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$87+ Cheap flights from Buffalo (BUF) to District of Columbia

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 1/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BUF — IAD
Jan 14 — Jan 211
Wed 1/14
Wed 1/21
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Buffalo to District of Columbia

Cheapest flights from Buffalo to District of Columbia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Buffalo to District of Columbia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 15, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
Sun 12/2110:29 amBUF - IAD
Nonstop1h 26mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/2112:40 pmIAD - BUF
Nonstop1h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/14$209
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 12/245:24 amBUF - DCA
Nonstop1h 26mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/3110:55 amDCA - BUF
Nonstop1h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/14$224
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 12/247:48 pmBUF - IAD
Nonstop1h 32mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/288:20 amIAD - BUF
Nonstop1h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/13$224
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 12/2512:53 pmBUF - DCA
Nonstop1h 26mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/293:23 pmDCA - BUF
Nonstop1h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/15$225
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/12. 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 12/256:10 amBUF - IAD
1 stop5h 42mDelta
Mon 12/295:29 pmIAD - BUF
1 stop5h 59mDelta
Deal found 12/12$244
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 12/255:52 pmBUF - DCA
1 stop4h 58mDelta
Mon 12/295:35 pmDCA - BUF
1 stop5h 53mDelta
Deal found 12/15$247
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 12/315:26 pmBUF - DCA
Nonstop1h 25mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/37:59 pmDCA - BUF
Nonstop1h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/13$249
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 12/2010:29 amBUF - IAD
Nonstop1h 26mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/2012:40 pmIAD - BUF
Nonstop1h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/14$249
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 12/192:50 pmBUF - IAD
Nonstop1h 29mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/115:48 pmIAD - BUF
Nonstop1h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/14$259
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 12/315:26 pmBUF - DCA
Nonstop1h 25mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/23:23 pmDCA - BUF
Nonstop1h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/13$264
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
Sun 12/217:06 pmBUF - IAD
1 stop4h 58mAmerican Airlines
Wed 1/217:01 amIAD - BUF
2 stops8h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/14$264
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/12. 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 12/3110:29 amBUF - IAD
Nonstop1h 26mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/48:20 amIAD - BUF
Nonstop1h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/12$267

Find flight deals from Buffalo to District of Columbia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Buffalo to District of Columbia flight deals. Data was last updated December 15, 2025.

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$177
(JetBlue)

One-way from

$87
(Frontier)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$270

Good round-trip deal

$231 or less

Good one-way deal

$175 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Buffalo to District of 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 December 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Buffalo to District of Columbia that are best for you.

Fly from

Buffalo

Fly to

District of Columbia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BuffaloWashington, D.C.

BUF - DCA

BUFDCA

Buffalo

Fri 2/6

3:25 pm-9:51 pm

1 stop6h 26m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 2/8

7:00 am-2:30 pm

1 stop7h 30m

$177

BuffaloWashington, D.C.

BUF - DCA

BUFDCA

Buffalo

Wed 1/7

10:00 am-2:29 pm

1 stop4h 29m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 1/14

7:00 am-2:30 pm

1 stop7h 30m

$177

BuffaloWashington, D.C.

BUF - DCA

BUFDCA

Buffalo

Fri 1/23

3:25 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop6h 20m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 1/26

11:55 am-6:47 pm

1 stop6h 52m

$177

BuffaloWashington, D.C.

BUF - DCA

BUFDCA

Buffalo

Wed 1/7

10:00 am-2:29 pm

1 stop4h 29m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 1/11

7:00 am-2:30 pm

1 stop7h 30m

$177

BuffaloWashington, D.C.

BUF - DCA

BUFDCA

Buffalo

Mon 1/12

3:25 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop6h 20m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 1/19

7:00 am-2:30 pm

1 stop7h 30m

$177

BuffaloWashington, D.C.

BUF - DCA

BUFDCA

Buffalo

Wed 1/7

10:00 am-2:29 pm

1 stop4h 29m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 1/12

1:00 pm-6:47 pm

1 stop5h 47m

$177

BuffaloWashington, D.C.

BUF - DCA

BUFDCA

Buffalo

Tue 1/6

8:50 am-4:19 pm

1 stop7h 29m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 1/8

10:05 am-2:30 pm

1 stop4h 25m

$177

BuffaloWashington, D.C.

BUF - DCA

BUFDCA

Buffalo

Wed 1/7

10:00 am-5:34 pm

1 stop7h 34m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 1/9

7:00 am-2:30 pm

1 stop7h 30m

$177

BuffaloWashington, D.C.

BUF - DCA

BUFDCA

Buffalo

Fri 1/30

10:00 am-2:29 pm

1 stop4h 29m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 1/31

12:20 pm-6:47 pm

1 stop6h 27m

$177

BuffaloWashington, D.C.

BUF - DCA

BUFDCA

Buffalo

Fri 1/9

3:25 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop6h 20m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 1/12

7:00 am-2:30 pm

1 stop7h 30m

$177

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Best time to book a flight from Buffalo to District of Columbia

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to District of Columbia from Buffalo with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Buffalo to District of Columbia

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Buffalo to District of Columbia?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Buffalo to District of Columbia (average of $86). Flying from Buffalo to District of Columbia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $186). 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 DC?

Find hourly flight availability from Buffalo to District of Columbia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 15, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Buffalo to District of Columbia in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 33% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Buffalo to District of Columbia?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Buffalo to District of Columbia. Price data was last updated on December 13, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Buffalo to District of Columbia flight should consider departing on Friday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing District of Columbia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to District of 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 District of Columbia. Reviews last updated December 15, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Buffalo to District of Columbia to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

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
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

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
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,092 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

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
11,051 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

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

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Buffalo to District of Columbia?

    Buffalo (BUF) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Buffalo to District of Columbia. It is only a 8.3 mi journey to Buffalo (BUF) from Buffalo’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Buffalo to District of Columbia?

    Airlines like JetBlue, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Buffalo to District of Columbia in about 1h 38m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 4h 48m. The distance between Buffalo and District of Columbia is about 284 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Buffalo to District of Columbia one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $72 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $89 and United Airlines from $89 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Buffalo to District of Columbia?

    Before booking your flight to District of Columbia from Buffalo, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Republic Airways (100%), CommutAir (86%), Lufthansa( 84%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Buffalo to District of Columbia?

    On average you can expect to pay $315 for a flight from Buffalo to District of Columbia. The cheapest flight overall is $123 while the most popular route, (Buffalo - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl) is currently priced at $179.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Buffalo to District of Columbia that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Buffalo to District of Columbia?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Buffalo to District of Columbia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Buffalo to District of 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Buffalo to District of Columbia?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Buffalo to District of Columbia (average of $86). Flying from Buffalo to District of Columbia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $186). 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 4 airlines flying from Buffalo to District of Columbia

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Buffalo to District of 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 December 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$112Average$344FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
FrontierCheapest$156Average$203FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$179Average$275FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$187Average$270FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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