RIC - BUF

$122 Find Cheap Flights from Richmond to Buffalo

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Richmond to Buffalo departing on 4/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheapest round-trip
$233
Overall average: $305
JetBlue
Fri 6/26Wed 7/1
RIC - BUF • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$122
Typical prices: $256-$275
JetBlue
Wed 4/15
RIC - BUF • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $233 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 8.0 score
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There are currently no direct flights between Richmond and Buffalo. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $288 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 3h 24m (one-way)
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in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 45% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 18% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Richmond to Buffalo (RIC-BUF)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Richmond 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Richmond to Buffalo

Fri, Jun 26 - Wed, Jul 1
JetBlue Logo
6:25 pm - 11:39 pm
RIC
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BUF
5h 14m
1 stop
JetBlue Logo
6:00 am - 11:47 am
BUF
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RIC
5h 47m
1 stop
$233JetBlue
Thu, Jun 4 - Mon, Jun 8
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4:45 pm - 9:38 pm
RIC
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BUF
4h 53m
1 stop
JetBlue Logo
5:49 pm - 10:46 pm
BUF
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RIC
4h 57m
1 stop
$250JetBlue
Thu, May 14 - Mon, May 18
JetBlue Logo
6:00 am - 1:33 pm
RIC
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BUF
7h 33m
1 stop
JetBlue Logo
2:28 pm - 9:30 pm
BUF
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RIC
7h 02m
1 stop
$253JetBlue
Thu, May 21 - Tue, May 26
JetBlue Logo
6:00 am - 10:00 am
RIC
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BUF
4h 00m
1 stop
JetBlue Logo
5:49 pm - 10:46 pm
BUF
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RIC
4h 57m
1 stop
$270JetBlue
Tue, Apr 14 - Tue, Apr 21
Delta Logo
1:00 pm - 4:50 pm
RIC
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BUF
3h 50m
1 stop
Delta Logo
3:33 pm - 10:31 pm
BUF
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RIC
6h 58m
1 stop
$285Delta
Thu, May 14 - Mon, May 18
JetBlue Logo
6:00 am - 1:33 pm
RIC
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BUF
7h 33m
1 stop
JetBlue Logo
2:28 pm - 9:30 pm
BUF
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RIC
7h 02m
1 stop
$287JetBlue
Tue, Apr 14 - Tue, Apr 21
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 11:58 am
RIC
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BUF
5h 58m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 10:06 am
BUF
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RIC
5h 06m
1 stop
$290American Airlines
Mon, May 25 - Fri, May 29
JetBlue Logo
6:00 am - 10:00 am
RIC
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BUF
4h 00m
1 stop
JetBlue Logo
5:49 pm - 10:46 pm
BUF
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RIC
4h 57m
1 stop
$291JetBlue
Fri, May 1 - Mon, May 4
Delta Logo
5:03 pm - 11:31 pm
RIC
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BUF
6h 28m
1 stop
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 12:18 pm
BUF
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RIC
6h 18m
1 stop
$305Delta
Thu, Aug 27 - Mon, Aug 31
Southwest Logo
6:30 am - 11:10 am
RIC
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BUF
4h 40m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
8:35 am - 7:10 pm
BUF
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RIC
10h 35m
2 stops
$310Southwest
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Richmond to Buffalo flights

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year 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.

The cheapest month for flights from Richmond to Buffalo is August, where tickets cost $269 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $441 and $402 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Richmond 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 Richmond 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 Richmond to Buffalo, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 45% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$122
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 17% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 19% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Richmond to Buffalo

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Richmond 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 Richmond to Buffalo

  • What is the cheapest flight from Richmond to Buffalo?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Richmond to Buffalo was $122 for a one-way ticket and $233 for a round-trip.

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

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Richmond to Buffalo. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

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

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Richmond to Buffalo?

    Star Alliance, SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Richmond and Buffalo, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Richmond to Buffalo are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $291 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 $282 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Richmond 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 Richmond to Buffalo.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Buffalo from Richmond 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 Richmond 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 Richmond with another airline. Booking your flights between Richmond 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 Richmond 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 Richmond up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Richmond to Buffalo

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Richmond 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 Richmond 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.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4320 reviews
7.0Food
8.6Crew
7.5Entertainment
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
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We had a 5 hour delay on the tarmac in Baltimore

2.0 MediocreDavid, Mar 2026
ALB - BWI
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We had a 5 hour delay on the tarmac in Baltimore

Long layover between flights to Long Island from BWI - need better coordination between flights

I elected to pay for the upgrades and found very little difference

The new seating arrangement is so over priced for what you get.

The problem with the seat assignments is that there were a lot of rows in the front that were empty but my row at the back was full. Just not so pleasant.

No food or entertainment, just a quick 40 minute flight. A little bumpy due to Santa Ana winds but pilot has no control over that. Good flight and landing!

Good but I prefer choose your own seat. With the new assigned seats they should board from the back I see no advantage to this new boarding. Just like every other airline

I realize they are still working out kinks with the new boarding process, but by the time I boarded in group 5, most of the bins were full. All airlines should better enforce small bags and jackets going under the seats until everyone has boarded.

WiFi was not working and didn’t have a beverage service

Snacks are always pretzels. Why can't you also offer peanuts ?

Cabin was not pressurized properly. Several passengers had respiratory difficulties.

The staff was fine. The plane was extremely tight, and I paid for the wifi and it did not work at all. I was actually going to ask for a refund.

Terrible. Four hour delay because Delta could not find crew to man the aircraft. Terrible communication. Terrible insight into the delays. One of the worst flight experiences I’ve had.

The crew, and fellow passengers, were super gracious and kind. There seemed to be plenty of bin space even though the plane was full. It’s nice to get a glass of wine with dinner in Premiere seating, and there was a lot of food.

Good experience and the flight landed early. There was no food I had or entertainment.

bulkhead seat had very little legroom - even in bsiness class.

This was one of the worst flights I’ve been on in years. I upgraded to comfort and had such an uncomfortable experience. The person next to me was oversized - which I understand - however, they took up their space and mine. I could only use about 50% of my seat space to not be physically touching this person the entire flight and there was no spatial awareness. I also could not use the seat outlet because their body was obstructing it. It was very inconvenient. Their body kept touching me repeatedly during the flight and I felt very uncomfortable. To pay more for an upgraded space and then not even being able to use it was highly disappointing.

Delta One is extraordinary. I fly business when somebody hires me. I just wonder why there is such a chasm between business class and the insanely inhumane and nonsensical coach. The seats are not large enough to fit even my tiny wife. We fly 10% of what we did because we don’t want to pay 5-10 k but for $400 it’s unbearable. It seems like the accountants took over and made stupid decisions. Screw in 20 extra seats and make it so unbearable that people fly 90% less. Just put the damn price up and put some proper chairs in. But business, yay.

Air travel sucks. It continues to be awful for all airlines. No shame on delta alone.

Delta canceled our flight and we had to scramble to find another airline to get home. Phoenix is not a delta hub so they didn’t have another plane. It would have been a red eye though Salt Lake City. Getting in at 5am. No bueno.

OK, we were delayed and had to de plane and reboard.

United is one airline which regardless of how many separate United tickets in existence, if one flight breaks down, the airline will take care of all the flights.

Both our flights were delayed. Almost didn’t get in the second flight. Staff was rude to the bone.

Both my flight where delayed Had 25min to make it to my transfer flight

Everything was on time and service on the flight was great!

Wifi Bluetooth features for watching in flight movie was horrible. Screen kept blacking out no connection of sound although it said connected. Other than that smooth trip .

The travel company that you have on your site did me so wrong. I don’t know how it happened, but they put my son‘s name on my plane ticket flying to Vietnam. Along with his birthday. They would not have let me fly from Fort Myers to Ho Chi Minh City. I don’t think that I can ever use your service again. I typed my information into the browser along with my passport number and four days before I’m leaving I have to quickly search another ticket to fly out here.

Seats are uncomfortable. This has been a trend in the industry for decades. Trying to fit more seats on each plane to increase profits at the expense of the passenger.

The flight was delayed so we were dead tired, and after that the turbulence was horrible. I was very scared.

It’s always a great time flying with united airlines.

Well, its a hit or miss when boarding most of the time your employees just let everyone enter immediately In one bum rush. Then out of know where tell the passengers only let A can enter then b then c etc. So make a decision and stick to it. Do it by alphabet and have famn strick compliance. Let the public know. That makes easier on passengers.

Qatar does not answer phone calls and communicate with travelers about trip cancellations

The seats have so much room. They give great free snacks. Staff was so nice.

They made me check my bag and I didn't need to as there was overhead space available. I paid for a seat towards the front of the plane and it didn't recline. I requested a refund and they declined to give me one.

Very smooth flight, good legroom with the "even more room" seats. Entertainment choice was excellent, wifi on board, plane was modern. Pilot got a round of applause for a smooth landing in very blustery conditions. Love flying with them. Check in was OK too. We were too early so we had to wait until groundstaff showed up 3hrs before the flight.

No included food for a 5 hour flight and the entertainment was only accessible if you had wired headphones (not provided). Otherwise though, great and smooth flying and customer service.

They initially informed us that the flight was delayed, but only after waiting an hour for updates. In any event, the flight was canceled, but the way it was handled was really poor and egregious. I feel they handled the situation of informing travelers very irresponsibly. I sat in a wheelchair at the airport for over four hours before finally being told that the flight was canceled.

Friendly crew, efficient boarding and flight arrived early. Couldn’t ask for a better experience

Horribly rude check in at airport, worst in 25 years of flying. All over a simple issue they could have googled to resolve.

1) No pilot available for 1 hour 2) no room for most passengers careyon in overhead—-> stowed below 3) when we landed we had to wait 45 min. Before docking at gate as gate was not ready

Our flight was delayed 3 times and this is why I am giving such low reviews. Everything else was okay but being in the airport at 4:30pm for my initial flight at 7pm to not leave until after 9:30pm is insane,

The crew was excellent and overall the flight was good. No complaints.

Good crew and flight was on time. It’s a small plane with limited overhead luggage space. They said the overhead space was full and I had to check my bag. There was still space when I got on. Waiting for my checked luggage added 30 minutes to my trip. Not the end of the world but also not great.

My seat was assigned last row behind restrooms No legroom’s I’m very Pettit Still was not comfortable Food choice was excellent

There was free WiFi (definitely a plus), but the flight was delayed 45 minutes waiting on a catering truck that never arrived. The pilot said there would be food vouchers given out at the end of the gangway to make up for the inconvenience, but there was no one offering those. Delay made me late for work!

Overall it was a good flight. Because we traveled on a Saturday we were upgraded to FC since my wife and I are both Executive Platinum. The only areas for improvement we noted are better snack assortment and perhaps a little nicer plane as American is flying some older planes now. Everything else on this flight was excellent, which is frankly not the norm for American since we have had multiple issues on prior AA flights.

The smell from the bathroom kept wafting through the cabin. It made people sick.

The seats are too uncomfortable for anyone over 5ft 8in. I'm 5'10" with a back and hip issue and I was in pai for the full duration of the flight.

Delayed an hour due to operational issues. Minimal apologies or care for the significant inconvenience caused. Landed at nearly 1am and they still couldn’t find ground staff to get us off the plane promptly.

Long delays, lack of information about the status of the flight. The flight was delayed 4 times.

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