Which airports can I use when flying from Richmond to Buffalo?

Flights from Richmond to Buffalo usually depart from Richmond Byrd Intl (RIC) and arrive at Buffalo (BUF).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from Richmond to Buffalo?

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Richmond to Buffalo: • Economy Class • First Class

Which airports do connecting flights from Richmond to Buffalo pass through?

One-stop flights from Richmond to Buffalo most commonly connect through: • New York LaGuardia (LGA) - 34% of one-stop connections • Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 21% of one-stop connections • Boston Logan Intl (BOS) - 16% of one-stop connections • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 10% of one-stop connections New York LaGuardia (LGA) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Richmond to Buffalo?

On the Richmond to Buffalo route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 33%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $291 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $434: a $143 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

How expensive are last-minute Richmond to Buffalo flights?

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 33% above the route average of $336. Book 19 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

How long is a flight from Richmond to Buffalo?

A nonstop flight from Richmond to Buffalo takes 0h 00m, covering 383 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from Richmond 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 Richmond 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 $239 to $1,015. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Richmond to Buffalo looking right now?

One-way fares from Richmond to Buffalo are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $247, which is 15% above the typical average for this route.

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

Flying via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 31m, compared with 3h 47m via Philadelphia (PHL) and 4h 05m via Newark (EWR).

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 Richmond to Buffalo flight?

Round-trip flights from Richmond to Buffalo range from $283 to $421, with an average of $336 over the past 12 months. Anything below $283 counts as a good deal.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Richmond to Buffalo?

United Airlines ($290) and American Airlines ($295) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Richmond to Buffalo according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is the most popular layover airport when flying from Richmond to Buffalo?

New York LaGuardia (LGA) is the most popular layover for the Richmond to Buffalo route. 34% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via LGA.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Richmond to Buffalo?

Flights via New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $257. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Richmond to Buffalo which airport offers the shortest layover?

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) had the shortest average connection time for Richmond to Buffalo layovers at 138 minutes over the past 3 months.

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February

Cheapest • 23% price drop

June

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New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK)

Cheapest • Avg $257 (round-trip)

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD)

Shortest trip • 3h 31m (one-way)

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Richmond to Buffalo

Mon, Oct 19 - Wed, Oct 21

7:59 pm - 11:50 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-BUF Buffalo

3h 51m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

10:10 am - 2:10 pmBUF Buffalo-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

4h 00m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$290United Airlines

Sat, Jan 16 - Tue, Jan 19

2:25 pm - 6:17 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-BUF Buffalo

3h 52m1 stop Philadelphia

10:17 am - 4:04 pmBUF Buffalo-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

5h 47m1 stop Philadelphia

$295American Airlines

Thu, Jan 21 - Tue, Jan 26

1:35 pm - 5:23 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-BUF Buffalo

3h 48m1 stop New York LaGuardia

4:00 pm - 9:41 pmBUF Buffalo-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

5h 41m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl

$295Delta

Wed, Jan 20 - Tue, Jan 26

1:35 pm - 5:23 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-BUF Buffalo

3h 48m1 stop New York LaGuardia

10:15 am - 4:54 pmBUF Buffalo-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

6h 39m1 stop New York LaGuardia

$295Delta

Wed, Dec 2 - Sat, Dec 5

4:40 pm - 9:55 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-BUF Buffalo

5h 15m1 stop Baltimore/Washington

11:00 am - 6:55 pmBUF Buffalo-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

7h 55m2 stops Nashville Intl Baltimore/Washington

$300Southwest

Wed, Dec 2 - Sat, Dec 5

6:05 am - 3:15 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-BUF Buffalo

9h 10m2 stops Baltimore/Washington Nashville Intl

11:00 am - 6:55 pmBUF Buffalo-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

7h 55m2 stops Nashville Intl Baltimore/Washington

$305Southwest

Thu, Oct 29 - Sat, Oct 31

6:40 pm - 10:24 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-BUF Buffalo

3h 44m1 stop New York LaGuardia

7:00 am - 12:00 pmBUF Buffalo-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

5h 00m1 stop Philadelphia

$312American Airlines

Mon, Oct 5 - Wed, Oct 7

7:59 pm - 11:50 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-BUF Buffalo

3h 51m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

1:48 pm - 9:10 pmBUF Buffalo-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

7h 22m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$361United Airlines

Wed, Jan 20 - Thu, Jan 21

6:20 pm - 11:01 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-BUF Buffalo

4h 41m1 stop Newark

10:20 am - 5:18 pmBUF Buffalo-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

6h 58m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$365United Airlines

Fri, Nov 20 - Sun, Nov 22

7:15 am - 1:20 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-BUF Buffalo

6h 05m1 stop Boston Logan Intl

9:20 am - 2:01 pmBUF Buffalo-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

4h 41m1 stop Boston Logan Intl

$585JetBlue

Recent last minute flight deals from Richmond to Buffalo

Fri, Sep 18 - Sun, Sep 20

6:00 am - 1:16 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-BUF Buffalo

7h 16m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:57 pm - 12:53 amBUF Buffalo-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

6h 56m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$726United Airlines

Sat, Sep 19 - Sat, Sep 26

8:50 am - 4:03 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-BUF Buffalo

7h 13m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

5:15 pm - 11:34 pmBUF Buffalo-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

6h 19m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$752Delta

Sat, Sep 19 - Sat, Sep 26

4:29 pm - 9:47 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-BUF Buffalo

5h 18m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

11:48 am - 6:37 pmBUF Buffalo-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

6h 49m2 stops Washington, D.C. Reagan-National New York LaGuardia

$757American Airlines

Sat, Sep 19 - Sat, Sep 26

10:21 am - 5:43 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-BUF Buffalo

7h 22m2 stops Charlotte Douglas New York LaGuardia

11:48 am - 6:37 pmBUF Buffalo-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

6h 49m2 stops Washington, D.C. Reagan-National New York LaGuardia

$762American Airlines

Thu, Sep 17 - Sat, Sep 19

6:53 pm - 11:12 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-BUF Buffalo

4h 19m1 stop Newark

6:00 am - 9:54 amBUF Buffalo-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

3h 54m1 stop Newark

$817United Airlines

Thu, Sep 17 - Sat, Sep 19

5:23 pm - 9:47 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-BUF Buffalo

4h 24m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

11:48 am - 6:37 pmBUF Buffalo-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

6h 49m2 stops Washington, D.C. Reagan-National New York LaGuardia

$822American Airlines

Thu, Sep 17 - Sun, Sep 20

8:30 pm - 12:55 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-BUF Buffalo

16h 25m2 stops Tampa Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

12:49 pm - 4:56 pmBUF Buffalo-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

28h 07m1 stop Orlando

$909Multiple Airlines

Thu, Sep 17 - Sat, Sep 19

6:30 am - 3:15 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-BUF Buffalo

8h 45m2 stops Baltimore/Washington Chicago Midway

5:45 am - 4:15 pmBUF Buffalo-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

10h 30m2 stops Baltimore/Washington Nashville Intl

$1,105Southwest

Wed, Sep 16 - Sun, Sep 20

12:55 pm - 7:04 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-BUF Buffalo

6h 09m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

7:00 am - 11:37 amBUF Buffalo-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

4h 37m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,229Delta

Wed, Sep 16 - Sun, Sep 20

12:55 pm - 7:04 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-BUF Buffalo

6h 09m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

7:00 am - 11:37 amBUF Buffalo-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

4h 37m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,348Delta

Booking Insights

Price, demand and travel trends for Richmond to Buffalo flights

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

Round-trip flights from Richmond to Buffalo start at $290. Prices are typical for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $283 to $421. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $290 on United Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Richmond to Buffalo?

Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Richmond to Buffalo, it is 14% cheaper than the average day. Monday is the most expensive day with flight prices 29% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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

February is the cheapest month to fly from Richmond to Buffalo at $257 round-trip.
July ($411) and April ($402) are the most expensive months.
The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 59% on average.

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

When are prices from Richmond to Buffalo the cheapest?

Flights from Richmond to Buffalo are cheapest 19 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 52% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Cheapest flight	$142

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Which airports can I use when flying from Richmond to Buffalo?
Flights from Richmond to Buffalo usually depart from Richmond Byrd Intl (RIC) and arrive at Buffalo (BUF).
What cabin classes can I book on flights from Richmond to Buffalo?
Two cabin classes are available on flights from Richmond to Buffalo:

• Economy Class
• First Class
Which airports do connecting flights from Richmond to Buffalo pass through?
One-stop flights from Richmond to Buffalo most commonly connect through:

• New York LaGuardia (LGA) - 34% of one-stop connections
• Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 21% of one-stop connections
• Boston Logan Intl (BOS) - 16% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 10% of one-stop connections

New York LaGuardia (LGA) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Richmond to Buffalo?
On the Richmond to Buffalo route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 33%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $291 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $434: a $143 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
How expensive are last-minute Richmond to Buffalo flights?
Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 33% above the route average of $336. Book 19 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.
How long is a flight from Richmond to Buffalo?
A nonstop flight from Richmond to Buffalo takes 0h 00m, covering 383 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from Richmond 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 Richmond 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 $239 to $1,015. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Richmond to Buffalo looking right now?
One-way fares from Richmond to Buffalo are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $247, which is 15% above the typical average for this route.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Richmond to Buffalo?
Flying via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 31m, compared with 3h 47m via Philadelphia (PHL) and 4h 05m via Newark (EWR).
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 Richmond to Buffalo flight?
Round-trip flights from Richmond to Buffalo range from $283 to $421, with an average of $336 over the past 12 months. Anything below $283 counts as a good deal.

If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Saturday departure instead of Monday. On this route, Saturday flights average $291 - about $143 less than Monday (33% savings) based on the last 12 months.
For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 19 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 52% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Richmond to Buffalo trip for February. Fares historically average $257 round-trip in that month - typically $154 less than the most expensive month, which is July (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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