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$88 Find Cheap Flights from Austin to Buffalo

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Cheapest round-trip
$243
Overall average: $407
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AUS - BUF • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$88
Typical prices: $179-$317
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Sat 5/16
AUS - BUF • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $250 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 8.0 score
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There are currently no direct flights between Austin and Buffalo. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $310 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 4h 58m (one-way)
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 5 weeks in advance save around 48% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights from Austin to Buffalo (AUS-BUF)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Austin to Buffalo that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Austin to Buffalo

Thu, Apr 16 - Mon, Apr 20
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5:40 pm - 11:13 am
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16h 33m
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12:32 pm - 11:40 pm
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AUS
12h 08m
2 stops
$243Multiple Airlines
Wed, May 27 - Tue, Jun 2
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11:30 am - 6:59 pm
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BUF
6h 29m
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11:36 am - 4:52 pm
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6h 16m
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$250Frontier
Mon, May 4 - Thu, May 7
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5:53 pm - 10:41 am
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BUF
15h 48m
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8:49 pm - 10:45 am
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14h 56m
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$254Frontier
Thu, Apr 16 - Mon, Apr 20
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7:12 pm - 9:57 am
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13h 45m
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12:32 pm - 11:40 pm
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12h 08m
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$264Multiple Airlines
Sat, Apr 25 - Sat, May 2
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6:02 pm - 11:09 am
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16h 07m
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1:11 pm - 11:40 pm
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AUS
11h 29m
2 stops
$268Multiple Airlines
Fri, May 8 - Sun, May 10
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11:30 am - 6:46 pm
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6h 16m
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8:49 pm - 10:45 am
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14h 56m
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$270Frontier
Mon, May 4 - Thu, May 7
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9:47 pm - 10:41 am
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11h 54m
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8:49 pm - 10:45 am
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14h 56m
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$271Frontier
Sat, Apr 25 - Sat, May 2
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6:02 pm - 11:09 am
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16h 07m
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1:11 pm - 4:45 pm
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AUS
28h 34m
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$279Frontier
Thu, Apr 23 - Tue, Apr 28
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7:12 pm - 10:07 am
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13h 55m
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1:56 pm - 5:18 pm
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28h 22m
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$280Frontier
Mon, May 4 - Thu, May 7
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9:47 pm - 10:41 am
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11h 54m
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8:49 pm - 10:45 am
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14h 56m
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$283Frontier
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Austin to Buffalo flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Austin to Buffalo to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Austin to Buffalo?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Austin to Buffalo, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Austin to Buffalo is August, where tickets cost $319 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $506 and $429 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Austin to Buffalo?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Austin to Buffalo, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Austin to Buffalo, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 48% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$88
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 1% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 17% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Austin to Buffalo

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Austin to Buffalo based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Austin to Buffalo

  • How can I fly from Austin (AUS) to Buffalo (BUF)?

    There aren’t any airlines with a direct connection from Austin to Buffalo. All trips will have at least one layover on the way, and the location is primarily dependent on the airline you’re flying with. For instance, when flying with Delta, the most likely layovers will be in Atlanta, Detroit, or New York - while American Airlines has Charlotte and Chicago as the most probable layovers.

  • Is it possible for my child to fly unaccompanied from Austin to Buffalo?

    It depends on how old the minor is. Kids below the age of seven cannot travel unaccompanied on this route because there aren’t any direct connections, and both American Airlines and Delta require the child to be at least 8 years old to travel alone on a connecting flight. If they pass the minimum age requirement, then you will have to pay for the unaccompanied minors' fee for them to travel alone. However, if they are well into their teenage years (15–17 years) the fee is only optional.

  • Which airlines have a lounge at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)?

    American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines all have one lounge each at AUS Airport. Both the United Club and American Airlines Admirals Club are located on the mezzanine level of the Barbara Jordan Terminal adjacent to Gate 22 while the Delta Sky Club is located near Gate 4. To access these lounges, you will have to book a first-class ticket with the respective airlines or buy a day pass at the door.

  • Is public transport available from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)?

    Yes, there is a bus that runs from BUF Airport to the city center, with multiple stops along the way. The NFTA-Metro Bus service 24 can be accessed from the stop outside the entrance of the arrivals area and takes about 45 minutes to get to the city center. You can also stop at Washington St & Broadway or one of the stops on Genesee St. depending on which part of Buffalo you’re going to. It is worth mentioning that the bus is not available at night from midnight to 4:30 pm.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Austin to Buffalo?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Austin to Buffalo was $88 for a one-way ticket and $243 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Austin and Buffalo?

    A passport is not required to fly from Austin to Buffalo.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Austin to Buffalo?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Austin to Buffalo?

    Star Alliance, SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Austin and Buffalo, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Austin to Buffalo, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Austin to Buffalo are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $422 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $330 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Austin to Buffalo?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Austin to Buffalo.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Austin to Buffalo?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Buffalo from Austin is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Austin to Buffalo?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Buffalo with an airline and back to Austin with another airline. Booking your flights between Austin and BUF can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Austin to Buffalo?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Buffalo from Austin up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Austin to Buffalo

  • You can get priority check-in and boarding, as well as ticket refunds and changes, if you book an economy-class ticket with American Airlines. However, these options are only available on the Main Select tickets.
  • Delta Airlines offers free Wi-Fi to all passengers, even those seating in the Economy Class Cabin. This makes them a better option than American Airlines - who charge for the Wi-Fi, and United - which doesn’t have the service altogether.
  • American Airlines Economy class seats come with power outlets and a snack to enjoy during the flight from Austin to Buffalo. They are the only airline serving this route offering these amenities to economy class passengers.
  • For extra legroom, a reclining seat, and more cabin space to make your trip more comfortable, consider upgrading to First Class. You will get all that, plus more baggage allowance and a selection of drinks to enjoy during your flight.
  • American Airlines has a partnership with Cool Effect, a carbon offsetting program that allows travelers to calculate the carbon emissions they are responsible for during the flight and offset them. This makes them a good choice if you’re looking to make your trip more eco-friendly.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Austin to Buffalo

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Austin to Buffalo. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Austin to Buffalo? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4324 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.1Boarding
7.0Food
7.5Entertainment
8.6Crew
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I elected to pay for the upgrades and found very little difference

6.0 GoodChris, Mar 2026
DAL - SAT
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I elected to pay for the upgrades and found very little difference

Flight was hours late, unable to sit next to spouse, I have had so much better experiences. Substantially better, only saving grace was that it was a short flight.

I was assigned seat 7E, yet my boarding was Group 5, which caused me to have to put my luggage in the back of the plance above `19 or 20 aisle, as passengers who had boarded earlier took the overhead bins in the front. SW needs to monitor bin space and ensure that bin space above the seat are aligned to those sitting near their seats. Also the seating assignments needs to align with group number. Maybe board those last first and so on? Having said the ALL the passengers on the plane were gracious enough to allow me and other passengers in this dilema to retrieve our luggage and helped us along the way. I always love the flight staff, as always their fantastic and I can't rave about them enough!

Great vacation. Can't wait till next year for another one.

The flight crew was extremely rude and especially not helpful when our flight was delayed.

Pretty seamless, just a tad bit late in taking off and landing.

Check-in, Boarding and flight were smooth. All the employees and crew was very nice and funny. They gave the kids crayons and workbooks to keep them occupied which was a big win. I’ve flown Southwest many times and that’s the first time I’ve seen that and it is a great addition.

Still a fan of open seating. Flight was on schedule and arrived on time. The 737 MAX is very comfortable.

Had to get off plane from prior flight even though I had to reboard same plane to continue to my final destination.

Boarded on time but once we were ready for take off, the crew determined that, although every seat was taken, somehow someone was on the wrong flight. Delay, delay delay, announcements and ended up with one person checking EVERY ID against their passenger Manifest only to figure out it was a "clerical error." We departed 54 minutes late causing me to run in the St. Louis Airport to make my connection and lose the priority boarding spot I had paid for. Unnecessary delay.

Extremely disappointed with Delta. They canceled flight last minute and then I rebooked the other flights and with which were delayed as well

Cabin was not pressurized properly. Several passengers had respiratory difficulties.

The staff was fine. The plane was extremely tight, and I paid for the wifi and it did not work at all. I was actually going to ask for a refund.

Terrible. Four hour delay because Delta could not find crew to man the aircraft. Terrible communication. Terrible insight into the delays. One of the worst flight experiences I’ve had.

The crew, and fellow passengers, were super gracious and kind. There seemed to be plenty of bin space even though the plane was full. It’s nice to get a glass of wine with dinner in Premiere seating, and there was a lot of food.

Good experience and the flight landed early. There was no food I had or entertainment.

bulkhead seat had very little legroom - even in bsiness class.

This was one of the worst flights I’ve been on in years. I upgraded to comfort and had such an uncomfortable experience. The person next to me was oversized - which I understand - however, they took up their space and mine. I could only use about 50% of my seat space to not be physically touching this person the entire flight and there was no spatial awareness. I also could not use the seat outlet because their body was obstructing it. It was very inconvenient. Their body kept touching me repeatedly during the flight and I felt very uncomfortable. To pay more for an upgraded space and then not even being able to use it was highly disappointing.

Delta One is extraordinary. I fly business when somebody hires me. I just wonder why there is such a chasm between business class and the insanely inhumane and nonsensical coach. The seats are not large enough to fit even my tiny wife. We fly 10% of what we did because we don’t want to pay 5-10 k but for $400 it’s unbearable. It seems like the accountants took over and made stupid decisions. Screw in 20 extra seats and make it so unbearable that people fly 90% less. Just put the damn price up and put some proper chairs in. But business, yay.

Air travel sucks. It continues to be awful for all airlines. No shame on delta alone.

Overall we had a good experience during our flight from San Francisco to Houston.

Airport terminal was outdated, flight was on a small jet with no wifi

Do not like the size of the overhead bin. I think staff should monitor the size of suitcases that are being carried on by passengers to ensure they meet the size requirement.

The power at the seat didn't work and the seat itself was difficult to adjust - this was a business class seat. Flight attendant gave me miles to compensate. The attendant was very professional and on top of his game the entire flight.

Delayed, toilets did not flush, pilot parked to far away from Gate

I like flying first class, and United has a nice one

Unbelievably poor service from flight attendants. They didn’t even do water service on a four hour flight. Just disrespectful.

Lately I like the planes have been exceptionally filthy. There’s lines of dust and dirt all across the ceiling in the vents, and the cracks in between the seats are literally full of food. It’s definitely not the quality of service that I was used to with United. I’m also very disappointed with the Wi-Fi! All I wanna do is knock out a few work jobs while I’m trapped in my seat And it spools so bad. They did provide me with a refund, but the process of getting that refund is so complicated. It’s unfortunate.

It would have been better if the crew has supported my husband's reasons for needing to keep the space clear around his feet, rather than insisting that he put his knapsack in that space.

The newer screen was super cool and had the option to watch many different shows or movies. Crew was polite and helpful. However again, many children screaming bloody murder and kicking my seat, and parents doing nothing about it as usual.

Flight was scheduled at 11:26am but they keep Delaying until midnight. They waited at airport restless.

Really good. I accidentally left my duffel on the plane and the reps were so friendly in retrieving it.

Our flight was delayed 3 times and this is why I am giving such low reviews. Everything else was okay but being in the airport at 4:30pm for my initial flight at 7pm to not leave until after 9:30pm is insane,

The crew was excellent and overall the flight was good. No complaints.

Good crew and flight was on time. It’s a small plane with limited overhead luggage space. They said the overhead space was full and I had to check my bag. There was still space when I got on. Waiting for my checked luggage added 30 minutes to my trip. Not the end of the world but also not great.

My seat was assigned last row behind restrooms No legroom’s I’m very Pettit Still was not comfortable Food choice was excellent

The TSA check in took 1.5 hours to get through in Austin and I missed my flights back to DC

There was free WiFi (definitely a plus), but the flight was delayed 45 minutes waiting on a catering truck that never arrived. The pilot said there would be food vouchers given out at the end of the gangway to make up for the inconvenience, but there was no one offering those. Delay made me late for work!

Overall it was a good flight. Because we traveled on a Saturday we were upgraded to FC since my wife and I are both Executive Platinum. The only areas for improvement we noted are better snack assortment and perhaps a little nicer plane as American is flying some older planes now. Everything else on this flight was excellent, which is frankly not the norm for American since we have had multiple issues on prior AA flights.

The smell from the bathroom kept wafting through the cabin. It made people sick.

The crew acted like they had never done this and kept barking passive aggressive orders at people. + the security line + the delay + sitting on the tarmac for 2 hours + none of the apps or signage updating with correct times

More inflight connection. And leg space is horrible. And the paying for baggage I'd ridiculous!!!

My flight was originally from SAT to MCO connecting from MCO to ORD. We got diverted to ATL and than Frontier staff there was sooo un helpful first they said they couldn’t give us any accommodation since our flight first got delayed that cancelled and now it’s 221am and I am still in ATL since they said they need to create a new flight my final destination is ORD and I have been delayed twice and cancelled. With no real help the frontier app didn’t work no email updates over all such a horrible experience

There's no seats that lean back with little leg space i wad uncomfortable the entire flight. Your charges for extra baggage is despicable and costly!!

Remind customers of the need to have passport or new ID for boarding.

Flight was canceled. Most upsetting was message from Kayak, stating that the flight was canceled and click with Kayak for details regarding rebook, refund details. THERE'S NO INFORMATION PROVIDED BY KAYAK EXCEPT THAT FLIGHT IS CANCELED. AND NOW THIS SURVEY TO FIND OUT HOW WAS THE FLIGHT !!!!!!!

The flight never took off and we spent 7 hours at the airport

Gate not determined until I got to the airport - hard to plan the trip to the airport.

Our flight was canceled. I will never use Kayak nor Frontier for travel again. The entire experience was a headache.

Frontier.. nickel and dime add-ons. Flight late, on time, late again, last minute gate change, arrival gate required a shuttle to the terminal. They sure keep you guessing.. if you like a little chaos and airport anxiety, this is the airline for you!

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