Which airports can I use when flying from Cincinnati to Buffalo?

Flights from Cincinnati to Buffalo usually depart from Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky (CVG) and arrive at Buffalo (BUF).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from Cincinnati to Buffalo?

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

Which airports do connecting flights from Cincinnati to Buffalo pass through?

One-stop flights from Cincinnati to Buffalo most commonly connect through: • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 48% of one-stop connections • Philadelphia (PHL) - 24% of one-stop connections • Orlando (MCO) - 10% of one-stop connections • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 7% 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 Cincinnati to Buffalo?

On the Cincinnati to Buffalo route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 53%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $267 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $566: a $299 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

How long is a flight from Cincinnati to Buffalo?

A nonstop flight from Cincinnati to Buffalo takes 0h 00m, covering 409 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from Cincinnati to Buffalo?

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 Cincinnati to Buffalo 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 $216 to $830. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Cincinnati to Buffalo looking right now?

One-way fares from Cincinnati to Buffalo are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $132, which is 25% below the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Cincinnati to Buffalo?

Flying via Baltimore/Washington (BWI) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 49m, compared with 3h 59m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) and 4h 05m via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD).

What car rental options are available at Buffalo Airport (BUF)?

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

How much should I expect to pay for a Cincinnati to Buffalo flight?

Round-trip flights from Cincinnati to Buffalo range from $303 to $390, with an average of $348 over the past 12 months. Anything below $303 counts as a good deal.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Cincinnati to Buffalo?

Frontier ($216) and American Airlines ($304) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Cincinnati to Buffalo according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

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

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) is the most popular layover for the Cincinnati to Buffalo route. 48% 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 Cincinnati to Buffalo?

Flights via Tampa (TPA) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $218. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

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

Baltimore/Washington (BWI) had the shortest average connection time for Cincinnati to Buffalo layovers at 147 minutes over the past 3 months.

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Sat, Oct 31 - Mon, Nov 2

12:29 pm - 6:52 pmCVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-BUF Buffalo

30h 23m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Orlando

1:48 pm - 11:43 amBUF Buffalo-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

21h 55m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$216Frontier

Wed, Oct 7 - Tue, Oct 13

6:56 pm - 5:52 pmCVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-BUF Buffalo

22h 56m1 stop Orlando

6:51 pm - 7:14 pmBUF Buffalo-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

24h 23m1 stop Orlando

$240Frontier

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7:59 pm - 6:52 pmCVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-BUF Buffalo

22h 53m1 stop Orlando

1:48 pm - 11:43 amBUF Buffalo-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

21h 55m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$252Frontier

Thu, Oct 29 - Sun, Nov 1

5:18 pm - 1:03 pmCVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-BUF Buffalo

19h 45m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

12:54 pm - 11:53 pmBUF Buffalo-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

10h 59m1 stop Orlando

$252Frontier

Wed, Oct 14 - Fri, Oct 16

8:32 am - 3:57 pmCVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-BUF Buffalo

7h 25m1 stop Boston Logan Intl

4:35 pm - 9:18 pmBUF Buffalo-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

4h 43m1 stop Boston Logan Intl

$304American Airlines

Thu, Oct 8 - Thu, Oct 15

6:00 am - 10:14 amCVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-BUF Buffalo

4h 14m1 stop Philadelphia

4:35 pm - 9:18 pmBUF Buffalo-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

4h 43m1 stop Boston Logan Intl

$308American Airlines

Tue, Oct 6 - Wed, Oct 7

6:04 am - 11:35 amCVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-BUF Buffalo

5h 31m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

12:15 pm - 3:14 pmBUF Buffalo-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

2h 59m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$316Delta

Fri, Oct 23 - Sun, Oct 25

11:58 am - 5:08 pmCVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-BUF Buffalo

5h 10m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

8:00 am - 12:39 pmBUF Buffalo-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

4h 39m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$329American Airlines

Fri, Oct 9 - Sun, Oct 11

6:04 am - 11:07 amCVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-BUF Buffalo

5h 03m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

12:02 pm - 5:57 pmBUF Buffalo-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

5h 55m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$397Delta

Fri, Oct 9 - Sun, Oct 11

6:04 am - 11:07 amCVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-BUF Buffalo

5h 03m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

12:02 pm - 5:57 pmBUF Buffalo-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

5h 55m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$427Delta

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Thu, Sep 17 - Sun, Sep 20

8:00 am - 5:45 pmCVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-BUF Buffalo

9h 45m1 stop Orlando

12:49 pm - 11:51 pmBUF Buffalo-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

11h 02m1 stop Orlando

$310Frontier

Thu, Sep 17 - Fri, Sep 18

7:00 pm - 11:53 pmCVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-BUF Buffalo

4h 53m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

7:44 pm - 10:56 pmBUF Buffalo-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

3h 12m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$540Delta

Wed, Sep 16 - Mon, Sep 21

8:56 pm - 11:48 amCVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-BUF Buffalo

14h 52m2 stops Orlando Raleigh-Durham

1:40 pm - 11:38 amBUF Buffalo-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

21h 58m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$559Frontier

Wed, Sep 16 - Mon, Sep 21

8:56 pm - 5:45 pmCVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-BUF Buffalo

20h 49m1 stop Orlando

1:40 pm - 11:38 amBUF Buffalo-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

21h 58m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$634Frontier

Tue, Sep 15 - Wed, Sep 16

7:52 pm - 11:44 pmCVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-BUF Buffalo

3h 52m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

6:00 am - 11:07 amBUF Buffalo-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

5h 07m1 stop Newark

$642United Airlines

Wed, Sep 16 - Fri, Sep 18

5:50 am - 12:42 pmCVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-BUF Buffalo

6h 52m1 stop Philadelphia

5:18 pm - 9:56 pmBUF Buffalo-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

4h 38m1 stop Philadelphia

$647American Airlines

Thu, Sep 17 - Sat, Sep 19

5:04 pm - 11:54 pmCVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-BUF Buffalo

6h 50m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

10:43 am - 5:33 pmBUF Buffalo-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

6h 50m1 stop Philadelphia

$647American Airlines

Thu, Sep 17 - Sat, Sep 19

10:00 am - 1:53 pmCVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-BUF Buffalo

3h 53m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

5:18 pm - 9:56 pmBUF Buffalo-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

4h 38m1 stop Philadelphia

$647American Airlines

Wed, Sep 16 - Fri, Sep 18

8:10 am - 2:51 pmCVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-BUF Buffalo

6h 41m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

7:44 pm - 10:56 pmBUF Buffalo-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

3h 12m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$712Delta

Thu, Sep 17 - Fri, Sep 18

5:24 pm - 10:57 pmCVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-BUF Buffalo

5h 33m1 stop New York LaGuardia

6:59 pm - 12:23 amBUF Buffalo-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

5h 24m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$732Delta

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Price, demand and travel trends for Cincinnati to Buffalo flights

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

Round-trip flights from Cincinnati to Buffalo start at $216. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $303 to $390. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $216 on Frontier.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cincinnati to Buffalo?

Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cincinnati to Buffalo, it is 24% cheaper than the average day. Wednesday is the most expensive day with flight prices 62% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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Which airports can I use when flying from Cincinnati to Buffalo?
Flights from Cincinnati to Buffalo usually depart from Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky (CVG) and arrive at Buffalo (BUF).
What cabin classes can I book on flights from Cincinnati to Buffalo?
Two cabin classes are available on flights from Cincinnati to Buffalo:

• Economy Class
• First Class
Which airports do connecting flights from Cincinnati to Buffalo pass through?
One-stop flights from Cincinnati to Buffalo most commonly connect through:

• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 48% of one-stop connections
• Philadelphia (PHL) - 24% of one-stop connections
• Orlando (MCO) - 10% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 7% 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 Cincinnati to Buffalo?
On the Cincinnati to Buffalo route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 53%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $267 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $566: a $299 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
How long is a flight from Cincinnati to Buffalo?
A nonstop flight from Cincinnati to Buffalo takes 0h 00m, covering 409 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from Cincinnati to Buffalo?
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 Cincinnati to Buffalo 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 $216 to $830. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Cincinnati to Buffalo looking right now?
One-way fares from Cincinnati to Buffalo are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $132, which is 25% below the typical average for this route.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Cincinnati to Buffalo?
Flying via Baltimore/Washington (BWI) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 49m, compared with 3h 59m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) and 4h 05m via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD).
What car rental options are available at Buffalo Airport (BUF)?
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
How much should I expect to pay for a Cincinnati to Buffalo flight?
Round-trip flights from Cincinnati to Buffalo range from $303 to $390, with an average of $348 over the past 12 months. Anything below $303 counts as a good deal.

If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Saturday departure instead of Wednesday. On this route, Saturday flights average $267 - about $299 less than Wednesday (53% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Cincinnati to Buffalo trip for September. Fares historically average $244 round-trip in that month - typically $512 less than the most expensive month, which is April (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Buffalo Airport.
- Aloft Buffalo Airport
- Comfort Inn and Suites Buffalo Airport
- TownePlace Suites by Marriott Buffalo Airport

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