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$111+ Cheap flights from Columbus to Buffalo (BUF)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — BUF
Mar 25 — Apr 11
Tue 3/25
Tue 4/1
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Columbus to Buffalo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbus (C01) to Buffalo (BUF). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated March 20, 2025.

Round-trip from

$210
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$111
(Booking.com)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$291
From Columbus to Buffalo
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Cheapest flights from Columbus to Buffalo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbus to Buffalo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 20, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/411:48 amCMH - BUF
1 stop22h 36mFrontier
Mon 4/75:09 pmBUF - CMH
1 stop22h 19mFrontier
Deal found 3/20$210
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/246:13 amCMH - BUF
1 stop3h 27mUnited Airlines
Mon 4/287:45 pmBUF - CMH
1 stop3h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/19$217
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/268:10 amCMH - BUF
1 stop3h 56mDelta
Sun 6/296:16 amBUF - CMH
1 stop7h 09mDelta
Deal found 3/19$337
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/43:50 pmCMH - BUF
1 stop5h 45mSouthwest
Mon 4/77:55 amBUF - CMH
2 stops9h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 3/20$458

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbus to Buffalo that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 20, 2025.
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ColumbusBuffalo

CMH - BUF

CMHBUF

Columbus

Fri 4/4

11:48 am-10:24 am

1 stop22h 36m

Buffalo

Mon 4/7

5:09 pm-3:28 pm

1 stop22h 19m

$210

ColumbusBuffalo

CMH - BUF

CMHBUF

Columbus

Thu 4/24

6:13 am-9:40 am

1 stop3h 27m

Buffalo

Mon 4/28

7:45 pm-11:38 pm

1 stop3h 53m

$217

ColumbusBuffalo

CMH - BUF

CMHBUF

Columbus

Thu 6/26

8:10 am-12:06 pm

1 stop3h 56m

Buffalo

Sun 6/29

6:16 am-1:25 pm

1 stop7h 09m

$337

ColumbusBuffalo

CMH - BUF

CMHBUF

Columbus

Fri 4/4

3:50 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop5h 45m

Buffalo

Mon 4/7

7:55 am-5:00 pm

2 stops9h 05m

$458

ColumbusBuffalo

CMH - BUF

CMHBUF

Columbus

Sun 5/18

5:59 pm-9:01 am

1 stop15h 02m

$111

ColumbusBuffalo

CMH - BUF

CMHBUF

Columbus

Sun 5/18

6:30 am-3:05 pm

2 stops8h 35m

$351

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Deals found on 3/19

Best time to book a flight from Columbus to Buffalo

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Columbus to Buffalo

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Columbus to Buffalo?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Buffalo (average of $256). Flying from Columbus to Buffalo in December is currently the most expensive (average of $337). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CMH to BUF?

Find hourly flight availability from Columbus to Buffalo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 20, 2025.

When flying from Columbus to Buffalo, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 8% versus a flight in the afternoon.

Rainfall in Buffalo by month

Plan your trip to Buffalo by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Buffalo ranges from 2.5 - 4.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Buffalo when rainfall is around 2.5 in.

Temperature in Buffalo by month

Plan your trip to Buffalo by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Buffalo, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 71.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 24.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Buffalo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Buffalo. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Buffalo. Reviews last updated March 20, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from Columbus to Buffalo by reading reviews from past customers. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,283 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,283 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,283 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,896 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,283 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,609 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,283 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Frontier
6.0
Okay
3,274 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,283 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Columbus to Buffalo. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Buffalo from Columbus?

    Most people fly into Buffalo (BUF) if they book a flight to Buffalo from Columbus. On average, Buffalo has 0 inbound flights from Columbus per day from 3 airlines. Buffalo is conveniently located just 8.3 mi from Buffalo’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Columbus to Buffalo round-trip?

    Flying on Frontier is currently your cheapest option to Buffalo, with prices starting at $210. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and Delta, with the lowest prices starting at $217 and $337, respectively. Frontier is currently priced 47% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Columbus to Buffalo that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Columbus to Buffalo flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Columbus to Buffalo?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Columbus to Buffalo.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Columbus to Buffalo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Columbus to Buffalo by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Columbus to Buffalo?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Buffalo (average of $256). Flying from Columbus to Buffalo in December is currently the most expensive (average of $337). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Columbus to Buffalo

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Columbus to Buffalo. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$198Average$938FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$228Average$333FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$250Average$325FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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