How long is the flight from Buffalo to Washington, D.C.?

There are many flights that can get you from Buffalo to Washington, D.C. in 1h 38m. Fly via JetBlue, United Airlines, or Frontier to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 284 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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 $179 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at $189. Users have found that American Airlines is 29% 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 $89 on American Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $98 and United Airlines from $119 one-way.

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.

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).

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

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

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

On average you can expect to pay $315 for a flight from Buffalo to Washington, D.C.. The cheapest flight overall is $123 while the most popular route, (Buffalo - Baltimore/Washington) is currently priced at $210.

What are the most reliable airlines from Buffalo to Washington, D.C.?

The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Buffalo to Washington, D.C. are Republic Airways (100%), CommutAir (86%) and Lufthansa (84%).

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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 8 outbound flights to Washington, D.C. per day. 4 airlines have flights to Washington, D.C. from Buffalo on a regular basis.

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.

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

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Q: How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Buffalo to Washington, D.C.?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Buffalo to Washington, D.C. flights typically cost between $209 and $333 in January. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $162 on Frontier (Jan 22-Jan 26).

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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 December 15, 2025.

Sun 12/2110:29 amBUF - IAD

Nonstop1h 26mUnited Airlines

Wed 1/2112:40 pmIAD - BUF

Nonstop1h 34mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$209

Wed 12/245:24 amBUF - DCA

Nonstop1h 26mAmerican Airlines

Wed 12/3110:55 amDCA - BUF

Nonstop1h 21mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$224

Wed 12/247:48 pmBUF - IAD

Nonstop1h 32mUnited Airlines

Sun 12/288:20 amIAD - BUF

Nonstop1h 26mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$224

Thu 12/2512:53 pmBUF - DCA

Nonstop1h 26mAmerican Airlines

Mon 12/293:23 pmDCA - BUF

Nonstop1h 29mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$225

Wed 12/315:44 pmBUF - BWI

1 stop6h 45mFrontier

Fri 1/25:30 amBWI - BUF

1 stop11h 15mFrontier

Deal found 12/15

$234

Thu 12/256:10 amBUF - IAD

1 stop5h 42mDelta

Mon 12/295:29 pmIAD - BUF

1 stop5h 59mDelta

Deal found 12/12

$244

Thu 12/255:52 pmBUF - DCA

1 stop4h 58mDelta

Mon 12/295:35 pmDCA - BUF

1 stop5h 53mDelta

Deal found 12/15

$247

Wed 12/315:26 pmBUF - DCA

Nonstop1h 25mAmerican Airlines

Sat 1/37:59 pmDCA - BUF

Nonstop1h 21mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$249

Sat 12/2010:29 amBUF - IAD

Nonstop1h 26mUnited Airlines

Tue 1/2012:40 pmIAD - BUF

Nonstop1h 34mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$249

Fri 12/192:50 pmBUF - IAD

Nonstop1h 29mUnited Airlines

Sun 1/115:48 pmIAD - BUF

Nonstop1h 37mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$259

Wed 12/315:26 pmBUF - DCA

Nonstop1h 25mAmerican Airlines

Fri 1/23:23 pmDCA - BUF

Nonstop1h 29mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$264

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

Best flights from Buffalo to Washington, D.C.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Buffalo to Washington, D.C. that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 15, 2025.

Fri 2/63:25 pmBUF - DCA

1 stop6h 26mJetBlue

Sun 2/87:00 amDCA - BUF

1 stop7h 30mJetBlue

Deal found 12/13

$177

Wed 1/149:55 amBUF - IAD

Nonstop1h 38mUnited Airlines

Wed 1/2112:40 pmIAD - BUF

Nonstop1h 34mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$179

Thu 1/291:39 pmBUF - BWI

2 stops25h 27mFrontier

Thu 2/56:00 amBWI - BUF

1 stop6h 44mFrontier

Deal found 12/15

$192

Wed 1/712:07 pmBUF - IAD

1 stop4h 39mDelta

Sat 1/105:27 pmIAD - BUF

1 stop5h 30mDelta

Deal found 12/14

$199

Sat 1/106:33 pmBUF - BWI

1 stop17h 34mMultiple Airlines

Sat 1/174:44 pmBWI - BUF

1 stop27h 19mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$217

Wed 1/147:00 amBUF - BWI

1 stop6h 56mAmerican Airlines

Sat 1/1711:13 amBWI - BUF

1 stop6h 36mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/12

$229

Wed 1/710:00 amBUF - DCA

1 stop4h 29mJetBlue

Wed 1/147:00 amDCA - BUF

1 stop7h 30mJetBlue

Deal found 12/14

$177

Mon 1/122:49 pmBUF - IAD

Nonstop1h 30mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/195:48 pmIAD - BUF

Nonstop1h 37mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$179

Fri 1/233:25 pmBUF - DCA

1 stop6h 20mJetBlue

Mon 1/2611:55 amDCA - BUF

1 stop6h 52mJetBlue

Deal found 12/13

$177

Fri 1/91:15 pmBUF - BWI

1 stop11h 14mFrontier

Mon 1/125:45 amBWI - BUF

1 stop6h 15mFrontier

Deal found 12/14

$197

Wed 3/117:00 amBUF - IAD

1 stop5h 39mDelta

Sat 3/146:00 amIAD - BUF

1 stop5h 44mDelta

Deal found 12/14

$199

Wed 1/710:00 amBUF - DCA

1 stop4h 29mJetBlue

Sun 1/117:00 amDCA - BUF

1 stop7h 30mJetBlue

Deal found 12/14

$177

Fri 1/91:15 pmBUF - BWI

2 stops22h 02mMultiple Airlines

Mon 1/125:45 amBWI - BUF

1 stop6h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$217

Thu 1/221:39 pmBUF - BWI

1 stop10h 57mFrontier

Sun 1/256:00 amBWI - BUF

1 stop6h 44mFrontier

Deal found 12/15

$198

Fri 1/237:00 amBUF - IAD

1 stop4h 43mDelta

Mon 1/266:00 amIAD - BUF

1 stop3h 53mDelta

Deal found 12/13

$199

Fri 1/302:49 pmBUF - IAD

Nonstop1h 30mUnited Airlines

Sun 2/112:40 pmIAD - BUF

Nonstop1h 34mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$208

Tue 1/136:32 pmBUF - BWI

1 stop4h 49mAmerican Airlines

Tue 1/206:00 amBWI - BUF

1 stop6h 08mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$229

Mon 1/123:25 pmBUF - DCA

1 stop6h 20mJetBlue

Mon 1/197:00 amDCA - BUF

1 stop7h 30mJetBlue

Deal found 12/14

$177

Wed 1/1412:07 pmBUF - IAD

1 stop4h 39mDelta

Wed 1/215:26 pmIAD - BUF

1 stop5h 31mDelta

Deal found 12/12

$199

Wed 1/147:00 amBUF - BWI

1 stop6h 56mAmerican Airlines

Wed 1/2111:13 amBWI - BUF

1 stop6h 34mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/12

$229

Wed 1/710:00 amBUF - DCA

1 stop4h 29mJetBlue

Mon 1/121:00 pmDCA - BUF

1 stop5h 47mJetBlue

Deal found 12/14

$177

Fri 1/91:15 pmBUF - BWI

1 stop11h 14mFrontier

Sun 1/115:45 amBWI - BUF

1 stop6h 15mFrontier

Deal found 12/15

$232

Fri 1/96:53 pmBUF - BWI

1 stop4h 28mAmerican Airlines

Mon 1/1211:13 amBWI - BUF

2 stops11h 27mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$234

Wed 1/712:07 pmBUF - IAD

1 stop4h 39mDelta

Tue 1/1312:29 pmIAD - BUF

1 stop4h 30mDelta

Deal found 12/14

$214

Tue 1/68:50 amBUF - DCA

1 stop7h 29mJetBlue

Thu 1/810:05 amDCA - BUF

1 stop4h 25mJetBlue

Deal found 12/14

$177

Tue 1/65:44 pmBUF - IAD

1 stop5h 22mDelta

Wed 1/146:00 amIAD - BUF

1 stop5h 27mDelta

Deal found 12/14

$214

Wed 1/710:00 amBUF - DCA

1 stop7h 34mJetBlue

Fri 1/97:00 amDCA - BUF

1 stop7h 30mJetBlue

Deal found 12/14

$177

Fri 1/3010:00 amBUF - DCA

1 stop4h 29mJetBlue

Sat 1/3112:20 pmDCA - BUF

1 stop6h 27mJetBlue

Deal found 12/13

$177

Fri 1/93:25 pmBUF - DCA

1 stop6h 20mJetBlue

Mon 1/127:00 amDCA - BUF

1 stop7h 30mJetBlue

Deal found 12/14

$177

Thu 1/810:00 amBUF - DCA

1 stop4h 04mJetBlue

Wed 1/1410:05 amDCA - BUF

1 stop4h 25mJetBlue

Deal found 12/14

$177

Last-minute flights from Buffalo to Washington, D.C.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Buffalo to Washington, D.C.. Data last updated December 15, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Tue 1/68:50 amBUF - DCA

1 stop5h 39mJetBlue

Mon 1/121:00 pmDCA - BUF

1 stop5h 47mJetBlue

Deal found 12/14

$180

Tue 1/610:25 amBUF - IAD

Nonstop1h 30mUnited Airlines

Fri 1/2312:40 pmIAD - BUF

Nonstop1h 34mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$190

Wed 1/710:00 amBUF - DCA

1 stop6h 19mJetBlue

Tue 1/1310:45 amDCA - BUF

1 stop9h 33mJetBlue

Deal found 12/15

$177

Wed 1/712:38 pmBUF - DCA

Nonstop1h 40mAmerican Airlines

Tue 1/1310:38 amDCA - BUF

Nonstop1h 30mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$179

Thu 1/83:25 pmBUF - DCA

1 stop6h 20mJetBlue

Sun 1/1111:55 amDCA - BUF

1 stop6h 52mJetBlue

Deal found 12/15

$178

Fri 1/91:15 pmBUF - BWI

1 stop11h 14mFrontier

Mon 1/125:45 amBWI - BUF

1 stop6h 15mFrontier

Deal found 12/15

$197

Sat 1/1010:00 amBUF - DCA

1 stop7h 04mJetBlue

Wed 1/1410:05 amDCA - BUF

1 stop4h 25mJetBlue

Deal found 12/14

$192

Sun 1/111:15 pmBUF - IAD

1 stop26h 12mFrontier

Sun 1/188:49 amIAD - BUF

1 stop11h 14mFrontier

Deal found 12/14

$177

Wed 1/149:55 amBUF - IAD

Nonstop1h 38mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/195:48 pmIAD - BUF

Nonstop1h 37mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$179

Thu 1/221:39 pmBUF - BWI

1 stop10h 57mFrontier

Mon 1/266:00 amBWI - BUF

1 stop6h 44mFrontier

Deal found 12/14

$162

Thu 1/221:39 pmBUF - BWI

1 stop10h 57mFrontier

Sun 1/256:00 amBWI - BUF

1 stop6h 44mFrontier

Deal found 12/15

$198

Thu 1/291:39 pmBUF - BWI

1 stop10h 57mFrontier

Thu 2/56:00 amBWI - BUF

1 stop6h 44mFrontier

Deal found 12/15

$163

One-way flights from Buffalo to Washington, D.C.
Search for one-way flight options from Buffalo to Washington, D.C.. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated December 15, 2025.

Sat 2/2111:55 amBUF - BWI

1 stop5h 52mFrontier

Deal found 12/15

$64

Mon 3/24:45 pmBUF - BWI

1 stop29h 50mFrontier

Deal found 12/15

$74

Thu 1/157:14 pmBUF - BWI

1 stop5h 22mFrontier

Deal found 12/15

$81

Sat 1/3112:29 pmBUF - BWI

1 stop10h 12mFrontier

Deal found 12/15

$84

Sun 2/226:07 pmBUF - BWI

1 stop29h 11mFrontier

Deal found 12/15

$86

Thu 1/291:39 pmBUF - BWI

1 stop10h 57mFrontier

Deal found 12/15

$87

Thu 1/297:59 pmBUF - IAD

1 stop12h 41mFrontier

Deal found 12/15

$87

Mon 4/1311:42 amBUF - BWI

1 stop9h 23mFrontier

Deal found 12/15

$88

Mon 4/1311:42 amBUF - IAD

1 stop9h 31mFrontier

Deal found 12/15

$88

Wed 2/1110:00 amBUF - DCA

1 stop6h 19mJetBlue

Deal found 12/15

$89

Tue 4/287:00 amBUF - DCA

1 stop5h 59mJetBlue

Deal found 12/15

$90

Sat 1/1710:00 amBUF - DCA

1 stop7h 04mJetBlue

Deal found 12/14

$91

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Most trusted provider	eDreams 3 stars
Round-trip from	$162 (Expedia)
One-way from	$64 (Expedia)
Popular in	October
Cheapest in	August
Average price	$270
Good round-trip deal	$231 or less
Good one-way deal	$150 or less

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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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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Buffalo to Washington, D.C. in December.

Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Buffalo-Washington, D.C. flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Buffalo-Washington, D.C. flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Buffalo-Washington, D.C. flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Buffalo-Washington, D.C. flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Buffalo-Washington, D.C. flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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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.?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Buffalo to Washington, D.C., you should look to book at least 79 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Buffalo to Washington, D.C. (average of $86). Flying from Buffalo to Washington, D.C. 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 WAS?

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 at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 33% on airfare.

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Buffalo to Washington, D.C. 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Buffalo to Washington, D.C.?

Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Buffalo to Washington, D.C. have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,250 reviews

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

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

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

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

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 8 outbound flights to Washington, D.C. per day. 4 airlines have flights to Washington, D.C. from Buffalo on a regular basis.
How long is the flight from Buffalo to Washington, D.C.?
There are many flights that can get you from Buffalo to Washington, D.C. in 1h 38m. Fly via JetBlue, United Airlines, or Frontier to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 284 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
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 $179 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at $189. Users have found that American Airlines is 29% 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 $89 on American Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $98 and United Airlines from $119 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 - Baltimore/Washington. You may also consider Buffalo - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl or Buffalo - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National.
What are the most reliable airlines from Buffalo to Washington, D.C.?
The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Buffalo to Washington, D.C. are Republic Airways (100%), CommutAir (86%) and Lufthansa (84%).
What are the cheapest flights from Buffalo to Washington, D.C.?
On average you can expect to pay $315 for a flight from Buffalo to Washington, D.C.. The cheapest flight overall is $123 while the most popular route, (Buffalo - Baltimore/Washington) is currently priced at $210.
Can I find deals for flights from Buffalo to Washington, D.C. that include hotel bookings?
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Buffalo to Washington, D.C.?
Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Buffalo to Washington, D.C. (average of $86). Flying from Buffalo to Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C.

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Southwest	Cheapest$112	Average$344	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
Frontier	Cheapest$156	Average$203	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
American Airlines	Cheapest$179	Average$275	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$187	Average$270	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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$64+ Cheap flights from Buffalo (BUF) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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