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$95+ Cheap flights from Buffalo (BUF) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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 11/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BUF — WAS
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Buffalo to Washington, D.C.

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Buffalo (BUF) to Washington, D.C. (WAS). 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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$184
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$95
(Flightnetwork)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$269

Good round-trip deal

$225 or less

Good one-way deal

$115 or less
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Cheapest flights from Buffalo to Washington, D.C.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Buffalo to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 6/262:34 pmBUF - DCA
Nonstop1h 25mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/3012:48 pmDCA - BUF
Nonstop1h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/9$184
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 6/277:45 pmBUF - IAD
Nonstop1h 21mUnited Airlines
Sat 6/2810:20 pmIAD - BUF
Nonstop1h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$189
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/2412:44 pmBUF - BWI
1 stop6h 25mFrontier
Sun 10/266:49 pmBWI - BUF
1 stop18h 25mFrontier
Deal found 6/10$194
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 9/158:30 amBUF - BWI
Nonstop1h 15mSouthwest
Wed 9/176:50 amBWI - BUF
Nonstop1h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 6/10$197
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 8/77:00 amBUF - IAD
1 stop5h 02mDelta
Sun 8/106:00 amIAD - BUF
1 stop6h 10mDelta
Deal found 6/11$199
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 6/267:33 pmBUF - DCA
1 stop3h 24mDelta
Mon 6/305:29 pmDCA - BUF
1 stop6h 01mDelta
Deal found 6/11$204
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/1111:50 amBUF - BWI
1 stop6h 09mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/152:46 pmBWI - BUF
1 stop7h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$217
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 7/36:00 amBUF - DCA
1 stop4h 27mUnited Airlines
Tue 7/85:15 pmDCA - BUF
1 stop6h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$230
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 9/66:20 amBUF - BWI
1 stop5h 18mDelta
Sat 9/137:00 pmBWI - BUF
1 stop4h 03mDelta
Deal found 6/11$235
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 9/176:01 amBUF - IAD
2 stops7h 50mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/2012:48 pmIAD - BUF
1 stop5h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$256
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/31:12 pmBUF - IAD
1 stop10h 52mFrontier
Sat 7/56:07 pmIAD - BUF
1 stop22h 09mFrontier
Deal found 6/10$291
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/311:23 amBUF - BWI
1 stop24h 24mSun Country Air
Sat 7/55:44 pmBWI - BUF
1 stop17h 00mSun Country Air
Deal found 6/10$296

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Buffalo to Washington, D.C. 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 June 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Buffalo to Washington, D.C. that are best for you.

Fly from

Buffalo

Fly to

Washington, D.C.

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BuffaloWashington, D.C.

BUF - DCA

BUFDCA

Buffalo

Thu 6/26

2:34 pm-3:59 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 6/30

12:48 pm-2:04 pm

Nonstop1h 16m

$184

BuffaloWashington, D.C.

BUF - IAD

BUFIAD

Buffalo

Fri 6/27

7:45 pm-9:06 pm

Nonstop1h 21m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 6/28

10:20 pm-11:44 pm

Nonstop1h 24m

$189

BuffaloBaltimore

BUF - BWI

BUFBWI

Buffalo

Fri 10/24

12:44 pm-7:09 pm

1 stop6h 25m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 10/26

6:49 pm-1:14 pm

1 stop18h 25m

$194

BuffaloBaltimore

BUF - BWI

BUFBWI

Buffalo

Mon 9/15

8:30 am-9:45 am

Nonstop1h 15m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 9/17

6:50 am-8:05 am

Nonstop1h 15m

$197

BuffaloWashington, D.C.

BUF - IAD

BUFIAD

Buffalo

Thu 8/7

7:00 am-12:02 pm

1 stop5h 02m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 8/10

6:00 am-12:10 pm

1 stop6h 10m

$199

BuffaloWashington, D.C.

BUF - DCA

BUFDCA

Buffalo

Thu 6/26

7:33 pm-10:57 pm

1 stop3h 24m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 6/30

6:05 am-12:10 pm

1 stop6h 05m

$204

BuffaloBaltimore

BUF - BWI

BUFBWI

Buffalo

Thu 9/11

11:50 am-5:59 pm

1 stop6h 09m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 9/15

2:46 pm-9:53 pm

1 stop7h 07m

$217

BuffaloWashington, D.C.

BUF - DCA

BUFDCA

Buffalo

Thu 7/3

6:00 am-10:27 am

1 stop4h 27m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 7/8

5:15 pm-11:38 pm

1 stop6h 23m

$230

BuffaloBaltimore

BUF - BWI

BUFBWI

Buffalo

Sat 9/6

6:20 am-11:38 am

1 stop5h 18m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 9/13

7:00 pm-11:03 pm

1 stop4h 03m

$235

BuffaloWashington, D.C.

BUF - IAD

BUFIAD

Buffalo

Mon 8/18

2:44 pm-6:52 pm

1 stop4h 08m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 8/20

7:44 am-1:50 pm

1 stop6h 06m

$263

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Best time to book a flight from Buffalo to Washington, D.C.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Buffalo to Washington, D.C.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Buffalo to Washington, D.C.?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Buffalo to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Buffalo to Washington, D.C., you should look to book at least 83 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Buffalo to Washington, D.C.?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Buffalo to Washington, D.C. (average of $241). Flying from Buffalo to Washington, D.C. in March is currently the most expensive (average of $290). 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 WAS?

Find hourly flight availability from Buffalo to Washington, D.C.. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Buffalo to Washington, D.C. is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 52% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Buffalo to Washington, D.C.?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Buffalo to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on June 8, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Buffalo to Washington, D.C. flight should consider departing on Friday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Buffalo to Washington, D.C.

Explore weekly flight availability from Buffalo to Washington, D.C.. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

The most flights from BUF to WAS are scheduled on a Monday (19 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (11 on average).

Rainfall in Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Washington, D.C. ranges from 2.6 - 4.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Washington, D.C. when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

Temperature in Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Washington, D.C., use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 35.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Washington, D.C.. 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 Washington, D.C.. Reviews last updated June 12, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Buffalo to Washington, D.C., such as Southwest, Delta and Qatar Airways. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,584 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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.
JetBlue
7.3
Good
2,925 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Buffalo to Washington, D.C.. 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 Washington, D.C.?

    For a flight from Buffalo to Washington, D.C., you will be flying from Buffalo. Buffalo (BUF) is just 8.3 mi from the center of the city. Buffalo is the only Buffalo airport and it handles 16 outbound flights to Washington, D.C. per day. 4 airlines have flights to Washington, D.C. from Buffalo on a regular basis.

  • How popular is this Buffalo to Washington, D.C. flight route?

    The Buffalo to Washington, D.C. flight path was viewed by 41 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Buffalo to Washington, D.C. round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Buffalo to Washington, D.C. is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $184 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and Frontier, starting at $189 and $194 round-trip. Users have found that American Airlines is 28% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Buffalo to Washington, D.C. one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $95 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Southwest from $99 and American Airlines from $108 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Buffalo to Washington, D.C.?

    The most popular route from Buffalo to Washington, D.C. is Buffalo - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National. You may also consider Buffalo - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl or Buffalo - Baltimore/Washington.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Buffalo to Washington, D.C.?

    On average you can expect to pay $289 for a flight from Buffalo to Washington, D.C.. The cheapest flight overall is $114 while the most popular route, (Buffalo - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National) is currently priced at $199.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Buffalo to Washington, D.C. that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Buffalo to Washington, D.C.?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Buffalo to Washington, D.C.?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Buffalo to Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C.?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Buffalo to Washington, D.C. (average of $241). Flying from Buffalo to Washington, D.C. in March is currently the most expensive (average of $290). 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 Washington, D.C.

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Buffalo to Washington, D.C.. 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$112Average$341FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
FrontierCheapest$138Average$210FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$183Average$305FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$189Average$267FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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