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Cheapest round-trip
$248
Typical prices: $314-$500
Frontier
Mon 9/24Thu 9/27
BUF - CMH • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$83
Typical prices: $128-$275
Frontier
Wed 10/3
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 $277 (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, Sep 24 - Sun, Sep 27
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12:49 pm - 8:31 pmBUF  Buffalo-CMH Columbus
7h 42m1 stop Orlando
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7:50 pm - 12:55 pmCMH  Columbus-BUF Buffalo
17h 05m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$248Frontier
Sat, Oct 3 - Mon, Oct 5
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9:04 am - 1:29 pmBUF  Buffalo-CMH Columbus
4h 25m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
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6:25 pm - 12:12 amCMH  Columbus-BUF Buffalo
5h 47m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl
$297Delta
Fri, Sep 11 - Mon, Sep 14
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6:00 am - 10:28 amBUF  Buffalo-CMH Columbus
4h 28m1 stop Boston Logan Intl
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1:25 pm - 5:28 pmCMH  Columbus-BUF Buffalo
4h 03m1 stop New York LaGuardia
$297American Airlines
Wed, Sep 9 - Sat, Sep 12
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5:29 am - 11:58 amBUF  Buffalo-CMH Columbus
6h 29m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
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6:00 am - 10:18 amCMH  Columbus-BUF Buffalo
4h 18m1 stop Philadelphia
$297American Airlines
Tue, Sep 1 - Fri, Sep 4
Frontier Logo
11:36 am - 5:25 pmBUF  Buffalo-CMH Columbus
5h 49m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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10:28 am - 6:09 pmCMH  Columbus-BUF Buffalo
7h 41m1 stop Orlando
$300Frontier
Tue, Sep 1 - Sat, Sep 5
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11:36 am - 5:25 pmBUF  Buffalo-CMH Columbus
5h 49m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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10:28 am - 6:09 pmCMH  Columbus-BUF Buffalo
7h 41m1 stop Orlando
$300Frontier
Wed, Sep 9 - Sat, Sep 12
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3:00 pm - 9:25 pmBUF  Buffalo-CMH Columbus
6h 25m1 stop Baltimore/Washington
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10:30 am - 5:45 pmCMH  Columbus-BUF Buffalo
7h 15m2 stops Nashville Intl Chicago Midway
$302Southwest
Fri, Jan 8 - Sat, Jan 9
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5:06 am - 11:49 amBUF  Buffalo-CMH Columbus
6h 43m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
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7:04 pm - 11:59 pmCMH  Columbus-BUF Buffalo
4h 55m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$311American Airlines
Fri, Jan 8 - Sat, Jan 9
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8:00 am - 2:29 pmBUF  Buffalo-CMH Columbus
6h 29m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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12:19 pm - 4:57 pmCMH  Columbus-BUF Buffalo
4h 38m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
$311American Airlines
Sat, Sep 19 - Sun, Sep 20
Delta Logo
6:20 am - 9:52 amBUF  Buffalo-CMH Columbus
3h 32m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
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10:32 am - 3:13 pmCMH  Columbus-BUF Buffalo
4h 41m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$351Delta
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Price, demand and travel trends for Buffalo to Columbus Airport flights

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

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

Round-trip flights from Buffalo to Columbus Airport start at $248. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $314 to $500. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $248 on Frontier.

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

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

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Key details for Buffalo to Columbus Airport flights

Low season

June

Cheapest flight

$83
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 5% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 2% lower on average.
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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 route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • 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).

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

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Buffalo to Columbus Airport.

  • 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) - 38% of one-stop connections
    • Baltimore/Washington (BWI) - 19% of one-stop connections
    • Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 19% of one-stop connections
    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 14% of one-stop connections

    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

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

    On the Buffalo to Columbus Airport route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 58%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $250 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $584: a $334 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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 $248 to $642. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x 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 $186, which is 10% above the typical average for this route.

  • 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 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

  • 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.

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 can be flexible, aim for a Saturday departure instead of Friday. On this route, Saturday flights average $250 - about $334 less than Friday (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.
    - Hampton Inn Columbus-International Airport
    - Days Inn by Wyndham Columbus Airport
    - Hilton Garden Inn Columbus Airport

Everything you need to know for your flight from Buffalo to Columbus

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Buffalo (BUF)
Columbus (CMH)