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Cheapest round-trip
$305
Typical prices: $286-$523
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Wed 10/7Sat 10/10
SEA - BUF • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$155
Typical prices: $167-$370
JetBlue
Sat 10/10
SEA - BUF • 1 stop
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Cheap Flights from Seattle to Buffalo (SEA-BUF)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Seattle 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 Seattle to Buffalo

Wed, Oct 7 - Sat, Oct 10
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9:40 pm - 8:24 am
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BUF
7h 44m
1 stop
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3:10 pm - 10:38 pm
BUF
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SEA
10h 28m
1 stop
$305JetBlue
Wed, Oct 7 - Sat, Oct 10
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9:40 pm - 8:24 am
SEA
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BUF
7h 44m
1 stop
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3:10 pm - 10:38 pm
BUF
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SEA
10h 28m
1 stop
$305JetBlue
Tue, Aug 25 - Tue, Sep 1
American Airlines Logo
9:58 pm - 10:18 am
SEA
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BUF
9h 20m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 11:50 am
BUF
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SEA
8h 50m
1 stop
$367American Airlines
Sat, Sep 5 - Mon, Sep 7
American Airlines Logo
5:50 am - 5:04 pm
SEA
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BUF
8h 14m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
5:11 am - 9:29 am
BUF
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SEA
7h 18m
1 stop
$367American Airlines
Thu, Oct 1 - Tue, Oct 6
United Airlines Logo
11:13 pm - 9:29 am
SEA
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BUF
7h 16m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
5:45 pm - 10:56 pm
BUF
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SEA
8h 11m
1 stop
$367United Airlines
Wed, Sep 16 - Mon, Sep 21
United Airlines Logo
11:00 pm - 9:28 am
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BUF
7h 28m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
5:58 pm - 10:45 pm
BUF
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SEA
7h 47m
1 stop
$367United Airlines
Tue, Aug 18 - Wed, Aug 26
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9:45 pm - 11:08 am
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BUF
10h 23m
1 stop
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4:13 pm - 11:57 pm
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SEA
10h 44m
1 stop
$367Delta
Thu, Oct 8 - Tue, Oct 13
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11:10 pm - 11:07 am
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BUF
8h 57m
1 stop
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3:53 pm - 11:04 pm
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SEA
10h 11m
1 stop
$367Delta
Thu, Sep 10 - Wed, Sep 16
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11:05 pm - 10:45 am
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BUF
8h 40m
1 stop
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6:00 am - 1:00 pm
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SEA
10h 00m
1 stop
$367Southwest
Thu, Sep 10 - Tue, Sep 15
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10:30 pm - 11:10 am
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BUF
9h 40m
1 stop
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10:35 am - 6:10 pm
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SEA
10h 35m
2 stops
$372Southwest
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Seattle to Buffalo flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Seattle 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 Seattle to Buffalo departing in October.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Buffalo from Seattle usually cost between $436 and $646 in October.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $305 on JetBlue (Oct 7-Oct 10).

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Seattle 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 Seattle to Buffalo is March, where tickets cost $387 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $654 and $583 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Seattle 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 Seattle 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 Seattle to Buffalo, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 39% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

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Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$155
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 4% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 22% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Seattle to Buffalo

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

  • How can I easily go from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to downtown Buffalo?

    If you choose to drive from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to downtown Buffalo, you can plan on the journey taking between 15 and 20 minutes. Otherwise, you can take public transport, like bus line 24. The bus will bring you to the city center in 45 to 50 minutes.

  • Will I be able to check a bag for free on my flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)?

    If you are flying Economy from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF), most airlines will not allow you to check a bag for free. If you choose to pay for a checked bag, airlines like American and Frontier will likely have a weight limit of 50 pounds.

  • What airline lounges are available at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)?

    Passengers can choose from a few different airline lounges in Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). Concourse A has the Club SEA, the United Club, and the Delta Sky Club, while Concourses C and D have the Alaska Lounge. You can also find the Alaska Lounge in the North Satellite Terminal.

  • What environmentally friendly airlines service flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)?

    JetBlue has taken many actions to be more environmentally friendly. For example, the airline has made a goal to have net zero carbon emissions by the year 2040. It has also started integrating sustainable aviation fuel into the fuel that it uses for its fleet. In addition, the company has an awareness program to teach tourists about the importance of keeping the oceans clean.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Seattle to Buffalo?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Seattle to Buffalo was $155 for a one-way ticket and $305 for a round-trip.

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

    No

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Seattle to Buffalo?

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

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Buffalo from Seattle?

    Chicago is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Seattle to Buffalo.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Seattle to Buffalo, Southwest or Alaska Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Seattle to Buffalo are Southwest and Alaska Airlines. With an average price for the route of $493 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Alaska Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $818 and an overall rating of 7.9.

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

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Buffalo from Seattle 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 Seattle 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 Seattle with another airline. Booking your flights between Seattle 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 Seattle 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 Seattle 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 Seattle to Buffalo

  • Travelers have a few different options for how they can go from downtown Seattle to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). If you opt to drive, the trip will take you on average 20 to 25 minutes. If you choose to take public transportation, like the 1-Line tram instead, you will arrive at the airport in around 45 to 50 minutes.
  • Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) will typically require you to have a layover during your journey. If you are flying with JetBlue, you will likely have a layover in Los Angeles. When flying with Frontier, you may have a stop in Denver.
  • One way to save money on your flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) is by opting for Basic Economy. JetBlue has a Blue Basic cabin class for this route, while American Airlines has Basic Economy.
  • Not all airlines allow passengers to bring a free carry-on suitcase when flying from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) with Economy. While Frontier Airlines requires you to pay to bring a carry-on suitcase, American Airlines allows you to bring one for free.
  • As flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) are rather a long journey, you may want to upgrade to a different cabin class to maximize your comfort. Options like Premium Economy and Business are available for this route.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Seattle to Buffalo

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Seattle 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 Seattle 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 4228 reviews
8.6Crew
8.1Boarding
7.5Entertainment
7.0Food
8.0Comfort
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Not having a five hour delay with little notice! The crew was very kind, though, and just as tired as we passengers were. The flight didn't depart until nearly 1 am...and no reason was ever given.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, May 2026
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Not having a five hour delay with little notice! The crew was very kind, though, and just as tired as we passengers were. The flight didn't depart until nearly 1 am...and no reason was ever given.

Great flight from Seattle to Phoenix and to Chicago-Midway from Phoenix

Had a great flight. Delayed takeoff, but comfortable. Snacks were good.

Pretty seamless, just a tad bit late in taking off and landing.

after landing, we stay 2 hours on the taxi way before reaching the gate The airline and the crew were good though

My flight to Chicago left and landed early. My return flight left two minutes late and arrived 2 minutes late. My seat selections were ideal! There were no snacks going to Chicago and no snacks on the return trip. There are no charging outlets on board.

I really like open seating. I hate that I've heard this is going away. This is one of the unique things that makes Southwest my goto choice.

C Am handicapped and couldn't get help with my luggage.

The people of SW Airlines really make it nice to fly.

More assistance and clarity for travelers with gate checking and lap children

My flight was delayed by 4 hours in 30 minute increments. The gate agents were amazing but the communication was not. We were told that there was a maintenance issue but they didn't know what it was. That didn't inspire confidence. Then they said they found it and it was fixed and the pilot just needed to sign off. Then the pilot needed to talk to the other pilot from the arriving flight and we'd be fine. Then we were waiting for the pilot to call back. Then the maintenance issue wasn't fixed. Then they decided we were getting a new plane (why didn't they decide this earlier??). Fine. But then they announced we were changing gates AND terminals. And we were boarding in 20 minutes. So we all had to run to the new terminal gate. We could have taken off at that time, but we then had to wait for all the people who rebooked on a different flight to book this flight again. That took 30+ minutes because there was only one gate agent. When everyone ditched this flight, I saw it as an opportunity to upgrade to comfort. Delta, the greedy jerks they are, charged me $121. After their delay, their fault, their issues, couldn't even discount an upgrade. They only handed out $12 meal vouchers for the delay. I can't even get a snack from starbucks for that.

Love me some Delta. One of the few airlines to recognize and support veterans. Easy boarding, flight was on time and arrived early and the flight attendants were excellent on this flight.

We sat on the runway for over an hour before departure. That was unwelcome.

Crew was nice, meal was good. Entertainment had to be rebooted 3 times and still did not work. Turns out there was residue on screen, it needed to be cleaned to prevent the touchscreen buttons from continuously activating. I had entertainment for the last 45 minutes of a 5 hour 45 minute flight. Really unacceptable for first class. Flight attendent indicated your cleaning solution creates this problem. Seems as if this is widely known, you should be using a different product or cleaning better. Really really disappointing which simply added to the wi fi on your planes with reliably never ever works.

Snacks and included beverages were appreciated. Boarding went smoothly. Plenty of overhead bin space. Seats get very uncomfortable after a couple of hours. After waiting 10 painful minutes for my walker, a very nice Delta guest agent pushed me in a wheelchair to the gate. It was finally delivered to me after another 15 minutes . Our checked bag was on the carousel long b4 I was able to retrieve it. Fortunately it was still there but somewhere along the way the straps we used to secure it were removed and and were not reattached. Wish I had made note of the agents name.

The cabin temperature was nice and cool. The wifi was not working.

Great overall. There was a bit of turbulence so they could only serve water because too much turbulence for the carts. Was glad they prioritized safety though

Great staff. Wifi is terrible. Signing up for skylines is a painstaking process. Had to call customer service just to get my flight itinerary and confirmation sent to me. Consistent delays. A well staffed company that is run so poorly. Upper management needs to be renewed.

We flew early evening on New Year's Eve. Our plane was less than half full... Great for the passenger experience -- not so much for the airline lol. Comfortable, spacious, smooth flight -- and early arrival!

The crew was horrible. Cleo was the most unwelcoming flight attendant I’ve ever had.

Flight be on time would be a good start. Then train your flight attendants to be attentive and friendly. This time they completely forgot my row for the measly snack! United, do better!

Our flight was delayed several Times due to mechanical issues. Although I understand this may happen at times, it was very inconvenient and we had to book a hotel for an overnight stay. We were traveling with my 3-yo grandson and waiting at the airport from noon until 6:30pm with no reassurance that our next rescheduled flight would depart, we had to decide what’s best for him. A day later, I found out that I may be able to demand compensation if my flight is delayed more than 4 hours. I will hav to read the fine print next time.

United needs to step up their game. Delayed flight leaving Seattle, San Francisco. Older aircraft, not very comfortable.

Had to cancel first flight because Airporter Bus took over 3 hrs to get to airport which resulted in an extra $378 dollar fare . Is there anyway I can be reimbursed for initial fare since it was not my fault? Sent from my iPhone EJ Ledet

Delays from united along with Newark air space caused delays. But an average flight! Unfortunately we come to expect delays from the airlines.

Fast checkin with the self serve terminal, good communication at the boarding gate.

The plane’s radio wasn’t working. This delayed the plane for an hour and a half. Then we all broaded and taxied down the runway only to get called back because the radio was still not working. Had to get off the plane and then find another plane making the trip 4 hours delayed. Maybe a different plane should have been chosen sooner?!?!?!

Delayed by 2.5hrs any longer and they would’ve had to honour their own policy for breaking their own rules and regs. Not cool, especially when I have an infant child that needs to stay on a routine and they get schedules.

The Flight was good, pilot seemed very skillful. My wheel chair sister who could barely walk was allotted the second last seat in the aircraft, with great difficulty she managed to reach on her seat, as she required attendance we were given separate seat, even on request no one cared, so much so there were single passengers who were given twin seats. May not be taken as complaint but a reminder to the checkin staff to keep in mind in future the allottment of wheel chair passengers seats.

For each flight from Key West to Fort Lauderdale to Newark to Buffalo there were at least three delays at each leg of our trip. We were due to arrive home @11:37 but finally arrived @2:25 AM costing us an extra day at the car park. Seats are uncomfortable resulting in need to seek chiropractic care for backache. Upon deplaning my husband discovered someone had taken his clearly identified carryon from the overhead bin. I will not plan on flying again soon and not on United.

Flight attendants and crew were great! This plane was fine. It was clean and everything worked properly. Now, the gate change was not communicated. No text or information. It wasn't far with the gate change but it still changed without any communication. Not sure if this is on American or Kayakl. Also, internet was the worst. I would never have ATT. 3+hr flight and weak internet. I think I watched the commercials to get on at least 6 times. Terrible internet!

Terrible boarding and first class experience. Nice staff but overall disorganized, dirty plane.

I almost missed my flight and they helped me out enormously

So excited very proud first of all I wanna thank kayak all updates very professional and fast alart And amazing cabin crew so nice to me they deserve big salute

Great flight - friendly and attentive team! Seats in coach were comfy, but a little cramped - but that is the case with all airlines ;)

Dreadful experience. Our flight was delayed more than 8 hours due to a maintenance issue and the assistance from rebooking was poor. I was travelling with a bad knee and needed assistance waited in one place more than 3 hours before someone came with a wheelchair. The woman next to me was a 91 year old great grandmother who had waited more than 4 hours. There were moments of support from the staff but it appeared as they were going against the direction of management. It was apathy, lack of ownership and dismissive responses with small moments of kindness and understanding typically from grey haired, female, veteran staff..

Everything was great except it became so hot on the plane I couldn’t sleep on my red eye flight. It didn’t really cool down till we started descending.

The only thing is if Wi-Fi is available after you land and taxi to the gate. It takes forever to get to the gate, and having the Wi-Fi continue would be great to bide the time at least 5 minutes before you arrive at the entrance. That is my only comment; otherwise, everything was good.

Airplane was cold. Flight attendants were rude. Phone charger did not work. No food available.

We liked quick boarding and on time departure. Seats were very uncomfortable.

The seats were roomier than other airplanes I’ve been on.

Horrible - for the first time in my life i was denied boarding an international flight because the name used on my ticket - Josh - was not exactly the same as my passport - Joshua. At no time during ticketing, online check-in, or at the airport flying from Boston to NY was i notified of a problem. It was only at boarding from NY to Costa Rica I was informed of the problem and by then it was too late. After missing the flight I was told by airport Jet Blue staff, including a supervisor, that it was my problem and they could not assist because i bought "the cheapest fare". i was hung up on twice by JetBlue customer service, including once by a supervisor. I blame Kayak and your awful partner ChatDeal for even allowing me to purchase an international ticket without verifying this - you effectively sold me a ticket i could not use. Shame on you and shame on ChatDeal for doing nothing to help me resolve the situation. What a scam.

Complete and total debacle from start to finish. HUGE mistake picking this airline. NEVER again! Rudest staff in the business.

Domestic flights are good. Just stay away from international travel

The flight was delayed for more than 3 hours the flight attendant was so angry, it was my first flight with JetBlue but i don’t think I flight with them again.

The plane was late to leave.. Internet was lousy. TV was not working. when we arrived, We stayed on the plane for a long time before we got to the gate. It took us a long time to retrieve our luggage because they didn’t know what carousel to send them to. It was a bad experience.

Seats were not too comfortable; it was impossible to locate the underseat power outlet.

It was too hot in the cabin. The AC did not help.

They delayed our flight by 45 minutes and then re-updated the departure time back to normal schedule with no notification, email, or app update causing probably 40 people to miss the flight as they left without us.

The service was very good, will use the airline again.

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