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$254+ 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 5/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BUF — CAE
Jun 2 — Jun 91
Tue 6/2
Tue 6/9
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Buffalo to Columbia

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 3, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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 5/295:41 pm
BUF
-
CAE
1 stop5h 06m
Delta
Mon 6/17:17 pm
CAE
-
BUF
1 stop4h 42m
Delta
Deal found 5/2$276
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/296:00 am
BUF
-
CAE
2 stops8h 16m
United Airlines
Mon 6/12:29 pm
CAE
-
BUF
1 stop6h 34m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/2$312
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 5/1312:28 pm
BUF
-
CAE
1 stop6h 37m
American Airlines
Tue 5/196:35 pm
CAE
-
BUF
1 stop5h 14m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/29$339
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Sat 8/2910:54 am
BUF
-
CAE
1 stop6h 16m
United Airlines
Tue 9/17:35 pm
CAE
-
BUF
1 stop4h 17m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/27$341
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 5/53:33 pm
BUF
-
CAE
1 stop6h 14m
Delta
Tue 5/125:50 pm
CAE
-
BUF
1 stop6h 09m
Delta
Deal found 4/27$343
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 5/136:04 am
BUF
-
CAE
2 stops7h 35m
United Airlines
Tue 5/197:38 pm
CAE
-
BUF
1 stop4h 17m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/29$344
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 8/285:22 am
BUF
-
CAE
1 stop4h 39m
American Airlines
Mon 8/316:46 pm
CAE
-
BUF
1 stop4h 51m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/1$360
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Thu 4/3012:09 pm
BUF
-
CAE
1 stop6h 18m
Delta
Tue 5/512:15 pm
CAE
-
BUF
1 stop6h 20m
Delta
Deal found 4/28$369
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 4/3011:49 am
BUF
-
CAE
1 stop5h 02m
American Airlines
Tue 5/510:14 am
CAE
-
BUF
2 stops6h 48m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/28$374
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 4/306:10 am
BUF
-
CAE
2 stops7h 31m
United Airlines
Tue 5/52:20 pm
CAE
-
BUF
2 stops9h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/28$379

Find 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 3, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$276
(Delta)

One-way from

$254
(American Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$338
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From Buffalo to Columbia Metropolitan
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One-way flight from Buffalo to Columbia Metropolitan
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price ($93 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($20 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in May 2026
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 May 3, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Buffalo to Columbia that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

BuffaloColumbia

BUF - CAE

BUFCAE

Buffalo

Fri 5/29

6:00 am-2:16 pm

2 stops8h 16m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 6/1

2:29 pm-9:03 pm

1 stop6h 34m

$312

BuffaloColumbia

BUF - CAE

BUFCAE

Buffalo

Fri 5/29

12:51 pm-5:38 pm

1 stop4h 47m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 6/1

6:03 pm-11:56 pm

2 stops5h 53m

$387

BuffaloColumbia

BUF - CAE

BUFCAE

Buffalo

Sat 5/16

7:00 am-1:41 pm

1 stop6h 41m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 5/27

7:45 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop4h 14m

$404

BuffaloColumbia

BUF - CAE

BUFCAE

Buffalo

Sat 5/16

6:10 am-9:59 am

1 stop3h 49m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 5/18

7:38 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop4h 17m

$419

BuffaloColumbia

BUF - CAE

BUFCAE

Buffalo

Sat 5/16

7:00 am-1:41 pm

1 stop6h 41m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 5/20

7:38 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop4h 17m

$419
Quickest round-trip

BuffaloColumbia

BUF - CAE

BUFCAE

Buffalo

Sat 5/16

6:10 am-9:59 am

1 stop3h 49m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 5/24

10:31 am-2:19 pm

1 stop3h 48m

$489

BuffaloColumbia

BUF - CAE

BUFCAE

Buffalo

Fri 5/15

6:10 am-9:59 am

1 stop3h 49m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 5/19

7:38 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop4h 17m

$489
Cheapest one-way

BuffaloColumbia

BUF - CAE

BUFCAE

Buffalo

Sat 8/22

12:09 pm-6:01 pm

1 stop5h 52m

$258

BuffaloColumbia

BUF - CAE

BUFCAE

Buffalo

Sat 8/22

10:43 am-6:10 pm

2 stops7h 27m

$263
Quickest one-way

BuffaloColumbia

BUF - CAE

BUFCAE

Buffalo

Tue 5/12

7:50 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop4h 09m

$296

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Compare providers for flights from Buffalo to Columbia

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 May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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 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 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 Buffalo-Columbia flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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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 3, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta 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
8,460 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work
Delta
7.9
Good
8,460 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,460 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,672 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,460 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work

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?

    United Airlines and American Airlines can get you from Buffalo to Columbia in just under 4h 47m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 29m. 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, Delta ($243), and American Airlines ($248) offers the cheapest pricing from Buffalo to Columbia. Delta is 27% 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.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Buffalo to Columbia

Discover the top 2 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 3, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$243Average$308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$323FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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