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$55+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Buffalo (BUF)

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CHI — BUF
Jan 26 — Feb 21
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1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Chicago to Buffalo are usually found in August or September, booked 82 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) 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 January 21, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$112
(Flightnetwork)

One-way from

$55
(Frontier)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$475

Good round-trip deal

$327 or less

Good one-way deal

$170 or less
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Buffalo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Buffalo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2025.

This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/46:20 amORD - BUF
1 stop10h 09mFrontier
Tue 3/114:58 pmBUF - ORD
1 stop18h 59mFrontier
Deal found 1/20$112
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/73:37 pmMDW - BUF
1 stop17h 22mFrontier
Sun 2/98:17 pmBUF - MDW
1 stop19h 45mFrontier
Deal found 1/20$140
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/511:44 amORD - BUF
1 stop5h 18mJetBlue
Wed 3/1212:15 pmBUF - ORD
1 stop5h 15mJetBlue
Deal found 1/21$187
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Mon 2/172:05 pmORD - BUF
Nonstop1h 35mUnited Airlines
Wed 2/195:36 pmBUF - ORD
Nonstop2h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/21$277
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/55:45 pmORD - BUF
Nonstop1h 34mAmerican Airlines
Wed 3/1211:19 amBUF - ORD
Nonstop1h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/21$278
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Wed 2/1910:30 amMDW - BUF
1 stop6h 50mSouthwest
Mon 2/246:20 amBUF - MDW
Nonstop2h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 1/20$287
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Wed 3/56:28 pmMDW - BUF
1 stop3h 33mDelta
Wed 3/126:22 amBUF - MDW
1 stop3h 23mDelta
Deal found 1/21$297
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/108:10 pmORD - BUF
1 stop13h 34mSun Country Air
Sun 7/1311:40 amBUF - ORD
1 stop8h 31mSun Country Air
Deal found 1/20$300
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Tue 2/187:00 amORD - BUF
2 stops10h 40mSouthwest
Wed 2/193:55 pmBUF - ORD
1 stop7h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 1/21$302
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Fri 5/307:00 amORD - BUF
1 stop3h 38mDelta
Mon 6/21:00 pmBUF - ORD
1 stop6h 41mDelta
Deal found 1/19$369
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/1011:45 amORD - BUF
3 stops21h 59mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/1311:40 amBUF - ORD
1 stop8h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$490

Find flights from Chicago to Buffalo within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago 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 January 21, 2025.

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ChicagoBuffalo

ORD - BUF

ORDBUF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/4

6:20 am-5:29 pm

1 stop10h 09m

Buffalo

Tue 3/11

4:58 pm-10:57 am

1 stop18h 59m

$112

ChicagoBuffalo

MDW - BUF

MDWBUF

Chicago Midway

Fri 2/7

3:37 pm-9:59 am

1 stop17h 22m

Buffalo

Sun 2/9

8:17 pm-3:02 pm

1 stop19h 45m

$140

ChicagoBuffalo

ORD - BUF

ORDBUF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/5

11:44 am-6:02 pm

1 stop5h 18m

Buffalo

Wed 3/12

12:15 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop5h 15m

$187

ChicagoBuffalo

ORD - BUF

ORDBUF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/3

7:05 pm-9:51 pm

Nonstop1h 46m

Buffalo

Thu 3/6

7:45 am-8:42 am

Nonstop1h 57m

$277

ChicagoBuffalo

ORD - BUF

ORDBUF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/19

10:36 am-1:16 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

Buffalo

Sat 2/22

1:55 pm-2:54 pm

Nonstop1h 59m

$279

ChicagoBuffalo

MDW - BUF

MDWBUF

Chicago Midway

Wed 2/19

10:30 am-6:20 pm

1 stop6h 50m

Buffalo

Mon 2/24

6:20 am-7:20 am

Nonstop2h 00m

$287

ChicagoBuffalo

MDW - BUF

MDWBUF

Chicago Midway

Wed 3/5

6:28 pm-11:01 pm

1 stop3h 33m

Buffalo

Wed 3/12

6:22 am-8:45 am

1 stop3h 23m

$297

ChicagoBuffalo

ORD - BUF

ORDBUF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 7/10

8:10 pm-10:44 am

1 stop13h 34m

Buffalo

Sun 7/13

11:40 am-7:11 pm

1 stop8h 31m

$300

ChicagoBuffalo

ORD - BUF

ORDBUF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/19

7:00 am-12:30 pm

1 stop4h 30m

Buffalo

Sat 2/22

5:35 am-3:20 pm

2 stops10h 45m

$304

ChicagoBuffalo

ORD - BUF

ORDBUF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/30

7:00 am-11:38 am

1 stop3h 38m

Buffalo

Sun 6/1

6:00 am-10:02 am

1 stop5h 02m

$369

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Compare providers for flights from Chicago to Buffalo

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Chicago to Buffalo in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Buffalo flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Buffalo flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Buffalo flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Buffalo flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Chicago-Buffalo flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Buffalo

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Travel insights for flights from Chicago to Buffalo

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Chicago to Buffalo including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to Buffalo?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Buffalo. Price data was last updated on January 17, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Chicago to Buffalo is 82 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Buffalo (average of $256). Flying from Chicago 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 CHI to BUF?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago 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 January 21, 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 4% on flights from Chicago to Buffalo by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago to Buffalo?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Chicago to Buffalo. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to Buffalo flight should consider departing on Saturday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to Buffalo

Explore weekly flight availability from Chicago to Buffalo. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated January 21, 2025.

The most flights from CHI to BUF are scheduled on a Monday (24 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (13 on average).

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 January 21, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines, Southwest and Frontier from Chicago to Buffalo have to say. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

JetBlue
7.4
Good
3,200 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,984 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago 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 Chicago?

    Located just 8.3 mi from the city center, Buffalo is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Buffalo from Chicago. Booking flights from Chicago to Buffalo (BUF) should be relatively easy as there are 19 daily inbound flights from Chicago from 4 different airlines.

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

    Flying on Frontier is currently your cheapest option to Buffalo, with prices starting at $112. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by JetBlue and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $187 and $277, respectively. Frontier is currently priced 67% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to Buffalo one-way?

    $55 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on JetBlue and Southwest, with prices starting from $94 and $139, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago to Buffalo?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Chicago to Buffalo on time: GoJet (83%), Air Canada (81%), Air New Zealand (81%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Buffalo?

    On average you can expect to pay $314 for a flight from Chicago to Buffalo. The cheapest flight overall is $133 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Buffalo) is currently priced at $152.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago 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 Chicago to Buffalo?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Buffalo (average of $256). Flying from Chicago 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 4 airlines flying from Chicago to Buffalo

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Chicago 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 January 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$101Average$174FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$145Average$326FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$198Average$370FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$225Average$390FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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