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Cheapest round-trip
$170
Typical prices: $212-$464
Frontier
Fri 12/14Sun 12/16
CLE - BUF • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$122
Typical prices: $80-$251
Frontier
Tue 11/20
CLE - BUF • 1 stop
When to travel
September
Cheapest • 40% price drop
August
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL)
Cheapest • Avg $162 (round-trip)
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW)
Shortest trip • 3h 20m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Cleveland to Buffalo (CLE-BUF)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Cleveland to Buffalo

Mon, Dec 14 - Wed, Dec 16
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6:00 am - 12:20 pmCLE  Cleveland Hopkins Intl-BUF Buffalo
6h 20m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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1:15 pm - 12:56 amBUF  Buffalo-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl
11h 41m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$170Frontier
Fri, Dec 11 - Mon, Dec 14
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6:00 am - 12:20 pmCLE  Cleveland Hopkins Intl-BUF Buffalo
6h 20m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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2:30 pm - 1:46 pmBUF  Buffalo-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl
23h 16m1 stop Orlando
$246Frontier
Thu, Nov 26 - Thu, Dec 3
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6:00 am - 6:02 pmCLE  Cleveland Hopkins Intl-BUF Buffalo
36h 02m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
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6:30 pm - 7:41 amBUF  Buffalo-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl
13h 11m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
$256American Airlines
Mon, Dec 14 - Wed, Dec 16
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6:00 am - 12:20 pmCLE  Cleveland Hopkins Intl-BUF Buffalo
6h 20m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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1:15 pm - 1:34 pmBUF  Buffalo-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl
24h 19m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Orlando
$297Frontier
Mon, Nov 9 - Wed, Nov 11
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6:35 am - 1:03 pmCLE  Cleveland Hopkins Intl-BUF Buffalo
6h 28m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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2:00 pm - 8:20 pmBUF  Buffalo-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl
6h 20m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$300Frontier
Thu, Jan 28 - Sun, Jan 31
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8:00 am - 9:20 pmCLE  Cleveland Hopkins Intl-BUF Buffalo
13h 20m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
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4:59 pm - 10:56 pmBUF  Buffalo-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl
5h 57m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl
$323JetBlue
Mon, Nov 9 - Wed, Nov 11
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6:35 am - 1:03 pmCLE  Cleveland Hopkins Intl-BUF Buffalo
6h 28m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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2:00 pm - 8:20 pmBUF  Buffalo-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl
6h 20m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$335Frontier
Fri, Nov 13 - Tue, Nov 17
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6:35 am - 1:03 pmCLE  Cleveland Hopkins Intl-BUF Buffalo
6h 28m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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2:09 pm - 9:08 pmBUF  Buffalo-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl
6h 59m1 stop Boston Logan Intl
$350Multiple Airlines
Mon, Nov 9 - Wed, Nov 11
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6:35 am - 1:03 pmCLE  Cleveland Hopkins Intl-BUF Buffalo
6h 28m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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2:00 pm - 8:20 pmBUF  Buffalo-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl
6h 20m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$355Frontier
Fri, Dec 11 - Mon, Dec 14
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6:00 am - 12:20 pmCLE  Cleveland Hopkins Intl-BUF Buffalo
6h 20m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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1:15 pm - 1:46 pmBUF  Buffalo-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl
24h 31m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Orlando
$355Frontier
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Price, demand and travel trends for Cleveland to Buffalo flights

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

Round-trip flights from Cleveland to Buffalo typically range from $212 to $464. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $170, on Frontier.

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Key details for Cleveland to Buffalo flights

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$122
Beat the crowds with an average 71% drop in travelers.
One-way flight from Cleveland to Buffalo

When to book flights from Cleveland to Buffalo

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Your Cleveland to Buffalo flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

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

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

  • 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 12h 12m 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.

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

    One-way fares from Cleveland to Buffalo are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $234, which is 26% above the typical average for this route.

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

    Buffalo Airport (BUF) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $82 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Dollar
    • Budget
    • Hertz
    • Thrifty
    • Alamo

  • 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).

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

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

    • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 60% of one-stop connections
    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 20% of one-stop connections
    • Boston Logan Intl (BOS) - 20% of one-stop connections

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

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 66% on flights from Cleveland to Buffalo. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $162 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $464, a difference of $302.

    Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • 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 5h 12m via Boston Logan Intl (BOS) and 12h 12m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

Your guide to booking Cleveland to Buffalo flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure and avoid flying on Thursday. On this route, Saturday flights average $162, about $302 less than Thursday fares (65% 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 $162 round-trip in that month - typically $401 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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