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?

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Richmond to Buffalo.

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) - 43% of one-stop connections • Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 23% of one-stop connections • Boston Logan Intl (BOS) - 10% of one-stop connections • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 9% of one-stop connections

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

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 27% on flights from Richmond to Buffalo. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $321 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $434, a difference of $113. 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 expensive are last-minute Richmond to Buffalo flights?

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 37% above the $354 route average. 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 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 $257 to $1,770. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x 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 lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $187, which is 10% below 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 32m, compared with 4h 05m via Newark (EWR) and 4h 12m via Philadelphia (PHL).

What car rental options are available at Buffalo Airport (BUF)?

Buffalo Airport (BUF) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $82 for economy cars. Top options include: • Dollar • Budget • Hertz • Thrifty • Alamo

How much should I expect to pay for a Richmond to Buffalo flight?

Round-trip flights from Richmond to Buffalo range from $294 to $431, with an average of $354 over the past 12 months. Anything below $294 counts as a good deal.

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

Round-trip flights from Richmond to Buffalo typically range from $294 to $431. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $257, on Delta.

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Richmond to Buffalo. It’s 10% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 22% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Richmond to Buffalo?

•February is the cheapest month to fly from Richmond to Buffalo at $257 round-trip. •December ($441) and November ($412) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 71% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Richmond to Buffalo the cheapest?

Flights from Richmond to Buffalo are cheapest 19 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 56% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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

Delta ($257) and American Airlines ($309) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Richmond to Buffalo according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What’s 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. 43% 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 Boston Logan Intl (BOS) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $334. 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 2h 18m over the past 3 months.

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Typical prices: $294-$431

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Cheapest • Avg $334 (round-trip)

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Richmond to Buffalo

Thu, Nov 19 - Mon, Nov 23

10:35 am - 5:31 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-BUF Buffalo

6h 56m1 stop New York LaGuardia

7:00 am - 11:35 amBUF Buffalo-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

4h 35m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl

$257Delta

Tue, Nov 17 - Thu, Nov 26

12:45 pm - 5:31 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-BUF Buffalo

4h 46m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

3:30 pm - 8:28 pmBUF Buffalo-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

4h 58m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$257Delta

Fri, Jan 15 - Tue, Jan 19

6:29 pm - 10:56 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-BUF Buffalo

4h 27m1 stop New York LaGuardia

10:21 am - 3:51 pmBUF Buffalo-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

5h 30m1 stop Philadelphia

$295American Airlines

Thu, Nov 26 - Wed, Dec 2

11:45 am - 4:55 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-BUF Buffalo

5h 10m1 stop Baltimore/Washington

7:25 am - 11:40 amBUF Buffalo-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

4h 15m1 stop Baltimore/Washington

$295Southwest

Sat, Jan 16 - Tue, Jan 19

7:50 am - 1:15 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-BUF Buffalo

5h 25m1 stop New York LaGuardia

6:22 pm - 10:44 pmBUF Buffalo-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

4h 22m1 stop New York LaGuardia

$295Delta

Thu, Nov 26 - Wed, Dec 2

11:45 am - 4:55 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-BUF Buffalo

5h 10m1 stop Baltimore/Washington

12:45 pm - 7:15 pmBUF Buffalo-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

6h 30m2 stops Baltimore/Washington Nashville Intl

$300Southwest

Fri, Jan 15 - Tue, Jan 19

6:29 pm - 10:56 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-BUF Buffalo

4h 27m1 stop New York LaGuardia

10:21 am - 3:51 pmBUF Buffalo-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

5h 30m1 stop Philadelphia

$309American Airlines

Tue, Nov 17 - Thu, Nov 26

6:00 am - 10:35 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-BUF Buffalo

4h 35m1 stop New York LaGuardia

7:00 am - 2:55 pmBUF Buffalo-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

7h 55m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Philadelphia

$312American Airlines

Wed, Nov 18 - Wed, Nov 25

6:15 am - 9:54 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-BUF Buffalo

3h 39m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

1:53 pm - 9:49 pmBUF Buffalo-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

7h 56m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$347United Airlines

Tue, Jan 26 - Thu, Jan 28

10:07 am - 4:41 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-BUF Buffalo

6h 34m1 stop Newark

5:45 pm - 10:15 pmBUF Buffalo-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

4h 30m1 stop Newark

$385United Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from Richmond to Buffalo

Thu, Nov 5 - Thu, Nov 5

10:27 am - 5:02 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-BUF Buffalo

6h 35m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

7:52 pm - 11:15 pmBUF Buffalo-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

3h 23m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$697United Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Thu, Nov 5

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

9h 00m2 stops Baltimore/Washington Nashville Intl

5:30 pm - 9:00 pmBUF Buffalo-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

3h 30m1 stop Baltimore/Washington

$712Southwest

Mon, Nov 2 - Tue, Nov 3

8:20 pm - 11:46 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-BUF Buffalo

3h 26m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

6:30 am - 2:17 pmBUF Buffalo-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

7h 47m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$832United Airlines

Sat, Oct 31 - Mon, Nov 2

6:10 am - 1:16 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-BUF Buffalo

7h 06m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

7:52 pm - 11:15 pmBUF Buffalo-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

3h 23m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$837United Airlines

Sat, Oct 31 - Mon, Nov 2

6:20 am - 2:00 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-BUF Buffalo

7h 40m2 stops Baltimore/Washington Nashville Intl

6:00 am - 10:50 amBUF Buffalo-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

4h 50m1 stop Baltimore/Washington

$842Southwest

Mon, Nov 2 - Tue, Nov 3

6:15 am - 12:00 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-BUF Buffalo

5h 45m1 stop Baltimore/Washington

8:05 am - 7:10 pmBUF Buffalo-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

11h 05m2 stops Chicago Midway Nashville Intl

$842Southwest

Mon, Nov 2 - Tue, Nov 3

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

9h 00m2 stops Baltimore/Washington Nashville Intl

12:45 pm - 7:10 pmBUF Buffalo-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

6h 25m2 stops Baltimore/Washington Nashville Intl

$847Southwest

Sat, Oct 31 - Mon, Nov 2

6:20 am - 2:00 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-BUF Buffalo

7h 40m2 stops Baltimore/Washington Nashville Intl

9:05 am - 8:55 pmBUF Buffalo-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

11h 50m2 stops Nashville Intl Baltimore/Washington

$997Southwest

Thu, Nov 5 - Thu, Nov 5

6:15 am - 1:17 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-BUF Buffalo

7h 02m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

2:55 pm - 9:59 pmBUF Buffalo-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

7h 04m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Newark

$1,385United Airlines

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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? This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Richmond to Buffalo departing in november.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Richmond to Buffalo?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Richmond to Buffalo. It’s 10% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 22% higher.
What’s the cheapest month to fly from Richmond to Buffalo? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for round-trip flights from Richmond to Buffalo, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •February is the cheapest month to fly from Richmond to Buffalo at $257 round-trip.
•December ($441) and November ($412) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 71% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.
When are flights from Richmond to Buffalo the cheapest?: Flights from Richmond to Buffalo are cheapest 19 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 56% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from Richmond to Buffalo?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from Richmond to Buffalo.
How long is a flight from Richmond to Buffalo?
A nonstop flight from Richmond to Buffalo takes 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.
How much should I expect to pay for a Richmond to Buffalo flight?
Round-trip flights from Richmond to Buffalo range from $294 to $431, with an average of $354 over the past 12 months. Anything below $294 counts as a good deal.
How expensive are last-minute Richmond to Buffalo flights?
Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 37% above the $354 route average. Book 19 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.
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 $257 to $1,770. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x 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 lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $187, which is 10% below the typical average for this route.
What car rental options are available at Buffalo Airport (BUF)?
Buffalo Airport (BUF) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $82 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Budget
• Hertz
• Thrifty
• Alamo
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).
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) - 43% of one-stop connections
• Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 23% of one-stop connections
• Boston Logan Intl (BOS) - 10% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 9% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Richmond to Buffalo?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 27% on flights from Richmond to Buffalo. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $321 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $434, a difference of $113.

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 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 32m, compared with 4h 05m via Newark (EWR) and 4h 12m via Philadelphia (PHL).

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure and avoid flying on Monday. On this route, Tuesday flights average $321, about $113 less than Monday fares (26% 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 56% 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 $184 less than the most expensive month, which is December (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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