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Cheapest round-trip
$265
Typical prices: $314-$500
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/19Thu 11/22
BUF - CMH • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$75
Typical prices: $128-$275
Frontier
Fri 11/16
BUF - CMH • 1 stop
When to travel
October
Cheapest • 18% price drop
September
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD)
Cheapest • Avg $318 (round-trip)
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW)
Shortest trip • 3h 32m (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

Thu, Nov 19 - Sun, Nov 22
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2:34 pm - 11:21 amBUF  Buffalo-CMH Columbus
20h 47m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Raleigh-Durham
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7:58 pm - 12:59 pmCMH  Columbus-BUF Buffalo
17h 01m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$265Multiple Airlines
Wed, Oct 14 - Sun, Oct 18
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1:44 pm - 6:48 pmBUF  Buffalo-CMH Columbus
29h 04m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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7:44 pm - 12:59 pmCMH  Columbus-BUF Buffalo
17h 15m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$309Frontier
Thu, Oct 29 - Sat, Oct 31
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4:35 pm - 9:33 pmBUF  Buffalo-CMH Columbus
4h 58m1 stop Boston Logan Intl
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10:15 am - 5:08 pmCMH  Columbus-BUF Buffalo
6h 53m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$315American Airlines
Thu, Oct 29 - Sat, Oct 31
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12:35 pm - 6:30 pmBUF  Buffalo-CMH Columbus
5h 55m1 stop Baltimore/Washington
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6:35 am - 4:05 pmCMH  Columbus-BUF Buffalo
9h 30m2 stops Nashville Intl Chicago Midway
$320Southwest
Wed, Nov 18 - Sat, Nov 21
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11:20 am - 9:15 pmBUF  Buffalo-CMH Columbus
9h 55m2 stops Orlando Chicago Midway
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6:00 am - 2:55 pmCMH  Columbus-BUF Buffalo
8h 55m2 stops Nashville Intl Baltimore/Washington
$325Southwest
Thu, Oct 22 - Fri, Oct 23
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6:15 am - 11:15 amBUF  Buffalo-CMH Columbus
5h 00m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
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6:17 pm - 11:59 pmCMH  Columbus-BUF Buffalo
5h 42m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl
$329Delta
Mon, Nov 23 - Wed, Nov 25
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6:35 pm - 12:25 amBUF  Buffalo-CMH Columbus
5h 50m1 stop Orlando
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1:05 pm - 9:35 pmCMH  Columbus-BUF Buffalo
8h 30m2 stops Baltimore/Washington Chicago Midway
$334Southwest
Thu, Nov 19 - Sun, Nov 22
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6:47 pm - 11:21 amBUF  Buffalo-CMH Columbus
16h 34m1 stop Raleigh-Durham
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7:58 pm - 12:59 pmCMH  Columbus-BUF Buffalo
17h 01m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$337Multiple Airlines
Thu, Oct 29 - Sat, Oct 31
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12:35 pm - 6:25 pmBUF  Buffalo-CMH Columbus
5h 50m2 stops Baltimore/Washington Chicago Midway
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6:35 am - 4:05 pmCMH  Columbus-BUF Buffalo
9h 30m2 stops Nashville Intl Chicago Midway
$339Southwest
Sat, Nov 21 - Mon, Nov 23
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5:45 am - 10:20 amBUF  Buffalo-CMH Columbus
4h 35m1 stop Baltimore/Washington
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3:30 pm - 11:50 pmCMH  Columbus-BUF Buffalo
8h 20m2 stops Nashville Intl Baltimore/Washington
$350Southwest
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Price, demand and travel trends for Buffalo to Columbus Airport flights

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Buffalo to Columbus Airport. It’s 35% cheaper than the average day, while Friday is the most expensive, with prices 53% higher.

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Key details for Buffalo to Columbus Airport flights

Low season

June

Cheapest flight

$75
Beat the crowds with an average 35% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 73% increase 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 32m and 6h 12m 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 $314 to $500, with an average of $381 over the past 12 months. Anything below $314 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 $265 to $1,062. 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 lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $137, which is 19% below 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 starting from around $32 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) - 35% of one-stop connections
    • Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 22% of one-stop connections
    • Baltimore/Washington (BWI) - 17% of one-stop connections
    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 17% 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 58% on flights from Buffalo to Columbus Airport. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $250 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $584, a difference of $334.

    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 32m, 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 Saturday departure and avoid flying on Friday. On this route, Saturday flights average $250, about $334 less than Friday fares (57% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Buffalo to Columbus Airport trip for October. Fares historically average $314 round-trip in that month - typically $299 less than the most expensive month, which is February (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
    • Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbus Airport
    • Hampton Inn Columbus-International Airport

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