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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

Sat, Oct 11 - Sat, Oct 18
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7:07 pm - 8:49 pmRDU-BUF
1h 42mnonstop
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6:52 pm - 8:34 pmBUF-RDU
1h 42mnonstop
$100Frontier
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Sun, Oct 5 - Thu, Oct 9
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5:06 pm - 6:46 pmRDU-BUF
1h 40mnonstop
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8:19 pm - 10:05 pmBUF-RDU
1h 46mnonstop
$115Frontier
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Tue, Oct 7 - Wed, Oct 8
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5:52 pm - 10:42 pmRDU-BUF
4h 50m1 stop
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7:07 am - 2:01 pmBUF-RDU
6h 54m1 stop
$152United Airlines
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Wed, Oct 1 - Sat, Oct 4
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5:45 pm - 10:08 pmRDU-BUF
4h 23m1 stop
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6:00 am - 10:17 amBUF-RDU
4h 17m1 stop
$153JetBlue
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Wed, Oct 1 - Thu, Oct 2
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11:11 am - 4:29 pmRDU-BUF
5h 18m1 stop
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6:00 am - 10:17 amBUF-RDU
4h 17m1 stop
$155JetBlue
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Tue, Oct 7 - Wed, Oct 8
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2:00 pm - 9:30 pmRDU-BUF
7h 30m1 stop
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5:30 am - 9:55 amBUF-RDU
4h 25m1 stop
$157Southwest
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Sat, Oct 11 - Wed, Oct 15
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6:10 am - 10:00 amRDU-BUF
3h 50m1 stop
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5:30 am - 9:55 amBUF-RDU
4h 25m1 stop
$167Southwest
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Tue, Nov 18 - Sat, Nov 22
American Airlines Logo
7:24 am - 12:07 pmRDU-BUF
4h 43m1 stop
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7:13 pm - 12:04 amBUF-RDU
4h 51m1 stop
$168American Airlines
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Tue, Nov 18 - Sat, Nov 22
United Airlines Logo
11:20 am - 6:46 pmRDU-BUF
7h 26m2 stops
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6:00 am - 12:23 pmBUF-RDU
6h 23m1 stop
$172United Airlines
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Tue, Nov 18 - Sat, Nov 22
American Airlines Logo
1:59 pm - 5:48 pmRDU-BUF
3h 49m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
5:32 pm - 12:04 amBUF-RDU
6h 32m2 stops
$173American Airlines
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There are direct flights from Raleigh to Buffalo 6 days a week: Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun.
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Cheapest round-trip
$100
Overall average: $160
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Sat 10/11Sat 10/18
RDU - BUF • Non-stop
Cheapest non-stop
$115
Typical prices: $111-161
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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.

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 Sundays 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 $160 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $376 and $324 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 $150, 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 36% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$36
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 21% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 32% 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 $36 for a one-way ticket and $100 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?

    Only American Airlines offers 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 $347 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 7.9.

  • 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 $106 or less one-way and $127 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.
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Raleigh-Durham to Buffalo

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Direct returns

Buffalo to Raleigh-Durham

Monday

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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.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4242 reviews
7.5Entertainment
8.0Comfort
7.0Food
8.6Crew
8.1Boarding
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I wish they had movie screens in the headrests. The seats are much improved, more legroom and recently renovated. Bathroom was clean. Staff was outstanding!!

10.0 ExcellentG, Sep 2025LAS - ATL
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I wish they had movie screens in the headrests. The seats are much improved, more legroom and recently renovated. Bathroom was clean. Staff was outstanding!!

As always, the entire Southwest experience was wonderful, from online booking to flight to baggage retrieval. Very grateful.

The weather could have been better. There was a 40 minute ATC delay in SFO because of marine fog and a micro cell storm delayed landing and take-off at Nashville. The gate was changed 5 minutes from boarding from gate B3 to gate C23 at Nashville airport.

After being assaulted by a flight attendant I was then brushed off as oh well because he long braids didn’t mean to whip me in the eye. I have filed complaints and will see. But like any other issue I’ve had with kayak involved it’s been trash. Last time I’ll be using your app

AC sub par. WiFi not working correctly. Ac sucked. Seats very narrow.

Near 4 hour flight with only 1 service. Had to use call button to request water. Internet and power not working until into flight. Internet would stop working during flight.

Southwest's seats are the least comfortable I have ever sat in.

The cabin was quiet for the redeye flight. The area was clean. The staff was great. The 787 Max was in good condition. Drawbacks were that the seat widths were tight for some passengers. The seat padding was at best average and for a long flight uncomfortable.

Southwest like most American domestic airlines, is a mediocre airline. But it is among the cheapest. Oh well.

My flight was delayed 50 minutes and we were rushed to board to then sit for 15 minutes until the pilot arrived. Unacceptable since we could have waited to board. Also the delayed flight was updated AFTER we boarded to more than the 10 minutes as originally stated.

The newer screen was super cool and had the option to watch many different shows or movies. Crew was polite and helpful. However again, many children screaming bloody murder and kicking my seat, and parents doing nothing about it as usual.

Flight was good and crew was super polite. However, there were around 5 kids screaming the WHOLE 2 hours. I understand kids have to come but parents need to do something to control their children. They make the experience terrible, especially after finishing 16 hour shifts at the hospital I needed some sleep, which I did not get.

IAD with the archaic people movers is just a place to be avoided.

All of the United employees I interacted with were professional and courteous. The aircraft was clean, the food on the flight was good. No complaints here.

Armrest controller on my seat 35D and nextbooennseat 35E did not work right. Hard to press buttons to recognize and 35D had constantnpressure either upmost down somit was nearly impossible to make selections. .

I flew with my dog and had already purchased my dog’s ticket. Even that morning I had called costumer service to insure that my husband and I had seats together since the website was giving me an error when choosing our seats and the representative mentioned our dog. I showed up early to the airport and when I got to the gate and we started boarding I was help back and told that I was supposed to have a yellow tag and that I should have checked in at the counter for them to give me that tag. I was not aware of this, the representative on the phone did not say anything. Nor did I see it anywhere in the checking process online, so if you travel with a pet and are not checking in luggage, just know that you still have to go to the check in counter when arriving at the airport unless you want to be the last one to board and not have room for your carry on in the overhead bins. Other than that, I had a great experience.

Once we got in the air the pilot made up some of the time of the delay. So that was really nice.

I understand stuff happens, but plane failures are likely due to lack of maintenance. Additionally, air conditioning wasn't working, no snack/drink service, no WiFi. Fortunately, the crew was communicative and light-hearted. United grabbed another plane and we were able to get to our destination.

There was no food available for this red eye... one little waffle cookie for a 6+ hour flight... thank God I was able to sleep some

It is clear that someone knew, and competent, is in charge of food at United Airlines at least for the international flights. I was flying in coach, but the choices of the dinner were excellent. Tasty, and appropriate size. I had the beef, which was a little bit like a shepherds pie, and it was good. Nothing comparable has been served on a United flight in years. It will not be confused with three star food, but it is very good for airline food. Even better was the breakfast choice between a cinnamon roll and a breakfast sandwich. I chose the breakfast sandwich which was absolutely delicious and which I would happily order again at my local Starbucks or Panera. It is clear that someone knew indifferent is in charge of the food and it’s about time.

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.

They have the most inexperienced / rude flight staff I’ve encountered

I paid extra for a seat closer to the front. The TV didn’t work at all for the entire flight. Would have been nice to know before I purchased an “upgraded “ seat

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.

Seats were new and comfortable. Staff was fine. Missed my connection due to weather -which wasn’t their fault- but got no help at all. Gate staff sent me to customer service, which was and stayed unstaffed. Sign with QR code directed me to call or chat. Chat was useless. Call was returned after an hour. No itinerary offered by Frontier could get me home in less than 30 hours. Rebooked with another airline and got a partial refund that came to about 10 percent of what I paid to get home.

Finally a Frontier on time and efficient. I've had problems before with your airline, but this time everything went fine.

The experience was good. No frills but I got there safe and sound and on time.

Great for the price. No wifi or entertainment, but gate agents and crew were fantastic and we boarded quickly and left on time.

sluggish boarding and arrival procedures, fake nice flight attendants, and lots of delays.

Disaster. They lied every step of the way. We ended up being delayed due to crew and then allegedly abandoned the flight because of a curfew at LGA. No rebooking to LGA at any reasonable time. No hotel. No meal vouchers. Had to sleep in the airport and fly to Newark instead. Will never fly Frontier again.

What I expected, nickeled and dined and a frontier flight attendant loudly complained about her job and lack of communication as she headed to the gate on her cell phone. Not professional.

As every law enforcement agency I could imagine surrounded the plane and we didn’t disembark for 2 hours and then had to stick around for another hour to go get our personal belongings after leaving them behind and being bused away from the plane, it was scary and inconvenient. We were given no information as to why this was happening. Lack of communication with passengers was disappointing.

After boarding and un-boarding twice over 6+hours, the flight was canceled.

Severe turbulence. Captain never came on to reassure passengers after things settled down.

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