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?

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Buffalo to Columbus Airport: • Economy Class • First Class

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 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 $239 to $1,074. 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 $153, which is 10% below 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.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Buffalo to Columbus Airport?

American Airlines ($239) and Frontier ($251) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Buffalo to Columbus Airport according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is the most popular layover airport when flying from Buffalo to Columbus Airport?

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) is the most popular layover for the Buffalo to Columbus Airport route. 35% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via DTW.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Buffalo to Columbus Airport?

Flights via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $318. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Buffalo to Columbus Airport which airport offers the shortest layover?

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) had the shortest average connection time for Buffalo to Columbus Airport layovers at 138 minutes over the past 3 months.

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Tue, Oct 13 - Tue, Oct 20

6:08 am - 12:35 pmBUF Buffalo-CMH Columbus

6h 27m1 stop New York LaGuardia

5:18 pm - 10:25 pmCMH Columbus-BUF Buffalo

5h 07m1 stop New York LaGuardia

$239American Airlines

Tue, Oct 13 - Tue, Oct 20

6:00 am - 11:17 amBUF Buffalo-CMH Columbus

5h 17m1 stop Boston Logan Intl

5:00 pm - 9:35 pmCMH Columbus-BUF Buffalo

4h 35m1 stop Boston Logan Intl

$239American Airlines

Tue, Oct 13 - Tue, Oct 20

6:51 pm - 6:48 pmBUF Buffalo-CMH Columbus

47h 57m2 stops Orlando Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

7:44 pm - 12:59 pmCMH Columbus-BUF Buffalo

17h 15m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$251Frontier

Fri, Oct 9 - Tue, Oct 13

2:44 pm - 6:27 pmBUF Buffalo-CMH Columbus

27h 43m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Raleigh-Durham

7:44 pm - 12:59 pmCMH Columbus-BUF Buffalo

17h 15m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$253Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 23 - Wed, Nov 25

5:30 pm - 11:50 pmBUF Buffalo-CMH Columbus

6h 20m1 stop Baltimore/Washington

3:00 pm - 10:35 pmCMH Columbus-BUF Buffalo

7h 35m1 stop Tampa

$254Southwest

Mon, Oct 5 - Tue, Oct 6

7:44 pm - 11:56 pmBUF Buffalo-CMH Columbus

4h 12m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

6:25 am - 11:35 amCMH Columbus-BUF Buffalo

5h 10m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$254Delta

Tue, Oct 13 - Tue, Oct 20

6:51 pm - 6:27 pmBUF Buffalo-CMH Columbus

23h 36m2 stops Orlando Raleigh-Durham

7:44 pm - 12:59 pmCMH Columbus-BUF Buffalo

17h 15m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$257Multiple Airlines

Mon, Oct 12 - Fri, Oct 16

5:50 pm - 11:24 pmBUF Buffalo-CMH Columbus

5h 34m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

7:07 pm - 11:32 pmCMH Columbus-BUF Buffalo

4h 25m1 stop Philadelphia

$284American Airlines

Tue, Oct 13 - Tue, Oct 20

8:00 am - 1:32 pmBUF Buffalo-CMH Columbus

5h 32m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

1:05 pm - 5:10 pmCMH Columbus-BUF Buffalo

4h 05m1 stop New York LaGuardia

$291American Airlines

Mon, Oct 12 - Fri, Oct 16

7:43 pm - 11:58 pmBUF Buffalo-CMH Columbus

4h 15m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

5:23 pm - 10:59 pmCMH Columbus-BUF Buffalo

5h 36m1 stop New York LaGuardia

$301Delta

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Sat, Sep 19 - Mon, Sep 28

1:40 pm - 12:42 pmBUF Buffalo-CMH Columbus

23h 02m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Raleigh-Durham

9:16 pm - 5:49 pmCMH Columbus-BUF Buffalo

20h 33m1 stop Orlando

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Sat, Sep 19 - Mon, Sep 28

1:08 pm - 7:42 pmBUF Buffalo-CMH Columbus

6h 34m1 stop Philadelphia

1:02 pm - 4:53 pmCMH Columbus-BUF Buffalo

3h 51m1 stop Philadelphia

$713American Airlines

Sat, Sep 19 - Mon, Sep 28

5:45 am - 3:45 pmBUF Buffalo-CMH Columbus

10h 00m2 stops Baltimore/Washington Nashville Intl

12:55 pm - 8:55 pmCMH Columbus-BUF Buffalo

8h 00m2 stops Nashville Intl Chicago Midway

$731Southwest

Sat, Sep 19 - Sun, Sep 20

3:53 pm - 7:03 pmBUF Buffalo-CMH Columbus

3h 10m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

6:05 am - 1:25 pmCMH Columbus-BUF Buffalo

7h 20m1 stop New York LaGuardia

$772Delta

Sat, Sep 19 - Mon, Sep 21

1:08 pm - 7:42 pmBUF Buffalo-CMH Columbus

6h 34m1 stop Philadelphia

9:05 am - 1:53 pmCMH Columbus-BUF Buffalo

4h 48m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

$772American Airlines

Fri, Sep 18 - Sun, Sep 20

4:55 pm - 9:31 pmBUF Buffalo-CMH Columbus

4h 36m1 stop Boston Logan Intl

1:05 pm - 5:18 pmCMH Columbus-BUF Buffalo

4h 13m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$772American Airlines

Sat, Sep 19 - Sun, Sep 20

5:50 pm - 11:59 pmBUF Buffalo-CMH Columbus

6h 09m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:00 am - 9:48 amCMH Columbus-BUF Buffalo

3h 48m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$816United Airlines

Sat, Sep 19 - Sun, Sep 20

5:45 am - 3:45 pmBUF Buffalo-CMH Columbus

10h 00m2 stops Baltimore/Washington Nashville Intl

5:55 am - 11:40 amCMH Columbus-BUF Buffalo

5h 45m1 stop Orlando

$826Southwest

Fri, Sep 18 - Sun, Sep 20

3:55 pm - 10:15 pmBUF Buffalo-CMH Columbus

6h 20m1 stop Baltimore/Washington

6:20 am - 12:15 pmCMH Columbus-BUF Buffalo

5h 55m2 stops Nashville Intl Baltimore/Washington

$830Southwest

Sat, Sep 19 - Sun, Sep 20

10:10 am - 5:20 pmBUF Buffalo-CMH Columbus

7h 10m2 stops Nashville Intl Chicago Midway

9:55 am - 5:30 pmCMH Columbus-BUF Buffalo

7h 35m2 stops Chicago Midway Baltimore/Washington

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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 start at $239. 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 $239 on American Airlines.

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

• Economy Class
• First Class
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

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 $239 to $1,074. 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 $153, which is 10% below 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.

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.
- Days Inn by Wyndham Columbus Airport
- Hampton Inn Columbus-International Airport
- Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbus Airport

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