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$69+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) 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 5/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — BUF
May 3 — May 101
Sun 5/3
Sun 5/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Buffalo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to Buffalo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 3, 2026.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Tue 4/216:00 am
BWI
-
BUF
1 stop6h 42m
Frontier
Tue 4/281:56 pm
BUF
-
BWI
1 stop10h 48m
Frontier
Deal found 3/30$140
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 4/2310:00 pm
BWI
-
BUF
1 stop12h 07m
Frontier
Fri 5/111:02 am
BUF
-
BWI
1 stop9h 49m
Frontier
Deal found 3/30$160
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Mon 4/208:44 pm
BWI
-
BUF
1 stop15h 58m
Frontier
Fri 5/112:18 pm
BUF
-
BWI
1 stop28h 40m
Frontier
Deal found 3/30$163
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 5/14:25 pm
BWI
-
BUF
1 stop19h 48m
Frontier
Fri 5/82:49 pm
BUF
-
BWI
1 stop16h 54m
Frontier
Deal found 4/1$166
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 6/98:17 pm
BWI
-
BUF
1 stop22h 50m
Frontier
Fri 6/122:50 pm
BUF
-
BWI
1 stop8h 10m
Frontier
Deal found 3/31$169
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Wed 4/156:00 am
BWI
-
BUF
1 stop6h 52m
Frontier
Sat 4/251:11 pm
BUF
-
BWI
1 stop11h 33m
Frontier
Deal found 3/30$180
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 4/135:35 am
BWI
-
BUF
1 stop6h 12m
Frontier
Wed 4/221:56 pm
BUF
-
BWI
1 stop10h 48m
Frontier
Deal found 3/30$181
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 5/279:13 pm
BWI
-
BUF
1 stop13h 28m
Frontier
Fri 5/292:49 pm
BUF
-
BWI
1 stop16h 54m
Frontier
Deal found 4/2$182
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 4/216:00 am
BWI
-
BUF
1 stop6h 42m
Frontier
Sun 4/2612:07 pm
BUF
-
BWI
1 stop19h 55m
Frontier
Deal found 3/31$186
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Mon 4/206:05 am
BWI
-
BUF
1 stop5h 42m
Frontier
Thu 4/301:08 pm
BUF
-
BWI
1 stop11h 36m
Frontier
Deal found 3/30$194
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Mon 4/208:44 pm
BWI
-
BUF
1 stop15h 58m
Frontier
Mon 4/2712:32 pm
BUF
-
BWI
1 stop12h 12m
Frontier
Deal found 3/30$195
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/76:00 am
IAD
-
BUF
1 stop6h 17m
Frontier
Sat 4/111:09 pm
BUF
-
IAD
1 stop11h 32m
Frontier
Deal found 3/29$222

Find flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Buffalo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Washington, D.C. (WAS) 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 April 3, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$140
(Frontier)

One-way from

$69
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$289

Good round-trip deal

$274 or less

Good one-way deal

$133 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. 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 April 3, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to Buffalo that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Washington, D.C.Buffalo

IAD - BUF

IADBUF

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 4/25

8:32 am-10:00 am

Nonstop1h 28m

Buffalo

Sun 4/26

6:09 am-7:35 am

Nonstop1h 26m

$239

Washington, D.C.Buffalo

IAD - BUF

IADBUF

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 5/8

8:25 am-9:53 am

Nonstop1h 28m

Buffalo

Sun 5/10

6:10 am-7:34 am

Nonstop1h 24m

$239

Washington, D.C.Buffalo

DCA - BUF

DCABUF

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 6/2

2:55 pm-9:38 pm

1 stop6h 43m

Buffalo

Sat 6/6

5:49 pm-9:44 pm

1 stop3h 55m

$247

Washington, D.C.Buffalo

DCA - BUF

DCABUF

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 5/12

4:59 pm-10:32 pm

1 stop5h 33m

Buffalo

Wed 5/13

7:00 am-11:10 am

1 stop4h 10m

$247

Washington, D.C.Buffalo

IAD - BUF

IADBUF

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 4/24

8:32 am-10:00 am

Nonstop1h 28m

Buffalo

Tue 4/28

7:45 pm-9:05 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$254

Washington, D.C.Buffalo

DCA - BUF

DCABUF

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 5/30

6:25 pm-10:54 pm

1 stop4h 29m

Buffalo

Sun 5/31

5:41 pm-10:54 pm

1 stop5h 13m

$259

Washington, D.C.Buffalo

DCA - BUF

DCABUF

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 5/27

5:28 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 31m

Buffalo

Sat 5/30

6:04 am-10:55 am

1 stop4h 51m

$259

Washington, D.C.Buffalo

DCA - BUF

DCABUF

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 7/14

11:00 am-3:07 pm

1 stop4h 07m

Buffalo

Thu 7/23

6:05 am-12:42 pm

1 stop6h 37m

$259

Washington, D.C.Buffalo

DCA - BUF

DCABUF

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 7/15

7:59 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop3h 59m

Buffalo

Wed 7/22

6:05 am-12:42 pm

1 stop6h 37m

$259

Washington, D.C.Buffalo

DCA - BUF

DCABUF

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 4/24

6:05 am-9:31 am

1 stop3h 26m

Buffalo

Fri 5/1

5:30 pm-11:17 pm

1 stop5h 47m

$259

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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 Washington, D.C. to Buffalo in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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 Washington, D.C.-Buffalo flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Washington, D.C.-Buffalo flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Washington, D.C.-Buffalo flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-Buffalo 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 Washington, D.C.-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 Washington, D.C. to Buffalo

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Buffalo from Washington, D.C. with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. to Buffalo

How far ahead should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Buffalo?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Buffalo. Price data was last updated on April 2, 2026.

Booking 24 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Buffalo. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Buffalo?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Buffalo (average of $125). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Buffalo in December is currently the most expensive (average of $197). 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 WAS to BUF?

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. 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 April 3, 2026.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Washington, D.C. to Buffalo is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 12% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Washington, D.C. to Buffalo?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Buffalo. Price data was last updated on March 28, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. to Buffalo flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Buffalo

Explore weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. 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 April 3, 2026.

The most flights from WAS to BUF are scheduled on a Thursday (14 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. 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 April 3, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Washington, D.C. to Buffalo, such as Southwest,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,344 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,344 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,344 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,539 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,344 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,549 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,344 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C.?

    Located just 8.3 mi from the city center, Buffalo is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Buffalo from Washington, D.C.. Booking flights from Washington, D.C. to Buffalo (BUF) should be relatively easy as there are 10 daily inbound flights from Washington, D.C. from 4 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. to Buffalo?

    Departing from Washington, D.C. to Buffalo will take you 1h 28m. There are 284 mi between Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Buffalo round-trip?

    According to our current data, United Airlines ($179), and American Airlines ($188) offers the cheapest pricing from Washington, D.C. to Buffalo. United Airlines is priced at 41% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. to Buffalo one-way?

    $123 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from United Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and Southwest, with prices starting from $128 and $133, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Buffalo?

    When deciding which route to take from Washington, D.C. to Buffalo consider Baltimore/Washington - Buffalo, Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Buffalo or Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Buffalo as they are the most popular.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Buffalo on time: GoJet (91%), Copa Airlines (85%), Lufthansa (83%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Buffalo?

    While on average a flight from Washington, D.C. to Buffalo is generally $329, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $107. When looking at the most popular route, (Baltimore/Washington - Buffalo), you can expect to pay $208 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Buffalo that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Buffalo?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to Buffalo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Buffalo?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Buffalo (average of $125). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Buffalo in December is currently the most expensive (average of $197). 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 Washington, D.C. to Buffalo

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Washington, D.C. 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 April 3, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$99Average$233FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$179Average$318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$188Average$298FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$219Average$345FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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