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$65+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) 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 3/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — BUF
Feb 7 — Feb 141
Sat 2/7
Sat 2/14
1 adult, Economy
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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 January 8, 2026.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$144
(Frontier)

One-way from

$65
(Booking.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$541

Good round-trip deal

$276 or less

Good one-way deal

$225 or less
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Buffalo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Buffalo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 8, 2026.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/226:20 amMDW - BUF
1 stop5h 24mFrontier
Mon 1/261:39 pmBUF - MDW
1 stop9h 40mFrontier
Deal found 1/7$144
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/225:40 amORD - BUF
1 stop6h 04mFrontier
Mon 1/261:39 pmBUF - ORD
1 stop10h 07mFrontier
Deal found 1/7$144
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/296:20 amMDW - BUF
1 stop5h 24mFrontier
Mon 2/21:39 pmBUF - MDW
1 stop9h 40mFrontier
Deal found 1/7$146
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/295:40 amORD - BUF
1 stop6h 04mFrontier
Mon 2/21:39 pmBUF - ORD
1 stop10h 07mFrontier
Deal found 1/7$146
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/236:00 amMDW - BUF
1 stop5h 53mFrontier
Thu 2/261:39 pmBUF - MDW
1 stop9h 50mFrontier
Deal found 1/7$168
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/235:05 amORD - BUF
1 stop6h 48mFrontier
Thu 2/2611:07 amBUF - ORD
1 stop9h 30mFrontier
Deal found 1/7$168
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/2412:45 pmORD - BUF
1 stop4h 50mJetBlue
Fri 2/276:00 amBUF - ORD
1 stop6h 54mJetBlue
Deal found 1/6$171
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/56:20 amMDW - BUF
1 stop5h 24mFrontier
Sun 2/811:02 amBUF - MDW
1 stop9h 50mFrontier
Deal found 1/7$172
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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.
Thu 1/291:55 pmMDW - BUF
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Mon 2/26:20 amBUF - MDW
Nonstop2h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 1/7$177
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/298:10 amORD - BUF
Nonstop1h 42mAmerican Airlines
Mon 2/27:30 amBUF - ORD
Nonstop2h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/6$177
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/295:40 amORD - BUF
1 stop6h 04mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/110:00 amBUF - ORD
1 stop8h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/6$179
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 1/235:40 amORD - BUF
2 stops28h 54mFrontier
Fri 2/67:31 pmBUF - ORD
1 stop22h 09mFrontier
Deal found 1/6$184

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 8, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Buffalo that are best for you.

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Chicago

Fly to

Buffalo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoBuffalo

MDW - BUF

MDWBUF

Chicago Midway

Thu 1/29

6:20 am-12:44 pm

1 stop5h 24m

Buffalo

Mon 2/2

1:39 pm-10:19 pm

1 stop9h 40m

$146

ChicagoBuffalo

ORD - BUF

ORDBUF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/29

5:40 am-12:44 pm

1 stop6h 04m

Buffalo

Mon 2/2

1:39 pm-10:46 pm

1 stop10h 07m

$160

ChicagoBuffalo

MDW - BUF

MDWBUF

Chicago Midway

Mon 2/23

6:00 am-12:53 pm

1 stop5h 53m

Buffalo

Thu 2/26

1:39 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop9h 50m

$170

ChicagoBuffalo

MDW - BUF

MDWBUF

Chicago Midway

Thu 2/5

6:20 am-12:44 pm

1 stop5h 24m

Buffalo

Sun 2/8

11:02 am-7:52 pm

1 stop9h 50m

$172

ChicagoBuffalo

MDW - BUF

MDWBUF

Chicago Midway

Thu 1/29

1:55 pm-4:20 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

Buffalo

Mon 2/2

6:20 am-7:20 am

Nonstop2h 00m

$177

ChicagoBuffalo

MDW - BUF

MDWBUF

Chicago Midway

Fri 1/23

6:20 am-12:44 pm

1 stop5h 24m

Buffalo

Sun 1/25

1:39 pm-10:19 pm

1 stop9h 40m

$190

ChicagoBuffalo

ORD - BUF

ORDBUF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/24

12:45 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop4h 50m

Buffalo

Fri 2/27

6:00 am-11:54 am

1 stop6h 54m

$194

ChicagoBuffalo

MDW - BUF

MDWBUF

Chicago Midway

Thu 1/29

6:20 am-12:44 pm

1 stop5h 24m

Buffalo

Sun 2/1

1:39 pm-10:19 pm

1 stop9h 40m

$195

ChicagoBuffalo

ORD - BUF

ORDBUF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/23

5:40 am-12:44 pm

1 stop6h 04m

Buffalo

Fri 2/6

1:39 pm-10:46 pm

1 stop10h 07m

$196

ChicagoBuffalo

MDW - BUF

MDWBUF

Chicago Midway

Wed 2/4

10:46 am-5:54 pm

1 stop6h 08m

Buffalo

Wed 2/11

6:00 am-11:59 am

1 stop6h 59m

$197

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Compare providers for flights from Chicago 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 Chicago to Buffalo in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*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 Chicago-Buffalo flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Buffalo flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Buffalo flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Buffalo flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Chicago-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 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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Cheapflights Insights

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

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 January 2, 2026.

The best time to book flights from Chicago to Buffalo is 72 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.

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 $98). Flying from Chicago to Buffalo in March is currently the most expensive (average of $234). 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 CHI to BUF?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago 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 8, 2026.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 8% on flights from Chicago to Buffalo by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

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 January 3, 2026.

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

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to Buffalo

Explore weekly flight availability from Chicago 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 January 8, 2026.

The most flights from CHI to BUF are scheduled on a Wednesday (29 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (15 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Chicago to Buffalo?

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 8, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chicago to Buffalo, such as Southwest, United Airlines, and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,250 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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
4,250 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,250 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,141 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,250 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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
11,095 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,250 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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
3,061 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,250 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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 Chicago 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 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 25 daily inbound flights from Chicago from 4 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Buffalo?

    Frontier, Southwest, and JetBlue can get you from Chicago to Buffalo in just under 1h 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 59m. There are 466 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 $132. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by American Airlines and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $177 and $197, respectively. Frontier is currently priced 61% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    $110 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Southwest. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and United Airlines, with prices starting from $118 and $124, 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: Envoy Air (84%), Japan Airlines (74%), Alaska Airlines (72%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Buffalo?

    On average you can expect to pay $342 for a flight from Chicago to Buffalo. The cheapest flight overall is $63 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Buffalo) is currently priced at $148.

  • 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.

  • 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 $98). Flying from Chicago to Buffalo in March is currently the most expensive (average of $234). 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 Chicago to Buffalo

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Chicago 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 8, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$132Average$198FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$177Average$304FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$197Average$359FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$278Average$405FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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