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$104+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Buffalo (BUF)

CHI — BUF
Dec 4 — Dec 111
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Buffalo are usually found in April or November, booked 22 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Buffalo

Cheapest flights from Chicago to Buffalo

Sat 12/198:35 pm -
1 stop19h 50m
Mon 12/216:02 pm -
1 stop6h 59m
Deal found 11/4$217
Fri 11/275:40 am -
1 stop13h 44m
Fri 12/41:15 pm -
1 stop5h 48m
Deal found 11/3$236
Thu 12/35:24 pm -
1 stop19h 11m
Mon 12/72:30 pm -
1 stop11h 38m
Deal found 11/3$239
Tue 12/13:55 pm -
1 stop19h 24m
Fri 12/41:15 pm -
1 stop5h 48m
Deal found 11/2$244
Thu 12/177:10 am -
1 stop24h 42m
Mon 12/219:47 am -
1 stop14h 15m
Deal found 11/3$247
Sat 11/217:49 am -
1 stop11h 40m
Thu 11/261:23 pm -
1 stop12h 19m
Deal found 11/2$258
Thu 12/177:10 am -
1 stop24h 42m
Sun 12/206:20 pm -
1 stop7h 36m
Deal found 11/3$268
Thu 12/175:01 am -
1 stop11h 39m
Tue 12/226:35 pm -
1 stop7h 33m
Deal found 11/3$270
Tue 12/112:33 pm -
1 stop22h 46m
Fri 12/41:15 pm -
1 stop23h 18m
Deal found 11/2$271
Wed 12/165:24 pm -
1 stop23h 16m
Tue 12/296:35 pm -
1 stop7h 33m
Deal found 11/3$272
Fri 12/188:35 pm -
1 stop23h 08m
Mon 12/216:02 pm -
1 stop6h 59m
Deal found 11/4$277
Thu 11/57:50 pm -
1 stop10h 17m
Wed 12/91:15 pm -
1 stop9h 45m
Deal found 11/3$281

Find flight deals from Chicago to Buffalo

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$217
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$104
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$349

Good round-trip deal

$373 or less

Good one-way deal

$189 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Chicago (CHI)-Buffalo flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Chicago (CHI)-Buffalo flights.
From Chicago (CHI) to Buffalo
One-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to Buffalo
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($49 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Chicago (CHI) to Buffalo.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to Buffalo.

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Cheapest round-trip

ChicagoBuffalo

MDW Chicago Midway - BUF Buffalo

MDWBUF

Chicago Midway

Mon 12/7

1:25 pm-4:00 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

Buffalo

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$159

ChicagoBuffalo

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - BUF Buffalo

ORDBUF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 12/14

6:55 am-9:44 am

Nonstop1h 49m

Buffalo

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$159

ChicagoBuffalo

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - BUF Buffalo

ORDBUF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 12/25

1:36 pm-4:32 pm

Nonstop1h 56m

Buffalo

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$159
Quickest round-trip

ChicagoBuffalo

MDW Chicago Midway - BUF Buffalo

MDWBUF

Chicago Midway

Mon 12/14

8:10 am-10:40 am

Nonstop1h 30m

Buffalo

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$159

ChicagoBuffalo

MDW Chicago Midway - BUF Buffalo

MDWBUF

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/16

6:41 pm-12:01 am

1 stop4h 20m

Buffalo

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$169

ChicagoBuffalo

MDW Chicago Midway - BUF Buffalo

MDWBUF

Chicago Midway

Mon 12/14

9:37 am-3:19 pm

1 stop4h 42m

Buffalo

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$169

ChicagoBuffalo

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - BUF Buffalo

ORDBUF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 11/26

2:44 pm-6:58 pm

1 stop3h 14m

Buffalo

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$169

ChicagoBuffalo

MDW Chicago Midway - BUF Buffalo

MDWBUF

Chicago Midway

Fri 12/25

1:15 pm-10:00 pm

2 stops7h 45m

Buffalo

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$174

ChicagoBuffalo

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - BUF Buffalo

ORDBUF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 12/13

10:29 am-1:17 pm

Nonstop1h 48m

Buffalo

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$195

ChicagoBuffalo

MDW Chicago Midway - BUF Buffalo

MDWBUF

Chicago Midway

Sun 12/13

12:55 pm-3:25 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

Buffalo

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$195

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Compare providers for flights from Chicago to Buffalo

Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Chicago to Buffalo in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 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 Chicago-Buffalo flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Buffalo flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 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-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.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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 $315). Flying from Chicago to Buffalo in August is currently the most expensive (average of $436). 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?

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 10% on flights from Chicago to Buffalo by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to Buffalo

The most flights from CHI to BUF are scheduled on a Monday (33 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (10 on average).

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Chicago to Buffalo flights typically cost between $333 and $394 in December.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $217 on Frontier (Dec 19-Dec 21).

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to Buffalo?

The best time to book flights from Chicago to Buffalo is 65 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 day to fly from Chicago to Buffalo?

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Buffalo

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

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Related info for your journey

  • 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 24 daily inbound flights from Chicago from 4 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Buffalo?

    Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines can get you from Chicago to Buffalo in just under 1h 40m. Your travel time can differ by up to 1h 53m. 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 JetBlue is currently your cheapest option to Buffalo, with prices starting at $98. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by American Airlines and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $240 and $251, respectively. JetBlue is currently priced 76% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    $82 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from JetBlue. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Southwest and United Airlines, with prices starting from $118 and $120, 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: Emirates (100%), Avianca (91%), Envoy Air (90%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Buffalo?

    On average you can expect to pay $367 for a flight from Chicago to Buffalo. The cheapest flight overall is $131 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Buffalo) is currently priced at $286.

  • 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 $315). Flying from Chicago to Buffalo in August is currently the most expensive (average of $436). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapest$98Average$254FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$240Average$367FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$251Average$426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$281Average$425FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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