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$149+ Cheap flights from Columbus (CMH) 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 5/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — BUF
Mar 26 — Apr 21
Wed 3/26
Wed 4/2
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 (CMH) 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 21, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$190
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$149
(Booking.com)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$291
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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 21, 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
Tue 4/85:37 pmBUF - CMH
1 stop17h 12mFrontier
Deal found 3/20$190
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/46:13 amCMH - BUF
1 stop3h 27mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/810:20 amBUF - CMH
1 stop6h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/20$453
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/2112:00 pmCMH - BUF
1 stop3h 07mDelta
Thu 7/246:30 amBUF - CMH
1 stop4h 49mDelta
Deal found 3/20$457
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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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus Airport to Buffalo that are best for you.

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Columbus

Fly to

Buffalo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ColumbusBuffalo

CMH - BUF

CMHBUF

Columbus

Fri 4/4

11:48 am-10:24 am

1 stop22h 36m

Buffalo

Tue 4/8

5:37 pm-10:49 am

1 stop17h 12m

$190

ColumbusBuffalo

CMH - BUF

CMHBUF

Columbus

Fri 4/4

6:13 am-9:40 am

1 stop3h 27m

Buffalo

Tue 4/8

10:20 am-4:54 pm

1 stop6h 34m

$453

ColumbusBuffalo

CMH - BUF

CMHBUF

Columbus

Mon 7/21

12:00 pm-3:07 pm

1 stop3h 07m

Buffalo

Thu 7/24

6:30 am-11:19 am

1 stop4h 49m

$457

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 5/4

5:59 pm-9:01 am

1 stop15h 02m

$149

ColumbusBuffalo

CMH - BUF

CMHBUF

Columbus

Sun 5/4

10:32 am-11:57 pm

2 stops13h 25m

$312

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Deals found on 3/20

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Columbus to Buffalo in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 Columbus Airport-Buffalo flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Columbus Airport-Buffalo flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Columbus Airport-Buffalo flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Columbus Airport-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 Columbus Airport-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 Columbus to Buffalo

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to Buffalo (average of $256). Flying from Columbus Airport 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 21, 2025.

When flying from Columbus Airport 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 21, 2025.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,278 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

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
4,278 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,278 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

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
7,895 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,278 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

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
8,605 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,278 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

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
3,272 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,278 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

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?

    For a flight from Columbus to Buffalo, you will be flying into Buffalo. Buffalo (BUF) is just 8.3 mi from the center of the city. Buffalo is the only Buffalo airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from Columbus per day. 1 airline has flights to Buffalo from Columbus on a regular basis.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Columbus Airport to Buffalo round-trip from $190. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from $453, and Delta, from $457. You may be able to fly from Columbus Airport to Buffalo for 52% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • 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 Airport to Buffalo?

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