BUF - RDU

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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$174
Typical prices: $149-$209
Frontier
Thu 8/20Mon 8/24
BUF - RDU • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$177
Typical prices: $136-$207
Frontier
Tue 8/25Thu 8/27
BUF - RDU • Non-stop
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3 days a week
Tue, Thu, Sun
You can fly direct with Frontier. Average duration is 1h 42m
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Cheapest • Avg $209 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 3h 38m (one-way)
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 25% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 27% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Buffalo to Raleigh (BUF-RDU)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Buffalo to Raleigh that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Buffalo to Raleigh

Thu, Aug 20 - Mon, Aug 24
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11:36 am - 11:59 pm
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RDU
12h 23m
1 stop
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4:02 pm - 10:29 am
RDU
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18h 27m
1 stop
$174Frontier
Tue, Aug 25 - Thu, Aug 27
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10:09 am - 11:51 am
BUF
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RDU
1h 42mnonstop
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7:00 pm - 8:44 pm
RDU
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BUF
1h 44mnonstop
$177Frontier
Sat, Sep 5 - Sat, Sep 12
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11:36 am - 11:59 pm
BUF
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RDU
12h 23m
1 stop
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9:46 pm - 12:55 pm
RDU
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BUF
39h 09m
2 stops
$234Multiple Airlines
Thu, Sep 3 - Sun, Sep 6
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11:36 am - 10:28 pm
BUF
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RDU
10h 52m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:11 pm - 10:29 am
RDU
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BUF
12h 18m
1 stop
$239Multiple Airlines
Wed, Sep 16 - Thu, Sep 17
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12:19 pm - 5:49 pm
BUF
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RDU
5h 30m
1 stop
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6:45 pm - 11:52 pm
RDU
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BUF
5h 07m
1 stop
$261JetBlue
Sat, Sep 19 - Wed, Sep 23
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6:00 am - 12:58 pm
BUF
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RDU
6h 58m
1 stop
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1:26 pm - 6:33 pm
RDU
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BUF
5h 07m
1 stop
$261JetBlue
Thu, Sep 10 - Mon, Sep 14
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11:45 am - 9:10 pm
BUF
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RDU
9h 25m
2 stops
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2:40 pm - 6:25 pm
RDU
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BUF
3h 45m
1 stop
$266Southwest
Tue, Oct 27 - Tue, Nov 3
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12:35 pm - 9:05 pm
BUF
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RDU
8h 30m
2 stops
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4:40 pm - 9:50 pm
RDU
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BUF
5h 10m
1 stop
$266Southwest
Tue, Dec 8 - Tue, Dec 15
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5:03 am - 10:03 am
BUF
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RDU
5h 00m
1 stop
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6:32 pm - 12:07 am
RDU
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BUF
5h 35m
1 stop
$271American Airlines
Thu, Aug 20 - Mon, Aug 24
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5:00 am - 12:58 pm
BUF
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RDU
7h 58m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
3:56 pm - 11:36 pm
RDU
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BUF
7h 40m
1 stop
$316American Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Buffalo to Raleigh flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Buffalo to Raleigh to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Buffalo to Raleigh departing in August.

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.

Flights to Raleigh from Buffalo usually cost between $149 and $209 in August.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $187 on Frontier (Aug 11-Aug 18).

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Buffalo to Raleigh?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Buffalo to Raleigh clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For Buffalo to Raleigh, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Monday is the most expensive. Flying from Raleigh back to Buffalo, the best deals are generally found on Thursday, with Monday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Buffalo to Raleigh?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Buffalo to Raleigh, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Buffalo to Raleigh is August, where tickets cost $168 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $280 and $267 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Buffalo to Raleigh?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $280, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Buffalo to Raleigh?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Buffalo to Raleigh, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Buffalo to Raleigh, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 25% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$86
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 3% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 6% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Buffalo to Raleigh

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Buffalo to Raleigh based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking flights from Buffalo to Raleigh

  • How many flights are there between Buffalo and Raleigh per day?

    There is a maximum of 1 nonstop flight a day that takes off from Buffalo and lands in Raleigh, with an average flight time of 1h 42m. The most common departure time is 10:00 am and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 3 flights.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Buffalo to Raleigh?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Buffalo to Raleigh was $86 for a one-way ticket and $174 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Buffalo and Raleigh?

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Buffalo to Raleigh?

    On your way to Raleigh, you’ll fly out from Buffalo. You’ll be landing at Raleigh-Durham.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Buffalo to Raleigh?

    JetBlue, Delta, Air Canada, and American Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Buffalo to Raleigh flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Buffalo to Raleigh?

    The Airbus A320neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Buffalo to Raleigh flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Buffalo to Raleigh?

    SkyTeam, Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Buffalo and Raleigh, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Buffalo to Raleigh?

    You can catch a nonstop flight from Buffalo to Raleigh on on Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Buffalo to Raleigh, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Buffalo to Raleigh are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $333 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $236 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Buffalo to Raleigh?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Buffalo to Raleigh.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Buffalo to Raleigh?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Raleigh from Buffalo is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Buffalo to Raleigh?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Raleigh with an airline and back to Buffalo with another airline. Booking your flights between Buffalo and RDU can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Buffalo to Raleigh?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Raleigh from Buffalo up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Buffalo to Raleigh

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $159 or less one-way and $218 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Buffalo to Raleigh?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Buffalo to Raleigh-Durham.
Find which airlines fly direct from Buffalo Airport to Raleigh-Durham Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Buffalo to Raleigh-Durham

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Direct returns

Raleigh-Durham to Buffalo

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