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

Flights from Cleveland to Buffalo usually depart from Cleveland Hopkins Intl (CLE) and arrive at Buffalo (BUF).

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

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Cleveland to Buffalo.

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

One-stop flights from Cleveland to Buffalo most commonly connect through: • Tampa (TPA) - 40% of one-stop connections • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 30% of one-stop connections • Boston Logan Intl (BOS) - 10% of one-stop connections • Orlando (MCO) - 10% of one-stop connections Tampa (TPA) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Cleveland to Buffalo?

On the Cleveland to Buffalo route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 57%. Sunday is the cheapest day at $204 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $464: a $260 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

How long is a flight from Cleveland to Buffalo?

There are currently no nonstop flights available from Cleveland to Buffalo. Flights with 1 layover take between 3h 20m and 18h 14m in total, depending on the connection.

Do I need a passport to fly from Cleveland 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 Cleveland 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 $175 to $1,340. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

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

One-way fares from Cleveland to Buffalo are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $153, which is 18% below the typical average for this route.

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

Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 20m, compared with 4h 01m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and 5h 12m via Boston Logan Intl (BOS).

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 Cleveland to Buffalo flight?

Round-trip flights from Cleveland to Buffalo range from $204 to $355, with an average of $265 over the past 12 months. Anything below $204 counts as a good deal.

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

Frontier ($175) and Southwest ($309) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Cleveland to Buffalo according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

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

Tampa (TPA) is the most popular layover for the Cleveland to Buffalo route. 40% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via TPA.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Cleveland to Buffalo?

Flights via Tampa (TPA) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $198. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

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

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) had the shortest average connection time for Cleveland to Buffalo layovers at 129 minutes over the past 3 months.

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Mon, Oct 19 - Wed, Oct 21

7:00 am - 12:59 pmCLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl-BUF Buffalo

5h 59m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

1:44 pm - 8:52 pmBUF Buffalo-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl

7h 08m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$175Frontier

Fri, Oct 16 - Mon, Oct 19

7:00 am - 12:59 pmCLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl-BUF Buffalo

5h 59m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

1:44 pm - 8:52 pmBUF Buffalo-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl

7h 08m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$212Frontier

Fri, Oct 16 - Mon, Oct 19

9:10 pm - 12:59 pmCLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl-BUF Buffalo

15h 49m2 stops Fort Lauderdale Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

1:44 pm - 8:52 pmBUF Buffalo-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl

7h 08m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$220Frontier

Sat, Sep 26 - Wed, Sep 30

11:10 am - 11:48 amCLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl-BUF Buffalo

24h 38m1 stop Raleigh-Durham

1:40 pm - 8:52 pmBUF Buffalo-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl

7h 12m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$231Frontier

Mon, Oct 12 - Mon, Oct 19

7:00 am - 12:59 pmCLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl-BUF Buffalo

5h 59m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

1:44 pm - 8:52 pmBUF Buffalo-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl

7h 08m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$264Frontier

Fri, Oct 16 - Sun, Oct 18

7:00 am - 12:59 pmCLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl-BUF Buffalo

5h 59m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

4:34 pm - 10:57 pmBUF Buffalo-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl

6h 23m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl

$294Multiple Airlines

Fri, Oct 9 - Sun, Oct 11

7:00 am - 1:36 pmCLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl-BUF Buffalo

6h 36m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:47 pm - 5:32 pmBUF Buffalo-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl

22h 45m1 stop Raleigh-Durham

$295Frontier

Wed, Oct 21 - Tue, Oct 27

10:10 am - 3:20 pmCLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl-BUF Buffalo

5h 10m1 stop Baltimore/Washington

4:25 pm - 10:25 pmBUF Buffalo-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl

6h 00m1 stop Baltimore/Washington

$309Southwest

Fri, Oct 9 - Fri, Oct 16

7:00 am - 1:36 pmCLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl-BUF Buffalo

6h 36m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

1:44 pm - 8:52 pmBUF Buffalo-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl

7h 08m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$312Frontier

Wed, Oct 21 - Tue, Oct 27

6:15 am - 3:45 pmCLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl-BUF Buffalo

9h 30m2 stops Nashville Intl Chicago Midway

4:25 pm - 10:25 pmBUF Buffalo-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl

6h 00m1 stop Baltimore/Washington

$314Southwest

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

Round-trip flights from Cleveland to Buffalo start at $175. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $204 to $355. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $175 on Frontier.

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Which airports can I use when flying from Cleveland to Buffalo?
Flights from Cleveland to Buffalo usually depart from Cleveland Hopkins Intl (CLE) and arrive at Buffalo (BUF).
What cabin classes can I book on flights from Cleveland to Buffalo?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from Cleveland to Buffalo.
Which airports do connecting flights from Cleveland to Buffalo pass through?
One-stop flights from Cleveland to Buffalo most commonly connect through:

• Tampa (TPA) - 40% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 30% of one-stop connections
• Boston Logan Intl (BOS) - 10% of one-stop connections
• Orlando (MCO) - 10% of one-stop connections

Tampa (TPA) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Cleveland to Buffalo?
On the Cleveland to Buffalo route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 57%. Sunday is the cheapest day at $204 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $464: a $260 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
How long is a flight from Cleveland to Buffalo?
There are currently no nonstop flights available from Cleveland to Buffalo. Flights with 1 layover take between 3h 20m and 18h 14m in total, depending on the connection.
Do I need a passport to fly from Cleveland 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 Cleveland 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 $175 to $1,340. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Cleveland to Buffalo looking right now?
One-way fares from Cleveland to Buffalo are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $153, which is 18% below the typical average for this route.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Cleveland to Buffalo?
Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 20m, compared with 4h 01m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and 5h 12m via Boston Logan Intl (BOS).
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 Cleveland to Buffalo flight?
Round-trip flights from Cleveland to Buffalo range from $204 to $355, with an average of $265 over the past 12 months. Anything below $204 counts as a good deal.

If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Sunday departure instead of Thursday. On this route, Sunday flights average $204 - about $260 less than Thursday (56% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Cleveland to Buffalo trip for September. Fares historically average $204 round-trip in that month - typically $359 less than the most expensive month, which is November (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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