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Among airlines operating Chicago Midway Airport to Buffalo flights:

• Southwest: offers free seat selection

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

Only Southwest operates flights between Chicago Midway Airport and Buffalo.

Flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Buffalo usually depart from Chicago Midway (MDW) and arrive at Buffalo (BUF).

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

• Southwest: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

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

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Buffalo:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $280 round-trip via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL), compared to $392 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A319 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by American Airlines and United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer 175 variants.

Connecting flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Buffalo most commonly pass through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 79% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 21% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 46% on the Chicago Midway Airport to Buffalo route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $303 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $556, a difference of $253. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Chicago Midway Airport to Buffalo flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, evening flights for 33%, and night flights for 0%.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Chicago Midway Airport to Buffalo:

• Earliest: departs at 7:40 am and lands at 9:13 am
• Latest: departs at 8:40 pm and lands at 10:13 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 33m.

A nonstop flight from Chicago Midway Airport to Buffalo takes 1h 33m, covering 466 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $252 to $981. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Chicago Midway Airport to Buffalo are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $138, which is 48% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 49m, compared with 7h 29m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

Buffalo is 1 hour ahead of Chicago Midway Airport (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

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

Round-trip flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Buffalo range from $309 to $493, with an average of $374 over the past 12 months. Anything below $309 counts as a good deal.