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$307+ Cheap flights from Buffalo (BUF) to Columbus

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 1/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BUF — CMH
Jan 27 — Feb 31
Tue 1/27
Tue 2/3
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 December 28, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 12/278:55 pmBUF - CMH
1 stop3h 55mSouthwest
Fri 1/23:00 pmCMH - BUF
1 stop8h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 12/26$677
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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.
Tue 12/305:00 amBUF - CMH
1 stop7h 30mSouthwest
Thu 1/13:40 pmCMH - BUF
1 stop6h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 12/26$741
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 12/276:30 amBUF - CMH
2 stops17h 14mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/25:45 pmCMH - BUF
2 stops16h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/26$1,346

Find 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 December 28, 2025.

Round-trip from

$308
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$307
(Delta)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$445
From Buffalo to Columbus
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BuffaloColumbus

BUF - CMH

BUFCMH

Buffalo

Wed 3/11

7:30 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop4h 14m

Columbus

Wed 3/18

10:27 am-4:42 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$308

BuffaloColumbus

BUF - CMH

BUFCMH

Buffalo

Tue 3/10

7:00 am-11:57 am

1 stop4h 57m

Columbus

Wed 3/18

2:11 pm-5:09 pm

1 stop2h 58m

$313

BuffaloColumbus

BUF - CMH

BUFCMH

Buffalo

Tue 3/3

6:07 am-9:39 am

1 stop3h 32m

Columbus

Wed 3/4

8:07 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop3h 37m

$317

BuffaloColumbus

BUF - CMH

BUFCMH

Buffalo

Wed 3/11

8:25 am-5:25 pm

2 stops9h 00m

Columbus

Wed 3/18

6:10 am-11:50 am

1 stop5h 40m

$318

BuffaloColumbus

BUF - CMH

BUFCMH

Buffalo

Tue 3/10

12:30 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop9h 00m

Columbus

Wed 3/18

11:40 am-8:25 pm

2 stops8h 45m

$318

BuffaloColumbus

BUF - CMH

BUFCMH

Buffalo

Sun 1/11

9:08 am-10:48 am

2 stops25h 40m

Columbus

Thu 1/15

12:00 pm-6:19 pm

1 stop6h 19m

$324

BuffaloColumbus

BUF - CMH

BUFCMH

Buffalo

Thu 3/12

3:56 pm-11:06 pm

1 stop7h 10m

Columbus

Thu 3/19

6:15 am-11:44 am

1 stop5h 29m

$357

BuffaloColumbus

BUF - CMH

BUFCMH

Buffalo

Sat 1/3

6:00 am-12:27 pm

1 stop6h 27m

$307

BuffaloColumbus

BUF - CMH

BUFCMH

Buffalo

Sat 1/3

6:10 pm-12:50 am

2 stops6h 40m

$312

BuffaloColumbus

BUF - CMH

BUFCMH

Buffalo

Thu 1/1

7:15 pm-12:32 am

1 stop5h 17m

$318

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Best time to book a flight from Buffalo to Columbus

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

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 $321). 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 December 28, 2025.
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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,256 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

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
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,256 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,256 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

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
Delta
7.9
Good
8,019 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,256 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

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
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,073 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,256 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

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 United Airlines and Delta fly from Buffalo to Columbus in about 4h 14m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 43m. 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 62% 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 $321). 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

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Buffalo to Columbus. 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 December 28, 2025.
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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