Flights from San Diego to Buffalo
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via Phoenix
- 8h 30m
- two tickets, via Denver
- $324
- connection options
- 5
- straight-line distance
- 2,183 mi (3,514 km)
fastest
Via Phoenix
8h 30m
with the connection
Via Denver
8h 30m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $324
Via Minneapolis
8h 40m
with the connection
Via Las Vegas
8h 40m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $351
Via Los Angeles
8h 54m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $383
One ticket or two
How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection
Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.
Nearest nonstop flights
The closest you can get without a connection
From San Diego to cities closest to Buffalo
San Diego to Toronto
Toronto: 59 mi (95 km) from Buffalo, flight 4h 56m
from $215
San Diego to Detroit
Detroit: 216 mi (347 km) from Buffalo, flight 4h 28m
from $166
San Diego to Philadelphia
Philadelphia: 280 mi (450 km) from Buffalo, flight 5h 15m
from $136
San Diego to New York
New York: 292 mi (470 km) from Buffalo, flight 5h 27m
from $128
San Diego to Washington
Washington: 292 mi (470 km) from Buffalo, flight 5h
from $123
San Diego to Montreal
Montreal: 320 mi (515 km) from Buffalo, flight 5h 31m
To Buffalo from cities closest to San Diego
Los Angeles to Buffalo
Los Angeles: 112 mi (180 km) from San Diego, flight 4h 48m
from $157
Las Vegas to Buffalo
Las Vegas: 265 mi (426 km) from San Diego, flight 4h 15m
from $139
Phoenix to Buffalo
Phoenix: 299 mi (481 km) from San Diego, flight 4h 5m
San Francisco to Buffalo
San Francisco: 459 mi (738 km) from San Diego, flight 6h 25m
from $170
Denver to Buffalo
Denver: 833 mi (1,340 km) from San Diego, flight 3h 5m
from $241
Austin to Buffalo
Austin: 1,155 mi (1,858 km) from San Diego, flight 8h 23m
from $186
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from San Diego to Buffalo?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Phoenix.
What is the fastest way to fly from San Diego to Buffalo?
Via Phoenix: 1h 25m to the connection, 4h 5m after it, about 8h 30m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from San Diego to Buffalo with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Denver from $324. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between San Diego and Buffalo?
Phoenix (8h 30m total), Denver (8h 30m total), Minneapolis (8h 40m total), Las Vegas (8h 40m total) and Los Angeles (8h 54m total).
How far is Buffalo from San Diego?
2,183 mi (3,514 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.