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$163+ Cheap flights from Columbus to Buffalo (BUF)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — BUF
Jan 31 — Feb 71
Sat 1/31
Sat 2/7
1 adult, Economy
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This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/29. 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.
Tue 12/309:13 pmCMH - BUF
1 stop23h 27mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/29:57 amBUF - CMH
1 stop14h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/29$674
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/29. 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 12/317:00 amCMH - BUF
1 stop6h 24mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/25:35 pmBUF - CMH
1 stop4h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/29$741
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/29. 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 12/303:55 pmCMH - BUF
2 stops8h 10mSouthwest
Fri 1/212:40 pmBUF - CMH
1 stop8h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 12/29$746

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbus (C01) 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 1, 2026.

Round-trip from

$162
(Frontier)

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January

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$795
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus to Buffalo that are best for you.

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Columbus

Fly to

Buffalo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ColumbusBuffalo

CMH - BUF

CMHBUF

Columbus

Sat 2/7

11:24 am-10:07 am

1 stop22h 43m

Buffalo

Mon 2/9

7:31 pm-7:07 pm

1 stop23h 36m

$163

ColumbusBuffalo

CMH - BUF

CMHBUF

Columbus

Sun 1/11

8:39 am-8:13 am

2 stops23h 34m

Buffalo

Thu 1/15

8:58 pm-11:19 pm

1 stop26h 21m

$261

ColumbusBuffalo

CMH - BUF

CMHBUF

Columbus

Fri 1/23

6:06 am-6:36 pm

1 stop12h 30m

Buffalo

Sun 1/25

11:02 am-9:40 am

2 stops22h 38m

$287

ColumbusBuffalo

CMH - BUF

CMHBUF

Columbus

Sat 1/17

6:13 am-10:49 am

1 stop4h 36m

Buffalo

Tue 1/20

11:24 am-3:45 pm

1 stop4h 21m

$319

ColumbusBuffalo

CMH - BUF

CMHBUF

Columbus

Sat 2/7

5:45 am-12:00 pm

1 stop6h 15m

Buffalo

Mon 2/9

5:30 am-11:55 am

2 stops6h 25m

$329

ColumbusBuffalo

CMH - BUF

CMHBUF

Columbus

Wed 1/14

5:45 am-9:21 am

2 stops27h 36m

Buffalo

Sun 1/18

7:14 pm-10:58 am

1 stop15h 44m

$340

ColumbusBuffalo

CMH - BUF

CMHBUF

Columbus

Fri 3/13

5:30 am-11:40 am

1 stop6h 10m

Buffalo

Sun 3/15

12:10 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop8h 10m

$357

ColumbusBuffalo

CMH - BUF

CMHBUF

Columbus

Mon 1/5

6:30 am-12:17 pm

1 stop5h 47m

$307

ColumbusBuffalo

CMH - BUF

CMHBUF

Columbus

Mon 1/5

12:30 pm-7:50 pm

2 stops7h 20m

$312

ColumbusBuffalo

CMH - BUF

CMHBUF

Columbus

Tue 1/6

6:10 am-10:57 am

1 stop4h 47m

$371

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Best time to book a flight from Columbus to Buffalo

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

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Buffalo (average of $152). Flying from Columbus to Buffalo in January is currently the most expensive (average of $310). 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.

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 1, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with American Airlines from Columbus to Buffalo have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,069 reviews

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jeremy,Dec 2025

OKC - CLT

Was an okay flight. Had extra seat empty beside me so was able to stretch a bit
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,069 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,069 reviews

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jeremy,Dec 2025

OKC - CLT

Was an okay flight. Had extra seat empty beside me so was able to stretch a bit

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Columbus 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 Columbus?

    Most people fly into Buffalo (BUF) if they book a flight to Buffalo from Columbus. On average, Buffalo has 0 inbound flights from Columbus per day from 1 airline. Buffalo is conveniently located just 8.3 mi from Buffalo’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Columbus to Buffalo?

    There are many flights that can get you from Columbus to Buffalo in 4h 36m. Fly via Frontier or United Airlines to get the fastest option. There are 296 mi between Columbus and Buffalo. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Columbus to Buffalo round-trip?

    Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Buffalo, with prices starting at $158. American Airlines is currently priced 63% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Delta, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $98. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Columbus to Buffalo for a low price.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Buffalo (average of $152). Flying from Columbus to Buffalo in January is currently the most expensive (average of $310). 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 airline flying from Columbus to Buffalo

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Columbus 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 1, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$158Average$315FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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