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$249+ Cheap flights from Buffalo to Columbia (BUF - CAE)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BUF — CAE
Dec 4 — Dec 111
Thu 12/4
Thu 12/11
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 November 4, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$249
(Delta)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$310
Provider with most accurate pricing for Buffalo-Columbia Metropolitan flight deals.
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($88 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($18 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 November 4, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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.
Thu 11/2010:37 amBUF - CAE
1 stop3h 38mUnited Airlines
Fri 11/282:50 pmCAE - BUF
1 stop3h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/3$264
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 11/146:10 amBUF - CAE
1 stop4h 00mDelta
Mon 11/175:00 pmCAE - BUF
1 stop6h 01mDelta
Deal found 11/3$309
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 12/52:57 pmBUF - CAE
1 stop5h 18mDelta
Fri 12/125:34 amCAE - BUF
1 stop5h 30mDelta
Deal found 11/2$319
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 11/145:15 amBUF - CAE
1 stop5h 21mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/176:13 pmCAE - BUF
1 stop4h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/4$339
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 11/146:00 amBUF - CAE
2 stops10h 43mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/172:29 pmCAE - BUF
1 stop6h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/3$384
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 11/255:00 amBUF - CAE
1 stop5h 26mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/18:00 pmCAE - BUF
1 stop4h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/2$419
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 11/197:00 amBUF - CAE
1 stop6h 47mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/237:35 pmCAE - BUF
1 stop18h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/4$443

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Buffalo to Columbia 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 November 4, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Buffalo to Columbia that are best for you.

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Buffalo

Fly to

Columbia

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Depart

Return

Price

BuffaloColumbia

BUF - CAE

BUFCAE

Buffalo

Tue 3/24

12:09 pm-5:58 pm

1 stop5h 49m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 3/28

5:10 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop6h 47m

$249

BuffaloColumbia

BUF - CAE

BUFCAE

Buffalo

Thu 11/20

10:37 am-2:15 pm

1 stop3h 38m

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 11/28

2:50 pm-6:46 pm

1 stop3h 56m

$264

BuffaloColumbia

BUF - CAE

BUFCAE

Buffalo

Fri 11/14

6:10 am-10:10 am

1 stop4h 00m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 11/17

7:50 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop4h 00m

$309

BuffaloColumbia

BUF - CAE

BUFCAE

Buffalo

Fri 11/14

5:15 am-10:36 am

1 stop5h 21m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 11/17

6:13 pm-10:49 pm

1 stop4h 36m

$339

BuffaloColumbia

BUF - CAE

BUFCAE

Buffalo

Mon 12/29

5:24 am-10:08 am

1 stop4h 44m

$332

BuffaloColumbia

BUF - CAE

BUFCAE

Buffalo

Mon 12/29

2:50 pm-12:26 am

2 stops9h 36m

$550

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Deals found on 11/2

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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 Buffalo to Columbia in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
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 Buffalo-Columbia flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Buffalo-Columbia flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 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 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 $63). Flying from Buffalo to Columbia in April is currently the most expensive (average of $187). 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 November 4, 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 39% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

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 November 4, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Buffalo to Columbia by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,003 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

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
7.9
Good
8,003 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,003 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

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
9,002 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,003 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

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
11,040 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,003 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

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.

  • How long is the flight from Buffalo to Columbia?

    Delta and United Airlines can get you from Buffalo to Columbia in just under 3h 38m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 11m. Buffalo and Columbia are separated by a distance of 634 mi. 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 Buffalo to Columbia round-trip?

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($226), Delta ($248), and United Airlines ($253) offers the cheapest pricing from Buffalo to Columbia. American Airlines is 36% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • 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 $63). Flying from Buffalo to Columbia in April is currently the most expensive (average of $187). 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 November 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$226Average$361FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$248Average$303FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$253Average$437FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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