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Cheapest round-trip
$210
Typical prices: $327-$495
Frontier
Wed 8/5Wed 8/12
CLT - BUF • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$321
Typical prices: $359-$501
American Airlines
Sat 8/1Tue 8/4
CLT - BUF • Non-stop
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You can fly direct with American Airlines. Average duration is 1h 46m
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Cheapest • Avg $189 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 3h 48m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Charlotte to Buffalo (CLT-BUF)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Charlotte to Buffalo 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 Charlotte to Buffalo

Wed, Aug 5 - Wed, Aug 12
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12:24 pm - 7:06 pm
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6h 42m
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7:57 pm - 7:51 am
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11h 54m
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$210Frontier
Wed, Jul 29 - Wed, Aug 5
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12:24 pm - 7:06 pm
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6h 42m
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7:57 pm - 7:51 am
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11h 54m
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$220Frontier
Tue, Aug 11 - Tue, Aug 18
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9:43 pm - 7:06 pm
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21h 23m
1 stop
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9:29 pm - 4:58 pm
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19h 29m
1 stop
$222Frontier
Sat, Aug 8 - Wed, Aug 12
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12:24 pm - 9:07 pm
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8h 43m
1 stop
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7:57 pm - 7:51 am
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11h 54m
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$225Frontier
Mon, Aug 10 - Wed, Aug 12
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8:36 am - 7:06 pm
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10h 30m
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7:57 pm - 7:51 am
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11h 54m
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$234Frontier
Tue, Aug 4 - Thu, Aug 6
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12:24 pm - 7:06 pm
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6h 42m
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9:33 pm - 7:51 am
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10h 18m
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$235Frontier
Sat, Aug 1 - Tue, Aug 4
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12:24 pm - 4:32 pm
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28h 08m
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9:09 pm - 4:58 pm
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19h 49m
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$236Frontier
Sat, Jul 25 - Tue, Aug 4
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8:02 pm - 4:32 pm
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20h 30m
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9:09 pm - 11:29 am
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14h 20m
1 stop
$237Frontier
Sun, Aug 9 - Wed, Aug 12
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8:36 am - 4:32 pm
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7h 56m
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7:57 pm - 7:51 am
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11h 54m
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$240Frontier
Tue, Jul 21 - Sat, Aug 1
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12:24 pm - 7:06 pm
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6h 42m
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10:02 pm - 4:58 pm
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18h 56m
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$241Frontier
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Charlotte to Buffalo flights

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

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

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

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

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

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Buffalo on a Tuesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Monday is the most expensive day to fly from Charlotte to Buffalo. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Wednesday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Charlotte to Buffalo, 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 Charlotte to Buffalo is April, where tickets cost $329 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $429 and $422 respectively.

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

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 $391, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Charlotte to Buffalo, 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 Charlotte to Buffalo, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 21% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Charlotte to Buffalo

 
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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on American Airlines

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Stefanie Waldek

Expert on Frontier

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$104
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 4% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 15% increase in price.
Flight from Charlotte to Buffalo

When to book flights from Charlotte to Buffalo

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

  • What is the cheapest flight from Charlotte to Buffalo?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Charlotte to Buffalo was $104 for a one-way ticket and $210 for a round-trip.

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

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

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

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

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

    The Boeing 737-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Charlotte to Buffalo flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Charlotte to Buffalo?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Charlotte and Buffalo.

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

    There are nonstop flights from Charlotte to Buffalo on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Charlotte to Buffalo, Southwest or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Charlotte to Buffalo are Southwest and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $419 and an overall rating of 7.9, Southwest is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $385 and an overall rating of 7.1.

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

    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 Charlotte to Buffalo.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Buffalo from Charlotte 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 Charlotte to Buffalo?

    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 Buffalo with an airline and back to Charlotte with another airline. Booking your flights between Charlotte and BUF 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 Charlotte to Buffalo?

    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 Buffalo from Charlotte 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 Charlotte to Buffalo

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $265 or less one-way and $385 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Charlotte to Buffalo?

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

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Charlotte to Buffalo

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Charlotte to Buffalo. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Charlotte to Buffalo? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.9
SouthwestOverall score based on 4250 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.1Boarding
7.5Entertainment
8.6Crew
7.0Food
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Had a great flight. Delayed takeoff, but comfortable. Snacks were good.

10.0 ExcellentMelissa, Mar 2026
MSY - LGA
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Had a great flight. Delayed takeoff, but comfortable. Snacks were good.

I have not flown Southwest in awhile and had a very pleasant experience. From ticketing to boarding to the flight. The flight left on time and landed ahead of schedule. It won't be so long next time!!

Pretty seamless, just a tad bit late in taking off and landing.

after landing, we stay 2 hours on the taxi way before reaching the gate The airline and the crew were good though

My flight to Chicago left and landed early. My return flight left two minutes late and arrived 2 minutes late. My seat selections were ideal! There were no snacks going to Chicago and no snacks on the return trip. There are no charging outlets on board.

Gate agents were informative and friendly… flight attendants were as well. Had a fun time chatting about their legacy AirTran experiences as a former fan of the airline that Southwest acquired.

The fluidity of the entire process of boarding the plane the flight attendants attentiveness. The flight attendants also provided coloring books for my kids who loved it.

It good. Just not that plane didn’t have power outlets to charge devices etc.

We stood on the tarmac for over an hour. Very bad turbulence the whole ride. Very to get to the restroom.

C Am handicapped and couldn't get help with my luggage.

Terrible boarding and first class experience. Nice staff but overall disorganized, dirty plane.

Our flight was repeatedly delayed for maintenance problems: scheduled for 9.30am, eventually delayed to 7pm! Very very inconvenient! AA should have provided a substitute plane much earlier.. On the other hand, Customer Service crew in Charlotte helped us to reach NY (LGA) by late afternoon. Thank you Patricia!! The actual flight was quick and very comfortable. As always a. excellent, professional crew. [no food on a a short hop).

The flight was peaceful, just s slight turbulence, pilots and crews were all nice and made a great job! Arrived safely in the Philippines. Thank you ya’ll!

Ceiling fell down and had to have maintenance come and duct tape it up. No WiFi on the flight.

Overall it was a good flight. Because we traveled on a Saturday we were upgraded to FC since my wife and I are both Executive Platinum. The only areas for improvement we noted are better snack assortment and perhaps a little nicer plane as American is flying some older planes now. Everything else on this flight was excellent, which is frankly not the norm for American since we have had multiple issues on prior AA flights.

Bags took over and hour to come out. Delays due to wind caused rebooking.

Overall fine, but the delay was annoying and the reasons for the delay were not communicated. The crew on board were phenomenal!

Easy trip, left on time. Very impressed. Great pilot who talked to us

Horrible trip. I won't fly AA again Boarding was a nightmare because they squeezed people into the waiting like sardines. My connection was 30 minutes and the run to the gate was horrible. Then the flight was canceled AFTER boarding. The Flight attendants did not know what to do and gave out the wrong instructions. They finally sent us to a different gate. Again, the waiting was like a sardine tin. The flight was okay and my baggage arrived fine.

My first time flying American Airlines, my first flight to CLT was wonderful and flight attendants was nice and had great customer service. My second flight from CLT to NY was very delayed due to whatever reason the crew was not greeting other than that I’m rate 8 .

A 630departure flight Delayed 6hours! They changed my gate, I moved to the new gate. Had our flight on the screen for 12noon departure. I go get above to eat, check screen again and the flight was gone, no notice no announcement, nothing!! They sent my bag on the flight I wasn’t on, got it back to me 3days later. Thank goodness they did refund my money but I will NEVER fly them again.

Plane and crew on board were fine. Everything else was terrible.

Disaster. They lied every step of the way. We ended up being delayed due to crew and then allegedly abandoned the flight because of a curfew at LGA. No rebooking to LGA at any reasonable time. No hotel. No meal vouchers. Had to sleep in the airport and fly to Newark instead. Will never fly Frontier again.

My first flight was delayed 5 hours. The 2nd flight was canceled til the next day and the never even tried to compensate for it. Worse I was delayed again on the flight the rebooked me on.

Delayed for two hours due to trivial issues. No reimbursment. Also on arrival further delay due to terminal malfunction.

Horrible communication about delay of flight and what options were available

Did not realize seats did not recline. Best to travel in an exit row... No question

Over an hour delay in departure but I was notified beforehand. Another delay on tarmac upon arrival at LGA. We ended up departing the plane almost 2 hours later than expected

First time flying with Frontier . From buying tickets ,getting boarding pass and boarding plane was super easy. Definitely would fly again with Frontier .

The only thing that may be concerning to others is the multiple notifications of a delayed flight. Then, with less than an hour before boarding, the flight was on time. The gate changed several times, leading to confusion.

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