Which airports can I use when flying from Columbus Airport to Buffalo?

Flights from Columbus Airport to Buffalo usually depart from Columbus (CMH) and arrive at Buffalo (BUF).

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

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

Which airports do connecting flights from Columbus Airport to Buffalo pass through?

One-stop flights from Columbus Airport to Buffalo most commonly connect through: • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 33% of one-stop connections • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 17% of one-stop connections • Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 17% of one-stop connections • Chicago Midway (MDW) - 17% of one-stop connections

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

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 50% on flights from Columbus Airport to Buffalo. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $294 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $579, a difference of $285. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

How long is a flight from Columbus Airport to Buffalo?

There are currently no nonstop flights available from Columbus Airport to Buffalo. Flights with 1 layover take between 3h 35m and 5h 23m in total, depending on the connection.

Do I need a passport to fly from Columbus Airport 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 Columbus Airport 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 $315 to $660. That means the highest observed fare was about 2x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Columbus Airport to Buffalo looking right now?

One-way fares from Columbus Airport to Buffalo are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $243, which is 21% below the typical average for this route.

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

Flying via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 35m, compared with 3h 42m via Chicago Midway (MDW) and 3h 57m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW).

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

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

Round-trip flights from Columbus Airport to Buffalo range from $355 to $452, with an average of $394 over the past 12 months. Anything below $355 counts as a good deal.

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

Round-trip flights from Columbus Airport to Buffalo typically range from $355 to $452. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $315, on United Airlines.

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Columbus Airport to Buffalo. It’s 26% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 46% higher.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Columbus Airport to Buffalo?

United Airlines ($315) and Southwest ($320) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Columbus Airport to Buffalo according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from Columbus Airport to Buffalo?

Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) is the most popular layover for the Columbus Airport to Buffalo route. 33% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via ORD.

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

Flights via Philadelphia (PHL) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $352. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

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

Chicago Midway (MDW) had the shortest average connection time for Columbus Airport to Buffalo layovers at 2h 17m over the past 3 months.

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Columbus to Buffalo

Fri, Dec 25 - Fri, Dec 25

6:00 am - 9:45 amCMH Columbus-BUF Buffalo

3h 45m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

7:52 pm - 11:44 pmBUF Buffalo-CMH Columbus

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

$315United Airlines

Fri, Dec 25 - Fri, Dec 25

5:35 am - 12:05 pmCMH Columbus-BUF Buffalo

6h 30m2 stops Nashville Intl Baltimore/Washington

3:55 pm - 9:55 pmBUF Buffalo-CMH Columbus

6h 00m1 stop Baltimore/Washington

$320Southwest

Fri, Dec 25 - Fri, Dec 25

5:35 am - 12:05 pmCMH Columbus-BUF Buffalo

6h 30m2 stops Nashville Intl Baltimore/Washington

2:00 pm - 8:30 pmBUF Buffalo-CMH Columbus

6h 30m2 stops Chicago Midway Lambert-St Louis

$354Southwest

Tue, Nov 17 - Sat, Nov 21

1:29 pm - 1:15 pmCMH Columbus-BUF Buffalo

23h 46m2 stops Fort Lauderdale Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

1:03 pm - 7:13 pmBUF Buffalo-CMH Columbus

30h 10m2 stops Orlando Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$435Frontier

Tue, Nov 17 - Sat, Nov 21

7:44 pm - 1:15 pmCMH Columbus-BUF Buffalo

17h 31m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

1:03 pm - 7:13 pmBUF Buffalo-CMH Columbus

30h 10m2 stops Orlando Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$441Frontier

Sat, Nov 14 - Wed, Nov 18

7:22 pm - 11:59 amCMH Columbus-BUF Buffalo

16h 37m1 stop Raleigh-Durham

2:00 pm - 6:34 pmBUF Buffalo-CMH Columbus

28h 34m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$445Multiple Airlines

Sat, Nov 14 - Wed, Nov 18

7:22 pm - 11:59 amCMH Columbus-BUF Buffalo

16h 37m1 stop Raleigh-Durham

2:00 pm - 12:31 pmBUF Buffalo-CMH Columbus

22h 31m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Fort Lauderdale

$449Multiple Airlines

Tue, Nov 17 - Sat, Nov 21

7:44 pm - 1:15 pmCMH Columbus-BUF Buffalo

17h 31m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

9:14 pm - 7:13 pmBUF Buffalo-CMH Columbus

21h 59m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$501Frontier

Mon, Nov 16 - Mon, Nov 16

12:25 pm - 5:02 pmCMH Columbus-BUF Buffalo

4h 37m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

7:52 pm - 11:44 pmBUF Buffalo-CMH Columbus

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

$565United Airlines

Mon, Nov 16 - Fri, Nov 20

12:25 pm - 5:02 pmCMH Columbus-BUF Buffalo

4h 37m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

2:55 pm - 6:50 pmBUF Buffalo-CMH Columbus

3h 55m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$571United Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from Columbus to Buffalo

Sun, Nov 8 - Wed, Nov 11

5:40 am - 10:48 amCMH Columbus-BUF Buffalo

5h 08m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:58 pm - 10:56 pmBUF Buffalo-CMH Columbus

3h 58m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$743American Airlines

Sun, Nov 8 - Tue, Nov 10

6:09 am - 10:40 amCMH Columbus-BUF Buffalo

4h 31m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

6:45 pm - 11:21 pmBUF Buffalo-CMH Columbus

4h 36m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$743American Airlines

Sun, Nov 8 - Wed, Nov 11

5:35 pm - 11:50 pmCMH Columbus-BUF Buffalo

6h 15m1 stop Baltimore/Washington

8:05 am - 5:25 pmBUF Buffalo-CMH Columbus

9h 20m2 stops Chicago Midway Nashville Intl

$748Southwest

Sun, Nov 8 - Tue, Nov 10

6:00 am - 12:00 pmCMH Columbus-BUF Buffalo

6h 00m1 stop Baltimore/Washington

11:20 am - 9:15 pmBUF Buffalo-CMH Columbus

9h 55m2 stops Orlando Chicago Midway

$748Southwest

Sun, Nov 8 - Wed, Nov 11

6:55 am - 3:15 pmCMH Columbus-BUF Buffalo

8h 20m2 stops Lambert-St Louis Nashville Intl

8:05 am - 5:25 pmBUF Buffalo-CMH Columbus

9h 20m2 stops Chicago Midway Nashville Intl

$753Southwest

Sun, Nov 8 - Tue, Nov 10

3:30 pm - 11:50 pmCMH Columbus-BUF Buffalo

8h 20m2 stops Nashville Intl Baltimore/Washington

12:45 pm - 6:45 pmBUF Buffalo-CMH Columbus

6h 00m2 stops Baltimore/Washington Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$753Southwest

Sat, Nov 7 - Sat, Nov 14

5:15 am - 9:42 amCMH Columbus-BUF Buffalo

4h 27m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:00 am - 9:55 amBUF Buffalo-CMH Columbus

3h 55m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$792United Airlines

Wed, Nov 4 - Thu, Nov 5

7:00 am - 1:17 pmCMH Columbus-BUF Buffalo

6h 17m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:00 am - 10:57 amBUF Buffalo-CMH Columbus

4h 57m1 stop Newark

$841United Airlines

Wed, Nov 4 - Thu, Nov 5

6:10 am - 1:17 pmCMH Columbus-BUF Buffalo

7h 07m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:00 am - 9:55 amBUF Buffalo-CMH Columbus

3h 55m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$997United Airlines

Sun, Nov 8 - Wed, Nov 11

11:05 am - 1:03 pmCMH Columbus-BUF Buffalo

25h 58m3 stops Minneapolis St Paul Orlando Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

2:00 pm - 12:44 pmBUF Buffalo-CMH Columbus

22h 44m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Fort Lauderdale

$1,053Multiple Airlines

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How much is a round-trip flight from Columbus Airport to Buffalo? This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Columbus Airport to Buffalo departing in december.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Columbus Airport to Buffalo?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Columbus Airport to Buffalo. It’s 26% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 46% higher.

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When to book flights from Columbus to Buffalo

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from Columbus Airport to Buffalo?
Two cabin classes are available on flights from Columbus Airport to Buffalo:

• Economy Class
• First Class
How long is a flight from Columbus Airport to Buffalo?
There are currently no nonstop flights available from Columbus Airport to Buffalo. Flights with 1 layover take between 3h 35m and 5h 23m in total, depending on the connection.
Do I need a passport to fly from Columbus Airport 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 much should I expect to pay for a Columbus Airport to Buffalo flight?
Round-trip flights from Columbus Airport to Buffalo range from $355 to $452, with an average of $394 over the past 12 months. Anything below $355 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from Columbus Airport 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 $315 to $660. That means the highest observed fare was about 2x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Columbus Airport to Buffalo looking right now?
One-way fares from Columbus Airport to Buffalo are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $243, which is 21% below 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 Columbus Airport to Buffalo?
Flights from Columbus Airport to Buffalo usually depart from Columbus (CMH) and arrive at Buffalo (BUF).
Which airports do connecting flights from Columbus Airport to Buffalo pass through?
One-stop flights from Columbus Airport to Buffalo most commonly connect through:

• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 33% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Chicago Midway (MDW) - 17% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Columbus Airport to Buffalo?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 50% on flights from Columbus Airport to Buffalo. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $294 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $579, a difference of $285.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Columbus Airport to Buffalo?
Flying via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 35m, compared with 3h 42m via Chicago Midway (MDW) and 3h 57m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW).

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Thursday departure and avoid flying on Monday. On this route, Thursday flights average $294, about $285 less than Monday fares (49% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Columbus Airport to Buffalo trip for December. Fares historically average $294 round-trip in that month - typically $235 less than the most expensive month, which is July (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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