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Cheap flights from Buffalo to Washington, D.C. from C$ 124

BUF — WAS
17 Oct — 24 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Buffalo to Washington, D.C. are usually found in January or October, booked 63 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

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Cheapest flights from Buffalo to Washington, D.C.

Wed 14/101:44 p.m. -
1 stop10h 50m
Tue 20/109:12 p.m. -
1 stop15h 47m
Deal found 14/9C$ 269
Sat 10/101:44 p.m. -
1 stop10h 50m
Sat 17/105:40 a.m. -
1 stop7h 19m
Deal found 12/9C$ 290
Fri 30/101:48 p.m. -
1 stop19h 33m
Sun 1/119:12 p.m. -
1 stop15h 51m
Deal found 15/9C$ 331
Fri 30/101:48 p.m. -
1 stop9h 55m
Sun 1/119:06 p.m. -
1 stop15h 57m
Deal found 15/9C$ 343
Thu 8/106:00 a.m. -
Nonstop1h 28m
Sat 10/108:00 p.m. -
Nonstop1h 29m
Deal found 15/9C$ 351
Sat 7/1110:10 a.m. -
Nonstop1h 20m
Tue 10/117:10 a.m. -
Nonstop1h 15m
Deal found 16/9C$ 354
Wed 21/102:10 p.m. -
1 stop6h 33m
Wed 28/107:22 p.m. -
1 stop4h 37m
Deal found 14/9C$ 356
Tue 17/116:10 a.m. -
1 stop5h 23m
Wed 18/116:00 a.m. -
1 stop5h 18m
Deal found 16/9C$ 356
Tue 13/107:43 p.m. -
1 stop3h 33m
Tue 20/106:32 p.m. -
1 stop5h 27m
Deal found 16/9C$ 356
Thu 8/1012:53 p.m. -
1 stop21h 24m
Sat 10/107:50 a.m. -
1 stop5h 09m
Deal found 15/9C$ 358
Wed 7/1011:05 a.m. -
Nonstop1h 10m
Wed 14/102:00 p.m. -
Nonstop1h 20m
Deal found 16/9C$ 363
Wed 14/107:43 p.m. -
1 stop3h 21m
Wed 21/106:10 a.m. -
1 stop5h 25m
Deal found 16/9C$ 364

Find flight deals from Buffalo to Washington, D.C.

Round-trip from

C$ 269

One-way from

C$ 124

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

January

Average price

C$ 402

Good round-trip deal

C$ 435 or less

Good one-way deal

C$ 226 or less
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 14/10-20/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 37m total
  • Buffalo to Washington, D.C.
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Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 28/10-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 33m total
  • Buffalo to Washington, D.C.
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (C$ 10 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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BuffaloWashington, D.C.

BUF Buffalo - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

BUFDCA

Buffalo

Tue 17/11

3:48 p.m.-10:15 p.m.

1 stop6h 27m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 173

BuffaloBaltimore

BUF Buffalo - BWI Baltimore/Washington

BUFBWI

Buffalo

Wed 16/12

9:10 a.m.-10:25 a.m.

Nonstop1h 15m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 173

BuffaloBaltimore

BUF Buffalo - BWI Baltimore/Washington

BUFBWI

Buffalo

Tue 15/12

7:44 p.m.-11:35 p.m.

1 stop3h 51m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 179

BuffaloBaltimore

BUF Buffalo - BWI Baltimore/Washington

BUFBWI

Buffalo

Wed 16/12

6:00 a.m.-10:37 a.m.

1 stop4h 37m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 179

BuffaloWashington, D.C.

BUF Buffalo - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

BUFDCA

Buffalo

Sat 14/11

3:48 p.m.-10:15 p.m.

1 stop6h 27m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 181

BuffaloWashington, D.C.

BUF Buffalo - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

BUFDCA

Buffalo

Sat 17/10

4:13 p.m.-10:59 p.m.

1 stop6h 46m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 181

BuffaloBaltimore

BUF Buffalo - BWI Baltimore/Washington

BUFBWI

Buffalo

Tue 17/11

12:00 p.m.-4:49 p.m.

1 stop4h 49m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 204

BuffaloWashington, D.C.

BUF Buffalo - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

BUFDCA

Buffalo

Thu 29/10

5:15 p.m.-10:15 p.m.

1 stop5h 00m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 208
Quickest round-trip

BuffaloBaltimore

BUF Buffalo - BWI Baltimore/Washington

BUFBWI

Buffalo

Mon 19/10

2:50 p.m.-4:00 p.m.

Nonstop1h 10m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 209

BuffaloBaltimore

BUF Buffalo - BWI Baltimore/Washington

BUFBWI

Buffalo

Thu 29/10

5:45 p.m.-6:55 p.m.

Nonstop1h 10m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 209

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Best time to book a flight from Buffalo to Washington, D.C.

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Washington, D.C. from Buffalo with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Buffalo to Washington, D.C.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Buffalo to Washington, D.C.?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Buffalo to Washington, D.C. (average of C$ 358). Flying from Buffalo to Washington, D.C. in April is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 537). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from BUF to WAS?

It’s typically best to fly out from Buffalo to Washington, D.C. in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 32% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

Weekly flight availability from Buffalo to Washington, D.C.

The most flights from BUF to WAS are scheduled on a Monday (18 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (11 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Buffalo to Washington, D.C.?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Buffalo to Washington, D.C. flights typically cost between C$ 333 and C$ 484 in October.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 269 on Frontier (14 Oct-20 Oct).

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Buffalo to Washington, D.C.?

Orlando (MCO) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of one-stop itineraries from Buffalo to Washington, D.C. on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Buffalo to Washington, D.C.?

Orlando (MCO) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of C$ 254.

What’s the fastest layover option from Buffalo to Washington, D.C.?

Flights via Charlotte (CLT) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 4h 35m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Buffalo to Washington, D.C.?

Flights via Charlotte (CLT) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 02m.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Buffalo to Washington, D.C.?

Booking 72 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Buffalo to Washington, D.C.. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Buffalo to Washington, D.C.?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Buffalo to Washington, D.C. flight should consider departing on Sunday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

Read reviews from past customers who have flown American Airlines from Buffalo to Washington, D.C.. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
12,075 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.1

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.4

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Olwin,Jul 2026

MCO - DCA

The flight was great overall. But we need better food on flights and the baggage fees are too high.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
12,075 reviews
American Airlines
7.1
Good
12,075 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.1

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.4

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Olwin,Jul 2026

MCO - DCA

The flight was great overall. But we need better food on flights and the baggage fees are too high.

Related info for your journey

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Buffalo to Washington, D.C.?

    Buffalo (BUF), located 13.4 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Buffalo to Washington, D.C.. 3 airlines have flights from Buffalo to Washington, D.C. on a regular basis. Booking flights from Buffalo to Washington, D.C. should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 15 outbound flights to Washington, D.C. per day.

  • How long is the flight from Buffalo to Washington, D.C.?

    For as low as C$ 354, Southwest can have you in Washington, D.C. from Buffalo in 1h 20m. Buffalo and Washington, D.C. are separated by a distance of 452 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Buffalo to Washington, D.C. round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Buffalo to Washington, D.C. round-trip from C$ 249. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is United Airlines. American Airlines is priced at 41% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the most popular routes from Buffalo to Washington, D.C.?

    Most travellers choose Buffalo - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl, Buffalo - Baltimore/Washington or Buffalo - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National when deciding on the best route from Buffalo to Washington, D.C..

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Buffalo to Washington, D.C.?

    Consider Mesa Airlines (100%), GoJet (84%) or Copa Airlines (82%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Buffalo to Washington, D.C..

  • What are the cheapest flights from Buffalo to Washington, D.C.?

    The cheapest flight price from Buffalo to Washington, D.C. is C$ 556. On average you can expect to pay C$ 1,433. The most popular route, (Buffalo - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl), can usually be booked for C$ 473.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Buffalo to Washington, D.C. that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Buffalo to Washington, D.C. flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Buffalo to Washington, D.C.?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Buffalo to Washington, D.C..

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Buffalo to Washington, D.C.?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Buffalo to Washington, D.C. by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Buffalo to Washington, D.C.?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Buffalo to Washington, D.C. (average of C$ 358). Flying from Buffalo to Washington, D.C. in April is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 537). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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American AirlinesCheapestC$ 249AverageC$ 389FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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United AirlinesCheapestC$ 347AverageC$ 423FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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