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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.

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.

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.

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.

Among airlines operating Raleigh to Buffalo flights:

• Frontier: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only Frontier operates flights between Raleigh and Buffalo.

Flights from Raleigh to Buffalo usually depart from Raleigh-Durham (RDU) and arrive at Buffalo (BUF).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Frontier: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Raleigh to Buffalo:

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $148 round-trip via Orlando (MCO), compared to $230 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $55–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Frontier. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321neo variants.

One-stop flights from Raleigh to Buffalo most commonly connect through:

• Baltimore/Washington (BWI) - 28% of one-stop connections
• Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 23% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 22% of one-stop connections
• Philadelphia (PHL) - 7% of one-stop connections

Baltimore/Washington (BWI) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 51% on the Raleigh to Buffalo route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $152 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $306, a difference of $154. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Raleigh to Buffalo route, 20% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 33 minutes.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Raleigh to Buffalo:

• Earliest: departs at 10:07 am and lands at 11:50 am
• Latest: departs at 10:15 am and lands at 11:58 am.

The flight takes about 1h 43m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 9% above the route average of $260. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Raleigh to Buffalo takes 1h 43m, covering 488 miles.

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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $211 to $871. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Raleigh to Buffalo are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $123, which is 19% below the typical average for this route.

Frontier is the only airline operating Raleigh to Buffalo flights. 80% of its flights are on time.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 44m, compared with 4h 01m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and 4h 11m via Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA).

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

Round-trip flights from Raleigh to Buffalo range from $189 to $323, with an average of $260 over the past 12 months. Anything below $189 counts as a good deal.