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$123 Find Cheap Flights from Seattle to Buffalo

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Cheapest round-trip
$263
Overall average: $468
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Mon 5/11Wed 5/13
SEA - BUF • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$123
Typical prices: $193-$301
JetBlue
Thu 5/7
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.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Seattle to Buffalo

Mon, May 11 - Wed, May 13
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11:59 pm - 11:29 am
SEA
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BUF
8h 30m1 stop
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12:25 pm - 8:53 pm
BUF
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SEA
11h 28m1 stop
$263JetBlue
Tue, Jan 13 - Tue, Jan 20
American Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 5:47 pm
SEA
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BUF
7h 47m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
7:30 am - 1:08 pm
BUF
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SEA
8h 38m1 stop
$327American Airlines
Tue, Jan 13 - Tue, Jan 20
United Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 7:25 pm
SEA
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BUF
11h 25m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
10:45 am - 4:01 pm
BUF
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SEA
8h 16m1 stop
$332United Airlines
Wed, Jan 21 - Wed, Jan 28
United Airlines Logo
11:45 pm - 10:49 am
SEA
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BUF
8h 04m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
10:45 am - 4:01 pm
BUF
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SEA
8h 16m1 stop
$353United Airlines
Tue, Jan 13 - Tue, Jan 20
American Airlines Logo
8:04 am - 10:40 pm
SEA
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BUF
11h 36m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
12:58 pm - 9:47 pm
BUF
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SEA
11h 49m2 stops
$354American Airlines
Wed, Jan 21 - Wed, Jan 28
Southwest Logo
9:30 am - 10:00 pm
SEA
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BUF
9h 30m2 stops
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6:20 am - 1:15 pm
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SEA
9h 55m1 stop
$358Southwest
Sat, Jan 24 - Wed, Jan 28
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11:10 pm - 11:45 am
SEA
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BUF
9h 35m1 stop
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6:03 am - 10:42 am
BUF
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SEA
7h 39m1 stop
$360Delta
Wed, Jan 21 - Wed, Jan 28
Southwest Logo
6:25 am - 9:55 pm
SEA
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BUF
12h 30m2 stops
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12:20 pm - 10:30 pm
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SEA
13h 10m2 stops
$363Southwest
Sat, Jan 24 - Wed, Jan 28
United Airlines Logo
8:10 am - 7:25 pm
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BUF
8h 15m1 stop
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9:55 am - 6:26 pm
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SEA
11h 31m2 stops
$365United Airlines
Sat, Jan 24 - Wed, Jan 28
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8:40 am - 8:29 pm
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BUF
8h 49m2 stops
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6:00 am - 4:01 pm
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SEA
13h 01m2 stops
$370United Airlines
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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.

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Planning a trip from Seattle to Buffalo? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Seattle to Buffalo?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Seattle to Buffalo clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Seattle to Buffalo, you should consider leaving on a Wednesday and avoid Saturdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Seattle, you’ll find the best rates on Tuesdays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

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 September, where tickets cost $372 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $746 and $566 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 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 58% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonMarch
Cheapest flight$123
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 1% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 2% 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 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Seattle to Buffalo was $123 for a one-way ticket and $263 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, Alaska Airlines or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Seattle to Buffalo are Alaska Airlines and Delta. With an average price for the route of $776 and an overall rating of 8.0, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $475 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.
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7.9
SouthwestOverall score based on 4250 reviews
7.0Food
8.1Boarding
8.6Crew
8.0Comfort
7.5Entertainment
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They sent a notice that they were boarding an hour early. We had to leave the club and run to the gate. They said sorry, that came from corporate and was a mistake. They did not have enough seating because the flight before it had not taken off on time. They moved our gate and delayed it for an hour.

2.0 MediocreRobert, Dec 2025
LAS - TPA
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They sent a notice that they were boarding an hour early. We had to leave the club and run to the gate. They said sorry, that came from corporate and was a mistake. They did not have enough seating because the flight before it had not taken off on time. They moved our gate and delayed it for an hour.

The boarding and seat assignment system no longer works for me, but I know it is being replaced. Otherwise, I am good with the overall experience.

The lead steward kept singing about "San Francisco" and hotel California---more annoying than humorous....needs work. Flight was smooth and on time.

Still a fan of open seating. Flight was on schedule and arrived on time. The 737 MAX is very comfortable.

Airline travel is always too cramped to really be pleasant, but the cabin crew on this flight did a pretty good job of making up for it by putting on some music during boarding and sprinkling a few funny remarks into the safety briefing and announcements, and just generally being friendly and helpful. It definitely reminded me of why I prefer the in-flight experience on Southwest!

No delays and arrived to destination 30 min early. Staff was super friendly.

San Diego airport is brand new, spacious, airy and very smooth checkin at SW baggage drop.

It was rough. The staff was unprofessional, the choice of on board drinks terrible, it was cramped in space at every airport, they always ran out of overhead bin space so they pressured people to check bags for free or we couldn’t leave on the plane— so I did check my bag to help, and they nearly lost my bag. My bag did not arrive on the luggage belt, another man on my flight and I had to waste our time going to the baggage office to search for our bags. I would only fly southwest again if it was my last choice. Also, my flights were consistently delayed over and over again— at one point they straight up told us we were waiting for the pilot to arrive.

Crew could have been friendlier, maybe I'm spoiled by SW crews. In flight wifi was good. Would be nice to have more food offerings on a 4 plus hour flight

Had to get off plane from prior flight even though I had to reboard same plane to continue to my final destination.

The food is terrible. The staff is wonderful. Comfort is good.

I fly Delta all the time, have Platinum Medallion status. But this route seems to have major problems with delays and seems to never leave on time! Have only taken it twice in the last two weeks, and each time it had delays of more than 1 hour... very disappointed!!!!

Good seats in Main cabin, excellent service and excellent landing

Staff was exceptional! Everyone was kind, professional and friendly making the trip very pleasant. Thank you!

The flight used a B767 with a very old interior from before 2014. The entertainment system did not work at all during the flight despite attempts to reset the system. It was like they flew this route just to be competitive.

Delta made it easy, comfortable and timely. The crew was fantastic.

On this flight I felt the food offering was not as complete as on previous flights. The tomato salad was a bit off and there was nothing additional such a bread or butter. The breakfast was only one option, so you either ate what they had or ate nothing. The crew was efficient, but most seemed frustrated throughout the flight. The flight arrived early and was obstacle-free, so I’m overall quite happy, but the shine in the rest of the experience just wasn’t there.

Great flight with Delta! Boarding was quick and easy, the amenities were solid, and the plane was in great shape. The flight attendants had a fun, lively energy while staying professional. All in all, a smooth trip — even managed to catch up on some rest. Thanks, Delta!

De planning was an absolute mess. We were never told that we weren’t at the gate and that we had to go down unstable stairs and then hop on a bus. People were falling, we couldn’t tell who was in charge. Overall terrible communication that ended up leaving a bad impression at the very end of the experience.

For a 69 year old with health problems I had the worse experience, no wheelchair when I entered a lady told me to sit and wait while a gentleman told me I had to walk to the Delta station, which I did. I had a carry on and a bag, and I was traveling with my service dog, which was on his carrier and the lady charged me for my carry on luggage, beside all the waiting cause of the delay, I had to walk to get my luggage cause no wheelchair showed up, I am so disappointed. I will get in touch with the company. I got home at 3:00 am, not good for my health situation.

The flight was on time. I generally don’t drink or eat on short flights and the seats were good and the flight attendants were friendly. That’s all I expect

It was nice to have gotten up upgraded to first class with a meal on a three hour flight

United have really come back. Airport and boarding process is clear and good, app and information also very good

Flight was delayed 8 times. We were sitting at the airport for 14 hours. We got 2 hours of sleep (if that) on what was not meant to be a red-eye.

After a delay at the gate, C3, at Ohare on Sunday, I left my Blk ski coat on the bench at the gate, lost! Please review my lob claim, thx.

Very bad! They kept delaying my flight and wouldn’t do anything about it

They brought an empty plane to the gate. Then a flight delay was announced for maintenance and waiting on a part. I was then put on a flight to San Francisco instead with a connecting flight to my final destination. Arrived at my final destination 2 hours late.

The only downside was my cell phone charger wouldn’t work in the charging port but everyone else’s would work in them all. My cell phone cable works fine in my hotel room in Frankfurt.

Flight team stood out for perzonal attention, kindness at bright cheery attitudes at 8am. Very helpful.

Ot was overall fine. Left on time and had basic snacks. Weather was finicky but that’s not the airlines fault.

Gate was overcrowded. Gate agents performed very well. Flight crew was top notch! Efficient & professional & courteous. Both meals not thermalized well. Dinner main dish was actually cold in the center. Almost inedible. Breakfast sandwich was lukewarm.

RIC Staff was not enough. Elderly passengers had to wait 30 minutes to deplane, so we could board and still had to walk as no chairs were provided. And, passenger in front of my seat assignment rammed seat against my legs entire flight time. Was mildly bruised and left thigh still sore.

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..

Flight was cancelled 3 hrs AFTER etd. Thetefore Missed connection from JFK to New Zealand . No accommodation provided… This cost ne aporox 1000 USD in extra expenses and turned whst should have been a 24 hr trip ftom Boston - New Zealand into a VERY expensive , late 70+ hr nightmare … Complete nonsense!!!

Overall fine, but the delay was annoying and the reasons for the delay were not communicated. The crew on board were phenomenal!

Whenever a passenger purchase a ticket his advantage number should automatically to his information. It's not everyone remember the number. You request for your number and American airline agent say they will email it....and they never email anything and you loose your mileage just because you don't remember your number. It should automatically go your information and associate with your email account at all times

Boarding took forever, the plane was cramped and cold, and the seatbelt song came on constantly throughout the red eye flight with a loud pre-recorded message playing each time

Cabin felt crammed Snacks are lame But crew was super efficient getting us out on time despite delay

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.

Flight was empty so had a whole row to myself. Still had to wait to get the bag due to the negligence at Palm Springs departure.

Not clean and was told I would get a great seat and it was not great at all

Flight got delayed for 5 hours no good explanation was offered ;(

Horrible. I would never fly Frontier again. The booking process is tricky at best, but fraudulent in my opinion. Frontier customer service did nothing to rectify my purchase -- I ended up paying more than double what I could have gotten from other airlines and nearly triple what I thought I was buying from Frontier. Their booking practices are unfair to the consumer.

Delayed. Text notifications were slow. Not much information o what was happening. Boarding was slow and confusing. Wasn’t even offered water other flight. Had to ask. No entertainment at all. Felt like.a Greyhound bus.

When I wanted to check in 3 hours prior to boarding time, the employees mentioned “a little over an hour delay” so I waited for an hour then I went to go look for food in the terminal and most people from that flight were in the same area looking for food. Finally I decided after food to check to see if it’s anytime closer and now it’s 2 mins until boarding closes?! What are you kidding me? I didn’t receive anything via sms about boarding now nor via email or on the intercom. I luckily made it through, barely, and then there’s no room for my carry on mind you I’m in the very first row so I had to place my purse in one further row back and my carry on sections down. Not sure who pays for better seats to get your stuff placed all over the plane but that was the worst experience I’ve ever had flying with anyone.

Better than expected. Staff were friendly and nice on both flights.

There was no one at the counter to assist with our check in. The app didn’t work, so I arrived at the airport with time to check in and I couldn’t because no employees were there. When I finally got someone on the phone, it was inside the 60min rule and they said I could no longer check in and they could sell me another ticket. We had to scramble and pay an additional $800 for tickets and THEN AFTER (about 60 min from my original convo with customer service and 10min after original departure time) I had boarded my new flight, there was email saying my original flight from Frontier was delayed and leaving 2hr 50min later, but I STILL wouldn’t have been able to check in. Which means customer service should have been able to see it and let me check in because I was well within my check in time. When I call Frontier, they hang up on me. So their app didn’t work and they employees left and they take zero responsibility or assistance with their “customer service”

Terrible. Flight cancelled with no reasoning and no flights to rebook. Employees were useless and did nothing to help. Did not even know where to retrieve luggage from the cancelled flight. Flyers beware.

No fault of Frontier staff: plane was very late, reached Orlando at 1 am, took a while to get luggage. Weather, gov financial shutdown impact on TSA, air controllers seemed to have multiple flights backed up. Frontier staff seemed to cope as gracefully as possible. It did reassure me that I and my new hip could adapt to travel challenges. Food/entertainment were irrelevant to my trip.

Terrible. The canceled my entire flight when I requested a refund for a trip frontier canceled trip one way.

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