Find Cheap Flights from Raleigh to Buffalo (RDU - BUF)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Raleigh to Buffalo and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$129	Frontier Nonstop 2 hr Thu, May 7 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest round-trip flight from Raleigh to Buffalo is currently $129
Cheapest one-way flight	$59	Frontier Nonstop 2 hr Thu, May 7	The cheapest one-way flight from Raleigh to Buffalo is currently $59
Cheapest nonstop flights	$118	Frontier Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Apr 30 — Mon, May 4	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Raleigh to Buffalo is currently $118
Last-minute weekend getaway	$170	Frontier Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Apr 23 — Mon, Apr 27	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Raleigh to Buffalo is currently $170
Cheapest business class flights	$376	Frontier Nonstop 2 hr Thu, May 28 — Sun, May 31	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Raleigh to Buffalo is currently $376

Fastest flight	1 hr 42 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Raleigh to Buffalo takes 1 hr 42 min
Nonstop flights	Some days	There are direct flights on this route 3 days a week: Mon, Thu, Sun.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Raleigh to Buffalo is typically October. The most expensive month to fly is typically March.

October Cheapest	Typical prices: $130–220
March Most expensive	Typical prices: $175–295

Popular airlines from Raleigh to Buffalo

American

from $237

Typical price: $185–375

573 weekly connecting flights

RDU - BUF Every day
Delta

from $237

Typical price: $200–540

235 weekly connecting flights

RDU - BUF Every day
United

from $237

Typical price: $200–410

208 weekly connecting flights

RDU - BUF Every day
Southwest

from $259

Typical price: $200–400

186 weekly connecting flights

RDU - BUF Every day
Frontier

Nonstop

from $129

Typical price: $150–365

3 weekly nonstop flights

RDU - BUF Every Mon, Thu, Sun

23 weekly connecting flights

RDU - BUF Every day
JetBlue

from $318

Typical price: $200–610

28 weekly connecting flights

RDU - BUF Every day

Popular airports near Raleigh

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)

Raleigh United States 21 min 11 mi
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)

Charlotte United States 2 hr 41 min 135 mi
Richmond International Airport (RIC)

Richmond United States 2 hr 33 min 139 mi
Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)

Greensboro United States 1 hr 27 min 76 mi

Popular airports near Buffalo

Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)

Buffalo United States 24 min 8 mi
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)

Toronto Canada 1 hr 37 min 66 mi
Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC)

Rochester United States 1 hr 13 min 63 mi
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)

Cleveland United States 3 hr 11 min 183 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Raleigh to Buffalo

The cheapest flights from Raleigh to Buffalo are usually in October. Typical ticket prices in October range from $130 to $220.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Raleigh to Buffalo recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $129. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $59.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest American flight from Raleigh to Buffalo is $237, flying from Apr 30 to May 3.
The cheapest Delta flight from Raleigh to Buffalo is $237, flying from May 7 to May 10.
The cheapest United flight from Raleigh to Buffalo is $237, flying from Apr 30 to May 3.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Raleigh to Buffalo is $259, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Raleigh to Buffalo is $129, flying from May 7 to May 11.
The cheapest JetBlue flight from Raleigh to Buffalo is $318, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 7.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Raleigh to Buffalo starts at $129 from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $59 and departs on Thu, May 7.

1 hr 42 min is the shortest flight time from Raleigh to Buffalo.

Most visitors arrive May–Aug, when the weather is warm and mostly dry. Winters (Nov–Mar) are cold with heavy and occasionally extreme snowfall. Local events include the Allentown Art Festival (Jun), Taste of Buffalo food festival (Jul) and the National Buffalo Wing Festival (Sep).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Raleigh to Buffalo.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Raleigh to Buffalo really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Raleigh to Buffalo.

In terms of nonstop flights, Frontier is the most popular. Frontier offers 3 nonstop flights and 23 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) .

In terms of flights, American is the most popular. American offers 573 connecting flights per week. American flies from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) .

Other popular airlines flying from Raleigh to Buffalo are:

Delta offers 235 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) .
United offers 208 connecting flights per week. United flies from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) .
Southwest offers 186 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) .
JetBlue offers 28 connecting flights per week. JetBlue flies from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Raleigh and Buffalo.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Raleigh to Buffalo recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $129. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $59.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest American flight from Raleigh to Buffalo is $237, flying from Apr 30 to May 3.
The cheapest Delta flight from Raleigh to Buffalo is $237, flying from May 7 to May 10.
The cheapest United flight from Raleigh to Buffalo is $237, flying from Apr 30 to May 3.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Raleigh to Buffalo is $259, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Raleigh to Buffalo is $129, flying from May 7 to May 11.
The cheapest JetBlue flight from Raleigh to Buffalo is $318, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 7.

Frontier flies direct from Raleigh to Buffalo.

There are 3 Frontier direct flights from Raleigh to Buffalo per week. Flights are available on Monday, Thursday and Sunday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Raleigh and Buffalo at price $170 is offered by Frontier from Thu, Apr 23 to Mon, Apr 27.

Frontier flies direct from Raleigh to Buffalo.

There are 3 Frontier direct flights from Raleigh to Buffalo per week. Flights are available on Monday, Thursday and Sunday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

Direct flights from Raleigh to Buffalo are only available on Monday, Thursday and Sunday.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Raleigh and Buffalo start at $118 from Thu, Apr 30 to Mon, May 4 with Frontier.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Raleigh to Buffalo, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Raleigh and Buffalo start at $376 from Thu, May 28 to Sun, May 31 with Frontier.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Raleigh and Buffalo start at $129 from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.

To book business class trips from Raleigh to Buffalo, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Raleigh and Buffalo starts at $170 from Thu, Apr 23 to Mon, Apr 27 with Frontier.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Raleigh and Buffalo at price $170 is offered by Frontier from Thu, Apr 23 to Mon, Apr 27.

To find last-minute flight deals from Raleigh to Buffalo, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.