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$137+ 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 9/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BUF — CMH
Jul 6 — Jul 131
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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 July 1, 2025.

Round-trip from

$189
(Southwest)

One-way from

$137
(Priceline)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$334
From Buffalo to Columbus
One-way flight from Buffalo to Columbus
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($96 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($16 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

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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 July 1, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Thu 10/165:15 pmBUF - CMH
1 stop6h 50mSouthwest
Sat 10/186:10 amCMH - BUF
1 stop7h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 6/30$189
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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.
Fri 8/18:02 amBUF - CMH
1 stop6h 06mAmerican Airlines
Mon 8/44:40 pmCMH - BUF
1 stop5h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/29$257
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Mon 7/285:54 pmBUF - CMH
1 stop5h 54mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/46:00 amCMH - BUF
1 stop3h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/30$276
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/279:12 pmBUF - CMH
2 stops14h 30mFrontier
Sun 8/33:08 pmCMH - BUF
1 stop16h 39mFrontier
Deal found 6/29$304
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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.
Mon 7/147:34 pmBUF - CMH
1 stop4h 19mDelta
Fri 7/186:41 pmCMH - BUF
1 stop6h 12mDelta
Deal found 6/28$453

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Buffalo to Columbus that are best for you.

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Columbus

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Price

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BUF - CMH

BUFCMH

Buffalo

Thu 10/16

5:15 pm-12:05 am

1 stop6h 50m

Columbus

Sat 10/18

6:10 am-1:35 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$189

BuffaloColumbus

BUF - CMH

BUFCMH

Buffalo

Fri 8/1

8:02 am-2:08 pm

1 stop6h 06m

Columbus

Mon 8/4

4:40 pm-10:08 pm

1 stop5h 28m

$257

BuffaloColumbus

BUF - CMH

BUFCMH

Buffalo

Mon 7/28

5:54 pm-11:48 pm

1 stop5h 54m

Columbus

Mon 8/4

6:00 am-9:54 am

1 stop3h 54m

$276

BuffaloColumbus

BUF - CMH

BUFCMH

Buffalo

Sun 7/27

9:12 pm-11:42 am

2 stops14h 30m

Columbus

Sun 8/3

3:08 pm-7:47 am

1 stop16h 39m

$304

BuffaloColumbus

BUF - CMH

BUFCMH

Buffalo

Mon 7/14

7:34 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop4h 19m

Columbus

Fri 7/18

6:41 pm-12:53 am

1 stop6h 12m

$453

BuffaloColumbus

BUF - CMH

BUFCMH

Buffalo

Mon 9/8

12:17 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop5h 33m

$137

BuffaloColumbus

BUF - CMH

BUFCMH

Buffalo

Mon 7/28

5:54 pm-10:08 pm

1 stop4h 14m

$188

BuffaloColumbus

BUF - CMH

BUFCMH

Buffalo

Mon 9/8

4:50 pm-10:35 pm

2 stops5h 45m

$243

BuffaloColumbus

BUF - CMH

BUFCMH

Buffalo

Mon 7/28

11:41 am-7:32 pm

3 stops31h 51m

$276

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Deals found on 6/30

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Buffalo to Columbus (average of $254). Flying from Buffalo to Columbus in March is currently the most expensive (average of $352). 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 CMH?

Find hourly flight availability from Buffalo to Columbus. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 1, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Buffalo to Columbus in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 8% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

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 July 1, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta, and United 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

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Buffalo to Columbus round-trip from $189. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $257, and United Airlines, from $276. Southwest is currently priced 54% 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 Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $137. United Airlines flights start at $188 while deals on Southwest start at $243 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Buffalo to Columbus (average of $254). Flying from Buffalo to Columbus in March is currently the most expensive (average of $352). 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$538FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$223Average$317FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$297Average$392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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