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$81+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) 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 1/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — BUF
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Buffalo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to Buffalo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/2810:15 pmDCA - BUF
Nonstop1h 17mAmerican Airlines
Tue 1/65:12 amBUF - DCA
Nonstop1h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$209
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/308:15 pmBWI - BUF
1 stop3h 44mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/16:00 amBUF - BWI
1 stop5h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$229
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/285:35 pmDCA - BUF
1 stop5h 53mDelta
Tue 1/62:56 pmBUF - DCA
1 stop6h 27mDelta
Deal found 12/16$229
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/3012:40 pmIAD - BUF
Nonstop1h 34mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/62:49 pmBUF - IAD
Nonstop1h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$233
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/318:17 amBWI - BUF
1 stop12h 23mFrontier
Fri 1/91:15 pmBUF - BWI
1 stop11h 14mFrontier
Deal found 12/14$244
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/295:30 amBWI - BUF
1 stop11h 15mFrontier
Fri 1/91:15 pmBUF - BWI
1 stop11h 14mFrontier
Deal found 12/14$248
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/304:59 pmDCA - BUF
1 stop6h 10mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/16:00 amBUF - DCA
1 stop4h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$259
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/301:57 pmIAD - BUF
1 stop4h 34mAmerican Airlines
Tue 1/66:32 pmBUF - IAD
1 stop4h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$259
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Mon 12/295:30 amBWI - BUF
1 stop11h 15mFrontier
Wed 12/315:44 pmBUF - BWI
1 stop6h 45mFrontier
Deal found 12/15$260
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/312:00 pmDCA - BUF
1 stop5h 28mJetBlue
Thu 1/111:04 amBUF - DCA
1 stop6h 54mJetBlue
Deal found 12/15$265
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/1910:15 pmDCA - BUF
Nonstop1h 22mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/85:12 amBUF - DCA
Nonstop1h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$273
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/252:56 pmDCA - BUF
Nonstop1h 22mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/315:26 pmBUF - DCA
Nonstop1h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$279

Find flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Buffalo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Washington, D.C. (WAS) 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 December 18, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$183
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$81
(Frontier)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$363

Good round-trip deal

$209 or less

Good one-way deal

$168 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. 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 December 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to Buffalo that are best for you.

Fly from

Washington, D.C.

Fly to

Buffalo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BaltimoreBuffalo

BWI - BUF

BWIBUF

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 2/19

6:00 am-12:54 pm

1 stop6h 54m

Buffalo

Sun 2/22

6:07 pm-11:18 pm

1 stop29h 11m

$183

BaltimoreBuffalo

BWI - BUF

BWIBUF

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 2/6

6:00 am-12:44 pm

1 stop6h 44m

Buffalo

Mon 2/9

1:39 pm-12:36 am

1 stop10h 57m

$197

BaltimoreBuffalo

BWI - BUF

BWIBUF

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 2/10

11:30 am-6:21 pm

1 stop6h 51m

Buffalo

Thu 2/12

1:39 pm-12:31 am

1 stop10h 52m

$199

Washington, D.C.Buffalo

DCA - BUF

DCABUF

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 4/16

6:05 am-10:35 am

1 stop4h 30m

Buffalo

Tue 4/21

3:50 pm-7:18 pm

1 stop3h 28m

$199

Washington, D.C.Buffalo

DCA - BUF

DCABUF

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 2/12

6:05 am-9:47 am

1 stop3h 42m

Buffalo

Sun 2/15

6:00 am-10:10 am

1 stop4h 10m

$199

Washington, D.C.Buffalo

DCA - BUF

DCABUF

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 2/27

6:00 am-11:09 am

1 stop5h 09m

Buffalo

Sun 3/1

5:44 pm-10:57 pm

1 stop5h 13m

$199

Washington, D.C.Buffalo

DCA - BUF

DCABUF

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 2/6

6:00 am-9:54 am

1 stop3h 54m

Buffalo

Sun 2/8

8:00 am-12:57 pm

1 stop4h 57m

$199

Washington, D.C.Buffalo

IAD - BUF

IADBUF

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 4/15

9:30 am-3:11 pm

1 stop5h 41m

Buffalo

Sat 4/18

7:25 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop3h 34m

$199

Washington, D.C.Buffalo

IAD - BUF

IADBUF

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 2/6

7:49 pm-12:16 am

1 stop4h 27m

Buffalo

Sun 2/8

7:00 am-11:43 am

1 stop4h 43m

$199

Washington, D.C.Buffalo

IAD - BUF

IADBUF

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 1/14

6:00 am-11:27 am

1 stop5h 27m

Buffalo

Wed 1/21

6:03 am-11:52 am

1 stop5h 49m

$199

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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 Washington, D.C. to Buffalo in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice 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 Washington, D.C.-Buffalo flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Washington, D.C.-Buffalo flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Washington, D.C.-Buffalo flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-Buffalo flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Washington, D.C.-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 Washington, D.C. to Buffalo

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

Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. to Buffalo

How far ahead should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Buffalo?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Buffalo. Price data was last updated on December 12, 2025.

Booking 71 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Buffalo. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Buffalo?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Buffalo (average of $102). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Buffalo in December is currently the most expensive (average of $190). 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 WAS to BUF?

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. 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 December 18, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Washington, D.C. to Buffalo is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 17% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Washington, D.C. to Buffalo?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Buffalo. Price data was last updated on December 13, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. to Buffalo flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 December 18, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Washington, D.C. to Buffalo, such as Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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
8,005 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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
9,091 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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
11,054 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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 Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C.?

    Located just 8.3 mi from the city center, Buffalo is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Buffalo from Washington, D.C.. Booking flights from Washington, D.C. to Buffalo (BUF) should be relatively easy as there are 2 daily inbound flights from Washington, D.C. from 4 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. to Buffalo?

    Departing from Washington, D.C. to Buffalo will take you 1h 23m. There are 296 mi between Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Buffalo round-trip?

    According to our current data, United Airlines ($179), and American Airlines ($183) offers the cheapest pricing from Washington, D.C. to Buffalo. United Airlines is priced at 38% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. to Buffalo one-way?

    $66 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on JetBlue and United Airlines, with prices starting from $83 and $123, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Buffalo?

    When deciding which route to take from Washington, D.C. to Buffalo consider Baltimore/Washington - Buffalo, Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Buffalo or Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Buffalo as they are the most popular.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Washington, D.C. to Buffalo?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Washington, D.C. to Buffalo on time: CommutAir (83%), United Airlines (75%), Republic Airways (75%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Buffalo?

    While on average a flight from Washington, D.C. to Buffalo is generally $236, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $179. When looking at the most popular route, (Baltimore/Washington - Buffalo), you can expect to pay $213 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Buffalo that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Buffalo?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to Buffalo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Buffalo?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Buffalo (average of $102). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Buffalo in December is currently the most expensive (average of $190). 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 Washington, D.C. to Buffalo

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Washington, D.C. 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 December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$129Average$234FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$158Average$293FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$179Average$273FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$199Average$335FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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