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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Buffalo Niagara Airport? If you want to travel next month, round-trip fares start from $160. Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.

Buffalo.$160 per passenger.Departing Tue, Apr 28, returning Tue, Apr 28.Round-trip flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departing from Washington Dulles on Tue, Apr 28, arriving in Buffalo Niagara.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departing from Buffalo Niagara on Tue, Apr 28, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $160, select.

Buffalo.$180 per passenger.Departing Sat, May 30, returning Mon, Jun 1.Round-trip flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departing from Washington Dulles on Sat, May 30, arriving in Buffalo Niagara.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departing from Buffalo Niagara on Mon, Jun 1, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $180, select.

Buffalo.$180 per passenger.Departing Mon, May 4, returning Mon, May 11.Round-trip flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departing from Baltimore Washington International on Mon, May 4, arriving in Buffalo Niagara.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departing from Buffalo Niagara on Mon, May 11, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $180, select.

Buffalo.$226 per passenger.Departing Mon, Jun 8, returning Fri, Jun 12.Round-trip flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departing from Baltimore Washington International on Mon, Jun 8, arriving in Buffalo Niagara.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departing from Buffalo Niagara on Fri, Jun 12, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $226, select.

Buffalo.$239 per passenger.Departing Fri, May 29, returning Sun, May 31.Round-trip flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departing from Washington Dulles on Fri, May 29, arriving in Buffalo Niagara.Inbound direct flight with United departing from Buffalo Niagara on Sun, May 31, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $239, select.

Buffalo.$239 per passenger.Departing Mon, Oct 26, returning Sat, Oct 31.Round-trip flight with American Airlines.Outbound direct flight with American Airlines departing from Washington Ronald Reagan on Mon, Oct 26, arriving in Buffalo Niagara.Inbound direct flight with American Airlines departing from Buffalo Niagara on Sat, Oct 31, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From $239, select.

Buffalo.$239 per passenger.Departing Thu, Jun 4, returning Sun, Jun 7.Round-trip flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departing from Washington Dulles on Thu, Jun 4, arriving in Buffalo Niagara.Inbound direct flight with United departing from Buffalo Niagara on Sun, Jun 7, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $239, select.

Buffalo.$239 per passenger.Departing Fri, Apr 17, returning Sun, Apr 19.Round-trip flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departing from Washington Dulles on Fri, Apr 17, arriving in Buffalo Niagara.Inbound direct flight with United departing from Buffalo Niagara on Sun, Apr 19, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $239, select.

Buffalo.$239 per passenger.Departing Wed, Aug 19, returning Wed, Sep 9.Round-trip flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departing from Washington Dulles on Wed, Aug 19, arriving in Buffalo Niagara.Inbound direct flight with United departing from Buffalo Niagara on Wed, Sep 9, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $239, select.

Buffalo.$258 per passenger.Departing Mon, Oct 26, returning Mon, Nov 2.Round-trip flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departing from Washington Ronald Reagan on Mon, Oct 26, arriving in Buffalo Niagara.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departing from Buffalo Niagara on Mon, Nov 2, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From $258, select.

Buffalo.$258 per passenger.Departing Thu, Sep 10, returning Thu, Sep 17.Round-trip flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departing from Washington Ronald Reagan on Thu, Sep 10, arriving in Buffalo Niagara.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departing from Buffalo Niagara on Thu, Sep 17, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From $258, select.

Buffalo.$259 per passenger.Departing Sat, Aug 29, returning Mon, Aug 31.Round-trip flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departing from Washington Ronald Reagan on Sat, Aug 29, arriving in Buffalo Niagara.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departing from Buffalo Niagara on Mon, Aug 31, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From $259, select.

Buffalo.$299 per passenger.Departing Fri, Mar 27, returning Sun, Mar 29.Round-trip flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departing from Washington Dulles on Fri, Mar 27, arriving in Buffalo Niagara.Inbound direct flight with United departing from Buffalo Niagara on Sun, Mar 29, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $299, select.

Buffalo.$308 per passenger.Departing Sat, May 30, returning Mon, Jun 1.Round-trip flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departing from Washington Dulles on Sat, May 30, arriving in Buffalo Niagara.Inbound direct flight with United departing from Buffalo Niagara on Mon, Jun 1, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $308, select.

Buffalo.$309 per passenger.Departing Wed, Sep 16, returning Wed, Sep 23.Round-trip flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departing from Washington Dulles on Wed, Sep 16, arriving in Buffalo Niagara.Inbound direct flight with United departing from Buffalo Niagara on Wed, Sep 23, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $309, select.

Buffalo.$318 per passenger.Departing Mon, Aug 17, returning Fri, Dec 18.Round-trip flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departing from Washington Dulles on Mon, Aug 17, arriving in Buffalo Niagara.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departing from Buffalo Niagara on Fri, Dec 18, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $318, select.

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Finding cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Buffalo Niagara: Frequently asked questions

How much are round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Buffalo Niagara?

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Buffalo Niagara is $161. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Washington, D.C. to Buffalo Niagara?

1 hour and 22 minutes is the average flight time from Washington, D.C. to Buffalo Niagara.

Which airlines fly direct from Washington, D.C. to Buffalo Niagara?

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines and United fly direct from Washington, D.C. to Buffalo Niagara.

How many flights are there a week from Washington, D.C. to Buffalo Niagara?

There are 378 flights per week flying from Washington, D.C. to Buffalo Niagara, as of March 2026.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Washington, D.C. to Buffalo Niagara?

The cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to Buffalo Niagara is usually April.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Washington, D.C. to Buffalo Niagara Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Washington, D.C. to Buffalo Niagara Airport on Tuesday, April 28, 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Washington, D.C. to Buffalo Niagara Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 22 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Buffalo Niagara?

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When is the best time to book flights to Buffalo?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Buffalo is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Flying from Washington DC to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF): What you need to know

Start planning your trip by checking out the best departure point for your flight from Washington DC to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF). Explore the options for leaving from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) or Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), the city's main airports.
Take off on a direct Washington DC to Buffalo Niagara International Airport flight and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 20 minutes.
Washington DC and Buffalo (where Buffalo Niagara International Airport is located) share the UTC-5 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
The busiest route is from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF), with 24 direct weekly services. If you're eager to be on your way, the earliest flight from DCA to BUF is the 9:59am American Airlines service. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the final departure is at 10:40pm with American Airlines.
Leave enough time to make your flight from Washington DC to BUF. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Getting on a plane during a peak time like April? Popular seasons (like spring break and Thanksgiving) can add another hour at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.

Airports in Washington DC

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)

You can find a direct flight from Washington DC to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) leaving from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).
When jetting out of DCA, you can catch a direct flight from Washington DC to Buffalo Niagara International Airport with American Airlines.
American Airlines is the airline with the highest passenger demand for flights from DCA to BUF.
With 66.49% of services landing on schedule, American Airlines is the top performer for punctuality on this route.
The journey from central Washington DC to DCA takes around 25 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 6 kilometers in 10 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Washington DC to Buffalo Niagara International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by staying at one of these stays close to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, data shows 76% of flights complete their journey on time.
The address for DCA is 1 Aviation Circle.

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

Planning to catch a flight from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)? Direct Washington DC to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) plane tickets can be booked from here.
From IAD, direct flights from Washington DC to BUF are available with United Airlines.
On the IAD to BUF route, United is the airline most travelers rely on.
With 72.08% of services arriving as scheduled, United is the most punctual carrier flying between Washington Dulles International Airport and Buffalo Niagara International Airport.
IAD is around 40 kilometers from central Washington DC. It'll take 45 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city center. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
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Washington Dulles International Airport has an on-time performance of 74%. This figure sheds light on how frequently flights that leave from this airport arrive on schedule.
IAD is located at 1 Saarinen Circle.

Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)

One flight, zero drama. You can take a direct flight from Washington DC to Buffalo Niagara International Airport departing from Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI).
Southwest Airlines is one well-known airline that offers direct Washington DC to BUF plane tickets from BWI.
The majority of travelers prefer to fly with Southwest Airlines from BWI to BUF.
The carrier with the most reliable on-time performance on this route is Southwest Airlines. Its services arrive without delay 77.15% of the time.
BWI is roughly 48 kilometers from central Washington DC. The drive from the city center to the terminal takes about 40 minutes. If you're thinking about taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Make catching an early Washington DC to Buffalo Niagara International Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Stay at one of these hotels near Baltimore Washington International Airport and get to your departure gate with time to spare:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights land when they should. At BWI, that figure is 77%.

About Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)

Have a late flight from Washington DC to Buffalo Niagara International Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Stay at one of these hotels near BUF and shut your eyes sooner:
Pick up a Buffalo Niagara International Airport rental car and explore Buffalo and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Hertz and Budget are popular outlets you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Washington DC to Buffalo Niagara International Airport flight.
You'll find BUF at Genesee Street.

Getting from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to central Buffalo

From Buffalo Niagara International Airport, central Buffalo is around 16 kilometers away. It takes about 20 minutes to get to the city center by car.
Traveling by public transport typically takes 40 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)

$90 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Buffalo Niagara International Airport. A return flight starts at $160. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
To snag cheap flights from Washington DC to BUF, book your ticket two months before your departure date.
Schedule your trip for July. That's the best month for landing an awesome deal on Washington DC to Buffalo Niagara International Airport tickets. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)

May is when most people book flights from Washington DC to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF). Visit Buffalo in September if you prefer a quieter experience.
The warmest month in Buffalo is July, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your Washington DC to BUF plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
January sees temperatures of between -10ºC (14ºF) and 2ºC (36ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Washington DC to Buffalo Niagara International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.

More about Buffalo

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Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Frank Lloyd Wright's Darwin D. Martin House Complex, Buffalo AKG Art Museum and Forest Lawn are essential stops on your Buffalo itinerary.

Explore more of the United States

Buffalo has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of the United States waiting to be explored. Around 290 kilometers southwest of Buffalo, a visit to Cleveland will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Cleveland Museum of Art and Cleveland Museum of Natural History.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of the United States, head for Pittsburgh, roughly 290 kilometers south of Buffalo. Carnegie Museum of Art, The Andy Warhol Museum and Point State Park Fountain are the start of reasons to visit.