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Cheap Flights from Raleigh to Buffalo (RDU-BUF)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Raleigh to Buffalo that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Raleigh to Buffalo

Sun, Aug 17 - Thu, Aug 21
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6:31 pm - 8:17 pmRDU-BUF
1h 46mnonstop
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9:45 am - 11:26 amBUF-RDU
1h 41mnonstop
$114Frontier
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Sat, Aug 23 - Sat, Aug 30
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4:33 pm - 6:20 pmRDU-BUF
1h 47mnonstop
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4:18 pm - 6:05 pmBUF-RDU
1h 47mnonstop
$126Frontier
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Thu, Sep 4 - Thu, Sep 11
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5:06 pm - 6:46 pmRDU-BUF
1h 40mnonstop
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6:22 pm - 8:07 pmBUF-RDU
1h 45mnonstop
$136Frontier
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Thu, Sep 4 - Thu, Sep 11
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11:17 am - 7:04 pmRDU-BUF
7h 47m1 stop
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6:00 am - 10:32 amBUF-RDU
4h 32m1 stop
$153JetBlue
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Wed, Aug 27 - Thu, Sep 4
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5:45 pm - 11:59 pmRDU-BUF
6h 14m1 stop
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6:00 am - 10:32 amBUF-RDU
4h 32m1 stop
$185JetBlue
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Sat, Aug 23 - Sat, Aug 30
American Airlines Logo
8:19 pm - 12:09 amRDU-BUF
3h 50m1 stop
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6:15 am - 10:25 amBUF-RDU
4h 10m1 stop
$197American Airlines
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Tue, Sep 23 - Sat, Sep 27
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6:25 am - 3:10 pmRDU-BUF
8h 45m2 stops
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10:30 am - 5:00 pmBUF-RDU
6h 30m1 stop
$202Southwest
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Thu, Aug 28 - Tue, Sep 2
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 11:04 amRDU-BUF
5h 04m1 stop
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7:35 am - 11:17 amBUF-RDU
3h 42m1 stop
$203American Airlines
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Mon, Sep 1 - Wed, Sep 3
Southwest Logo
3:10 pm - 7:35 pmRDU-BUF
4h 25m1 stop
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10:15 am - 6:30 pmBUF-RDU
8h 15m2 stops
$208Southwest
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Fri, Sep 26 - Mon, Sep 29
Delta Logo
6:20 pm - 10:56 pmRDU-BUF
4h 36m1 stop
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7:34 pm - 11:31 pmBUF-RDU
3h 57m1 stop
$209Delta
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Raleigh to Buffalo flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Raleigh to Buffalo to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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Planning a trip from Raleigh to Buffalo? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

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

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Raleigh to Buffalo?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Raleigh to Buffalo clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Buffalo on a Wednesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Monday is the most expensive day to fly from Raleigh to Buffalo. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Tuesday and avoiding Saturdays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Raleigh to Buffalo?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Raleigh to Buffalo, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Raleigh to Buffalo is October, where tickets cost $153 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $374 and $338 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Raleigh to Buffalo?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $189, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Raleigh to Buffalo?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Raleigh to Buffalo, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Raleigh to Buffalo, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 44% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$64
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 20% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 19% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Raleigh to Buffalo

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Raleigh to Buffalo based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Raleigh to Buffalo

  • What types of transportation can I use to go from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to downtown Buffalo?

    An easy way to go from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to downtown Buffalo is by driving, as it usually takes between 15 and 20 minutes. Otherwise, you can take public transportation, including bus line 24. With the bus, you will arrive in the city center in around 40 minutes.

  • What is the standard checked baggage policy for flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)?

    For flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF), you will typically not be able to check a bag for free. Instead, you will be required to pay an extra fee. Frontier Airlines has a maximum weight of 50 lbs.

  • What sustainable airlines offer flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)?

    American Airlines is considered to be especially sustainable. The company has been consistently replacing its fleet with more fuel-efficient aircraft, for instance. It has also made it a goal to reach net-zero emissions by 2050. On its flights, American Airlines has been working to reduce the amount of single-use plastic, particularly for packaging.

  • Will I receive any refreshments on my flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)?

    If you fly with American Airlines, you will receive a free light snack and drink during your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF). You may have the option of purchasing additional drinks and snacks during your trip, which is also the case for other airlines, like Frontier Airlines.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Raleigh to Buffalo?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Raleigh to Buffalo was $64 for a one-way ticket and $114 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Raleigh and Buffalo?

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Raleigh to Buffalo?

    When flying out of Raleigh you will be using Raleigh-Durham. You will be landing at Buffalo, also known as Buffalo.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Raleigh to Buffalo?

    JetBlue, and American Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Raleigh to Buffalo flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Raleigh to Buffalo?

    The Airbus A320neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Raleigh to Buffalo flight route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Raleigh to Buffalo?

    You can catch a nonstop flight from Raleigh to Buffalo on on Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Raleigh to Buffalo, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Raleigh to Buffalo are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $345 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $268 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Raleigh to Buffalo?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Raleigh to Buffalo.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Raleigh to Buffalo?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Buffalo from Raleigh is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Raleigh to Buffalo?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Buffalo with an airline and back to Raleigh with another airline. Booking your flights between Raleigh and BUF can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Raleigh to Buffalo?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Buffalo from Raleigh up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Raleigh to Buffalo

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $59 or less one-way and $128 or less round-trip.
  • There are a few ways that travelers can go from downtown Raleigh to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU). If you opt to drive, it will normally take you around 15 to 20 minutes. Public transportation is always an option as well, including the bus lines Piedmont, 310, and RDU, which will bring you to the airport in around 1 h 15 min.
  • While you can usually find direct flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF), many journeys require a layover. When you fly with JetBlue, you may have a layover in New York. With American Airlines, your layover may be in Washington, D.C.
  • To save some money on your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF), consider booking a Basic Economy ticket. JetBlue has a Blue Basic fare, while American Airlines offers a Basic Economy cabin class.
  • As it is such a short flight, it can often be rather affordable to upgrade your ticket from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF). American Airlines has a First cabin class for this route, for example.
  • Most economy tickets will allow you to bring a free carry-on for your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF). When you are flying with American Airlines, your item can be a maximum size of 18 x 14 x 8 inches.

Prefer to fly direct from Raleigh to Buffalo?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Raleigh-Durham to Buffalo.
Find which airlines fly direct from Raleigh-Durham Airport to Buffalo Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

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Raleigh-Durham to Buffalo

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Raleigh to Buffalo

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Raleigh to Buffalo. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Raleigh to Buffalo? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4241 reviews
8.6Crew
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
7.0Food
7.5Entertainment
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southwest just starting charging for luggage. hadnt realized it until it was too late. now out $70 when i couldve bought a carry on if i wouldve known. free bags was one of the only reasons i chose southwest over another airline (the other being no assigned seats, which is apparently also being changed). stupid business decision. wont be flying southwest anymore.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Jul 2025AUS - RDU
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southwest just starting charging for luggage. hadnt realized it until it was too late. now out $70 when i couldve bought a carry on if i wouldve known. free bags was one of the only reasons i chose southwest over another airline (the other being no assigned seats, which is apparently also being changed). stupid business decision. wont be flying southwest anymore.

The quality of Southwest Airlines continues to degrade each time I fly with them. If it were not for the free luggage, I would probably choose another airline. Their prices are a little bit competitive, but way too high for the quality of the service. Southwest is not unique in this way. Domestic flight in the United States of America has continued to be a lower and lower quality product. Very sad when you compare the quality of domestic airlines to that of many international airlines around the world.

Very smooth checking in our luggage with a super pleasant SW agent. I enjoyed a fun entertaining movie.

WiFi did not work. For as outrageous as these flights cost, when they’re advertised with certain services/ features they should be in working order

Worst experience I had on Southwest. Still better than most, but the seating was barely tolerable.

The Southwest employees (all two of them) were very nice and cheerful despite the fact the line to self-check a bag (simply drop it off) was hundreds of people long. Thank God I arrived early to the airport because I stood in this line for at least an hour. Once on the flight that had been delayed by an hour, we had no Wi-Fi and thus no entertainment. Finally, I hope the investor strong arm tactics against Southwest pay off in a short-term windfall to your C-Suite because the rest of you are screwed. I have been a faithful Southwest customer for 15 years due to everything you just got rid of. I'm flying to Idaho and Washington in October, both places I used to simply book with Southwest without a second thought now with Frontier (Washington) and United (Idaho) because they offer everything the "new" Southwest does but cheaper and at better times, destinations, etc. This really makes me sad...

It was okay. The plane was delayed from earlier in the day, but they kept updating the departure time, sometimes later, sometimes earlier. That was stressful. Once we finally got on and took off, it was fine. I was supposed to have a connection in Chicago to Los Angeles, and the time for so late I was rebooked to arrive in LA 3 hours late. The departure time to Chicago later became early enough to have taken my original connection and arrive earlier but that wasn't an option.

It was one and half hour late... Not sure if any other experience matters.

Delayed flight. Nicest crew member was a SW pilot flying seated next to me who kindly move to seat the final passenger. Flight extra delayed. My cup of refreshment of ginger ale was so packed with ice it was literally 2 sips.

For my birthday trip this was my second time ever flying, this trip was the best.

Was on time until within 1 hour of flight-how does that happen? Staff very friendly.

Weather delay in Chicago?. No sense of urgency to make connection in Chicago for our connecting flight that wasn't delayed. Connection was missed.

Our flight was understandably diverted to a small regional airport in Laramie, Wyoming due to weather conditions, which I fully recognize and appreciate. However, the low rating stems from the experience that followed: passengers remained on board for over an hour without the option to deplane and stretch, despite the aircraft being stationary. Although the pilot opened the cabin door, only he was permitted to exit. Meanwhile, passengers grew increasingly uncomfortable as warm summer air entered the cabin through the open door, and being in the second row meant we were impacted immediately. While the flight attendants made efforts to keep everyone at ease, I believe allowing passengers to deplane briefly, given the extended delay, would have significantly improved the overall experience.

I never flew. Flight was canceled. DIA worst airport in the country. Avoid at all costs.

I learned that seating towards the end of plane that a line forms for the restroom and people use your chair as a hand railing, bumping your seat consistently. I was seated in the aisle. I think that next time if I am towards the back row I would want to sit in the middle or window seat.

United sent me a mileage plus number last year but that number is invalid so I can’t use it to check into flights or collect mileage. There is human to speak about the problem, only computers who keep asking me if I am using the correct email. It’s so frustrating and I cannot resolve it.

It was delayed instead of departing at 9:20pm, we departed at 11pm… putting us in Columbus after 2am! It was awful. Had I known about the delay, I could have spent some time in the United Lounge… I was starving because I started my journey in Budapest… so I was exhausted and hungry. Plus I had to make new arrangements to be picked up at the airport in Columbus, instead of midnight it was 2:30 am after getting luggage and out of airport. Not feasible. I would have just stayed in Chicago for the night and gotten a morning flight.

Not a great experience. We paid for the upgrade for premium economy seats and seated ourselves in very comfortable seats. Someone came along with the same seat on their boarding pass. The aircraft had been changed and as a result we were booted out and sent further back to small uncomfortable seats. After complaining we were moved to emergency row seats, which gave us more leg room but the seats don’t recline. For people in our 70’s we found having to sit upright from California to NJ very uncomfortable. Not sure why they chose to move senior citizens instead of the two people that were allowed to take the more comfortable seats. Not happy.

I liked the choice of lemon ginger tea. I think stewardesses can be more considerate of older people needs.

It was great, I’m very grateful for the pilots and crew flight attendants for everything.

Too many long delays with JetBlue. Worst major airline that serves JFK but unfortunately I keep going back because of the prices.

flight cancelled after 2 delays. left us sitting in JFK at 1am. no customer service to assist rebooking.

To not have food or proper snacks on a 5 hour flight was the worst.

Spend hours delayed with no food, water anything sitting on the aieplane with no ability to eat or use the restroom. My entire experience was the absolute worst. I will never fly jet Blue again.

It would have been nice if they had offered more than one set of snacks

Ground crew gave me interference about carrying a laptop and a small shoulder bag, even though I told them I traveled with them all the time. I then placed my laptop bag in my carryon and took out a medical device, and ground crew still tried to give interference. I had to remind them that medical devices don't count towards luggage limits. It was quite annoying and unne

Flight was delayed several 3 hours - no reason was given and no communication what so ever.

The gate and ground staff were excellent, friendly, went out of their way to acknowledge my Mosaic status. The plane was an older Airbus, so the seats were a little worn. The in flight attendant was not very nice, and seemed to be annoyed to be at work or be on this flight. Flight was fast and we landed early and pilots kept us informed.

The regular feedback of any changes to our flights. The Jetblue staff were very helpful. Our flights were great. Lots of leg room!

The flight was delayed for 4 hours. Once onboard the crew was wonderful.

Flight was cancelled 3 hrs AFTER etd. Thetefore Missed connection from JFK to New Zealand . No accommodation provided… This cost ne aporox 1000 USD in extra expenses and turned whst should have been a 24 hr trip ftom Boston - New Zealand into a VERY expensive , late 70+ hr nightmare … Complete nonsense!!!

Overall fine, but the delay was annoying and the reasons for the delay were not communicated. The crew on board were phenomenal!

This flight never occurred because AA couldn’t get their act together.

Whenever a passenger purchase a ticket his advantage number should automatically to his information. It's not everyone remember the number. You request for your number and American airline agent say they will email it....and they never email anything and you loose your mileage just because you don't remember your number. It should automatically go your information and associate with your email account at all times

Boarding took forever, the plane was cramped and cold, and the seatbelt song came on constantly throughout the red eye flight with a loud pre-recorded message playing each time

Cabin felt crammed Snacks are lame But crew was super efficient getting us out on time despite delay

Flight was empty so had a whole row to myself. Still had to wait to get the bag due to the negligence at Palm Springs departure.

I flew out of Reagan National. My flight was delayed, delayed, delayed, and then canceled ...THREE TIMES over TWO DAYS. Staff were seemingly not empowered to provide information on why the flights were screwed up. A real nightmare.

Amazingly comfy flight - I had upgraded for a reasonable price and it was worth it. The food also was good.

Only thing that I liked it that I got to my destination safely, otherwise American Airlines stinks.

Boarding in Orlando was not good. Giant mob at the gate, should have been lines.

Decent clean onboard experience. Okay discount airline experience. Unfortunately, any customer service interactions are difficult and unhelpful. There is no service. Also, a premium seat only gets you premium boarding if you line up first. Once they start general boarding you must go to the back of the line. Not very premium

baggage clamed had to wait over a hour and half for all people on my flight it was terrible

The ticketing agents were rude but then we had a great gate agent very nice we had to ride a buss out to where the plane was parked but it was in some back corner of the airport when we got to the plane the captain who was great btw was cleaning the plane because the same rude ticketing agent told them they we not contracted to vacuum the plane. The ride to las Vegas was fine We had a connecting flight to Dallas. The flight was fine but when we arrived in Dallas everyone who flew on any frontier airlines the picked up bags from baggage claim D15 had to wait over a hour for their bags to start we arrived at 11:30pm ish to the gate we didn't leave the baggage clamed till 12:50 am very not happy and i used to fly frontier 4 times a week for work in Denver i will not be using them again

I was 2 hr arrive in the airport and 45 min in the line . After take to my turn . The agent tell me I’m later . I can not board . So my vacation was going to the floor . Just for their bad customer service agent in the airline

Frontier Airlines was AWFUL. I was an hour early for my flight and the lady refused to check me in. I had to purchase a whole new ticket with a different airline.

My flight was canceled I was promised a reginf still not received.

Late, terrible communication, horrible planning of passenger seating until the literal last minute. One of the worst flying experiences of my life. Y'all suck

Both legs of the flight were changed. The day of the flight and length of the trip.

First of all, we never got on the connecting flight to Denver. They delayed our flight for two hours. If we would have gotten on that flight, we would have been stuck in Denver for 13 hours. So we re- routed our flight for a straight through flight to Oklahoma two days later. THEN, they delayed that flight for two hours. After that we were able to finally get on our flight and come home. Frontier Airlines - one of the worst airlines I have ever been on.

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