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Cheapest round-trip
$235
Typical prices: $252-$424
American Airlines
Sun 12/9Sun 12/16
BUF - CHS • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$118
Typical prices: $133-$278
Southwest
Mon 11/26
BUF - CHS • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
There are currently no direct flights between Buffalo and Charleston. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 24 weeks in advance save around 61% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 39% price drop
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Cheapest • Avg $234 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 4h 07m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Buffalo to Charleston (BUF-CHS)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Buffalo to Charleston

Thu, Nov 26 - Thu, Dec 3
American Airlines Logo
5:56 am - 10:36 amBUF  Buffalo-CHS Charleston
4h 40m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
American Airlines Logo
6:02 am - 10:41 amCHS  Charleston-BUF Buffalo
4h 39m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$235American Airlines
Wed, Dec 2 - Mon, Dec 7
American Airlines Logo
6:30 pm - 10:58 pmBUF  Buffalo-CHS Charleston
4h 28m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 10:18 amCHS  Charleston-BUF Buffalo
4h 18m1 stop Philadelphia
$235American Airlines
Tue, Dec 1 - Thu, Dec 3
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 11:50 amBUF  Buffalo-CHS Charleston
5h 50m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
6:24 am - 11:05 amCHS  Charleston-BUF Buffalo
4h 41m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$235Delta
Tue, Dec 1 - Sat, Dec 5
Delta Logo
2:15 pm - 9:21 pmBUF  Buffalo-CHS Charleston
7h 06m1 stop New York LaGuardia
Delta Logo
5:39 pm - 12:04 amCHS  Charleston-BUF Buffalo
6h 25m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$235Delta
Tue, Dec 1 - Thu, Dec 3
Southwest Logo
3:55 pm - 8:05 pmBUF  Buffalo-CHS Charleston
4h 10m1 stop Baltimore/Washington
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1:25 pm - 10:00 pmCHS  Charleston-BUF Buffalo
8h 35m2 stops Dallas Love Field Baltimore/Washington
$240Southwest
Tue, Dec 1 - Sat, Dec 5
Southwest Logo
3:55 pm - 8:05 pmBUF  Buffalo-CHS Charleston
4h 10m1 stop Baltimore/Washington
Southwest Logo
6:40 am - 2:55 pmCHS  Charleston-BUF Buffalo
8h 15m2 stops Nashville Intl Baltimore/Washington
$240Southwest
Thu, Nov 26 - Thu, Dec 3
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 1:46 pmBUF  Buffalo-CHS Charleston
7h 46m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines Logo
3:30 pm - 8:24 pmCHS  Charleston-BUF Buffalo
4h 54m1 stop Newark
$240United Airlines
Tue, Dec 1 - Thu, Dec 3
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 3:32 pmBUF  Buffalo-CHS Charleston
9h 32m2 stops Newark Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
United Airlines Logo
10:23 am - 7:19 pmCHS  Charleston-BUF Buffalo
8h 56m2 stops Newark Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$255United Airlines
Thu, Dec 3 - Mon, Dec 7
JetBlue Logo
4:50 pm - 10:22 pmBUF  Buffalo-CHS Charleston
5h 32m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl
JetBlue Logo
12:43 pm - 6:33 pmCHS  Charleston-BUF Buffalo
5h 50m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl
$326JetBlue
Tue, Nov 24 - Tue, Dec 1
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:20 pm - 8:43 amBUF  Buffalo-CHS Charleston
11h 23m1 stop Orlando
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:21 pm - 12:19 pmCHS  Charleston-BUF Buffalo
22h 58m2 stops Tampa Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$348Multiple Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Buffalo to Charleston flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

How much is a round-trip flight from Buffalo to Charleston?

Round-trip flights from Buffalo to Charleston typically range from $252 to $424. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $235, on American Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Buffalo to Charleston?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Buffalo to Charleston. It’s 21% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 31% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Buffalo to Charleston?

•February is the cheapest month to fly from Buffalo to Charleston at $201 round-trip.
•December ($426) and June ($392) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 111% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Buffalo to Charleston the cheapest?

Flights from Buffalo to Charleston are cheapest 24 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 61% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for Buffalo to Charleston flights

Low season

December

Cheapest flight

$118
Beat the crowds with an average 51% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 57% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Buffalo to Charleston

When to book flights from Buffalo to Charleston

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Buffalo to Charleston based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Buffalo to Charleston flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Buffalo to Charleston?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Buffalo to Charleston.

  • How long is a flight from Buffalo to Charleston?

    A nonstop flight from Buffalo to Charleston takes 00m, covering 697 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Buffalo to Charleston?

    No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Buffalo to Charleston flight?

    Round-trip flights from Buffalo to Charleston range from $252 to $424, with an average of $327 over the past 12 months. Anything below $252 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Buffalo to Charleston flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 56% above the $327 route average. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • Have flight prices from Buffalo to Charleston changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $235 to $1,560. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Buffalo to Charleston looking right now?

    One-way fares from Buffalo to Charleston are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $139, which is 31% below the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Charleston Airport (CHS)?

    Charleston Airport (CHS) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $76 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Budget
    • Alamo
    • Economy Rent a Car
    • Avis
    • Thrifty

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Buffalo to Charleston?

    Flights from Buffalo to Charleston usually depart from Buffalo (BUF) and arrive at Charleston (CHS).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Buffalo to Charleston pass through?

    One-stop flights from Buffalo to Charleston most commonly connect through:

    • Baltimore/Washington (BWI) - 38% of one-stop connections
    • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 28% of one-stop connections
    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 8% of one-stop connections
    • New York LaGuardia (LGA) - 6% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Buffalo to Charleston?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 40% on flights from Buffalo to Charleston. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $260 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $431, a difference of $171.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Buffalo to Charleston?

    Flying via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 07m, compared with 4h 08m via Baltimore/Washington (BWI) and 4h 13m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT).

Your guide to booking Buffalo to Charleston flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $260, about $171 less than Sunday fares (40% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 24 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 61% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Buffalo to Charleston trip for February. Fares historically average $201 round-trip in that month - typically $225 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).

More options for your flight from Buffalo to Charleston

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