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.