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$93+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Buffalo (BUF)

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ORD — BUF
May 5 — May 121
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Buffalo

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to Buffalo flight deals. Data was last updated April 30, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$208
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$93
(JetBlue)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$345

Good round-trip deal

$251 or less

Good one-way deal

$139 or less
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From Illinois to Buffalo
One-way flight from Illinois to Buffalo
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($56 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
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Cheapest flights from Illinois to Buffalo
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This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/145:45 pmSTL - BUF
1 stop14h 16mFrontier
Mon 5/199:51 amBUF - STL
1 stop15h 15mFrontier
Deal found 4/29$208
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 5/228:04 amORD - BUF
1 stop5h 37mFrontier
Thu 5/293:54 pmBUF - ORD
1 stop9h 23mFrontier
Deal found 4/28$218
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 5/229:12 pmMDW - BUF
1 stop9h 39mFrontier
Mon 5/268:50 amBUF - MDW
1 stop12h 27mFrontier
Deal found 4/28$220
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Tue 5/276:15 amORD - BUF
1 stop6h 38mJetBlue
Thu 5/2910:33 amBUF - ORD
1 stop5h 31mJetBlue
Deal found 4/28$234
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Fri 7/43:42 pmSTL - BUF
1 stop4h 39mDelta
Wed 7/97:40 pmBUF - STL
1 stop4h 40mDelta
Deal found 4/27$244
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Tue 5/277:10 amORD - BUF
Nonstop1h 46mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/37:00 amBUF - ORD
Nonstop1h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$249
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 6/75:15 pmMLI - BUF
1 stop5h 41mDelta
Tue 6/105:10 pmBUF - MLI
1 stop6h 39mDelta
Deal found 4/28$249
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/242:45 pmORD - BUF
Nonstop1h 39mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/258:00 amBUF - ORD
Nonstop1h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$250
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Mon 5/124:18 pmPIA - BUF
1 stop6h 56mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/197:11 pmBUF - PIA
1 stop5h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$254
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 6/115:00 amSTL - BUF
2 stops8h 09mUnited Airlines
Sat 6/145:51 pmBUF - STL
1 stop4h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$256
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/225:12 amSTL - BUF
1 stop7h 00mAmerican Airlines
Thu 5/2910:11 amBUF - STL
1 stop3h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$262
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/2510:26 amMDW - BUF
1 stop7h 15mDelta
Sat 6/286:30 amBUF - MDW
1 stop3h 11mDelta
Deal found 4/29$269

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois 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 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Buffalo that are best for you.

Fly from

Illinois

Fly to

Buffalo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

St. LouisBuffalo

STL - BUF

STLBUF

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 5/14

5:45 pm-9:01 am

1 stop14h 16m

Buffalo

Mon 5/19

9:51 am-12:06 am

1 stop15h 15m

$208

ChicagoBuffalo

ORD - BUF

ORDBUF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/22

8:04 am-2:41 pm

1 stop5h 37m

Buffalo

Thu 5/29

3:54 pm-12:17 am

1 stop9h 23m

$218

ChicagoBuffalo

MDW - BUF

MDWBUF

Chicago Midway

Thu 5/22

6:20 am-2:41 pm

1 stop7h 21m

Buffalo

Thu 5/29

3:54 pm-9:56 pm

1 stop7h 02m

$220

ChicagoBuffalo

ORD - BUF

ORDBUF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/27

6:15 am-1:53 pm

1 stop6h 38m

Buffalo

Thu 5/29

10:33 am-3:04 pm

1 stop5h 31m

$234

St. LouisBuffalo

STL - BUF

STLBUF

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 7/4

3:42 pm-9:21 pm

1 stop4h 39m

Buffalo

Wed 7/9

7:40 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop4h 40m

$244

ChicagoBuffalo

ORD - BUF

ORDBUF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/27

7:10 am-9:56 am

Nonstop1h 46m

Buffalo

Tue 6/3

7:00 am-7:56 am

Nonstop1h 56m

$249

MolineBuffalo

MLI - BUF

MLIBUF

Moline Quad-City

Sat 6/7

5:15 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop5h 41m

Buffalo

Tue 6/10

5:10 pm-10:49 pm

1 stop6h 39m

$249

ChicagoBuffalo

ORD - BUF

ORDBUF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/24

2:45 pm-5:24 pm

Nonstop1h 39m

Buffalo

Sun 5/25

8:00 am-8:54 am

Nonstop1h 54m

$250

PeoriaBuffalo

PIA - BUF

PIABUF

Greater Peoria

Mon 5/12

4:18 pm-12:14 am

1 stop6h 56m

Buffalo

Mon 5/19

7:11 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop5h 45m

$254

St. LouisBuffalo

STL - BUF

STLBUF

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 6/11

5:00 am-2:09 pm

2 stops8h 09m

Buffalo

Sat 6/14

5:51 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop4h 24m

$256

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Buffalo

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Buffalo (average of $256). Flying from Illinois 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 IL to BUF?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois 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 30, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Illinois to Buffalo as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Illinois to Buffalo

Explore weekly flight availability from Illinois 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 30, 2025.

The most flights from USIL to BUF are scheduled on a Wednesday (34 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (12 on average).

Rainfall in Buffalo by month

Plan your trip to Buffalo by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Buffalo ranges from 2.5 - 4.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Buffalo when rainfall is around 2.5 in.

Temperature in Buffalo by month

Plan your trip to Buffalo by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Buffalo, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 71.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 24.8 F).

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 30, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Illinois to Buffalo, see what other customers have to say about Southwest, Delta and United Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
8.0
Very good

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!

Related info for your journey

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

    If you book a flight to Buffalo from Illinois, you will be flying to Buffalo, which is the city’s only airport. Buffalo (BUF) is located 8.3 mi from the center of Buffalo.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $93 on JetBlue. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Frontier from $96 and Southwest from $125 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Illinois to Buffalo?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Illinois to Buffalo?

    Before booking your flight to Buffalo from Illinois, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: SkyWest Airlines (100%), Republic Airways (97%), Copa Airlines( 94%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Illinois to Buffalo?

    While on average a flight from Illinois to Buffalo is generally $270, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $126. When looking at the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Buffalo), you can expect to pay $193 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Buffalo (average of $256). Flying from Illinois 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 Illinois to Buffalo

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Illinois 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 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$101Average$183FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$177Average$324FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$198Average$361FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$225Average$355FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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