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$98+ Cheap flights from Kansas City to Buffalo (MCI - 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 2/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MCI — BUF
Feb 26 — Mar 51
Thu 2/26
Thu 3/5
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Kansas City to Buffalo

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

This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/123:22 pm
MCI
-
BUF
1 stop4h 39m
United Airlines
Sat 5/165:50 pm
BUF
-
MCI
1 stop5h 09m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/26$341
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/1211:55 am
MCI
-
BUF
2 stops7h 30m
Southwest
Sat 5/1612:30 pm
BUF
-
MCI
2 stops9h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 1/26$351
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/308:55 pm
MCI
-
BUF
1 stop12h 50m
Southwest
Mon 5/44:00 pm
BUF
-
MCI
2 stops7h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 1/24$352
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/106:05 am
MCI
-
BUF
1 stop6h 41m
Delta
Tue 5/197:30 pm
BUF
-
MCI
1 stop5h 25m
Delta
Deal found 1/26$364
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/126:00 am
MCI
-
BUF
2 stops8h 11m
American Airlines
Sat 5/166:14 am
BUF
-
MCI
1 stop4h 35m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/26$365
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/147:00 am
MCI
-
BUF
1 stop7h 59m
Delta
Tue 5/197:30 pm
BUF
-
MCI
1 stop5h 25m
Delta
Deal found 1/26$370
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/157:00 am
MCI
-
BUF
1 stop7h 59m
Delta
Mon 5/187:30 pm
BUF
-
MCI
1 stop5h 25m
Delta
Deal found 1/26$374
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.
Mon 5/116:00 am
MCI
-
BUF
1 stop12h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 5/131:08 pm
BUF
-
MCI
1 stop22h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$380
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/25:11 pm
MCI
-
BUF
1 stop5h 45m
American Airlines
Wed 6/106:00 am
BUF
-
MCI
1 stop6h 23m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/26$387

Find flight deals from Kansas City to Buffalo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Kansas City (MCI) 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

$341
(Delta)

One-way from

$98
(Trip.com)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$466
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($84 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Kansas City 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 Kansas City to Buffalo that are best for you.

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Kansas CityBuffalo

MCI - BUF

MCIBUF

Kansas City

Sat 5/9

6:00 am-11:40 am

1 stop4h 40m

Buffalo

Wed 5/13

12:07 pm-5:31 pm

1 stop6h 24m

$341

Kansas CityBuffalo

MCI - BUF

MCIBUF

Kansas City

Tue 5/12

1:50 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop8h 25m

Buffalo

Sat 5/16

7:00 am-10:33 am

1 stop4h 33m

$341

Kansas CityBuffalo

MCI - BUF

MCIBUF

Kansas City

Tue 5/12

6:05 am-1:46 pm

1 stop6h 41m

Buffalo

Mon 5/18

7:30 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop5h 25m

$341

Kansas CityBuffalo

MCI - BUF

MCIBUF

Kansas City

Wed 5/13

2:55 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop8h 02m

Buffalo

Tue 5/19

6:00 am-11:27 am

1 stop6h 27m

$341

Kansas CityBuffalo

MCI - BUF

MCIBUF

Kansas City

Tue 5/12

5:40 pm-11:03 pm

1 stop4h 23m

Buffalo

Tue 5/19

7:30 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop5h 25m

$341

Kansas CityBuffalo

MCI - BUF

MCIBUF

Kansas City

Wed 5/13

4:15 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop6h 42m

Buffalo

Sat 5/16

4:57 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop7h 58m

$341

Kansas CityBuffalo

MCI - BUF

MCIBUF

Kansas City

Tue 5/12

5:40 pm-11:03 pm

1 stop4h 23m

Buffalo

Wed 5/13

4:57 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop6h 28m

$341

Kansas CityBuffalo

MCI - BUF

MCIBUF

Kansas City

Sun 2/1

11:00 am-12:44 pm

1 stop24h 44m

$98

Kansas CityBuffalo

MCI - BUF

MCIBUF

Kansas City

Tue 3/17

8:00 am-1:17 pm

1 stop4h 17m

$171

Kansas CityBuffalo

MCI - BUF

MCIBUF

Kansas City

Mon 2/23

4:22 pm-11:31 pm

1 stop6h 09m

$171

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Compare providers for flights from Kansas City to Buffalo

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Buffalo from Kansas City with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Kansas City to Buffalo

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

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

The best time to book flights from Kansas City to Buffalo is 77 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 month to book a flight from Kansas City to Buffalo?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to Buffalo (average of $175). Flying from Kansas City to Buffalo in February is currently the most expensive (average of $396). 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.

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.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Kansas City to Buffalo to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Delta
7.9
Good
8,118 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,205 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,197 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Kansas City to Buffalo. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Kansas City to Buffalo?

    Airlines like Delta and United Airlines fly from Kansas City to Buffalo in about 4h 40m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 45m. There are 867 mi between Kansas City 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 Kansas City to Buffalo round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Kansas City to Buffalo is Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $233 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and Southwest, starting at $283 and $296 round-trip. Users have found that Delta is 45% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $109 on United Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Southwest from $118 and Delta from $135 one-way.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Kansas City to Buffalo?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Kansas City 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 Kansas City to Buffalo?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to Buffalo (average of $175). Flying from Kansas City to Buffalo in February is currently the most expensive (average of $396). 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 Kansas City to Buffalo

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Kansas City 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
DeltaCheapest$233Average$322FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$283Average$356FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$296Average$406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$296Average$441FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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