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?

Three cabin classes are available on flights from St. Louis to Buffalo: • Economy Class • Premium Economy Class • First Class

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) - 26% of one-stop connections • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 21% of one-stop connections • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 17% of one-stop connections • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 16% of one-stop connections Chicago Midway (MDW) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

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

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 44% on the St. Louis to Buffalo route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $260 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $460, a difference of $200. 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 0h 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 are flight prices from St. Louis to Buffalo looking right now?

One-way fares from St. Louis to Buffalo are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $142, which is 48% below the typical average for this route.

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 52m, compared with 4h 16m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) and 4h 39m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

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 starting from around $19 for economy cars. Top options include: · Dollar · Budget · Hertz · Alamo · Thrifty

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

Round-trip flights from St. Louis to Buffalo range from $290 to $473, with an average of $368 over the past 12 months. Anything below $290 counts as a good deal.

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

Frontier ($212) and United Airlines ($304) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from St. Louis to Buffalo according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is 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. 26% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected 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 $182. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

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

Chicago Midway (MDW) had the shortest average connection time for St. Louis to Buffalo layovers at 148 minutes over the past 3 months.

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Recent round-trip flight deals from St. Louis to Buffalo

Fri, Sep 25 - Fri, Oct 2

2:29 pm - 12:50 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-BUF Buffalo

21h 21m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

1:40 pm - 7:17 pmBUF Buffalo-STL Lambert-St Louis

30h 37m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Denver Intl

$212Frontier

Fri, Oct 9 - Tue, Oct 13

6:35 pm - 12:59 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-BUF Buffalo

17h 24m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:51 pm - 5:40 pmBUF Buffalo-STL Lambert-St Louis

23h 49m2 stops Orlando Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$280Frontier

Wed, Jan 13 - Thu, Jan 14

1:08 pm - 8:31 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-BUF Buffalo

6h 23m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:00 am - 11:09 amBUF Buffalo-STL Lambert-St Louis

6h 09m1 stop Newark

$304United Airlines

Tue, Sep 22 - Tue, Sep 29

9:47 am - 5:28 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-BUF Buffalo

6h 41m1 stop New York LaGuardia

6:10 am - 10:29 amBUF Buffalo-STL Lambert-St Louis

5h 19m1 stop Philadelphia

$308American Airlines

Thu, Oct 15 - Mon, Oct 19

5:40 pm - 11:40 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-BUF Buffalo

5h 00m1 stop Baltimore/Washington

7:35 pm - 11:15 pmBUF Buffalo-STL Lambert-St Louis

4h 40m1 stop Chicago Midway

$309Southwest

Sat, Oct 10 - Mon, Oct 12

6:05 am - 10:30 amSTL Lambert-St Louis-BUF Buffalo

3h 25m1 stop Chicago Midway

7:20 pm - 12:35 amBUF Buffalo-STL Lambert-St Louis

6h 15m1 stop Orlando

$309Southwest

Thu, Oct 22 - Mon, Oct 26

5:00 am - 10:53 amSTL Lambert-St Louis-BUF Buffalo

4h 53m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

8:00 am - 1:00 pmBUF Buffalo-STL Lambert-St Louis

6h 00m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$309American Airlines

Wed, Sep 30 - Tue, Oct 13

1:55 pm - 7:04 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-BUF Buffalo

4h 09m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

9:01 am - 1:53 pmBUF Buffalo-STL Lambert-St Louis

5h 52m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$309Delta

Mon, Oct 5 - Thu, Oct 8

3:11 pm - 8:47 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-BUF Buffalo

4h 36m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

7:00 am - 12:13 pmBUF Buffalo-STL Lambert-St Louis

6h 13m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$309United Airlines

Fri, Oct 16 - Sun, Oct 18

6:05 pm - 11:59 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-BUF Buffalo

4h 54m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

6:15 am - 9:44 amBUF Buffalo-STL Lambert-St Louis

4h 29m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$366Delta

Recent last minute flight deals from St. Louis to Buffalo

Mon, Aug 31 - Wed, Sep 2

4:23 pm - 9:23 amSTL Lambert-St Louis-BUF Buffalo

16h 00m1 stop Orlando

6:54 pm - 4:11 pmBUF Buffalo-STL Lambert-St Louis

22h 17m1 stop Orlando

$350Frontier

Mon, Aug 31 - Wed, Sep 2

4:23 pm - 9:23 amSTL Lambert-St Louis-BUF Buffalo

16h 00m1 stop Orlando

6:54 pm - 4:11 pmBUF Buffalo-STL Lambert-St Louis

22h 17m1 stop Orlando

$360Frontier

Fri, Sep 4 - Tue, Sep 8

2:55 pm - 10:20 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-BUF Buffalo

6h 25m1 stop Tampa

6:25 pm - 9:45 pmBUF Buffalo-STL Lambert-St Louis

4h 20m1 stop Chicago Midway

$590Southwest

Mon, Aug 31 - Fri, Sep 4

4:23 pm - 9:23 amSTL Lambert-St Louis-BUF Buffalo

16h 00m1 stop Orlando

11:36 am - 5:22 pmBUF Buffalo-STL Lambert-St Louis

6h 46m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$590Frontier

Fri, Sep 4 - Tue, Sep 8

2:55 pm - 10:20 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-BUF Buffalo

6h 25m1 stop Tampa

3:00 pm - 9:45 pmBUF Buffalo-STL Lambert-St Louis

7h 45m2 stops Baltimore/Washington Chicago Midway

$595Southwest

Wed, Sep 2 - Fri, Sep 4

5:55 am - 12:30 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-BUF Buffalo

5h 35m1 stop Baltimore/Washington

7:10 pm - 10:10 pmBUF Buffalo-STL Lambert-St Louis

4h 00m1 stop Chicago Midway

$618Southwest

Wed, Sep 2 - Fri, Sep 4

8:00 am - 7:00 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-BUF Buffalo

10h 00m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

5:58 pm - 10:59 pmBUF Buffalo-STL Lambert-St Louis

6h 01m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$623United Airlines

Wed, Sep 2 - Fri, Sep 4

6:00 am - 2:18 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-BUF Buffalo

7h 18m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

10:30 am - 7:16 pmBUF Buffalo-STL Lambert-St Louis

9h 46m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$628United Airlines

Fri, Sep 4 - Mon, Sep 7

9:15 am - 5:29 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-BUF Buffalo

7h 14m1 stop New York LaGuardia

10:43 am - 5:01 pmBUF Buffalo-STL Lambert-St Louis

7h 18m1 stop Philadelphia

$657American Airlines

Fri, Sep 4 - Mon, Sep 7

2:10 pm - 11:29 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-BUF Buffalo

8h 19m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County New York LaGuardia

6:27 am - 2:33 pmBUF Buffalo-STL Lambert-St Louis

9h 06m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,678Delta

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Price, demand and travel trends for St. Louis to Buffalo flights

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

Round-trip flights from St. Louis to Buffalo start at $212. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $290 to $473. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $212 on Frontier.

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

Monday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from St. Louis to Buffalo, it is 30% cheaper than the average day. Saturday is the most expensive day with flight prices 25% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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

February is the cheapest month to fly from St. Louis to Buffalo at $337 round-trip.
April ($508) and March ($476) are the most expensive months.
The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 50% on average.

This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Low season	March
High season	September
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Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 29% increase in price.

Most popular time to fly and prices are also 7% lower on average.

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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?
Three cabin classes are available on flights from St. Louis to Buffalo:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• First Class
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) - 26% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 21% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 16% of one-stop connections

Chicago Midway (MDW) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from St. Louis to Buffalo?
Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 44% on the St. Louis to Buffalo route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $260 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $460, a difference of $200. 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 0h 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 are flight prices from St. Louis to Buffalo looking right now?
One-way fares from St. Louis to Buffalo are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $142, which is 48% below the typical average for this route.
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 52m, compared with 4h 16m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) and 4h 39m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).
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 starting from around $19 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Dollar
· Budget
· Hertz
· Alamo
· Thrifty
How much should I expect to pay for a St. Louis to Buffalo flight?
Round-trip flights from St. Louis to Buffalo range from $290 to $473, with an average of $368 over the past 12 months. Anything below $290 counts as a good deal.

If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Monday departure instead of Saturday. On this route, Monday flights average $260 - about $200 less than Saturday (43% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your St. Louis to Buffalo trip for February. Fares historically average $337 round-trip in that month - typically $171 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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