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$74+ Cheap flights from O'Hare Intl (ORD) 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 3/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — BUF
Feb 26 — Mar 51
Thu 2/26
Thu 3/5
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Buffalo are usually found in September or January, booked 83 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Friday

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Cheapest flights from O'Hare Intl to Buffalo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from O'Hare Intl to Buffalo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 27, 2026.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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.
Thu 2/2611:55 am
ORD
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BUF
1 stop21h 02m
Frontier
Mon 3/211:37 am
BUF
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ORD
1 stop12h 38m
Frontier
Deal found 1/24$148
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Sat 2/284:42 pm
ORD
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BUF
1 stop19h 42m
Frontier
Mon 3/21:48 pm
BUF
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ORD
1 stop9h 51m
Frontier
Deal found 1/26$153
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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 2/65:40 am
ORD
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BUF
1 stop6h 04m
Frontier
Mon 2/91:39 pm
BUF
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ORD
1 stop10h 07m
Frontier
Deal found 1/24$161
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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 2/55:40 am
ORD
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BUF
1 stop6h 04m
Frontier
Mon 2/91:39 pm
BUF
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ORD
1 stop10h 07m
Frontier
Deal found 1/24$181
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Sat 2/286:51 pm
ORD
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BUF
2 stops17h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/21:48 pm
BUF
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ORD
1 stop9h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$183
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 2/55:40 am
ORD
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BUF
1 stop6h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 2/91:39 pm
BUF
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ORD
2 stops20h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$185

Find flight deals from O'Hare Intl to Buffalo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from O'Hare Intl (ORD) 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 27, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$148
(Expedia)

One-way from

$74
(Expedia)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$276

Good round-trip deal

$314 or less

Good one-way deal

$120 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from O'Hare Intl 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 27, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Buffalo that are best for you.

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ChicagoBuffalo

ORD - BUF

ORDBUF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/28

4:42 pm-1:24 pm

1 stop19h 42m

Buffalo

Mon 3/2

1:48 pm-10:39 pm

1 stop9h 51m

$153

ChicagoBuffalo

ORD - BUF

ORDBUF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/26

12:44 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop4h 51m

Buffalo

Mon 3/2

6:00 am-11:49 am

1 stop6h 49m

$185

ChicagoBuffalo

ORD - BUF

ORDBUF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/5

5:40 am-12:44 pm

1 stop6h 04m

Buffalo

Mon 2/9

1:39 pm-9:12 am

2 stops20h 33m

$185

ChicagoBuffalo

ORD - BUF

ORDBUF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/5

5:40 am-12:44 pm

1 stop6h 04m

Buffalo

Mon 2/9

1:39 pm-3:52 pm

2 stops27h 13m

$192

ChicagoBuffalo

ORD - BUF

ORDBUF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/9

5:40 am-12:44 pm

1 stop6h 04m

Buffalo

Wed 2/11

10:00 am-4:55 pm

1 stop7h 55m

$198

ChicagoBuffalo

ORD - BUF

ORDBUF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 3/5

5:05 am-12:54 pm

1 stop6h 49m

Buffalo

Mon 3/9

11:44 am-11:38 pm

1 stop12h 54m

$198

ChicagoBuffalo

ORD - BUF

ORDBUF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 2/6

5:40 am-12:44 pm

1 stop6h 04m

Buffalo

Mon 2/9

1:39 pm-3:52 pm

2 stops27h 13m

$202

ChicagoBuffalo

ORD - BUF

ORDBUF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/9

5:15 am-12:17 pm

1 stop6h 02m

Buffalo

Sun 4/12

1:02 pm-10:44 pm

1 stop10h 42m

$216

ChicagoBuffalo

ORD - BUF

ORDBUF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/4

8:10 am-12:44 pm

1 stop27h 34m

Buffalo

Sun 2/8

1:39 pm-10:14 pm

1 stop9h 35m

$216

ChicagoBuffalo

ORD - BUF

ORDBUF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/23

6:04 am-2:01 pm

1 stop6h 57m

Buffalo

Thu 2/26

6:00 am-11:54 am

1 stop6h 54m

$219

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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 O'Hare Intl to Buffalo in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust 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 O'Hare Intl Airport-Buffalo flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport-Buffalo flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport-Buffalo flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport-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 Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport-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 O'Hare Intl to Buffalo

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Buffalo from O'Hare Intl with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Buffalo

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Buffalo?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from O'Hare Intl to Buffalo. Price data was last updated on January 23, 2026.

The price you pay for your flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Buffalo may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 82 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Buffalo?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Buffalo (average of $98). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Buffalo in March is currently the most expensive (average of $238). 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 ORD to BUF?

Find hourly flight availability from O'Hare Intl 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 27, 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Buffalo in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 9% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Buffalo?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from O'Hare Intl to Buffalo. Price data was last updated on January 24, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Buffalo flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday evenings 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 27, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines, American Airlines, and Frontier from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,205 reviews

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,205 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,205 reviews

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,197 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,205 reviews

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
Frontier
5.7
Fair
3,056 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,205 reviews

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from O'Hare Intl 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 O'Hare Intl?

    Buffalo (BUF) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Buffalo. You should not have trouble finding flights to Buffalo from Chicago O'Hare Intl; the airport handles an average of 21 inbound flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 3 airlines have flights to the Buffalo airport from Chicago O'Hare Intl. It is only a 8.3 mi journey from Buffalo (BUF) to Buffalo’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Buffalo?

    For as low as $185, Frontier can have you in Buffalo from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in 4h 51m. There are 472 mi between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Buffalo. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Buffalo round-trip?

    According to our current data, Frontier ($132), American Airlines ($177), and United Airlines ($197) offers the cheapest pricing from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Buffalo. Frontier is currently priced 58% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Buffalo?

    Consider GoJet (90%), Envoy Air (84%) or Japan Airlines (73%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Buffalo.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Buffalo?

    While on average a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Buffalo is generally $347, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $101. When looking at the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Buffalo), you can expect to pay $183 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from O'Hare Intl to Buffalo that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on O'Hare Intl to Buffalo flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from O'Hare Intl to Buffalo?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from O'Hare Intl to Buffalo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from O'Hare Intl 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 O'Hare Intl Airport to Buffalo?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Buffalo (average of $98). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Buffalo in March is currently the most expensive (average of $238). 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 3 airlines flying from O'Hare Intl to Buffalo

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from O'Hare Intl 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 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$132Average$198FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$177Average$300FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$197Average$354FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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