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$87+ Cheap flights from Charlotte to Buffalo (CLT - 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 2/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CLT — BUF
Feb 19 — Feb 261
Thu 2/19
Thu 2/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Charlotte Douglas to Buffalo are usually found in September or March, booked 87 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Charlotte to Buffalo

Cheapest flights from Charlotte to Buffalo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Charlotte to Buffalo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 20, 2026.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/79:59 pm
CLT
-
BUF
1 stop12h 08m
Frontier
Mon 2/97:31 pm
BUF
-
CLT
1 stop18h 20m
Frontier
Deal found 1/18$161
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/2810:16 am
CLT
-
BUF
1 stop7h 29m
Frontier
Sun 3/112:04 pm
BUF
-
CLT
1 stop20h 47m
Frontier
Deal found 1/19$179
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/611:12 am
CLT
-
BUF
1 stop7h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 2/91:39 pm
BUF
-
CLT
2 stops29h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$206
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 1/307:06 pm
CLT
-
BUF
1 stop16h 28m
Frontier
Mon 2/27:31 pm
BUF
-
CLT
1 stop15h 09m
Frontier
Deal found 1/18$216
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/267:48 pm
CLT
-
BUF
1 stop15h 01m
Frontier
Mon 3/309:25 pm
BUF
-
CLT
1 stop19h 15m
Frontier
Deal found 1/20$218
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/112:46 pm
CLT
-
BUF
1 stop20h 48m
Frontier
Tue 2/177:17 pm
BUF
-
CLT
1 stop12h 41m
Frontier
Deal found 1/20$221
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/253:55 pm
CLT
-
BUF
1 stop18h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/299:25 pm
BUF
-
CLT
1 stop10h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$225
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/155:49 pm
CLT
-
BUF
1 stop16h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 2/2211:34 am
BUF
-
CLT
1 stop19h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/19$233
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/267:48 pm
CLT
-
BUF
1 stop15h 01m
Frontier
Sun 3/299:25 pm
BUF
-
CLT
1 stop10h 38m
Frontier
Deal found 1/20$239
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Thu 1/229:58 pm
CLT
-
BUF
1 stop20h 38m
Frontier
Mon 1/267:31 pm
BUF
-
CLT
1 stop15h 09m
Frontier
Deal found 1/19$243
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 1/307:06 pm
CLT
-
BUF
1 stop16h 28m
Frontier
Sun 2/111:02 am
BUF
-
CLT
1 stop22h 28m
Frontier
Deal found 1/18$251

Find flight deals from Charlotte to Buffalo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Charlotte (CLT) 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 January 20, 2026.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$145
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$70
(Frontier)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$321

Good round-trip deal

$293 or less

Good one-way deal

$199 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($22 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($5 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Charlotte 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 20, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Charlotte to Buffalo that are best for you.

Fly from

Charlotte

Fly to

Buffalo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CharlotteBuffalo

CLT - BUF

CLTBUF

Charlotte Douglas

Sat 2/7

9:59 pm-10:07 am

1 stop12h 08m

Buffalo

Mon 2/9

7:31 pm-1:51 pm

1 stop18h 20m

$145

CharlotteBuffalo

CLT - BUF

CLTBUF

Charlotte Douglas

Sat 4/18

4:50 pm-6:38 pm

Nonstop1h 48m

Buffalo

Sat 4/25

7:28 pm-9:31 pm

Nonstop2h 03m

$261

CharlotteBuffalo

CLT - BUF

CLTBUF

Charlotte Douglas

Wed 4/8

4:50 pm-6:38 pm

Nonstop1h 48m

Buffalo

Sat 4/11

7:28 pm-9:31 pm

Nonstop2h 03m

$261

CharlotteBuffalo

CLT - BUF

CLTBUF

Charlotte Douglas

Wed 4/8

6:00 am-9:50 am

1 stop3h 50m

Buffalo

Tue 4/14

10:13 am-4:33 pm

1 stop6h 20m

$281

CharlotteBuffalo

CLT - BUF

CLTBUF

Charlotte Douglas

Wed 3/4

9:59 am-4:58 pm

1 stop6h 59m

Buffalo

Wed 3/11

10:23 am-4:29 pm

1 stop6h 06m

$281

CharlotteBuffalo

CLT - BUF

CLTBUF

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 4/7

6:00 am-10:57 am

1 stop4h 57m

Buffalo

Wed 4/15

6:00 am-11:23 am

1 stop5h 23m

$281

CharlotteBuffalo

CLT - BUF

CLTBUF

Charlotte Douglas

Sat 4/18

6:00 am-11:45 am

1 stop5h 45m

Buffalo

Sat 4/25

6:10 am-11:53 am

1 stop5h 43m

$281

CharlotteBuffalo

CLT - BUF

CLTBUF

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 2/17

8:05 am-11:55 am

1 stop3h 50m

Buffalo

Thu 2/19

1:05 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop5h 45m

$299

CharlotteBuffalo

CLT - BUF

CLTBUF

Charlotte Douglas

Sat 4/18

11:15 am-1:04 pm

Nonstop1h 49m

Buffalo

Mon 4/27

11:49 am-4:41 pm

1 stop4h 52m

$299

CharlotteBuffalo

CLT - BUF

CLTBUF

Charlotte Douglas

Mon 2/16

10:08 am-10:50 pm

1 stop12h 42m

Buffalo

Sun 2/22

1:31 pm-3:33 pm

Nonstop2h 02m

$306

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Compare providers for flights from Charlotte to Buffalo

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Charlotte to Buffalo in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 Charlotte-Buffalo flights, users find the pricing of CheapOair to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair Users can find the same prices on Charlotte-Buffalo flight deals on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Charlotte-Buffalo flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Charlotte-Buffalo flights, Cheapflights users trust CheapOair the most. CheapOair 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 Charlotte-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 Charlotte to Buffalo

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Buffalo from Charlotte with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Charlotte to Buffalo

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Charlotte to Buffalo. Price data was last updated on January 16, 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Charlotte to Buffalo, you should look to book at least 87 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 Charlotte to Buffalo?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Charlotte to Buffalo (average of $39). Flying from Charlotte to Buffalo in July is currently the most expensive (average of $128). 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 CLT to BUF?

Find hourly flight availability from Charlotte 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 January 20, 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from Charlotte to Buffalo at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 13% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Charlotte to Buffalo. Price data was last updated on January 17, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Charlotte to Buffalo flight should consider departing on Tuesday at noon 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.

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 January 20, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta, and American Airlines from Charlotte to Buffalo. 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
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Delta
7.9
Good
8,081 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,169 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Frontier
5.7
Fair
3,055 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Charlotte to Buffalo. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Charlotte to Buffalo?

    You will need to book a flight from Charlotte Douglas to Buffalo if you want to fly from Charlotte to Buffalo. At least 4 different airlines have flights from Douglas (CLT) to Buffalo (BUF) on a regular basis. There are 2 flights to Buffalo from the Charlotte airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from CLT to BUF to be around 1h 46m.

  • How popular is this Charlotte to Buffalo flight route?

    Flights from Charlotte Douglas to Buffalo have been viewed 5 times in the past calendar month.

  • How long is the flight from Charlotte to Buffalo?

    For as low as $261, Frontier can have you in Buffalo from Charlotte in 1h 48m. Airlines will cover a distance of 546 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Flying on Frontier is currently your cheapest option to Buffalo, with prices starting at $85. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and Southwest, with the lowest prices starting at $183 and $192, respectively. You may be able to fly from Charlotte to Buffalo for 73% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    $80 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 Southwest, with prices starting from $108 and $113, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Charlotte to Buffalo?

    On average you can expect to pay $352 for a flight from Charlotte to Buffalo. The cheapest flight overall is $199 while the most popular route, (Charlotte Douglas - Buffalo) is currently priced at $216.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Charlotte to Buffalo (average of $39). Flying from Charlotte to Buffalo in July is currently the most expensive (average of $128). 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 Charlotte to Buffalo

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Charlotte 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 20, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$85Average$199FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$183Average$283FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$192Average$400FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$213Average$334FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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