$69+ Cheap flights from Raleigh to Buffalo (RDU - 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 2/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — BUF
Feb 28 — Mar 71
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Raleigh to Buffalo
Cheapest flights from Raleigh to BuffaloExplore the most affordable flight options available from Raleigh to Buffalo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 29, 2026.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Raleigh to Buffalo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 29, 2026.
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/266:10 am
RDU
- BUF
1 stop6h 44m
Frontier
Mon 3/21:48 pm
BUF
- RDU
1 stop10h 22m
Frontier
Deal found 1/27![Frontier logo]()
$148
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/276:10 am
RDU
- BUF
1 stop6h 34m
Frontier
Sun 3/12:19 pm
BUF
- RDU
1 stop25h 56m
Frontier
Deal found 1/28![Frontier logo]()
$153
This Expedia 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/148:50 am
RDU
- BUF
Nonstop1h 40m
Frontier
Sat 5/1611:44 am
BUF
- RDU
1 stop22h 15m
Frontier
Deal found 1/26![Frontier logo]()
$154
This Expedia 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/175:46 pm
RDU
- BUF
1 stop6h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 2/216:40 pm
BUF
- RDU
1 stop12h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$160
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/266:10 am
RDU
- BUF
1 stop6h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/57:30 pm
BUF
- RDU
1 stop4h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/28![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$165
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/276:10 am
RDU
- BUF
1 stop6h 34m
Frontier
Sat 2/2812:00 pm
BUF
- RDU
1 stop12h 10m
Frontier
Deal found 1/28![Frontier logo]()
$172
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/136:54 pm
RDU
- BUF
1 stop15h 58m
Frontier
Sun 2/152:19 pm
BUF
- RDU
1 stop9h 51m
Frontier
Deal found 1/28![Frontier logo]()
$176
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.
Mon 2/165:30 am
RDU
- BUF
1 stop4h 17m
Delta
Sat 2/217:00 am
BUF
- RDU
1 stop7h 19m
Delta
Deal found 1/26![Delta logo]()
$177
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/268:00 pm
RDU
- BUF
1 stop3h 44m
United Airlines
Thu 3/57:00 am
BUF
- RDU
2 stops7h 04m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/28![United Airlines logo]()
$182
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/196:15 am
RDU
- BUF
1 stop8h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/21:48 pm
BUF
- RDU
1 stop10h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/28![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$184
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 2/1712:45 pm
RDU
- BUF
2 stops8h 30m
Southwest
Sat 2/2112:25 pm
BUF
- RDU
2 stops9h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 1/26![Southwest logo]()
$187
Find flight deals from Raleigh to Buffalo
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Raleigh (RDU) 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 29, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $148 (Frontier) |
One-way from | $69 (Super.com) |
Popular in | April |
Cheapest in | September |
Average price | $237 |
Good round-trip deal | $290 or less |
Good one-way deal | $130 or less |
Cheapflights Fare Finder
Customize your flight search to find flights from Raleigh 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 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Raleigh to Buffalo that are best for you.
Fly from
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Fly to
Buffalo
Route
Depart
Return
Price
RaleighBuffalo
RDU - BUF
RDUBUF
Raleigh-Durham
Thu 5/14
1:22 pm-7:13 pm
1 stop5h 51m
Buffalo
Sat 5/16
11:44 am-9:59 am
1 stop22h 15m
$160
RaleighBuffalo
RDU - BUF
RDUBUF
Raleigh-Durham
Fri 2/27
6:10 am-12:44 pm
1 stop6h 34m
Buffalo
Sat 2/28
12:00 pm-12:10 am
1 stop12h 10m
$172
RaleighBuffalo
RDU - BUF
RDUBUF
Raleigh-Durham
Fri 4/17
6:00 am-10:00 am
1 stop4h 00m
Buffalo
Sun 4/19
7:00 am-12:10 pm
1 stop5h 10m
$177
RaleighBuffalo
RDU - BUF
RDUBUF
Raleigh-Durham
Mon 2/16
5:30 am-9:47 am
1 stop4h 17m
Buffalo
Sat 2/21
7:00 am-2:19 pm
1 stop7h 19m
$177
RaleighBuffalo
RDU - BUF
RDUBUF
Raleigh-Durham
Mon 2/16
5:30 am-9:47 am
1 stop4h 17m
Buffalo
Wed 2/18
6:01 am-10:11 am
1 stop4h 10m
$177
RaleighBuffalo
RDU - BUF
RDUBUF
Raleigh-Durham
Sun 5/31
6:10 am-9:40 am
1 stop3h 30m
Buffalo
Thu 6/4
7:00 am-2:01 pm
1 stop7h 01m
$177
RaleighBuffalo
RDU - BUF
RDUBUF
Raleigh-Durham
Tue 2/17
6:20 am-11:55 am
1 stop5h 35m
Buffalo
Sat 2/21
2:45 pm-9:40 pm
2 stops6h 55m
$182
RaleighBuffalo
RDU - BUF
RDUBUF
Raleigh-Durham
Fri 2/27
12:10 pm-6:15 pm
1 stop6h 05m
Buffalo
Sat 2/28
3:10 pm-9:40 pm
2 stops6h 30m
$182
RaleighBuffalo
RDU - BUF
RDUBUF
Raleigh-Durham
Thu 2/26
8:00 pm-11:40 pm
1 stop3h 40m
Buffalo
Thu 3/5
12:05 pm-10:25 pm
2 stops10h 20m
$182
RaleighBuffalo
RDU - BUF
RDUBUF
Raleigh-Durham
Thu 2/26
8:00 pm-11:44 pm
1 stop3h 44m
Buffalo
Thu 3/5
7:00 am-2:04 pm
2 stops7h 04m
$182
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Compare providers for flights from Raleigh 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 Raleigh to Buffalo in January.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Raleigh-Buffalo flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Raleigh-Buffalo flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Raleigh-Buffalo flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Raleigh-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 Raleigh-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 Raleigh to Buffalo
Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Buffalo from Raleigh with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights
Everything you need to know about your flight from Raleigh to Buffalo
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Raleigh to Buffalo?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Raleigh to Buffalo. Price data was last updated on January 23, 2026.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Raleigh to Buffalo, you should look to book at least 19 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Raleigh to Buffalo?
Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Buffalo (average of $51). Flying from Raleigh to Buffalo in April is currently the most expensive (average of $139). 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 RDU to BUF?
Find hourly flight availability from Raleigh 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 29, 2026.
A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Raleigh to Buffalo in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 24% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.
How often are flights from Raleigh to Buffalo delayed?
About 24% of weekly flights between Raleigh and Buffalo have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 131 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Raleigh to Buffalo flights?
Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Tuesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Raleigh to Buffalo flights?
Over the last year, Frontier have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 24% of flights being delayed.
What’s the top layover airport for flights from Raleigh to Buffalo?
Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Raleigh to Buffalo chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.
Baltimore (BWI) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of 1-stop itineraries from Raleigh to Buffalo on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Raleigh to Buffalo?
Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Raleigh to Buffalo, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.
Atlanta (ATL) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $236.
What’s the fastest layover option from Raleigh to Buffalo?
Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Raleigh to Buffalo, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.
Flights via Baltimore (BWI) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 4h 43m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Raleigh to Buffalo?
Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Raleigh to Buffalo, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Atlanta (ATL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 19m.
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 29, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Raleigh 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.
Entertainment
7.5
Crew
8.6
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreThomas,Dec 2025
SEA - DEN
Entertainment
7.5
Crew
8.6
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreThomas,Dec 2025
SEA - DEN
Entertainment
7.5
Crew
8.6
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreThomas,Dec 2025
SEA - DEN
Entertainment
7.5
Crew
8.6
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreThomas,Dec 2025
SEA - DEN
Entertainment
7.5
Crew
8.6
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreThomas,Dec 2025
SEA - DEN
Entertainment
7.5
Crew
8.6
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreThomas,Dec 2025
SEA - DEN
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Top 6 airlines flying from Raleigh to Buffalo
Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Raleigh 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 29, 2026.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$69 | Average$156 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$76 | Average$152 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$88 | Average$197 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$129 | Average$254 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$163 | Average$287 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$176 | Average$267 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% |