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Cheap flights from Buffalo to Washington, D.C. from C$ 123

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BUF — WAS
9 Jan — 16 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Buffalo to Washington, D.C. are usually found in August or January, booked 80 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Saturday and return on a Monday

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Buffalo to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 10 December 2025.

Wed 24/125:24 a.m.BUF - DCA
Nonstop1h 26mAmerican Airlines
Sat 3/17:59 p.m.DCA - BUF
Nonstop1h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/12C$ 269
Thu 25/127:48 p.m.BUF - IAD
Nonstop1h 32mUnited Airlines
Tue 30/1212:40 p.m.IAD - BUF
Nonstop1h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/12C$ 269
Fri 19/1210:29 a.m.BUF - IAD
Nonstop1h 26mUnited Airlines
Tue 30/125:30 p.m.IAD - BUF
Nonstop1h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/12C$ 289
Mon 15/125:50 p.m.BUF - DCA
1 stop5h 18mDelta
Mon 23/25:00 p.m.DCA - BUF
1 stop6h 58mDelta
Deal found 8/12C$ 317
Fri 19/127:48 p.m.BUF - IAD
Nonstop1h 32mUnited Airlines
Sun 21/128:20 a.m.IAD - BUF
Nonstop1h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/12C$ 331
Thu 25/126:10 a.m.BUF - DCA
1 stop5h 27mDelta
Mon 29/125:35 p.m.DCA - BUF
1 stop5h 53mDelta
Deal found 9/12C$ 338
Fri 19/1210:29 a.m.BUF - IAD
Nonstop1h 26mUnited Airlines
Mon 22/128:20 a.m.IAD - BUF
Nonstop1h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/12C$ 353
Wed 24/122:50 p.m.BUF - IAD
Nonstop1h 29mUnited Airlines
Sun 28/128:20 a.m.IAD - BUF
Nonstop1h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/12C$ 372
Tue 23/122:50 p.m.BUF - IAD
Nonstop1h 29mUnited Airlines
Fri 26/128:20 a.m.IAD - BUF
Nonstop1h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/12C$ 379
Sat 27/125:14 p.m.BUF - DCA
1 stop4h 05mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/110:15 p.m.DCA - BUF
Nonstop1h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/12C$ 382
Mon 15/125:50 p.m.BUF - IAD
1 stop5h 18mDelta
Mon 23/27:51 p.m.IAD - BUF
1 stop4h 07mDelta
Deal found 9/12C$ 386
Sat 20/128:14 p.m.BUF - IAD
1 stop19h 39mFrontier
Mon 22/126:05 a.m.IAD - BUF
1 stop10h 40mFrontier
Deal found 7/12C$ 389

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

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Buffalo (BUF) to Washington, D.C. (WAS). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 10 December 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 177

One-way from

C$ 123

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

August

Average price

C$ 372

Good round-trip deal

C$ 300 or less

Good one-way deal

C$ 142 or less
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 22/1-25/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 17h 41m total
  • Buffalo to Washington, D.C.
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JetBlue
  • JetBlue
  • 28/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 6h 11m total
  • Buffalo to Washington, D.C.
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Buffalo to Washington, D.C. that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 629,999 searches. Data last updated 10 December 2025.
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Fly from

Buffalo

Fly to

Washington, D.C.

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BuffaloBaltimore

BUF - BWI

BUFBWI

Buffalo

Thu 22/1

1:39 p.m.-12:36 a.m.

1 stop10h 57m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 25/1

6:00 a.m.-12:44 p.m.

1 stop6h 44m

C$ 180

BuffaloWashington, D.C.

BUF - DCA

BUFDCA

Buffalo

Fri 6/2

3:25 p.m.-9:51 p.m.

1 stop6h 26m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 8/2

7:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

1 stop7h 30m

C$ 245

BuffaloWashington, D.C.

BUF - DCA

BUFDCA

Buffalo

Wed 11/3

8:00 a.m.-4:03 p.m.

1 stop8h 03m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 13/3

1:00 p.m.-7:01 p.m.

1 stop6h 01m

C$ 245

BuffaloWashington, D.C.

BUF - DCA

BUFDCA

Buffalo

Mon 23/3

9:54 a.m.-1:59 p.m.

1 stop4h 05m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 24/3

1:00 p.m.-7:01 p.m.

1 stop6h 01m

C$ 245

BuffaloWashington, D.C.

BUF - DCA

BUFDCA

Buffalo

Thu 22/1

10:00 a.m.-2:29 p.m.

1 stop4h 29m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 29/1

11:55 a.m.-6:47 p.m.

1 stop6h 52m

C$ 245

BuffaloWashington, D.C.

BUF - DCA

BUFDCA

Buffalo

Thu 8/1

10:00 a.m.-4:19 p.m.

1 stop6h 19m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 11/1

7:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

1 stop7h 30m

C$ 245

BuffaloWashington, D.C.

BUF - IAD

BUFIAD

Buffalo

Sat 17/1

2:49 p.m.-4:19 p.m.

Nonstop1h 30m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 19/1

5:48 p.m.-7:25 p.m.

Nonstop1h 37m

C$ 248

BuffaloBaltimore

BUF - BWI

BUFBWI

Buffalo

Fri 30/1

1:39 p.m.-12:36 a.m.

1 stop10h 57m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 1/2

6:00 a.m.-12:44 p.m.

1 stop6h 44m

C$ 253

BuffaloWashington, D.C.

BUF - DCA

BUFDCA

Buffalo

Wed 24/12

5:24 a.m.-6:50 a.m.

Nonstop1h 26m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 3/1

7:59 p.m.-9:20 p.m.

Nonstop1h 21m

C$ 269

BuffaloWashington, D.C.

BUF - IAD

BUFIAD

Buffalo

Wed 24/12

2:50 p.m.-4:19 p.m.

Nonstop1h 29m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 4/1

5:30 p.m.-7:06 p.m.

Nonstop1h 36m

C$ 269

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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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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Buffalo to Washington, D.C.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Buffalo to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on 5 December 2025.

Booking 79 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 month to book a flight from Buffalo to Washington, D.C.?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Buffalo to Washington, D.C. (average of C$ 119). Flying from Buffalo to Washington, D.C. in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 258). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Buffalo to Washington, D.C.. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 10 December 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Buffalo to Washington, D.C. in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 23% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Buffalo to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on 6 December 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Buffalo to Washington, D.C. flight should consider departing on Thursday 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.

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

Explore weekly flight availability from Buffalo to Washington, D.C.. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 10 December 2025.

The most flights from BUF to WAS are scheduled on a Monday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

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

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

Share of one-stop round-trip flights from Buffalo to Washington, D.C. chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Newark (EWR) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 43% 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.?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Buffalo to Washington, D.C., chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Atlanta (ATL) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of C$ 222.

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

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Buffalo to Washington, D.C., based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Newark (EWR) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 3h 44m.

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

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Buffalo to Washington, D.C., chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Newark (EWR) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 0h 47m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Washington, D.C.. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Washington, D.C.. Reviews last updated 10 December 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest,United Airlines, andAmerican 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.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,253 reviews
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Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,253 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,253 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,092 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,253 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,048 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,253 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Buffalo to Washington, D.C.. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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.. 4 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 10 outbound flights to Washington, D.C. per day.

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

    For as low as C$ 248, Frontier can have you in Washington, D.C. from Buffalo in 1h 30m. Buffalo and Washington, D.C. are separated by a distance of 457 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$ 206. 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 - Baltimore/Washington, Buffalo - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National or Buffalo - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl 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 Republic Airways (100%), CommutAir (86%) or Lufthansa (84%) 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$ 237. On average you can expect to pay C$ 1,505. The most popular route, (Buffalo - Baltimore/Washington), can usually be booked for C$ 255.

  • 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Buffalo to Washington, D.C. (average of C$ 119). Flying from Buffalo to Washington, D.C. in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 258). 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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Top 4 airlines flying from Buffalo to Washington, D.C.

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FrontierCheapestC$ 108AverageC$ 360FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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American AirlinesCheapestC$ 206AverageC$ 294FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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SouthwestCheapestC$ 245AverageC$ 442FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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United AirlinesCheapestC$ 331AverageC$ 362FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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