Which airports can I use when flying from St. Louis to Buffalo?

Flights from St. Louis to Buffalo usually depart from Lambert-St Louis (STL) and arrive at Buffalo (BUF).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from St. Louis to Buffalo?

Only Economy Class is available on flights from St. Louis to Buffalo.

Which airports do connecting flights from St. Louis to Buffalo pass through?

One-stop flights from St. Louis to Buffalo most commonly connect through: • Chicago Midway (MDW) - 32% of one-stop connections • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 22% of one-stop connections • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 21% of one-stop connections • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 12% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from St. Louis to Buffalo?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 43% on flights from St. Louis to Buffalo. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $260 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $456, a difference of $196. 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 St. Louis to Buffalo?

A nonstop flight from St. Louis to Buffalo takes about 00m, covering 672 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from St. Louis 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 St. Louis 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 $333 to $1,094. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from St. Louis to Buffalo looking right now?

One-way fares from St. Louis to Buffalo are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $258.

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

Flying via Chicago Midway (MDW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 58m, compared with 4h 18m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) and 4h 30m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT).

What is the time difference between St. Louis and Buffalo?

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

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

Buffalo Airport (BUF) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $81 for economy cars. Top options include: • Dollar • Budget • Hertz • Thrifty • Alamo

How much should I expect to pay for a St. Louis to Buffalo flight?

Round-trip flights from St. Louis to Buffalo range from $299 to $447, with an average of $368 over the past 12 months. Anything below $299 counts as a good deal.

How much is a round-trip flight from St. Louis to Buffalo?

Round-trip flights from St. Louis to Buffalo typically range from $299 to $447. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $333, on Frontier.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from St. Louis to Buffalo?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Monday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from St. Louis to Buffalo. It’s 30% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 23% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from St. Louis to Buffalo?

•September is the cheapest month to fly from St. Louis to Buffalo at $316 round-trip. •April ($508) and March ($466) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 60% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from St. Louis to Buffalo?

Frontier ($333) and Southwest ($343) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from St. Louis to Buffalo according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from St. Louis to Buffalo?

Chicago Midway (MDW) is the most popular layover for the St. Louis to Buffalo route. Over the past 3 months, 32% of KAYAK users found 1-stop round-trips connecting via MDW.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from St. Louis to Buffalo?

Flights via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $132. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from St. Louis to Buffalo which airport offers the shortest layover?

Charlotte Douglas (CLT) had the shortest average connection time for St. Louis to Buffalo layovers at 2h 30m over the past 3 months.

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Wed, Mar 3 - Fri, Mar 5

5:59 pm - 8:43 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-BUF Buffalo

25h 44m1 stop Orlando

9:38 pm - 12:04 amBUF Buffalo-STL Lambert-St Louis

27h 26m1 stop Orlando

$333Frontier

Sat, Dec 12 - Sat, Dec 19

5:45 am - 10:25 amSTL Lambert-St Louis-BUF Buffalo

3h 40m1 stop Chicago Midway

5:40 pm - 11:30 pmBUF Buffalo-STL Lambert-St Louis

6h 50m1 stop Baltimore/Washington

$343Southwest

Tue, Dec 1 - Sat, Dec 5

3:35 pm - 10:25 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-BUF Buffalo

5h 50m1 stop Orlando

7:30 am - 1:40 pmBUF Buffalo-STL Lambert-St Louis

7h 10m1 stop Fort Lauderdale

$343Southwest

Sat, Jan 30 - Mon, Feb 1

5:51 pm - 11:33 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-BUF Buffalo

4h 42m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:37 pm - 11:57 pmBUF Buffalo-STL Lambert-St Louis

6h 20m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$348American Airlines

Sat, Dec 12 - Sat, Dec 19

5:15 am - 2:20 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-BUF Buffalo

8h 05m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

6:30 am - 10:42 amBUF Buffalo-STL Lambert-St Louis

5h 12m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$348United Airlines

Sat, Jan 30 - Mon, Feb 1

7:29 am - 1:15 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-BUF Buffalo

4h 46m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

2:52 pm - 9:37 pmBUF Buffalo-STL Lambert-St Louis

7h 45m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$353United Airlines

Fri, Dec 18 - Sun, Dec 20

6:20 pm - 8:43 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-BUF Buffalo

25h 23m1 stop Orlando

6:20 pm - 12:41 amBUF Buffalo-STL Lambert-St Louis

7h 21m1 stop Orlando

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5:51 pm - 11:33 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-BUF Buffalo

4h 42m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:37 pm - 11:57 pmBUF Buffalo-STL Lambert-St Louis

6h 20m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$363American Airlines

Mon, Jan 18 - Thu, Jan 21

10:13 am - 5:54 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-BUF Buffalo

6h 41m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:05 am - 11:04 amBUF Buffalo-STL Lambert-St Louis

5h 59m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$383Delta

Mon, Nov 30 - Fri, Dec 4

5:30 pm - 11:59 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-BUF Buffalo

5h 29m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

12:06 pm - 5:20 pmBUF Buffalo-STL Lambert-St Louis

6h 14m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

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Fri, Nov 20 - Mon, Nov 23

6:05 pm - 12:08 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-BUF Buffalo

17h 03m1 stop Orlando

9:20 pm - 11:59 pmBUF Buffalo-STL Lambert-St Louis

27h 39m1 stop Orlando

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Tue, Nov 17 - Wed, Nov 18

2:21 pm - 7:13 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-BUF Buffalo

3h 52m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

6:36 pm - 11:56 pmBUF Buffalo-STL Lambert-St Louis

6h 20m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$563Delta

Sun, Nov 15 - Tue, Nov 17

5:45 am - 10:25 amSTL Lambert-St Louis-BUF Buffalo

3h 40m1 stop Chicago Midway

2:00 pm - 5:10 pmBUF Buffalo-STL Lambert-St Louis

4h 10m1 stop Chicago Midway

$635Southwest

Sun, Nov 15 - Tue, Nov 17

5:45 am - 10:25 amSTL Lambert-St Louis-BUF Buffalo

3h 40m1 stop Chicago Midway

2:00 pm - 5:10 pmBUF Buffalo-STL Lambert-St Louis

4h 10m1 stop Chicago Midway

$635Southwest

Sun, Nov 15 - Fri, Nov 27

5:01 am - 10:48 amSTL Lambert-St Louis-BUF Buffalo

4h 47m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:40 pm - 10:14 pmBUF Buffalo-STL Lambert-St Louis

4h 34m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$637American Airlines

Thu, Nov 19 - Mon, Nov 23

5:00 am - 10:45 amSTL Lambert-St Louis-BUF Buffalo

4h 45m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:28 am - 10:08 amBUF Buffalo-STL Lambert-St Louis

5h 40m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

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8:25 am - 4:50 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-BUF Buffalo

7h 25m1 stop Denver Intl

3:55 pm - 10:00 pmBUF Buffalo-STL Lambert-St Louis

7h 05m2 stops Baltimore/Washington Nashville Intl

$640Southwest

Tue, Nov 17 - Wed, Nov 18

6:00 am - 2:10 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-BUF Buffalo

7h 10m2 stops Newark Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

6:00 am - 10:48 amBUF Buffalo-STL Lambert-St Louis

5h 48m1 stop Newark

$668United Airlines

Thu, Nov 19 - Mon, Nov 23

9:40 am - 5:02 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-BUF Buffalo

6h 22m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:00 am - 3:43 pmBUF Buffalo-STL Lambert-St Louis

10h 43m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl

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6:05 pm - 12:08 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-BUF Buffalo

17h 03m1 stop Orlando

9:20 pm - 4:20 pmBUF Buffalo-STL Lambert-St Louis

20h 00m2 stops Orlando Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

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How much is a round-trip flight from St. Louis 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 St. Louis to Buffalo departing in march.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from St. Louis to Buffalo?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Monday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from St. Louis to Buffalo. It’s 30% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 23% higher.
What’s the cheapest month to fly from St. Louis to Buffalo? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for round-trip flights from St. Louis to Buffalo, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •September is the cheapest month to fly from St. Louis to Buffalo at $316 round-trip.
•April ($508) and March ($466) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 60% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from St. Louis to Buffalo?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from St. Louis to Buffalo.
How long is a flight from St. Louis to Buffalo?
A nonstop flight from St. Louis to Buffalo takes about 00m, covering 672 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from St. Louis 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 St. Louis to Buffalo flight?
Round-trip flights from St. Louis to Buffalo range from $299 to $447, with an average of $368 over the past 12 months. Anything below $299 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from St. Louis 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 $333 to $1,094. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from St. Louis to Buffalo looking right now?
One-way fares from St. Louis to Buffalo are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $258.
What car rental options are available at Buffalo Airport (BUF)?
Buffalo Airport (BUF) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $81 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Budget
• Hertz
• Thrifty
• Alamo
Which airports can I use when flying from St. Louis to Buffalo?
Flights from St. Louis to Buffalo usually depart from Lambert-St Louis (STL) and arrive at Buffalo (BUF).
Which airports do connecting flights from St. Louis to Buffalo pass through?
One-stop flights from St. Louis to Buffalo most commonly connect through:

• Chicago Midway (MDW) - 32% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 22% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 21% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 12% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from St. Louis to Buffalo?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 43% on flights from St. Louis to Buffalo. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $260 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $456, a difference of $196.

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 St. Louis to Buffalo?
Flying via Chicago Midway (MDW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 58m, compared with 4h 18m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) and 4h 30m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT).
What is the time difference between St. Louis and Buffalo?
Buffalo is 1 hour ahead of St. Louis (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Monday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Monday flights average $260, about $196 less than Sunday fares (43% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your St. Louis to Buffalo trip for September. Fares historically average $316 round-trip in that month - typically $192 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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