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$39+ Cheap flights from Buffalo to Raleigh (BUF - RDU)

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 5/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BUF — RDU
Mar 13 — Mar 201
Thu 3/13
Thu 3/20
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Buffalo to Raleigh-Durham are usually found in October or September, booked 26 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Monday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Buffalo to Raleigh

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Buffalo (BUF) to Raleigh (RDU). 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 8, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$78
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$39
(CheapOair)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$326

Good round-trip deal

$127 or less
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Cheapest flights from Buffalo to Raleigh
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Buffalo to Raleigh. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 8, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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.
Thu 5/15:47 pmBUF - RDU
Nonstop1h 44mFrontier
Thu 5/86:10 pmRDU - BUF
Nonstop1h 38mFrontier
Deal found 3/6$78
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 5/311:47 amBUF - RDU
1 stop3h 41mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/65:13 pmRDU - BUF
1 stop6h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/7$191
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 4/287:00 amBUF - RDU
1 stop5h 51mDelta
Thu 5/15:55 amRDU - BUF
1 stop3h 50mDelta
Deal found 3/7$199
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 5/17:55 pmBUF - RDU
1 stop3h 50mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/36:00 amRDU - BUF
2 stops8h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/7$221
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 6/65:35 amBUF - RDU
1 stop4h 20mSouthwest
Sun 6/88:25 pmRDU - BUF
1 stop3h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 3/7$234
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 10/62:10 pmBUF - RDU
1 stop7h 48mJetBlue
Mon 10/1312:25 pmRDU - BUF
1 stop7h 12mJetBlue
Deal found 3/7$273

Find flights from Buffalo to Raleigh within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Buffalo to Raleigh 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 8, 2025.

Fly from

Buffalo

Fly to

Raleigh

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BuffaloRaleigh

BUF - RDU

BUFRDU

Buffalo

Thu 5/1

5:47 pm-7:31 pm

Nonstop1h 44m

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 5/8

6:10 pm-7:48 pm

Nonstop1h 38m

$78

BuffaloRaleigh

BUF - RDU

BUFRDU

Buffalo

Sat 5/3

11:47 am-3:28 pm

1 stop3h 41m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 5/6

5:13 pm-11:51 pm

1 stop6h 38m

$191

BuffaloRaleigh

BUF - RDU

BUFRDU

Buffalo

Mon 4/28

7:00 am-12:51 pm

1 stop5h 51m

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 5/1

5:55 am-9:45 am

1 stop3h 50m

$199

BuffaloRaleigh

BUF - RDU

BUFRDU

Buffalo

Thu 5/1

7:55 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop3h 50m

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 5/3

6:00 am-2:47 pm

2 stops8h 47m

$221

BuffaloRaleigh

BUF - RDU

BUFRDU

Buffalo

Fri 6/6

5:35 am-9:55 am

1 stop4h 20m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 6/8

8:25 pm-12:05 am

1 stop3h 40m

$234

BuffaloRaleigh

BUF - RDU

BUFRDU

Buffalo

Thu 5/1

5:47 pm-7:31 pm

Nonstop1h 44m

$39

BuffaloRaleigh

BUF - RDU

BUFRDU

Buffalo

Tue 4/15

12:53 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop8h 32m

$97

BuffaloRaleigh

BUF - RDU

BUFRDU

Buffalo

Mon 4/7

5:50 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop6h 00m

$100

BuffaloRaleigh

BUF - RDU

BUFRDU

Buffalo

Wed 3/26

7:26 pm-11:52 pm

1 stop4h 26m

$111

BuffaloRaleigh

BUF - RDU

BUFRDU

Buffalo

Sun 4/6

6:00 am-9:36 am

1 stop3h 36m

$135

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

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Travel insights for flights from Buffalo to Raleigh

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Buffalo to Raleigh. Price data was last updated on February 28, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Buffalo to Raleigh, you should look to book at least 26 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Buffalo to Raleigh (average of $206). Flying from Buffalo to Raleigh in March is currently the most expensive (average of $316). 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 BUF to RDU?

Find hourly flight availability from Buffalo to Raleigh. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 8, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 61% on flights from Buffalo to Raleigh by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Buffalo to Raleigh. Price data was last updated on March 2, 2025.

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

Rainfall in Raleigh by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Raleigh ranges from 2.9 - 4.7 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. April is typically the driest time to visit Raleigh when rainfall is around 2.9 in.

Temperature in Raleigh by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Raleigh, 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 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 41.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Raleigh

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Raleigh. 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 Raleigh. Reviews last updated March 8, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Buffalo to Raleigh, such as Southwest, Delta and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,314 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

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
4,314 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,314 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

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
8,024 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,314 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

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
8,649 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,314 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

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.

JetBlue
7.3
Good
2,986 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,314 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

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.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,314 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

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

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  • How popular is this Buffalo to Raleigh flight route?

    Within the past month, 27 users have taken a look at flights from Buffalo to Raleigh-Durham.

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

    According to our current data, Frontier ($78), American Airlines ($191), and Delta ($199) offers the cheapest pricing from Buffalo to Raleigh. Frontier is currently priced 66% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Buffalo to Raleigh are Frontier ($39), American Airlines ($97), and Southwest ($100).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Buffalo to Raleigh?

    On average you can expect to pay $127 for a flight from Buffalo to Raleigh. The cheapest flight overall is $127 while the most popular route, (Buffalo - Raleigh-Durham) is currently priced at $136.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Buffalo to Raleigh (average of $206). Flying from Buffalo to Raleigh in March is currently the most expensive (average of $316). 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 6 airlines flying from Buffalo to Raleigh

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Buffalo to Raleigh. 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 8, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$77Average$138FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$196Average$255FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$198Average$396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$208Average$334FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$210Average$333FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$223Average$358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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