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$98+ Cheap flights from Buffalo (BUF) to Columbus

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BUF — CMH
Feb 7 — Feb 141
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Cheap flight deals from Buffalo to Columbus

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Buffalo (BUF) to Columbus (C01). 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 January 8, 2026.

Round-trip from

$202
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$98
(American Airlines)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$578
From Buffalo to Columbus
One-way flight from Buffalo to Columbus
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($103 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($18 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026

Find flight deals from Buffalo to Columbus

Cheapest flights from Buffalo to Columbus
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Buffalo to Columbus. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 8, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/67:31 pmBUF - CMH
1 stop14h 58mFrontier
Fri 2/1310:54 amCMH - BUF
1 stop23h 58mFrontier
Deal found 1/7$202
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/712:29 pmBUF - CMH
2 stops22h 54mFrontier
Mon 2/98:00 pmCMH - BUF
1 stop22h 21mFrontier
Deal found 1/7$230
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/712:29 pmBUF - CMH
1 stop10h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/98:00 pmCMH - BUF
1 stop22h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/7$237
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/67:31 pmBUF - CMH
2 stops17h 56mMultiple Airlines
Fri 2/1310:54 amCMH - BUF
1 stop23h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/7$247
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 2/207:41 pmBUF - CMH
1 stop16h 18mDelta
Mon 2/235:04 pmCMH - BUF
1 stop5h 35mDelta
Deal found 1/6$276
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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.
Fri 3/69:25 pmBUF - CMH
1 stop11h 05mFrontier
Mon 3/99:15 amCMH - BUF
1 stop11h 15mFrontier
Deal found 1/7$279
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 2/266:07 amBUF - CMH
1 stop3h 32mUnited Airlines
Mon 3/22:25 pmCMH - BUF
1 stop6h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/6$295
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 2/41:59 pmBUF - CMH
1 stop6h 22mUnited Airlines
Wed 2/118:05 pmCMH - BUF
1 stop3h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/7$307
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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.
Sat 2/75:50 amBUF - CMH
2 stops8h 55mSouthwest
Mon 2/912:40 pmCMH - BUF
2 stops9h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 1/7$331
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 1/226:00 amBUF - CMH
1 stop12h 51mAmerican Airlines
Mon 1/266:10 amCMH - BUF
1 stop9h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/7$375
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/221:39 pmBUF - CMH
2 stops33h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/266:06 amCMH - BUF
1 stop12h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/7$382
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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.
Fri 2/612:35 pmBUF - CMH
2 stops8h 50mSouthwest
Fri 2/136:05 amCMH - BUF
2 stops8h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 1/7$386

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Buffalo to Columbus 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 January 8, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Buffalo to Columbus that are best for you.

Fly from

Buffalo

Fly to

Columbus

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BuffaloColumbus

BUF - CMH

BUFCMH

Buffalo

Fri 2/6

7:31 pm-10:29 am

1 stop14h 58m

Columbus

Fri 2/13

10:54 am-10:52 am

1 stop23h 58m

$202

BuffaloColumbus

BUF - CMH

BUFCMH

Buffalo

Sat 2/7

12:29 pm-11:23 am

2 stops22h 54m

Columbus

Mon 2/9

8:00 pm-6:21 pm

1 stop22h 21m

$230

BuffaloColumbus

BUF - CMH

BUFCMH

Buffalo

Sat 2/7

12:29 pm-11:19 pm

1 stop10h 50m

Columbus

Mon 2/9

8:00 pm-6:21 pm

1 stop22h 21m

$237

BuffaloColumbus

BUF - CMH

BUFCMH

Buffalo

Fri 2/6

7:31 pm-1:27 pm

2 stops17h 56m

Columbus

Fri 2/13

10:54 am-10:52 am

1 stop23h 58m

$247

BuffaloColumbus

BUF - CMH

BUFCMH

Buffalo

Fri 2/20

7:41 pm-11:59 am

1 stop16h 18m

Columbus

Mon 2/23

5:04 pm-10:39 pm

1 stop5h 35m

$276

BuffaloColumbus

BUF - CMH

BUFCMH

Buffalo

Fri 3/6

9:25 pm-8:30 am

1 stop11h 05m

Columbus

Mon 3/9

9:15 am-8:30 pm

1 stop11h 15m

$279

BuffaloColumbus

BUF - CMH

BUFCMH

Buffalo

Thu 2/26

6:07 am-9:39 am

1 stop3h 32m

Columbus

Mon 3/2

8:00 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop3h 44m

$295

BuffaloColumbus

BUF - CMH

BUFCMH

Buffalo

Fri 3/6

2:58 pm-7:24 pm

1 stop4h 26m

Columbus

Mon 3/9

6:00 pm-12:14 am

1 stop6h 14m

$295

BuffaloColumbus

BUF - CMH

BUFCMH

Buffalo

Thu 2/5

9:55 am-2:17 pm

1 stop4h 22m

Columbus

Thu 2/12

8:00 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop3h 44m

$295

BuffaloColumbus

BUF - CMH

BUFCMH

Buffalo

Sat 1/24

12:29 pm-10:47 am

2 stops22h 18m

$100

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Buffalo to Columbus (average of $158). Flying from Buffalo to Columbus in November is currently the most expensive (average of $328). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Columbus

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Columbus. 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 Columbus. Reviews last updated January 8, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta, and American Airlines from Buffalo to Columbus. 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.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

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

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

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

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

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

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

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 Buffalo to Columbus. 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 from for flights from Buffalo to Columbus?

    Most people fly from Buffalo (BUF) if they book a flight from Buffalo to Columbus. On average, Buffalo has 0 outbound flights to Columbus per day from 3 airlines. Buffalo is conveniently located just 8.3 mi from Buffalo’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Buffalo to Columbus?

    Airlines like Frontier and Delta fly from Buffalo to Columbus in about 14h 58m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 20m. The distance between Buffalo and Columbus is about 296 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Buffalo to Columbus round-trip from $158. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $236, and Southwest, from $246. Delta is currently priced 61% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Southwest, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $98. American Airlines flights start at $98 while deals on United Airlines start at $128 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Buffalo to Columbus (average of $158). Flying from Buffalo to Columbus in November is currently the most expensive (average of $328). 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 Columbus

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$158Average$447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$236Average$332FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$246Average$380FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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