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Cheap flights from Buffalo to Washington, D.C. from C$ 87

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 18/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BUF — WAS
5 Jun — 12 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Buffalo to Washington, D.C. are usually found in January or August, booked 79 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Monday

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Cheapest flights from Buffalo to Washington, D.C.
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 6 May 2026.

Fri 12/62:50 p.m.
BUF
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BWI
1 stop8h 10m
Frontier
Sat 13/61:29 p.m.
BWI
-
BUF
1 stop21h 11m
Frontier
Deal found 1/5C$ 218
Mon 1/62:49 p.m.
BUF
-
IAD
1 stop8h 20m
Frontier
Mon 8/67:45 a.m.
IAD
-
BUF
1 stop6h 09m
Frontier
Deal found 4/5C$ 308
Wed 20/52:49 p.m.
BUF
-
IAD
1 stop8h 20m
Frontier
Fri 22/57:45 a.m.
IAD
-
BUF
1 stop6h 09m
Frontier
Deal found 2/5C$ 321
Fri 3/710:34 a.m.
BUF
-
IAD
Nonstop1h 16m
United Airlines
Mon 6/78:25 a.m.
IAD
-
BUF
Nonstop1h 26m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/5C$ 325
Mon 1/65:00 a.m.
BUF
-
DCA
Nonstop1h 32m
American Airlines
Mon 8/62:55 p.m.
DCA
-
BUF
Nonstop1h 30m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/5C$ 327
Thu 28/511:36 a.m.
BUF
-
BWI
1 stop20h 07m
Frontier
Sun 31/56:45 a.m.
BWI
-
BUF
2 stops13h 19m
Frontier
Deal found 6/5C$ 328
Tue 9/610:50 a.m.
BUF
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DCA
1 stop3h 53m
JetBlue
Wed 10/66:00 a.m.
DCA
-
BUF
1 stop7h 42m
JetBlue
Deal found 5/5C$ 336
Wed 3/64:00 p.m.
BUF
-
BWI
Nonstop1h 15m
Southwest
Wed 10/66:45 a.m.
BWI
-
BUF
Nonstop1h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 5/5C$ 336
Thu 4/63:00 p.m.
BUF
-
IAD
Nonstop1h 23m
United Airlines
Mon 8/610:26 p.m.
IAD
-
BUF
Nonstop1h 32m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/5C$ 336
Fri 12/62:50 p.m.
BUF
-
IAD
1 stop8h 32m
Frontier
Sat 13/64:55 p.m.
IAD
-
BUF
2 stops17h 45m
Frontier
Deal found 1/5C$ 338
Mon 27/72:50 p.m.
BUF
-
IAD
1 stop8h 23m
Frontier
Sat 8/81:23 p.m.
IAD
-
BUF
1 stop7h 51m
Frontier
Deal found 3/5C$ 342
Wed 10/63:00 p.m.
BUF
-
IAD
Nonstop1h 23m
United Airlines
Sun 14/65:30 p.m.
IAD
-
BUF
Nonstop1h 33m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/5C$ 343

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 6 May 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 218

One-way from

C$ 87

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

January

Average price

C$ 336

Good round-trip deal

C$ 410 or less

Good one-way deal

C$ 175 or less
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 12/6-13/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 21m total
  • Buffalo to Washington, D.C.
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Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 18/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 6h 26m total
  • Buffalo to Washington, D.C.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

BuffaloWashington, D.C.

BUF - DCA

BUFDCA

Buffalo

Fri 12/6

5:00 a.m.-6:32 a.m.

Nonstop1h 32m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 13/6

8:40 p.m.-10:02 p.m.

Nonstop1h 22m

C$ 327

BuffaloWashington, D.C.

BUF - DCA

BUFDCA

Buffalo

Sat 23/5

5:34 p.m.-9:44 p.m.

1 stop4h 10m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 26/5

6:59 a.m.-3:20 p.m.

1 stop8h 21m

C$ 336

BuffaloWashington, D.C.

BUF - DCA

BUFDCA

Buffalo

Fri 12/6

3:32 p.m.-10:59 p.m.

1 stop7h 27m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 15/6

6:41 p.m.-11:48 p.m.

1 stop5h 07m

C$ 336

BuffaloWashington, D.C.

BUF - DCA

BUFDCA

Buffalo

Wed 10/6

5:49 p.m.-9:44 p.m.

1 stop3h 55m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 24/6

1:25 p.m.-7:20 p.m.

1 stop5h 55m

C$ 336

BuffaloWashington, D.C.

BUF - DCA

BUFDCA

Buffalo

Fri 14/8

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

1 stop6h 00m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 18/8

5:00 p.m.-11:32 p.m.

1 stop6h 32m

C$ 336

BuffaloWashington, D.C.

BUF - DCA

BUFDCA

Buffalo

Tue 9/6

10:50 a.m.-5:47 p.m.

1 stop6h 57m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 10/6

11:35 a.m.-4:52 p.m.

1 stop5h 17m

C$ 336

BuffaloBaltimore

BUF - BWI

BUFBWI

Buffalo

Wed 3/6

1:10 p.m.-2:25 p.m.

Nonstop1h 15m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 6/6

12:50 p.m.-2:00 p.m.

Nonstop1h 10m

C$ 349

BuffaloWashington, D.C.

BUF - DCA

BUFDCA

Buffalo

Sat 1/8

6:10 a.m.-11:16 a.m.

1 stop5h 06m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 5/8

6:10 a.m.-11:19 a.m.

1 stop5h 09m

C$ 353

BuffaloWashington, D.C.

BUF - DCA

BUFDCA

Buffalo

Fri 29/5

7:31 p.m.-10:59 p.m.

1 stop3h 28m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 30/5

6:25 p.m.-10:54 p.m.

1 stop4h 29m

C$ 353

BuffaloWashington, D.C.

BUF - DCA

BUFDCA

Buffalo

Sat 6/6

6:04 a.m.-10:55 a.m.

1 stop4h 51m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 9/6

11:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

1 stop6h 30m

C$ 353

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

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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.?

Booking 71 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$ 136). Flying from Buffalo to Washington, D.C. in January is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 244). 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 6 May 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from Buffalo to Washington, D.C. in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 38% 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 2 May 2026.

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.

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 6 May 2026.

The most flights from BUF to WAS are scheduled on a Monday (17 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 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.

Tampa (TPA) – 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.?

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.

Tampa (TPA) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of C$ 269.

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 Tampa (TPA) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 6h 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 Tampa (TPA) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 49m.

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 6 May 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines and 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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,684 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DFW - EWR

The flight was on time. Crew was friendly. Will fly again. The seats was comfortable.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,684 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,684 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DFW - EWR

The flight was on time. Crew was friendly. Will fly again. The seats was comfortable.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,666 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,684 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DFW - EWR

The flight was on time. Crew was friendly. Will fly again. The seats was comfortable.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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$ 349, American Airlines can have you in Washington, D.C. from Buffalo in 1h 15m. 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$ 203. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is United Airlines. American Airlines is priced at 44% 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%), Republic Airways (100%) or United Airlines (89%) 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$ 209. On average you can expect to pay C$ 897. The most popular route, (Buffalo - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl), can usually be booked for C$ 353.

  • 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$ 136). Flying from Buffalo to Washington, D.C. in January is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 244). 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$ 203AverageC$ 312FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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SouthwestCheapestC$ 244AverageC$ 432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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United AirlinesCheapestC$ 339AverageC$ 413FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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