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$50+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Buffalo (BUF)

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WAS — BUF
Jul 8 — Jul 151
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Washington, D.C. to Buffalo are usually found in April or February, booked 68 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Friday

Cheap 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 July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$137
(Southwest)

One-way from

$50
(Priceline)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$337

Good round-trip deal

$254 or less

Good one-way deal

$145 or less
From Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Buffalo
One-way flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Buffalo
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($21 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($4 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Buffalo.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Buffalo.

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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 July 3, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 8/216:40 amBWI - BUF
Nonstop1h 15mSouthwest
Mon 8/255:50 amBUF - BWI
Nonstop1h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 7/3$137
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/75:02 amBWI - BUF
1 stop6h 02mAmerican Airlines
Mon 8/116:33 pmBUF - BWI
1 stop4h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/1$159
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/51:52 pmBWI - BUF
1 stop4h 48mDelta
Wed 8/136:00 amBUF - BWI
1 stop5h 12mDelta
Deal found 7/2$167
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/2110:15 amBWI - BUF
1 stop7h 59mFrontier
Sun 8/2411:12 amBUF - BWI
1 stop6h 22mFrontier
Deal found 7/2$190
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/238:25 amIAD - BUF
Nonstop1h 21mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/256:00 amBUF - IAD
Nonstop1h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/1$192
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Tue 7/2911:30 amDCA - BUF
1 stop6h 06mAmerican Airlines
Wed 8/65:30 amBUF - DCA
Nonstop1h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/3$194
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/92:00 pmDCA - BUF
1 stop7h 09mDelta
Wed 8/137:34 pmBUF - DCA
1 stop3h 25mDelta
Deal found 7/2$198
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/96:00 amIAD - BUF
1 stop6h 10mDelta
Tue 8/126:20 amBUF - IAD
1 stop5h 12mDelta
Deal found 7/2$198
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/251:27 pmIAD - BUF
1 stop19h 25mFrontier
Sun 7/279:12 pmBUF - IAD
1 stop15h 30mFrontier
Deal found 7/1$214
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/26:30 amDCA - BUF
1 stop5h 12mJetBlue
Tue 8/52:05 pmBUF - DCA
1 stop5h 58mJetBlue
Deal found 7/3$219
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/76:00 amDCA - BUF
1 stop7h 50mSouthwest
Mon 8/116:10 amBUF - DCA
1 stop6h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 7/2$227
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/309:03 amIAD - BUF
2 stops8h 33mAmerican Airlines
Wed 8/61:04 pmBUF - IAD
1 stop5h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/1$256

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to Buffalo that are best for you.

Fly from

Washington, D.C.

Fly to

Buffalo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BaltimoreBuffalo

BWI - BUF

BWIBUF

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 8/21

6:40 am-7:55 am

Nonstop1h 15m

Buffalo

Mon 8/25

5:50 am-7:05 am

Nonstop1h 15m

$137

BaltimoreBuffalo

BWI - BUF

BWIBUF

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 8/7

5:02 am-11:04 am

1 stop6h 02m

Buffalo

Mon 8/11

6:33 pm-11:08 pm

1 stop4h 35m

$159

BaltimoreBuffalo

BWI - BUF

BWIBUF

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 8/5

1:52 pm-6:40 pm

1 stop4h 48m

Buffalo

Wed 8/13

6:00 am-11:12 am

1 stop5h 12m

$167

BaltimoreBuffalo

BWI - BUF

BWIBUF

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 8/21

10:15 am-6:14 pm

1 stop7h 59m

Buffalo

Sun 8/24

11:12 am-5:34 pm

1 stop6h 22m

$190

Washington, D.C.Buffalo

IAD - BUF

IADBUF

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 8/23

8:25 am-9:46 am

Nonstop1h 21m

Buffalo

Mon 8/25

6:00 am-7:20 am

Nonstop1h 20m

$192

Washington, D.C.Buffalo

DCA - BUF

DCABUF

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 7/29

11:30 am-5:36 pm

1 stop6h 06m

Buffalo

Wed 8/6

5:30 am-6:50 am

Nonstop1h 20m

$194

Washington, D.C.Buffalo

DCA - BUF

DCABUF

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 8/9

2:00 pm-9:09 pm

1 stop7h 09m

Buffalo

Tue 8/12

5:44 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop5h 12m

$198

Washington, D.C.Buffalo

IAD - BUF

IADBUF

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 8/9

6:00 am-12:10 pm

1 stop6h 10m

Buffalo

Tue 8/12

6:20 am-11:32 am

1 stop5h 12m

$198

Washington, D.C.Buffalo

DCA - BUF

DCABUF

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 7/16

6:00 am-10:27 am

1 stop4h 27m

Buffalo

Sat 7/19

6:00 am-12:25 pm

1 stop6h 25m

$209

Washington, D.C.Buffalo

IAD - BUF

IADBUF

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 7/25

1:27 pm-8:52 am

1 stop19h 25m

Buffalo

Sun 7/27

9:12 pm-12:42 pm

1 stop15h 30m

$214

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Best time to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Buffalo

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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 June 27, 2025.

Booking 68 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Buffalo (average of $256). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Buffalo in December is currently the most expensive (average of $337). 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 July 3, 2025.

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 20% 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 June 29, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. to Buffalo flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons 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 July 3, 2025.

The most flights from WAS to BUF are scheduled on a Thursday (15 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

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 July 3, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Washington, D.C. to Buffalo, such as Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
8.0
Very good

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Buffalo round-trip?

    According to our current data, Southwest ($137), American Airlines ($159), and Delta ($167) offers the cheapest pricing from Washington, D.C. to Buffalo. Southwest is priced at 53% 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?

    $50 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Southwest and American Airlines, with prices starting from $69 and $69, respectively.

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

  • 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: Mesa Airlines (84%), Copa Airlines (74%), Avianca (69%).

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

    While on average a flight from Washington, D.C. to Buffalo is generally $241, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $119. When looking at the most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Buffalo), you can expect to pay $137 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Buffalo (average of $256). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Buffalo in December is currently the most expensive (average of $337). 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 July 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$118Average$240FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$158Average$364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$179Average$304FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$234Average$342FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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