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$119+ Cheap flights from Buffalo to Columbia (BUF - CAE)

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 5/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BUF — CAE
May 17 — May 241
Sat 5/17
Sat 5/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Buffalo to Columbia

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Buffalo (BUF) to Columbia (CAE). 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 May 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$249
(Delta)

One-way from

$119
(Delta)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$351
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Cheapest flights from Buffalo to Columbia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Buffalo to Columbia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 12, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 6/35:51 pmBUF - CAE
1 stop5h 05mDelta
Sat 6/77:05 amCAE - BUF
1 stop5h 46mDelta
Deal found 5/11$249
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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.
Wed 6/46:00 amBUF - CAE
2 stops8h 17mUnited Airlines
Sat 6/77:49 pmCAE - BUF
1 stop3h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/12$254
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 6/118:06 amBUF - CAE
2 stops5h 59mAmerican Airlines
Wed 6/188:43 pmCAE - BUF
1 stop3h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/12$286

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BuffaloColumbia

BUF - CAE

BUFCAE

Buffalo

Tue 6/3

5:51 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop5h 05m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 6/7

7:05 am-12:51 pm

1 stop5h 46m

$249

BuffaloColumbia

BUF - CAE

BUFCAE

Buffalo

Wed 6/4

6:00 am-2:17 pm

2 stops8h 17m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 6/7

7:49 pm-11:46 pm

1 stop3h 57m

$254

BuffaloColumbia

BUF - CAE

BUFCAE

Buffalo

Wed 6/11

8:06 am-2:05 pm

2 stops5h 59m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 6/18

8:43 pm-12:38 am

1 stop3h 55m

$286

BuffaloColumbia

BUF - CAE

BUFCAE

Buffalo

Wed 5/28

10:50 am-4:18 pm

1 stop5h 28m

$119

BuffaloColumbia

BUF - CAE

BUFCAE

Buffalo

Wed 5/28

6:01 am-12:26 pm

2 stops6h 25m

$140

BuffaloColumbia

BUF - CAE

BUFCAE

Buffalo

Tue 5/27

8:30 am-7:05 pm

2 stops10h 35m

$284

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Deals found on 5/12

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Buffalo to Columbia in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 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 Buffalo-Columbia flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Buffalo-Columbia flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Buffalo-Columbia flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Buffalo-Columbia flights, Cheapflights users trust Expedia the most. Expedia 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 Buffalo-Columbia 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 Buffalo to Columbia

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Buffalo to Columbia?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Buffalo to Columbia (average of $323). Flying from Buffalo to Columbia in June is currently the most expensive (average of $404). 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 BUF to CAE?

Find hourly flight availability from Buffalo to Columbia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 12, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Buffalo to Columbia 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.

Rainfall in Columbia by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Columbia ranges from 2.6 - 5.5 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.5 in. April is typically the driest time to visit Columbia when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

Temperature in Columbia by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Columbia, 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 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 44.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Columbia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Columbia. 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 Columbia. Reviews last updated May 12, 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,724 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Buffalo to Columbia. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    According to our current data, Delta ($249), United Airlines ($254), and American Airlines ($286) offers the cheapest pricing from Buffalo to Columbia. Delta is 33% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Delta, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $119. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Buffalo to Columbia for a low price.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Buffalo to Columbia (average of $323). Flying from Buffalo to Columbia in June is currently the most expensive (average of $404). 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 3 airlines flying from Buffalo to Columbia

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Buffalo to Columbia. 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 May 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$226Average$354FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$234Average$278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$272Average$367FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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