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$231+ Cheap flights from Richmond to Buffalo (RIC - BUF)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIC — BUF
Dec 26 — Jan 21
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The best prices from Richmond Byrd Intl to Buffalo are usually found in September or August, booked 68 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Richmond to Buffalo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Richmond (RIC) 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 December 21, 2024.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$231
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$471
Provider with most accurate pricing for Richmond Byrd Intl-Buffalo flight deals.
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From Richmond Byrd Intl to Buffalo
High demand for flights, 9% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in December 2024

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Cheapest flights from Richmond to Buffalo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Richmond to Buffalo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 21, 2024.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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.
Tue 12/316:28 pmRIC - BUF
1 stop4h 47mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/37:00 amBUF - RIC
1 stop6h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/20$486
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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.
Fri 12/275:24 pmRIC - BUF
1 stop5h 39mDelta
Fri 1/36:00 amBUF - RIC
1 stop11h 50mDelta
Deal found 12/20$571
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/218:24 pmRIC - BUF
1 stop4h 15mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/283:08 pmBUF - RIC
1 stop4h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/20$576
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
Wed 12/2512:50 pmRIC - BUF
2 stops8h 05mSouthwest
Fri 12/275:25 amBUF - RIC
1 stop5h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 12/21$652

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RichmondBuffalo

RIC - BUF

RICBUF

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 1/11

10:16 am-3:01 pm

1 stop4h 45m

Buffalo

Tue 1/14

7:11 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop4h 33m

$231

RichmondBuffalo

RIC - BUF

RICBUF

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 1/23

9:50 am-3:08 pm

1 stop5h 18m

Buffalo

Mon 1/27

2:00 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop9h 15m

$236

RichmondBuffalo

RIC - BUF

RICBUF

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 1/17

6:00 am-10:19 am

1 stop4h 19m

Buffalo

Fri 1/24

11:47 am-4:11 pm

1 stop4h 24m

$326

RichmondBuffalo

RIC - BUF

RICBUF

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 1/4

7:51 am-2:03 pm

1 stop6h 12m

Buffalo

Sun 4/13

6:00 am-11:44 am

1 stop5h 44m

$346

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Deals found on 12/21

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Richmond to Buffalo in December.
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
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 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 Richmond-Buffalo flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Richmond-Buffalo flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Richmond-Buffalo flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Richmond-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 Richmond-Buffalo flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Travel insights for flights from Richmond to Buffalo

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Richmond to Buffalo. Price data was last updated on December 20, 2024.

Booking 68 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Richmond to Buffalo. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Richmond 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 December 21, 2024.

It’s typically best to fly out from Richmond to Buffalo at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 29% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

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

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

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

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 December 21, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines, Delta and American Airlines from Richmond to Buffalo to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good
8,597 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!

8.0
Very good
8,597 reviews
8.0
Very good
8,597 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!

7.4
Good
3,266 reviews
8.0
Very good
8,597 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!

7.4
Good
9,039 reviews
8.0
Very good
8,597 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!

7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
8.0
Very good
8,597 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!

Related info for your journey

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

    Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Buffalo, with prices starting at $231. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by JetBlue and Delta, with the lowest prices starting at $236 and $326, respectively. You may be able to fly from Richmond to Buffalo for 38% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to Buffalo (average of $256). Flying from Richmond 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$189Average$367FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$218Average$339FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$234Average$455FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
JetBlueCheapest$241Average$331FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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