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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Charlotte to Buffalo:

• Earliest: departs at 8:55 am and lands at 10:42 am
• Latest: departs at 10:25 pm and lands at 12:12 am.

The flight takes about 1h 47m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Charlotte to Buffalo:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Charlotte to Buffalo takes 1h 47m, covering 546 miles.

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.

Round-trip flights from Charlotte to Buffalo range from $330 to $459, with an average of $394 over the past 12 months. Anything below $330 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 17% above the $394 route average. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $189 round-trip via Tampa (TPA), compared to $395 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $50–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by American Airlines and Avelo Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Charlotte to Buffalo flights, with 25% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, evening flights for 25%, and night flights for 25%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $255 to $930. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Charlotte to Buffalo flights:

• American Airlines
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Charlotte to Buffalo are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $185, which is 30% below the typical average for this route.

Buffalo Airport (BUF) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $19 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Budget
• Hertz
• Alamo
• Thrifty

Flights from Charlotte to Buffalo usually depart from Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and arrive at Buffalo (BUF).

One-stop flights from Charlotte to Buffalo most commonly connect through:

• Baltimore/Washington (BWI) - 42% of one-stop connections
• Orlando (MCO) - 39% of one-stop connections
• Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 6% of one-stop connections
• Nashville Intl (BNA) - 3% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 14% on flights from Charlotte to Buffalo. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $372 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $428, a difference of $56.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only American Airlines operates flights between Charlotte and Buffalo.

Flying via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 07m, compared with 4h 12m via Baltimore/Washington (BWI) and 4h 54m via Nashville Intl (BNA).

Among airlines operating Charlotte to Buffalo flights:

• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.