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$93+ Cheap flights from Raleigh to Buffalo (RDU - BUF)

RDU — BUF
Dec 9 — Dec 161
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Raleigh-Durham to Buffalo are usually found in January or April, booked 53 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Raleigh to Buffalo

Cheapest flights from Raleigh to Buffalo

Wed 12/27:09 am -
1 stop5h 10m
Wed 12/91:15 pm -
1 stop10h 44m
Deal found 11/7$202
Thu 12/312:34 pm -
1 stop23h 45m
Mon 12/71:15 pm -
1 stop22h 11m
Deal found 11/7$210
Wed 11/186:42 am -
1 stop6h 33m
Wed 11/251:54 pm -
1 stop10h 33m
Deal found 11/4$220
Mon 12/76:44 pm -
2 stops41h 36m
Mon 12/141:15 pm -
1 stop10h 44m
Deal found 11/7$224
Tue 12/84:21 pm -
2 stops19h 59m
Fri 12/111:15 pm -
1 stop10h 44m
Deal found 11/5$227
Mon 12/146:59 am -
1 stop5h 21m
Mon 12/142:30 pm -
1 stop9h 16m
Deal found 11/6$232
Thu 12/105:06 pm -
2 stops19h 14m
Mon 12/141:15 pm -
1 stop10h 44m
Deal found 11/8$234
Fri 11/2712:28 pm -
1 stop7h 56m
Wed 12/21:15 pm -
1 stop10h 42m
Deal found 11/6$240
Wed 12/96:59 am -
1 stop5h 21m
Wed 12/161:15 pm -
2 stops10h 31m
Deal found 11/7$242
Fri 12/47:09 am -
1 stop5h 10m
Mon 12/71:15 pm -
2 stops10h 31m
Deal found 11/4$243
Wed 12/27:09 am -
1 stop5h 10m
Wed 12/91:15 pm -
2 stops19h 45m
Deal found 11/7$252
Wed 12/27:09 am -
1 stop5h 10m
Mon 12/71:15 pm -
2 stops26h 11m
Deal found 11/6$258

Find flight deals from Raleigh to Buffalo

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$202
(Orbitz)

One-way from

$93
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$391

Good round-trip deal

$268 or less

Good one-way deal

$160 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Raleigh-Durham-Buffalo flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Raleigh-Durham-Buffalo flights.
From Raleigh-Durham to Buffalo
One-way flight from Raleigh-Durham to Buffalo
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($32 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Raleigh-Durham to Buffalo.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Raleigh-Durham to Buffalo.

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RaleighBuffalo

RDU Raleigh-Durham - BUF Buffalo

RDUBUF

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 12/7

6:59 am-12:20 pm

1 stop5h 21m

Buffalo

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$93
Quickest round-trip

RaleighBuffalo

RDU Raleigh-Durham - BUF Buffalo

RDUBUF

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 12/5

7:27 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop4h 32m

Buffalo

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$151

RaleighBuffalo

RDU Raleigh-Durham - BUF Buffalo

RDUBUF

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 12/5

4:45 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop4h 40m

Buffalo

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$151

RaleighBuffalo

RDU Raleigh-Durham - BUF Buffalo

RDUBUF

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 12/9

10:57 am-7:19 pm

2 stops8h 22m

Buffalo

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$156

RaleighBuffalo

RDU Raleigh-Durham - BUF Buffalo

RDUBUF

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 12/1

10:57 am-7:19 pm

2 stops8h 22m

Buffalo

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$164

RaleighBuffalo

RDU Raleigh-Durham - BUF Buffalo

RDUBUF

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 12/3

10:29 am-6:10 pm

2 stops7h 41m

Buffalo

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$171

RaleighBuffalo

RDU Raleigh-Durham - BUF Buffalo

RDUBUF

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 11/19

6:19 am-1:49 pm

1 stop7h 30m

Buffalo

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$182

RaleighBuffalo

RDU Raleigh-Durham - BUF Buffalo

RDUBUF

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 1/6

12:35 pm-9:50 pm

2 stops9h 15m

Buffalo

Wed 1/13

10:15 am-5:55 pm

1 stop7h 40m

$306

RaleighBuffalo

RDU Raleigh-Durham - BUF Buffalo

RDUBUF

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 12/22

5:25 am-11:00 am

1 stop5h 35m

Buffalo

Fri 12/25

2:00 pm-9:00 pm

2 stops7h 00m

$345

RaleighBuffalo

RDU Raleigh-Durham - BUF Buffalo

RDUBUF

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 12/9

6:15 am-3:15 pm

2 stops9h 00m

Buffalo

Sun 12/13

3:05 pm-11:35 pm

2 stops8h 30m

$355

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Compare providers for flights from Raleigh to Buffalo

Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Raleigh 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
Super.comPrice Accuracy-Trust 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 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.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Raleigh to Buffalo, you should look to book at least 52 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Buffalo (average of $233). Flying from Raleigh to Buffalo in November is currently the most expensive (average of $391). 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?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Raleigh to Buffalo at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 40% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Raleigh to Buffalo flights typically cost between $302 and $526 in December.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $202 on Frontier (Dec 2-Dec 9).

Reviews of airlines servicing Buffalo

See what other customers who have flown with Southwest,Delta, andUnited 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

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Related info for your journey

  • How popular is this Raleigh to Buffalo flight route?

  • How long is the flight from Raleigh to Buffalo?

    Southwest can get you from Raleigh to Buffalo in just under 9h 15m. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance from Raleigh to Buffalo is about 488 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Raleigh to Buffalo round-trip?

    According to our current data, Delta ($88), Frontier ($118), and JetBlue ($138) offers the cheapest pricing from Raleigh to Buffalo. These flights start at 70% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Raleigh to Buffalo are Frontier ($74), Delta ($88), and JetBlue ($91).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Raleigh to Buffalo?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $49. While the most popular route (Raleigh-Durham - Buffalo) can be booked for $259 on average, our data indicates $225 when flying from Raleigh to Buffalo.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Buffalo (average of $233). Flying from Raleigh to Buffalo in November is currently the most expensive (average of $391). 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 6 airlines flying from Raleigh to Buffalo

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$88Average$236FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FrontierCheapest$118Average$265FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$138Average$306FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$176Average$302FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$176Average$379FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$177Average$323FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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