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$178+ 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 3/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BUF — CMH
Feb 19 — Feb 261
Thu 2/19
Thu 2/26
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 January 20, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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.
Mon 2/162:01 pm
BUF
-
CMH
2 stops44h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 2/2711:17 am
CMH
-
BUF
1 stop23h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/18$251
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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 2/2812:00 pm
BUF
-
CMH
2 stops11h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/26:53 pm
CMH
-
BUF
1 stop23h 28m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/18$277
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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.
Sat 2/2812:25 pm
BUF
-
CMH
1 stop4h 48m
Delta
Mon 3/26:03 pm
CMH
-
BUF
1 stop6h 11m
Delta
Deal found 1/18$293
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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 2/281:25 pm
BUF
-
CMH
2 stops9h 15m
Southwest
Mon 3/212:40 pm
CMH
-
BUF
2 stops9h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 1/18$334
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 3/611:52 am
BUF
-
CMH
1 stop5h 29m
Delta
Mon 3/96:06 pm
CMH
-
BUF
1 stop4h 49m
Delta
Deal found 1/19$343
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 3/133:55 pm
BUF
-
CMH
1 stop8h 10m
Southwest
Mon 3/163:35 pm
CMH
-
BUF
2 stops8h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 1/19$354
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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.
Mon 2/165:29 am
BUF
-
CMH
1 stop3h 35m
American Airlines
Fri 2/276:00 am
CMH
-
BUF
1 stop9h 25m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/18$358
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 2/46:00 am
BUF
-
CMH
1 stop12h 51m
American Airlines
Sun 2/82:39 pm
CMH
-
BUF
1 stop8h 01m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/20$390
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 am
BUF
-
CMH
1 stop3h 32m
United Airlines
Mon 3/24:12 pm
CMH
-
BUF
1 stop4h 39m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/19$391
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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.
Mon 2/165:25 am
BUF
-
CMH
2 stops6h 35m
Southwest
Fri 2/272:20 pm
CMH
-
BUF
2 stops9h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 1/18$420

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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 20, 2026.

Round-trip from

$251
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$178
(Delta)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$578
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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 20, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Buffalo to Columbus that are best for you.

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Buffalo

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Columbus

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BuffaloColumbus

BUF - CMH

BUFCMH

Buffalo

Mon 2/16

2:01 pm-10:44 am

2 stops44h 43m

Columbus

Fri 2/27

11:17 am-11:05 am

1 stop23h 48m

$251

BuffaloColumbus

BUF - CMH

BUFCMH

Buffalo

Sat 2/28

12:00 pm-11:53 pm

2 stops11h 53m

Columbus

Mon 3/2

6:53 pm-6:21 pm

1 stop23h 28m

$277

BuffaloColumbus

BUF - CMH

BUFCMH

Buffalo

Sat 2/28

12:25 pm-5:13 pm

1 stop4h 48m

Columbus

Mon 3/2

6:03 pm-12:14 am

1 stop6h 11m

$293

BuffaloColumbus

BUF - CMH

BUFCMH

Buffalo

Sat 2/28

1:25 pm-10:40 pm

2 stops9h 15m

Columbus

Mon 3/2

12:40 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops9h 50m

$334

BuffaloColumbus

BUF - CMH

BUFCMH

Buffalo

Fri 3/6

6:15 am-9:37 am

1 stop3h 22m

Columbus

Mon 3/9

6:06 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop4h 49m

$343

BuffaloColumbus

BUF - CMH

BUFCMH

Buffalo

Fri 3/13

3:55 pm-12:05 am

1 stop8h 10m

Columbus

Mon 3/16

3:35 pm-12:10 am

2 stops8h 35m

$354

BuffaloColumbus

BUF - CMH

BUFCMH

Buffalo

Mon 2/16

5:29 am-9:04 am

1 stop3h 35m

Columbus

Fri 2/27

6:00 am-3:25 pm

1 stop9h 25m

$358

BuffaloColumbus

BUF - CMH

BUFCMH

Buffalo

Wed 2/4

6:00 am-6:51 pm

1 stop12h 51m

Columbus

Sun 2/8

2:39 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop8h 01m

$390

BuffaloColumbus

BUF - CMH

BUFCMH

Buffalo

Thu 2/26

7:00 am-1:15 pm

1 stop6h 15m

Columbus

Mon 3/2

2:25 pm-8:51 pm

1 stop6h 26m

$391

BuffaloColumbus

BUF - CMH

BUFCMH

Buffalo

Fri 3/27

2:59 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop6h 56m

$178

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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 $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 January 20, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown 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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,078 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

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
8,078 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,078 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

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
11,164 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,078 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

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 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 2 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 Delta and Southwest fly from Buffalo to Columbus in about 4h 48m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 4h 27m. 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. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is American Airlines. 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 Delta, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $97. Southwest flights start at $98 while deals on American Airlines start at $98 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 2 airlines flying from Buffalo to Columbus

Discover the top 2 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 January 20, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$158Average$447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$236Average$332FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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