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Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Buffalo (BUF) from $68

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 6/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
CHI — BUF
Jun 7 — Jun 141
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The best prices from Chicago to Buffalo are usually found in February or April, booked 52 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Buffalo

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 June 2, 2024.

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December

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February

Round-trip from

$256

One-way from

$125
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Chicago to Buffalo?

It’s generally more expensive to depart on a Monday, if you have to leave on this day you can still search on Cheapflights to find great options that meet your needs.

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

To save up to 348% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 53 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Chicago to Buffalo from $409 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $570 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

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

February can be a great time to fly to Buffalo from Chicago with a flight ticket averaging about $310. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of February for as cheap as $142. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CHI to BUF?

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 7% on flights from Chicago to Buffalo by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

Cheap American Airlines flights from Chicago to Buffalo

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by American Airlines for the route between Chicago and Buffalo. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,810,401 searches. Data last updated June 2, 2024.
Take a peek at the cheapest American Airlines flights we've detected traveling from Chicago to Buffalo. Come back soon if you're not finding the exact deal you're looking for.
Fri 6/218:27 pmORD - BUF
Nonstop1h 36mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/2510:39 amBUF - ORD
1 stop8h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/31$230
Mon 7/18:27 pmORD - BUF
Nonstop1h 36mAmerican Airlines
Fri 7/55:08 pmBUF - ORD
Nonstop1h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/2$249
Fri 6/288:27 pmORD - BUF
Nonstop1h 36mAmerican Airlines
Mon 7/18:15 amBUF - ORD
Nonstop1h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/1$257
Thu 8/293:09 pmORD - BUF
Nonstop1h 31mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/317:44 amBUF - ORD
Nonstop1h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/1$262
Thu 8/16:33 pmORD - BUF
Nonstop1h 50mAmerican Airlines
Mon 8/58:00 amBUF - ORD
Nonstop1h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/1$269
Sat 6/155:07 amORD - BUF
1 stop5h 51mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/226:17 pmBUF - ORD
Nonstop1h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/1$270
Fri 6/218:27 pmORD - BUF
Nonstop1h 36mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/244:36 pmBUF - ORD
Nonstop1h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/31$277
Sat 6/158:27 pmORD - BUF
Nonstop1h 36mAmerican Airlines
Thu 8/15:08 pmBUF - ORD
Nonstop1h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/31$292
Thu 6/278:27 pmORD - BUF
Nonstop1h 36mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/298:00 amBUF - ORD
Nonstop1h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/1$295

Cheap JetBlue flights from Chicago to Buffalo

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by JetBlue for the route between Chicago and Buffalo. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,810,401 searches. Data last updated June 2, 2024.
Browse through some of the cheapest JetBlue flights traveling from Chicago to Buffalo. Ensure the flight price, dates, time, and airline match your criteria before you book.
Tue 7/168:40 amORD - BUF
1 stop5h 34mJetBlue
Wed 7/2411:15 amBUF - ORD
1 stop7h 28mJetBlue
Deal found 6/1$226
Tue 7/210:35 amORD - BUF
1 stop4h 30mJetBlue
Thu 7/411:15 amBUF - ORD
1 stop7h 28mJetBlue
Deal found 6/2$250
Sat 7/2010:30 amORD - BUF
1 stop5h 39mJetBlue
Wed 7/2411:15 amBUF - ORD
1 stop7h 28mJetBlue
Deal found 6/1$261
Thu 6/276:38 pmORD - BUF
1 stop25h 02mJetBlue
Mon 7/111:15 amBUF - ORD
1 stop7h 28mJetBlue
Deal found 6/2$273
Sat 6/2910:35 amORD - BUF
1 stop4h 30mJetBlue
Thu 7/411:15 amBUF - ORD
1 stop7h 28mJetBlue
Deal found 6/1$285
Tue 6/115:32 pmORD - BUF
1 stop5h 40mJetBlue
Tue 6/185:33 amBUF - ORD
1 stop5h 17mJetBlue
Deal found 5/31$327
Tue 6/115:32 pmORD - BUF
1 stop5h 40mJetBlue
Thu 6/1311:15 amBUF - ORD
1 stop7h 28mJetBlue
Deal found 5/31$353
Mon 6/105:32 pmORD - BUF
1 stop5h 40mJetBlue
Tue 6/185:33 amBUF - ORD
1 stop5h 17mJetBlue
Deal found 5/31$358
Mon 6/105:32 pmORD - BUF
1 stop5h 40mJetBlue
Thu 6/1311:15 amBUF - ORD
1 stop7h 28mJetBlue
Deal found 5/31$384

Cheap Chicago to Buffalo flights in June & July 2024

Find cheap flight options from Chicago to Buffalo specifically for the months of June and July 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,810,401 searches. Prices were last updated on June 2, 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from Chicago to Buffalo in 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Wed 6/128:00 amORD - BUF
1 stop4h 45mFrontier
Wed 6/192:46 pmBUF - ORD
1 stop5h 14mFrontier
Deal found 5/31$134
Tue 6/118:00 amORD - BUF
1 stop10h 53mFrontier
Wed 6/192:46 pmBUF - ORD
1 stop5h 14mFrontier
Deal found 5/31$137
Wed 6/128:00 amORD - BUF
1 stop4h 45mFrontier
Mon 6/172:46 pmBUF - ORD
1 stop5h 14mFrontier
Deal found 5/31$145
Tue 6/118:00 amORD - BUF
1 stop10h 53mFrontier
Mon 6/172:46 pmBUF - ORD
1 stop5h 14mFrontier
Deal found 5/31$147
Fri 6/78:00 amORD - BUF
1 stop4h 45mFrontier
Wed 6/122:46 pmBUF - ORD
1 stop4h 59mFrontier
Deal found 6/1$158
Tue 6/258:00 amORD - BUF
1 stop10h 53mFrontier
Wed 6/262:46 pmBUF - ORD
1 stop5h 14mFrontier
Deal found 5/31$159
Fri 6/78:00 amORD - BUF
1 stop4h 45mFrontier
Sat 6/810:54 pmBUF - ORD
1 stop26h 46mFrontier
Deal found 6/1$160
Fri 6/75:55 amMDW - BUF
1 stop10h 30mFrontier
Sat 6/89:07 pmBUF - MDW
1 stop13h 24mFrontier
Deal found 6/1$166
Thu 6/1310:41 pmMDW - BUF
1 stop17h 44mFrontier
Sat 6/157:29 pmBUF - MDW
1 stop11h 31mFrontier
Deal found 5/31$173

Chicago to Buffalo 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Chicago and Buffalo in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,810,401 searches. Data last updated June 2, 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from Chicago to Buffalo in 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Wed 6/128:00 amORD - BUF
1 stop4h 45mFrontier
Wed 6/192:46 pmBUF - ORD
1 stop5h 14mFrontier
Deal found 5/31$134
Tue 6/118:00 amORD - BUF
1 stop10h 53mFrontier
Wed 6/192:46 pmBUF - ORD
1 stop5h 14mFrontier
Deal found 5/31$137
Wed 6/128:00 amORD - BUF
1 stop4h 45mFrontier
Mon 6/172:46 pmBUF - ORD
1 stop5h 14mFrontier
Deal found 5/31$145
Tue 6/118:00 amORD - BUF
1 stop10h 53mFrontier
Mon 6/172:46 pmBUF - ORD
1 stop5h 14mFrontier
Deal found 5/31$147
Wed 7/178:05 amORD - BUF
1 stop4h 42mFrontier
Wed 7/242:47 pmBUF - ORD
1 stop4h 56mFrontier
Deal found 6/1$157
Fri 6/78:00 amORD - BUF
1 stop4h 45mFrontier
Wed 6/122:46 pmBUF - ORD
1 stop4h 59mFrontier
Deal found 6/1$158
Tue 6/258:00 amORD - BUF
1 stop10h 53mFrontier
Wed 6/262:46 pmBUF - ORD
1 stop5h 14mFrontier
Deal found 5/31$159
Fri 6/78:00 amORD - BUF
1 stop4h 45mFrontier
Sat 6/810:54 pmBUF - ORD
1 stop26h 46mFrontier
Deal found 6/1$160
Fri 6/75:55 amMDW - BUF
1 stop10h 30mFrontier
Sat 6/89:07 pmBUF - MDW
1 stop13h 24mFrontier
Deal found 6/1$166

Non-stop flights to Buffalo from Chicago

Discover non-stop flight options from Chicago to Buffalo. Find direct flights with no layovers, providing a convenient travel experience. Explore non-stop flight options based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,810,401 searches. Data last updated June 2, 2024.
Consider booking one of these non-stop flights heading from Chicago to Buffalo. Search for alternative flights from Chicago to Buffalo by utilizing the search form above.
Wed 6/269:20 pmORD - BUF
Nonstop1h 39mUnited Airlines
Sat 6/297:00 amBUF - ORD
Nonstop1h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/1$205
Fri 6/218:27 pmORD - BUF
Nonstop1h 36mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/254:36 pmBUF - ORD
Nonstop1h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/31$229
Mon 7/18:27 pmORD - BUF
Nonstop1h 36mAmerican Airlines
Fri 7/55:08 pmBUF - ORD
Nonstop1h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/2$249
Wed 7/102:17 pmORD - BUF
Nonstop1h 40mUnited Airlines
Wed 7/176:03 pmBUF - ORD
Nonstop1h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/1$253
Fri 6/288:27 pmORD - BUF
Nonstop1h 36mAmerican Airlines
Mon 7/18:15 amBUF - ORD
Nonstop1h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/1$257
Thu 8/87:24 pmORD - BUF
Nonstop1h 33mAmerican Airlines
Wed 8/146:30 pmBUF - ORD
Nonstop1h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/1$259
Sat 6/159:20 pmORD - BUF
Nonstop1h 39mUnited Airlines
Sat 6/227:00 amBUF - ORD
Nonstop1h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/1$260
Thu 8/293:09 pmORD - BUF
Nonstop1h 31mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/317:44 amBUF - ORD
Nonstop1h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/1$262
Fri 6/289:15 pmORD - BUF
Nonstop1h 41mUnited Airlines
Sat 7/67:00 amBUF - ORD
Nonstop1h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/2$267

Chicago to Buffalo flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from Chicago to Buffalo for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,810,401 searches. Data last updated June 2, 2024.
Have a look at some of the flights available from Chicago to Buffalo departing last-minute. It's wise to confirm all flight details are correct before booking.
Wed 6/128:00 amORD - BUF
1 stop4h 45mFrontier
Wed 6/192:46 pmBUF - ORD
1 stop5h 14mFrontier
Deal found 5/31$134
Tue 6/118:00 amORD - BUF
1 stop10h 53mFrontier
Wed 6/192:46 pmBUF - ORD
1 stop5h 14mFrontier
Deal found 5/31$137
Wed 6/128:00 amORD - BUF
1 stop4h 45mFrontier
Mon 6/172:46 pmBUF - ORD
1 stop5h 14mFrontier
Deal found 5/31$145
Tue 6/118:00 amORD - BUF
1 stop10h 53mFrontier
Mon 6/172:46 pmBUF - ORD
1 stop5h 14mFrontier
Deal found 5/31$147
Fri 6/78:00 amORD - BUF
1 stop4h 45mFrontier
Wed 6/122:46 pmBUF - ORD
1 stop4h 59mFrontier
Deal found 6/1$158
Fri 6/78:00 amORD - BUF
1 stop4h 45mFrontier
Sat 6/810:54 pmBUF - ORD
1 stop26h 46mFrontier
Deal found 6/1$160
Fri 6/75:55 amMDW - BUF
1 stop10h 30mFrontier
Sat 6/89:07 pmBUF - MDW
1 stop13h 24mFrontier
Deal found 6/1$166
Tue 6/118:00 amORD - BUF
1 stop10h 53mFrontier
Sat 6/1510:54 pmBUF - ORD
1 stop26h 46mFrontier
Deal found 5/31$176
Wed 6/125:55 amMDW - BUF
1 stop10h 57mFrontier
Sat 6/157:29 pmBUF - MDW
1 stop11h 31mFrontier
Deal found 5/31$177

One-way flights to Buffalo from Chicago

Search for one-way flight options from Chicago to Buffalo. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,810,401 searches. Data last updated June 2, 2024.
Take a look at some of the one-way flights we've detected from Chicago to Buffalo. For those needing a return trip from Chicago, there is a search form available above.
Tue 6/118:00 amORD - BUF
1 stop10h 53mFrontier
Deal found 6/1$68
Thu 6/1310:41 pmMDW - BUF
1 stop17h 44mFrontier
Deal found 6/1$72
Wed 6/268:00 amORD - BUF
1 stop4h 45mFrontier
Deal found 6/2$80
Sat 8/37:05 amMDW - BUF
1 stop12h 37mFrontier
Deal found 6/2$86
Sat 7/611:51 amMDW - BUF
1 stop21h 49mFrontier
Deal found 6/1$90
Sat 6/228:27 pmORD - BUF
Nonstop1h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/1$103
Fri 6/218:00 amORD - BUF
1 stop4h 45mFrontier
Deal found 6/1$104
Mon 7/18:00 amORD - BUF
1 stop4h 45mFrontier
Deal found 6/1$105
Sat 6/811:51 amMDW - BUF
1 stop7h 26mFrontier
Deal found 6/1$106

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 2,810,401 searches. Data last updated June 2, 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Fly to

Any airport

Budget

$134 - $255

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Chicago O'Hare IntlBuffalo

ORD - BUF

ORDBUF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 6/12

1 stop4h 45m

Buffalo

Wed 6/19

1 stop5h 14m

$134

Chicago O'Hare IntlBuffalo

ORD - BUF

ORDBUF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 6/12

1 stop4h 45m

Buffalo

Mon 6/17

1 stop5h 14m

$145

Chicago O'Hare IntlBuffalo

ORD - BUF

ORDBUF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/17

1 stop4h 42m

Buffalo

Wed 7/24

1 stop4h 56m

$157

Chicago O'Hare IntlBuffalo

ORD - BUF

ORDBUF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 6/26

1 stop4h 45m

Buffalo

Fri 7/5

1 stop6h 39m

$173

Chicago O'Hare IntlBuffalo

ORD - BUF

ORDBUF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 6/26

Nonstop1h 39m

Buffalo

Sat 6/29

Nonstop1h 52m

$205

Chicago O'Hare IntlBuffalo

ORD - BUF

ORDBUF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/16

1 stop5h 34m

Buffalo

Wed 7/24

1 stop7h 28m

$226

Chicago O'Hare IntlBuffalo

ORD - BUF

ORDBUF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 6/21

Nonstop1h 36m

Buffalo

Tue 6/25

1 stop8h 04m

$230

Chicago O'Hare IntlBuffalo

ORD - BUF

ORDBUF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 6/26

1 stop3h 43m

Buffalo

Sat 6/29

1 stop4h 06m

$248

Chicago O'Hare IntlBuffalo

ORD - BUF

ORDBUF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 6/16

1 stop4h 39m

Buffalo

Thu 6/20

1 stop8h 29m

$255

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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 May 31, 2024.
The best time to book flights from Chicago to Buffalo is 52 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.
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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 May 26, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to Buffalo flight should consider departing on Saturday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Buffalo

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Buffalo from Chicago with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Temperature and rainfall in Buffalo by month

Plan your trip to Buffalo by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

BUF

Temperature

24.8 - 71.6 °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 June 2, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with American Airlines, JetBlue 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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,410 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Delta
8.0
Very good
10,410 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,410 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

JetBlue
7.6
Good
4,346 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,410 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,755 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,410 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,260 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,410 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Sun Country Air
7.2
Good
592 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,410 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 15 daily inbound flights from Chicago from 3 different airlines.

  • Can I find flights from Chicago to Buffalo for under $200 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Chicago to Buffalo for under $200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Frontier for just $134, but on average you can expect to pay $179.

  • Are there nonstop flights from Chicago to Buffalo for under $300 on Cheapflights?

    Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from Chicago to Buffalo under $300. A good price for a nonstop flight from Chicago to Buffalo is less than $271.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Chicago to Buffalo for under $200?

    There are currently 20+ open flights from Chicago to Buffalo within the next 7 days for less than $200.

  • What days are nonstop flights available from Chicago to Buffalo?

    Nonstop flights can be found on the following days: Monday, Thursday.

  • How many flights depart from Chicago to Buffalo on average per day?

    3 flight departures from Chicago to Buffalo per day on average.
    Afternoon (Noon - 6pm) - 33% of flight departures
    Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 67% of flight departures

  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Buffalo?

    Frontier and United Airlines can get you from Chicago to Buffalo in just under 1h 39m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 06m. There are 474 mi between Chicago and Buffalo. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • 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 $134. Another option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at $205 round trip. Frontier is currently priced 56% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    $68 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 Sun Country Air, with prices starting from $103 and $115, 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: Japan Airlines (95%), Republic Airways (93%), Copa Airlines (91%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Buffalo?

    On average you can expect to pay $277 for a flight from Chicago to Buffalo. The cheapest flight overall is $118 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Buffalo) is currently priced at $157.

  • What does ORD to BUF mean?

    These are just IATA (International Air Transport Association) codes. They are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Buffalo Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a ORD to BUF flight. Ready for more IATA code knowledge? These are related airports for your current travel destination: Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Buffalo that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Chicago to Buffalo flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Chicago to Buffalo with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Chicago to Buffalo flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Buffalo that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Chicago to Buffalo offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Chicago to Buffalo?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Chicago to Buffalo flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Chicago to Buffalo flight deals updated?

    The Chicago to Buffalo flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 6/1.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Chicago to Buffalo?

    The most popular airlines flying from Chicago to Buffalo are American Airlines, Delta and United Airlines. Something to consider prior to booking 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 July is currently the most expensive (average of $359). 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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United AirlinesCheapest$156Average$330FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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