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$54+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) 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 12/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — BUF
Nov 25 — Dec 21
Mon 11/25
Mon 12/2
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Washington, D.C. to Buffalo are usually found in May or February, booked 66 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Saturday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Washington, D.C. (WAS) 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 November 20, 2024.

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FlightHub
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FlightHub
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Round-trip from

$116
(Frontier)

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$54
(Frontier)
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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Buffalo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to Buffalo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 20, 2024.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/72:54 pmBWI - BUF
1 stop20h 00mFrontier
Mon 12/910:30 amBUF - BWI
1 stop22h 40mFrontier
Deal found 11/19$118
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/1212:59 pmDCA - BUF
Nonstop1h 22mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/155:21 amBUF - DCA
Nonstop1h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/19$199
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 12/198:25 amIAD - BUF
Nonstop1h 22mUnited Airlines
Fri 12/207:53 pmBUF - IAD
Nonstop1h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/18$199
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Tue 12/176:50 pmDCA - BUF
1 stop4h 40mDelta
Thu 12/196:10 amBUF - DCA
1 stop5h 49mDelta
Deal found 11/19$213
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Tue 12/175:35 pmIAD - BUF
1 stop5h 32mDelta
Thu 12/196:10 amBUF - IAD
1 stop5h 40mDelta
Deal found 11/19$213
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Wed 12/186:00 pmDCA - BUF
1 stop5h 14mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/216:00 amBUF - DCA
1 stop3h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/19$227
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Thu 12/125:57 pmIAD - BUF
1 stop15h 43mFrontier
Thu 12/1910:25 pmBUF - IAD
1 stop16h 09mFrontier
Deal found 11/20$238
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/115:00 amIAD - BUF
1 stop5h 46mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/137:04 pmBUF - IAD
1 stop4h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/19$256
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/179:00 pmBWI - BUF
Nonstop1h 15mSouthwest
Thu 12/196:00 amBUF - BWI
Nonstop1h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 11/19$259
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/96:30 pmDCA - BUF
1 stop3h 51mJetBlue
Wed 12/1110:10 amBUF - DCA
1 stop5h 03mJetBlue
Deal found 11/19$260
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Thu 12/125:00 amBWI - BUF
1 stop5h 46mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/137:04 pmBUF - BWI
1 stop5h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/20$280
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Sat 12/146:00 amBWI - BUF
1 stop5h 15mDelta
Tue 12/171:58 pmBUF - BWI
2 stops9h 44mDelta
Deal found 11/19$313

Find flights from Washington, D.C. to Buffalo within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.

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BaltimoreBuffalo

BWI - BUF

BWIBUF

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 1/10

8:52 am-3:24 pm

1 stop6h 32m

Buffalo

Sat 1/11

6:53 pm-7:52 am

1 stop12h 59m

$116

Washington, D.C.Buffalo

DCA - BUF

DCABUF

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 12/12

12:59 pm-2:21 pm

Nonstop1h 22m

Buffalo

Sun 12/15

5:21 am-6:50 am

Nonstop1h 29m

$199

Washington, D.C.Buffalo

IAD - BUF

IADBUF

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 12/19

8:25 am-9:47 am

Nonstop1h 22m

Buffalo

Fri 12/20

7:53 pm-9:20 pm

Nonstop1h 27m

$199

Washington, D.C.Buffalo

DCA - BUF

DCABUF

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 12/17

6:50 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop4h 40m

Buffalo

Thu 12/19

6:10 am-11:59 am

1 stop5h 49m

$213

Washington, D.C.Buffalo

IAD - BUF

IADBUF

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 12/17

5:35 pm-11:07 pm

1 stop5h 32m

Buffalo

Thu 12/19

6:10 am-11:50 am

1 stop5h 40m

$213

BaltimoreBuffalo

BWI - BUF

BWIBUF

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 1/30

9:05 pm-10:20 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

Buffalo

Sun 2/2

6:00 am-7:20 am

Nonstop1h 20m

$220

Washington, D.C.Buffalo

DCA - BUF

DCABUF

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 12/18

6:00 pm-11:14 pm

1 stop5h 14m

Buffalo

Sat 12/21

6:00 am-9:49 am

1 stop3h 49m

$227

Washington, D.C.Buffalo

IAD - BUF

IADBUF

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 1/17

12:58 pm-7:33 pm

1 stop6h 35m

Buffalo

Sun 1/19

8:17 pm-7:17 am

1 stop11h 00m

$228

Washington, D.C.Buffalo

DCA - BUF

DCABUF

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 1/3

7:00 am-1:00 pm

1 stop6h 00m

Buffalo

Mon 1/6

1:45 pm-7:59 pm

1 stop6h 14m

$232

BaltimoreBuffalo

BWI - BUF

BWIBUF

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 1/3

8:17 pm-12:39 am

1 stop4h 22m

Buffalo

Fri 1/10

6:23 am-4:35 pm

2 stops10h 12m

$244

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Buffalo in November.
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 Washington, D.C.-Buffalo flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Washington, D.C.-Buffalo flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Washington, D.C.-Buffalo flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-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 Washington, D.C.-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 Washington, D.C. to Buffalo

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Buffalo from Washington, D.C. with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from Washington, D.C. to Buffalo

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Buffalo?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Buffalo. Price data was last updated on November 15, 2024.

Booking 66 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Buffalo?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Buffalo (average of $256). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Buffalo in July is currently the most expensive (average of $322). 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 WAS to BUF?

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. 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 November 20, 2024.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Washington, D.C. to Buffalo is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 19% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Washington, D.C. to Buffalo?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Buffalo. Price data was last updated on November 18, 2024.

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

Weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Buffalo

Explore weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. 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 November 20, 2024.

The most flights from WAS to BUF are scheduled on a Monday (14 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 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 November 20, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Frontier, JetBlue and American Airlines from Washington, D.C. to Buffalo to help guide your decision. 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
5,014 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,756 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

JetBlue
7.5
Good
3,394 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,171 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C.?

    Located just 8.3 mi from the city center, Buffalo is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Buffalo from Washington, D.C.. Booking flights from Washington, D.C. to Buffalo (BUF) should be relatively easy as there are 9 daily inbound flights from Washington, D.C. from 4 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Buffalo round-trip?

    According to our current data, Frontier ($116), American Airlines ($199), and United Airlines ($199) offers the cheapest pricing from Washington, D.C. to Buffalo. Frontier is priced at 62% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. to Buffalo one-way?

    $54 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and United Airlines, with prices starting from $100 and $100, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Buffalo?

    When deciding which route to take from Washington, D.C. to Buffalo consider Baltimore/Washington - Buffalo, Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Buffalo or Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Buffalo as they are the most popular.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Buffalo on time: GoJet (100%), Lufthansa (87%), Copa Airlines (86%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Buffalo?

    While on average a flight from Washington, D.C. to Buffalo is generally $237, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $99. When looking at the most popular route, (Baltimore/Washington - Buffalo), you can expect to pay $220 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Buffalo that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Buffalo?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to Buffalo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Buffalo?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Buffalo (average of $256). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Buffalo in July is currently the most expensive (average of $322). 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 Washington, D.C. to Buffalo

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Washington, D.C. 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$179Average$368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$179Average$385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$188Average$439FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$264Average$348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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