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Los Angeles.$276 per passenger.Departing Tue, 26 Aug, returning Tue, 2 Sep.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Buffalo Niagara on Tue, 26 Aug, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 2 Sep, arriving in Buffalo Niagara.Price includes taxes and charges.From $276, select.
Los Angeles.$285 per passenger.Departing Sat, 6 Sep, returning Tue, 9 Sep.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Buffalo Niagara on Sat, 6 Sep, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 9 Sep, arriving in Buffalo Niagara.Price includes taxes and charges.From $285, select.
Los Angeles.$287 per passenger.Departing Tue, 4 Nov, returning Tue, 11 Nov.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Buffalo Niagara on Tue, 4 Nov, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 11 Nov, arriving in Buffalo Niagara.Price includes taxes and charges.From $287, select.
Los Angeles.$333 per passenger.Departing Sat, 27 Sep, returning Sat, 4 Oct.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Buffalo Niagara on Sat, 27 Sep, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Sat, 4 Oct, arriving in Buffalo Niagara.Price includes taxes and charges.From $333, select.
Los Angeles.$341 per passenger.Departing Fri, 17 Oct, returning Tue, 4 Nov.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Buffalo Niagara on Fri, 17 Oct, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 4 Nov, arriving in Buffalo Niagara.Price includes taxes and charges.From $341, select.
Los Angeles.$341 per passenger.Departing Sat, 4 Oct, returning Sat, 11 Oct.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Buffalo Niagara on Sat, 4 Oct, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Los Angeles International on Sat, 11 Oct, arriving in Buffalo Niagara.Price includes taxes and charges.From $341, select.
Los Angeles.$343 per passenger.Departing Wed, 7 Jan, returning Sat, 10 Jan.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Buffalo Niagara on Wed, 7 Jan, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Los Angeles International on Sat, 10 Jan, arriving in Buffalo Niagara.Price includes taxes and charges.From $343, select.
Los Angeles.$358 per passenger.Departing Thu, 21 Aug, returning Sat, 30 Aug.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Buffalo Niagara on Thu, 21 Aug, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Sat, 30 Aug, arriving in Buffalo Niagara.Price includes taxes and charges.From $358, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Buffalo Niagara to Los Angeles International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Buffalo Niagara to Los Angeles International flights are currently cheapest in September.
Aug
from $358
Sep
from $285
Oct
from $341
Nov
from $287
Dec
from $525
Jan
from $343
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Mar
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Apr
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May
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Direct flights from Buffalo Niagara to Los Angeles International

Buffalo Niagara to Los Angeles International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Buffalo Niagara to Los Angeles below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Los Angeles International.

Buffalo to Los Angeles: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$276
Cheapest month to flyAugust
Average flight time5 hrs, 26 mins
Most popular airlineHawaiian Airlines
Average flights per week16

Finding cheap flights from Buffalo Niagara to Los Angeles International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Buffalo Niagara to Los Angeles International is $276. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
5 hours and 26 minutes is the average flight time from Buffalo Niagara to Los Angeles International.
Hawaiian Airlines, jetBlue and Singapore Airlines fly direct from Buffalo Niagara to Los Angeles International.
As of August 2025, there are 16 flights per week flying from Buffalo Niagara to Los Angeles International.
The cheapest month to fly from Buffalo Niagara to Los Angeles International is usually August.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Los Angeles International Airport on Tuesday, 26 August 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 5 hours and 26 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Los Angeles International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Los Angeles is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Southwest Airlines and jetBlue offer the cheapest flight tickets to Los Angeles International.

Travelling from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX): what you need to know

  • Around 5 hours 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport.

  • Los Angeles's timezone is UTC-7, making Los Angeles three hours behind Buffalo.

  • Flights from BUF to LAX start from 07:00 — the earliest with JetBlue Airways. The last departure is at 21:15 with JetBlue Airways. In total, you can choose from five weekly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flights.

  • Give yourself enough time to make your BUF to LAX flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.

  • JetBlue Airways is your ticket to exploring Los Angeles (and maybe even some other exciting corners of United States!). Browse the direct flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport offered by this popular carrier.

  • Most passengers choose to fly with JetBlue Airways on this route.

  • Among carriers operating BUF to LAX flights, JetBlue Airways is the most consistent for on-time landings.

  • If you'd like to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. These are the top stopovers between BUF and LAX:

    • Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport

    • Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)

    • Denver International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

  • Right now, $130 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $276. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.

  • To secure cheap tickets from BUF to LAX, book your trip six months before your planned departure.

  • Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.

  • You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from BUF to LAX.

  • Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport.

Handy information about Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)

  • The address for BUF is Genesee Street.

  • Of all flights leaving Buffalo Niagara International Airport, 75.46% touch down on time at their destination.

  • To reach Buffalo Niagara International Airport from central Buffalo, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 15 minutes when using public transport.

  • Searching for a convenient hotel near BUF? If you're boarding an early flight from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:

Arriving at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

Getting from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to central Los Angeles

  • LAX is located at One World Way.

  • Los Angeles International Airport to the centre of Los Angeles has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.

  • If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 55 minutes.

When to fly to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

  • July is the most popular month for flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Los Angeles in May.

  • Lock in your flight from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport for August if you'd like to visit Los Angeles during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).

  • February has average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Search for cheap tickets from BUF to LAX around that time if you like cooler conditions.

Explore more of United States

  • Los Angeles is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of United States you should also see. About 177 kilometres south-east of Los Angeles, a trip to San Diego will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like San Diego Zoo, USS Midway Museum and SeaWorld San Diego.

  • If you're looking to explore another corner of United States, consider San Jose, roughly 499 kilometres north-west of Los Angeles. Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art are among its highlights.

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