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$74+ Cheap flights from Illinois 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 5/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — BUF
Apr 16 — Apr 231
Thu 4/16
Thu 4/23
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Buffalo

Cheapest flights from Illinois to Buffalo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Buffalo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 17, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 4/142:15 pm
MDW
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BUF
1 stop21h 37m
Frontier
Wed 4/221:56 pm
BUF
-
MDW
1 stop6h 35m
Frontier
Deal found 3/15$169
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 4/146:08 pm
ORD
-
BUF
1 stop17h 44m
Frontier
Mon 4/2012:32 pm
BUF
-
ORD
1 stop22h 08m
Frontier
Deal found 3/16$169
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 4/156:08 pm
ORD
-
BUF
1 stop16h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 4/181:11 pm
BUF
-
ORD
1 stop9h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/16$173
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 4/146:08 pm
ORD
-
BUF
1 stop17h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 4/181:11 pm
BUF
-
ORD
1 stop9h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/15$179
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 4/156:30 am
MDW
-
BUF
1 stop5h 22m
Frontier
Tue 4/211:56 pm
BUF
-
MDW
1 stop6h 35m
Frontier
Deal found 3/15$180
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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.
Sat 4/255:50 am
ORD
-
BUF
1 stop5h 23m
Frontier
Sun 4/268:18 pm
BUF
-
ORD
1 stop27h 43m
Frontier
Deal found 3/14$180
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 4/272:15 pm
MDW
-
BUF
1 stop21h 27m
Frontier
Mon 5/412:32 pm
BUF
-
MDW
1 stop23h 40m
Frontier
Deal found 3/13$186
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 4/274:28 pm
ORD
-
BUF
1 stop19h 14m
Frontier
Mon 5/412:32 pm
BUF
-
ORD
1 stop20h 23m
Frontier
Deal found 3/13$186
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 4/162:15 pm
MDW
-
BUF
1 stop19h 58m
Frontier
Tue 4/211:56 pm
BUF
-
MDW
1 stop6h 35m
Frontier
Deal found 3/15$190
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 4/164:28 pm
ORD
-
BUF
1 stop17h 45m
Frontier
Mon 4/2012:32 pm
BUF
-
ORD
1 stop22h 08m
Frontier
Deal found 3/16$190
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 4/142:15 pm
MDW
-
BUF
1 stop21h 37m
Frontier
Tue 4/211:56 pm
BUF
-
MDW
1 stop9h 18m
Frontier
Deal found 3/16$192
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 4/146:08 pm
ORD
-
BUF
1 stop17h 44m
Frontier
Tue 4/211:56 pm
BUF
-
ORD
1 stop21h 06m
Frontier
Deal found 3/16$192

Find flight deals from Illinois to Buffalo

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to Buffalo flight deals. Data was last updated March 17, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$169
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$74
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$451

Good round-trip deal

$295 or less

Good one-way deal

$184 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 23% potential increase in price ($110 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($13 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 March 17, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Buffalo that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

ChicagoBuffalo

ORD - BUF

ORDBUF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/28

9:41 am-6:07 pm

1 stop7h 26m

Buffalo

Sat 5/2

2:28 pm-9:36 pm

1 stop8h 08m

$235
Quickest round-trip

ChicagoBuffalo

MDW - BUF

MDWBUF

Chicago Midway

Thu 4/9

7:45 am-10:15 am

Nonstop1h 30m

Buffalo

Mon 4/13

6:00 am-6:40 am

Nonstop1h 40m

$265

ChicagoBuffalo

MDW - BUF

MDWBUF

Chicago Midway

Thu 4/9

7:45 am-10:15 am

Nonstop1h 30m

Buffalo

Thu 4/16

8:00 pm-8:40 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

$265

St. LouisBuffalo

STL - BUF

STLBUF

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 6/5

4:19 pm-6:59 pm

1 stop25h 40m

Buffalo

Mon 6/8

7:52 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop29h 05m

$268

ChicagoBuffalo

ORD - BUF

ORDBUF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/9

9:50 am-5:09 pm

1 stop6h 19m

Buffalo

Wed 4/15

8:56 am-12:45 pm

1 stop4h 49m

$271

ChicagoBuffalo

MDW - BUF

MDWBUF

Chicago Midway

Thu 4/23

7:45 am-10:15 am

Nonstop1h 30m

Buffalo

Sat 4/25

3:25 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop6h 55m

$275

ChicagoBuffalo

MDW - BUF

MDWBUF

Chicago Midway

Mon 4/13

9:15 pm-7:50 am

1 stop9h 35m

Buffalo

Mon 4/20

8:00 pm-8:40 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

$281

St. LouisBuffalo

STL - BUF

STLBUF

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 4/2

7:05 am-12:51 pm

1 stop4h 46m

Buffalo

Tue 4/7

12:22 pm-5:12 pm

1 stop5h 50m

$289

St. LouisBuffalo

STL - BUF

STLBUF

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 4/27

5:40 am-10:15 am

1 stop3h 35m

Buffalo

Mon 5/4

5:45 am-10:50 am

1 stop6h 05m

$301

ChicagoBuffalo

ORD - BUF

ORDBUF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 8/6

10:48 am-7:29 pm

1 stop7h 41m

Buffalo

Tue 8/11

1:26 pm-7:25 pm

1 stop6h 59m

$305

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Buffalo

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Buffalo from Illinois with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

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 $98). Flying from Illinois to Buffalo in March is currently the most expensive (average of $276). 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 March 17, 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Illinois to Buffalo in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 9% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Illinois to Buffalo?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Illinois to Buffalo. Price data was last updated on March 14, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Illinois 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 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 March 17, 2026.

The most flights from USIL to BUF are scheduled on a Monday (26 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (14 on average).

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.

  • How long is the flight from Illinois to Buffalo?

    A quick flight from Illinois to Buffalo can take about 1h 30m. JetBlue provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $265. There are 466 mi between Illinois and Buffalo. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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 $80 on Southwest. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Frontier from $95 and American Airlines from $98 one-way.

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

    The most popular flight routes from Illinois to Buffalo are Chicago O'Hare Intl - Buffalo, Chicago Midway - Buffalo and Lambert-St Louis - 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: GoJet (73%), Envoy Air (70%), Alaska Airlines( 70%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Illinois to Buffalo?

    While on average a flight from Illinois to Buffalo is generally $327, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $134. When looking at the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Buffalo), you can expect to pay $197 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 $98). Flying from Illinois to Buffalo in March is currently the most expensive (average of $276). 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 March 17, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$132Average$198FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$177Average$307FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$197Average$325FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$278Average$425FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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