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$253+ Cheap flights from Rochester, MN to Buffalo (RST - 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 7/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RST — BUF
Apr 9 — Apr 161
Thu 4/9
Thu 4/16
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Rochester to Buffalo

Cheapest flights from Rochester to Buffalo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Rochester to Buffalo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 10, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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.
Fri 6/123:19 pm
RST
-
BUF
1 stop4h 44m
United Airlines
Tue 6/165:52 pm
BUF
-
RST
1 stop4h 44m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/5$494
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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.
Fri 10/303:15 pm
RST
-
BUF
1 stop4h 16m
United Airlines
Sat 10/3110:50 am
BUF
-
RST
1 stop4h 27m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/9$596

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Rochester (RST) 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 March 10, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$494
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$253
(Delta)
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RochesterBuffalo

RST - BUF

RSTBUF

Rochester

Fri 6/12

3:19 pm-9:03 pm

1 stop4h 44m

Buffalo

Tue 6/16

5:52 pm-9:36 pm

1 stop4h 44m

$494
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

RochesterBuffalo

RST - BUF

RSTBUF

Rochester

Fri 7/31

11:15 am-6:33 pm

1 stop6h 18m

$253

RochesterBuffalo

RST - BUF

RSTBUF

Rochester

Wed 3/18

12:38 pm-10:50 pm

2 stops9h 12m

$368

RochesterBuffalo

RST - BUF

RSTBUF

Rochester

Fri 7/31

10:57 am-10:31 pm

3 stops10h 34m

$1,930

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Deals found on 3/9

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

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Rochester, Minnesota to Buffalo?

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rochester, Minnesota to Buffalo (average of $71). Flying from Rochester, Minnesota to Buffalo in February is currently the most expensive (average of $314). 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 March 10, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with American Airlines from Rochester to Buffalo by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,414 reviews

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.1

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

MIA - SFO

Horrible. When they power flights for other airlines there is nothing they can do to change or accommodate any changes
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,414 reviews
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,414 reviews

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.1

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

MIA - SFO

Horrible. When they power flights for other airlines there is nothing they can do to change or accommodate any changes

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Rochester 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 Rochester, Minnesota to Buffalo?

    United Airlines can get you from Rochester, Minnesota to Buffalo in just under 4h 44m. Your travel time can differ by up to . Airlines will cover a distance of 693 mi.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Rochester, Minnesota to Buffalo round-trip?

    Currently priced at $308, American Airlines will fly you from Rochester, Minnesota to Buffalo and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Rochester 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 Rochester, Minnesota to Buffalo?

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rochester, Minnesota to Buffalo (average of $71). Flying from Rochester, Minnesota to Buffalo in February is currently the most expensive (average of $314). 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 airline flying from Rochester to Buffalo

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Rochester 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 10, 2026.
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American AirlinesCheapest$308Average$356FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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