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$80+ 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 5/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — BUF
Apr 30 — May 71
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Cheap 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 April 25, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$160
(Frontier)

One-way from

$80
(Frontier)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$293

Good round-trip deal

$229 or less

Good one-way deal

$113 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Washington, D.C. (WAS)-Buffalo flight deals.
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From Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Buffalo
One-way flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Buffalo
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($21 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($5 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Buffalo.
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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 April 25, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/156:07 amBWI - BUF
1 stop8h 44mFrontier
Sat 5/1711:38 amBUF - BWI
1 stop6h 58mFrontier
Deal found 4/24$160
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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 6/610:15 pmDCA - BUF
Nonstop1h 29mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/85:31 amBUF - DCA
Nonstop1h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/25$179
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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 6/610:21 pmIAD - BUF
Nonstop1h 25mUnited Airlines
Sat 6/216:15 amBUF - IAD
Nonstop1h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/25$179
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/89:14 amIAD - BUF
1 stop7h 43mFrontier
Mon 5/129:51 amBUF - IAD
1 stop6h 45mFrontier
Deal found 4/24$180
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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.
Wed 5/2811:15 amBWI - BUF
Nonstop1h 10mSouthwest
Mon 6/27:30 amBUF - BWI
Nonstop1h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 4/25$197
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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 6/66:00 amDCA - BUF
1 stop6h 10mDelta
Tue 6/105:44 pmBUF - DCA
1 stop5h 15mDelta
Deal found 4/25$199
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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.
Tue 5/135:24 pmIAD - BUF
1 stop5h 22mDelta
Tue 5/207:00 amBUF - IAD
1 stop4h 45mDelta
Deal found 4/25$204
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/215:00 amBWI - BUF
1 stop6h 16mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/2812:01 pmBUF - BWI
1 stop4h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/24$207
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/36:18 pmBWI - BUF
1 stop5h 37mDelta
Tue 6/1012:10 pmBUF - BWI
1 stop5h 07mDelta
Deal found 4/24$217
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Wed 7/309:03 amIAD - BUF
2 stops8h 33mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/26:20 amBUF - IAD
1 stop4h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/23$256
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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.
Thu 5/296:09 amDCA - BUF
1 stop3h 34mJetBlue
Sun 6/11:00 pmBUF - DCA
1 stop7h 49mJetBlue
Deal found 4/25$276
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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.
Wed 5/211:10 pmDCA - BUF
2 stops7h 55mSouthwest
Tue 5/277:20 pmBUF - DCA
1 stop4h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 4/25$353

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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 April 25, 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 5/15

6:07 am-2:51 pm

1 stop8h 44m

Buffalo

Sat 5/17

11:38 am-6:36 pm

1 stop6h 58m

$160

Washington, D.C.Buffalo

DCA - BUF

DCABUF

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 6/6

10:15 pm-11:44 pm

Nonstop1h 29m

Buffalo

Sun 6/8

5:31 am-6:54 am

Nonstop1h 23m

$179

Washington, D.C.Buffalo

IAD - BUF

IADBUF

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 6/6

10:21 pm-11:46 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

Buffalo

Tue 6/10

6:15 am-7:31 am

Nonstop1h 16m

$179

Washington, D.C.Buffalo

IAD - BUF

IADBUF

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 5/8

9:14 am-4:57 pm

1 stop7h 43m

Buffalo

Mon 5/12

9:51 am-4:36 pm

1 stop6h 45m

$180

BaltimoreBuffalo

BWI - BUF

BWIBUF

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 5/28

11:15 am-12:25 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

Buffalo

Mon 6/2

7:30 am-8:40 am

Nonstop1h 10m

$197

Washington, D.C.Buffalo

DCA - BUF

DCABUF

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 6/6

6:00 am-12:10 pm

1 stop6h 10m

Buffalo

Sat 6/21

6:04 am-9:48 am

1 stop3h 44m

$199

Washington, D.C.Buffalo

IAD - BUF

IADBUF

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 5/13

5:24 pm-10:46 pm

1 stop5h 22m

Buffalo

Tue 5/20

7:00 am-11:45 am

1 stop4h 45m

$204

BaltimoreBuffalo

BWI - BUF

BWIBUF

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 5/21

5:00 am-11:16 am

1 stop6h 16m

Buffalo

Wed 5/28

12:01 pm-4:37 pm

1 stop4h 36m

$207

BaltimoreBuffalo

BWI - BUF

BWIBUF

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 6/3

6:18 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop5h 37m

Buffalo

Tue 6/10

12:10 pm-5:17 pm

1 stop5h 07m

$217

Washington, D.C.Buffalo

IAD - BUF

IADBUF

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 7/30

9:03 am-5:36 pm

2 stops8h 33m

Buffalo

Sat 8/2

6:20 am-10:37 am

1 stop4h 17m

$256

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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 April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice 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 Washington, D.C.-Buffalo flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Washington, D.C.-Buffalo flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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.
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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 April 18, 2025.

Booking 66 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Buffalo (average of $256). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Buffalo in December is currently the most expensive (average of $337). 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 April 25, 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 in the evening could potentially save you up to 19% 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 March 30, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Buffalo

Explore weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Buffalo. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated April 25, 2025.

The most flights from WAS to BUF are scheduled on a Monday (15 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

Rainfall in Buffalo by month

Plan your trip to Buffalo by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Buffalo ranges from 2.5 - 4.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Buffalo when rainfall is around 2.5 in.

Temperature in Buffalo by month

Plan your trip to Buffalo by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Buffalo, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 71.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 24.8 F).

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 April 25, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from Washington, D.C. to Buffalo to help guide your decision. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!

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 12 daily inbound flights from Washington, D.C. from 4 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Buffalo round-trip?

    According to our current data, Frontier ($160), American Airlines ($179), and United Airlines ($179) offers the cheapest pricing from Washington, D.C. to Buffalo. Frontier is priced at 46% 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?

    $80 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on United Airlines and American Airlines, with prices starting from $90 and $98, respectively.

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

  • 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: Mesa Airlines (91%), Brussels Airlines (84%), Copa Airlines (82%).

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

    While on average a flight from Washington, D.C. to Buffalo is generally $218, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $103. When looking at the most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Buffalo), you can expect to pay $179 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Buffalo (average of $256). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Buffalo in December is currently the most expensive (average of $337). 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 April 25, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$118Average$224FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$179Average$304FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$188Average$366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$219Average$344FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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