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Cheapest round-trip
$309
Typical prices: $368-$584
American Airlines
Tue 1/9Fri 1/12
BUF - CMH • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$131
Typical prices: $128-$243
Frontier
Wed 11/21
BUF - CMH • 1 stop
When to travel
June
Cheapest • 28% price drop
March
Most popular
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Philadelphia (PHL)
Cheapest • Avg $368 (round-trip)
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW)
Shortest trip • 3h 24m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Buffalo to Columbus (BUF-CMH)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Buffalo to Columbus

Sat, Jan 9 - Tue, Jan 12
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11:40 am - 9:20 pmBUF  Buffalo-CMH Columbus
9h 40m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
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8:24 am - 5:38 pmCMH  Columbus-BUF Buffalo
9h 14m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
$309American Airlines
Fri, Dec 18 - Mon, Dec 21
Delta Logo
6:10 am - 9:56 amBUF  Buffalo-CMH Columbus
3h 46m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
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5:49 pm - 12:01 amCMH  Columbus-BUF Buffalo
6h 12m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$315Delta
Fri, Nov 20 - Sat, Nov 21
Frontier Logo
9:20 pm - 9:33 amBUF  Buffalo-CMH Columbus
12h 13m1 stop Orlando
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5:35 pm - 8:24 pmCMH  Columbus-BUF Buffalo
26h 49m1 stop Orlando
$319Frontier
Sat, Jan 9 - Tue, Jan 12
Southwest Logo
8:05 am - 1:35 pmBUF  Buffalo-CMH Columbus
5h 30m1 stop Chicago Midway
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7:00 am - 3:00 pmCMH  Columbus-BUF Buffalo
8h 00m2 stops Nashville Intl Baltimore/Washington
$320Southwest
Sat, Jan 9 - Tue, Jan 12
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5:40 am - 5:40 pmBUF  Buffalo-CMH Columbus
12h 00m2 stops Baltimore/Washington Nashville Intl
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7:00 am - 3:00 pmCMH  Columbus-BUF Buffalo
8h 00m2 stops Nashville Intl Baltimore/Washington
$325Southwest
Sat, Jan 9 - Tue, Jan 12
United Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 1:13 pmBUF  Buffalo-CMH Columbus
6h 43m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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10:45 am - 4:51 pmCMH  Columbus-BUF Buffalo
6h 06m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$405United Airlines
Sat, Jan 9 - Tue, Jan 12
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5:43 pm - 10:24 pmBUF  Buffalo-CMH Columbus
4h 41m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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12:20 pm - 4:51 pmCMH  Columbus-BUF Buffalo
4h 31m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$407United Airlines
Fri, Nov 27 - Fri, Dec 4
Southwest Logo
5:20 am - 2:20 pmBUF  Buffalo-CMH Columbus
9h 00m1 stop Tampa
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3:45 pm - 10:00 pmCMH  Columbus-BUF Buffalo
6h 15m1 stop Baltimore/Washington
$408Southwest
Fri, Nov 27 - Fri, Dec 4
Southwest Logo
5:20 am - 2:20 pmBUF  Buffalo-CMH Columbus
9h 00m1 stop Tampa
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2:35 pm - 10:25 pmCMH  Columbus-BUF Buffalo
7h 50m2 stops Sarasota Bradenton Intl Orlando
$413Southwest
Mon, Nov 16 - Wed, Nov 18
Frontier Logo
1:48 pm - 12:44 pmBUF  Buffalo-CMH Columbus
22h 56m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Fort Lauderdale
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6:13 pm - 5:52 pmCMH  Columbus-BUF Buffalo
23h 39m1 stop Orlando
$414Frontier
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Price, demand and travel trends for Buffalo to Columbus Airport flights

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

Round-trip flights from Buffalo to Columbus Airport typically range from $368 to $584. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $309, on American Airlines.

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Key details for Buffalo to Columbus Airport flights

Low season

June

Cheapest flight

$131
Beat the crowds with an average 67% drop in travelers.
One-way flight from Buffalo to Columbus Airport

When to book flights from Buffalo to Columbus

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Buffalo to Columbus 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 Columbus Airport 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 Columbus Airport?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from Buffalo to Columbus Airport:

    • Economy Class
    • First Class

  • How long is a flight from Buffalo to Columbus Airport?

    There are currently no nonstop flights available from Buffalo to Columbus Airport. Flights with 1 layover take between 3h 24m and 4h 39m in total, depending on the connection.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Buffalo to Columbus Airport?

    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 Columbus Airport flight?

    Round-trip flights from Buffalo to Columbus Airport range from $368 to $584, with an average of $500 over the past 12 months. Anything below $368 counts as a good deal.

  • Have flight prices from Buffalo to Columbus Airport 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 $309 to $1,224. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

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

    One-way fares from Buffalo to Columbus Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $193, which is 12% above the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Columbus Airport (CMH)?

    Columbus Airport (CMH) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $78 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Payless
    • Budget
    • Alamo
    • Enterprise Rent-A-Car
    • Thrifty

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

    Flights from Buffalo to Columbus Airport usually depart from Buffalo (BUF) and arrive at Columbus (CMH).

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

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

    • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 40% of one-stop connections
    • Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 33% of one-stop connections
    • Baltimore/Washington (BWI) - 20% of one-stop connections
    • Philadelphia (PHL) - 7% of one-stop connections

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

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 41% on flights from Buffalo to Columbus Airport. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $380 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $644, a difference of $264.

    Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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

    Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 24m, compared with 3h 42m via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) and 4h 13m via Philadelphia (PHL).

  • What popular places can I visit in Columbus Airport?

    Some of the most popular sights in Columbus Airport are Greater Columbus Convention Center, Ohio Stadium and Nationwide Arena. These are among the most viewed places in Columbus Airport on KAYAK.

Your guide to booking Buffalo to Columbus Airport 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 Sunday departure and avoid flying on Friday. On this route, Sunday flights average $380, about $264 less than Friday fares (41% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Buffalo to Columbus Airport trip for June. Fares historically average $362 round-trip in that month - typically $340 less than the most expensive month, which is September (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Columbus Airport.

    • Days Inn by Wyndham Columbus Airport
    • Hilton Garden Inn Columbus Airport
    • Hampton Inn Columbus-International Airport

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