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Cheapest round-trip
$219
Typical prices: $271-$430
Frontier
Wed 11/21Fri 11/23
IAD - BUF • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$223
Typical prices: $271-$435
United Airlines
Wed 11/28Wed 12/5
IAD - BUF • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with United Airlines. Average duration is 1h 30m
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 16 weeks in advance save around 28% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 19% price drop
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Cheapest • Avg $251 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 4h 19m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Dulles Intl to Buffalo (IAD-BUF)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Dulles Intl to Buffalo

Sat, Nov 21 - Mon, Nov 23
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9:35 pm - 8:24 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-BUF Buffalo
22h 49m1 stop Orlando
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9:20 pm - 8:40 pmBUF  Buffalo-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
23h 20m1 stop Orlando
$219Frontier
Sat, Nov 28 - Sat, Dec 5
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5:35 pm - 7:05 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-BUF Buffalo
1h 30mnonstop
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3:00 pm - 4:25 pmBUF  Buffalo-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
1h 25mnonstop
$223United Airlines
Thu, Dec 3 - Mon, Dec 7
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10:33 pm - 12:19 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-BUF Buffalo
13h 46m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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1:15 pm - 10:07 amBUF  Buffalo-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
20h 52m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Miami
$234Frontier
Mon, Dec 21 - Wed, Dec 30
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5:30 am - 5:38 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-BUF Buffalo
12h 08m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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4:41 pm - 12:51 amBUF  Buffalo-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
8h 10m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$237Frontier
Tue, Nov 10 - Tue, Nov 17
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8:32 am - 9:54 amIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-BUF Buffalo
1h 22mnonstop
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6:00 am - 7:29 amBUF  Buffalo-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
1h 29mnonstop
$238United Airlines
Fri, Jan 22 - Mon, Jan 25
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6:15 pm - 11:58 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-BUF Buffalo
5h 43m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl
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5:59 pm - 11:17 pmBUF  Buffalo-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
5h 18m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$239Delta
Sat, Nov 21 - Mon, Nov 23
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6:20 pm - 11:57 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-BUF Buffalo
5h 37m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl
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7:00 am - 11:52 amBUF  Buffalo-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
4h 52m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl
$241Delta
Sat, Dec 12 - Mon, Dec 14
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12:50 pm - 2:20 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-BUF Buffalo
1h 30mnonstop
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10:00 am - 11:28 amBUF  Buffalo-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
1h 28mnonstop
$241United Airlines
Wed, Nov 18 - Fri, Nov 20
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7:48 am - 1:15 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-BUF Buffalo
5h 27m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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9:20 pm - 8:40 pmBUF  Buffalo-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
23h 20m1 stop Orlando
$243Frontier
Thu, Dec 3 - Mon, Dec 7
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10:33 pm - 12:19 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-BUF Buffalo
13h 46m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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1:15 pm - 10:07 amBUF  Buffalo-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
20h 52m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Miami
$244Frontier
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Price, demand and travel trends for Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Buffalo flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Buffalo?

Round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Buffalo typically range from $271 to $430. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $219, on Frontier.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Buffalo?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Buffalo. It’s 24% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 33% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Buffalo?

•December is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Buffalo at $284 round-trip.
•September ($399) and August ($379) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 40% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Buffalo the cheapest?

Flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Buffalo are cheapest 16 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 28% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Buffalo flights

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$72
Beat the crowds with an average 56% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 40% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Buffalo

When to book flights from Dulles Intl to Buffalo

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Dulles Intl to Buffalo based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Buffalo flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Buffalo?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Buffalo:

    • Earliest: departs at 8:15 am and lands at 9:45 am
    • Latest: departs at 10:19 pm and lands at 11:49 pm.

    The flight takes about 1h 30m.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Buffalo?

    Three cabin classes are available on flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Buffalo:

    • Economy Class
    • Premium Economy Class
    • First Class

  • How long is a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Buffalo?

    A nonstop flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Buffalo takes 1h 30m, covering 284 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport 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 Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Buffalo flight?

    Round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Buffalo range from $271 to $430, with an average of $349 over the past 12 months. Anything below $271 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Buffalo flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 6% above the $349 route average. Book 16 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Buffalo?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $251 round-trip via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL), compared to $350 for nonstop.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Buffalo?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$80 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Buffalo?

    The Embraer ERJ-135 / ERJ-140 / ERJ-145 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet CRJ-550 variants.

  • How are flight departures from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Buffalo spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Buffalo flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, evening flights for 33%, and night flights for 0%.

  • Have flight prices from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport 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 $219 to $1,047. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Buffalo looking right now?

    One-way fares from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Buffalo are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $126, which is 55% 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 Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Buffalo?

    Flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Buffalo usually depart from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) and arrive at Buffalo (BUF).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Buffalo pass through?

    One-stop flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Buffalo most commonly connect through:

    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 58% of one-stop connections
    • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 17% of one-stop connections
    • Orlando (MCO) - 17% of one-stop connections
    • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 8% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Buffalo?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 43% on flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Buffalo. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $268 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $467, a difference of $199.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • What airlines fly from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Buffalo?

    Only United Airlines operates flights between Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport and Buffalo.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Buffalo?

    Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 19m, compared with 4h 25m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and 6h 55m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Buffalo flights?

    Among airlines operating Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Buffalo flights:

    • United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

    Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Buffalo flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

    Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Your guide to booking Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Buffalo flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure and avoid flying on Monday. On this route, Tuesday flights average $268, about $199 less than Monday fares (43% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 16 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 28% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Buffalo trip for December. Fares historically average $284 round-trip in that month - typically $115 less than the most expensive month, which is September (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $251 round-trip on this route - about $99 less than direct flights (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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Direct departures

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Buffalo

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Buffalo to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

United Airlines

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Friday

United Airlines

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Saturday

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Sunday

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