Buffalo, NY BUF to Raleigh, NC RDU Flights

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Overview: Buffalo, NY to Raleigh, NC flight

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Flights from Buffalo, NY to Raleigh, NC depart on average 29 times per day, taking around 5h 14m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $94 (€75) if you book in advance.

The earliest flight runs at 05:00, the last at 21:59. The fastest flight covers the 491 miles (791 km) distance in 3h 28m. July is the cheapest month to fly.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
491 miles (791 km)
Average flight duration
5h 14m
Cheapest ticket price
$94 (€75)
Flights per day
29
Fastest flight
3h 28m
First flight
5:00 AM
Last flight
9:59 PM
Cheapest Month
Jul
Cheapest Day
Fri
High Season
Jan - Mar
Low Season
Apr - Jun
Best time to book
77 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

The cheapest and fastest flights from Buffalo, NY to Raleigh, NC

Showing times and prices for May 07

Cheapest price

$300

Average price

$813

Fastest journey

3 h 25 m

Average duration

3 h 41 m

Flights per day

51

Distance

791 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Buffalo, NY to Raleigh, NC is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Buffalo, NY to Raleigh, NC will cost around $813 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $300.

Fast flights

It's difficult to get from Buffalo, NY to Raleigh, NC without transferring at least once.

  • American AirlinesAA1204 · AA2635
    6:00 AM4h32
    Buffalo Niagara International Airport
    10:32 AMRaleigh-Durham International Airport
    $3001One-way
    1 transfer
  • Republic AirlinesAA4650+psa airlinesAA5546
    5:00 AM3h48
    Buffalo Niagara International Airport
    8:48 AMRaleigh-Durham International Airport
    $3001One-way
    1 transfer
  • UnitedUA4059 · UA1536
    6:10 AM3h25
    Buffalo Niagara International Airport
    9:35 AMRaleigh-Durham International Airport
    $3481One-way
    1 transfer
  • UnitedUA1363 · UA2091
    11:02 AM6h21
    Buffalo Niagara International Airport
    5:23 PMRaleigh-Durham International Airport
    $4011One-way
    1 transfer
  • UnitedUA543 · UA2616
    7:00 AM7h09
    Buffalo Niagara International Airport
    2:09 PMRaleigh-Durham International Airport
    $4011One-way
    1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare bus and flight for Buffalo, NY to Raleigh, NC

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Buffalo, NY to Raleigh, NC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $107. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 14m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $107, and a train costs an average of $322.

Distance: 491 miles (791 km)

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Train

$212

Average price

$176

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Cheapest

$322

Average price

8h 14m

Average total duration

Fastest

5h 14m

Onboard

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3h 0m

Additional time*

18h 37m

Average total duration

18h 7m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

29h 27m

Average total duration

28h 57m

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30m

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Direct Options

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Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Buffalo, NY to Raleigh, NC is a bus with an average price of $176 (€140).

This is compared to other travel options from Buffalo, NY to Raleigh, NC:

A bus is $36 (€29) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Buffalo, NY to Raleigh, NC costing on average $212 (€169).

A bus is $147 (€117) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Buffalo, NY to Raleigh, NC costing on average $322 (€257).

The fastest way to travel from Buffalo, NY to Raleigh, NC is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 14m.

Other travel options to Raleigh, NC take longer:

Bus takes on average 18h 7m.

Train takes on average 28h 57m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Buffalo, NY and Raleigh, NC including taking a bus and flight.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Buffalo, NY to Raleigh, NC among Omio's users.

Live departures

Buffalo, NY to Raleigh, NC flight times

The table below shows live departures for Buffalo, NY to Raleigh, NC flights for today, Wednesday, May 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
united4:40 PM Buffalo, NY
6h06
10:46 PM Raleigh, NC0 transfersDirect
Thursday, May 7
republic_airlinesAA4650+psa_airlinesAA55465:00 AM Buffalo Niagara International Airport
3h48
8:48 AM Raleigh-Durham International Airport1 transfer
psa_airlinesAA5312+republic_airlinesAA45055:30 AM Buffalo Niagara International Airport
9h53
3:23 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport1 transfer
psa_airlinesAA5312 · AA54055:30 AM Buffalo Niagara International Airport
4h18
9:48 AM Raleigh-Durham International Airport1 transfer
psa_airlinesAA5312+envoy_airAA40485:30 AM Buffalo Niagara International Airport
7h33
1:03 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport1 transfer
american_airlinesAA1204 · AA26356:00 AM Buffalo Niagara International Airport
4h32
10:32 AM Raleigh-Durham International Airport1 transfer
american_airlinesAA1204 · AA26426:00 AM Buffalo Niagara International Airport
9h30
3:30 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA3489 · UA4177 · UA13576:00 AM Buffalo Niagara International Airport
8h06
2:06 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport2 transfers
unitedUA3489 · UA13656:00 AM Buffalo Niagara International Airport
6h18
12:18 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA3489 · UA1525 · UA20916:00 AM Buffalo Niagara International Airport
11h23
5:23 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport2 transfers
american_airlinesAA1204 · AA31936:00 AM Buffalo Niagara International Airport
6h19
12:19 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport1 transfer
american_airlinesAA1204 · AA26296:00 AM Buffalo Niagara International Airport
8h10
2:10 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport1 transfer
american_airlinesAA1204 · AA26166:00 AM Buffalo Niagara International Airport
11h38
5:38 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport1 transfer
american_airlinesAA3001+envoy_airAA38096:00 AM Buffalo Niagara International Airport
6h57
12:57 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA4059 · UA15366:10 AM Buffalo Niagara International Airport
3h25
9:35 AM Raleigh-Durham International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA4059 · UA2396 · UA34786:10 AM Buffalo Niagara International Airport
8h38
2:48 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport2 transfers
unitedUA543 · UA1355 · UA13227:00 AM Buffalo Niagara International Airport
11h52
6:52 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport2 transfers
unitedUA543 · UA2277 · UA13577:00 AM Buffalo Niagara International Airport
7h06
2:06 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport2 transfers
republic_airlinesAA4737 · AA45017:00 AM Buffalo Niagara International Airport
7h02
2:02 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA543 · UA26167:00 AM Buffalo Niagara International Airport
7h09
2:09 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport1 transfer
jetblue_airwaysB62001 · B624857:00 AM Buffalo Niagara International Airport
6h23
1:23 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA543 · UA36707:00 AM Buffalo Niagara International Airport
5h16
12:16 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport1 transfer
republic_airlinesAA4737 · AA44987:00 AM Buffalo Niagara International Airport
5h05
12:05 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA1727 · UA26718:37 AM Buffalo Niagara International Airport
14h13
10:50 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport1 transfer
jetblue_airwaysB62116 · B6228310:14 AM Buffalo Niagara International Airport
4h20
2:34 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport1 transfer
jetblue_airwaysB62116 · B6517 · B6118510:14 AM Buffalo Niagara International Airport
12h20
10:34 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport2 transfers
unitedUA3444 · UA347810:31 AM Buffalo Niagara International Airport
4h17
2:48 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA3444 · UA533 · UA198910:31 AM Buffalo Niagara International Airport
10h42
9:13 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport2 transfers
unitedUA3444 · UA248510:31 AM Buffalo Niagara International Airport
5h44
4:15 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA3444 · UA1168 · UA198910:31 AM Buffalo Niagara International Airport
10h42
9:13 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport2 transfers
unitedUA3992 · UA135710:35 AM Buffalo Niagara International Airport
3h31
2:06 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport1 transfer
jetblue_airwaysB62901 · B6418 · B6278310:41 AM Buffalo Niagara International Airport
7h47
6:28 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport2 transfers
piedmont_airlinesAA5962+psa_airlinesAA563810:44 AM Buffalo Niagara International Airport
3h49
2:33 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport1 transfer
piedmont_airlinesAA5962+republic_airlinesAA443010:44 AM Buffalo Niagara International Airport
6h17
5:01 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA1363 · UA209111:02 AM Buffalo Niagara International Airport
6h21
5:23 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport1 transfer

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FAQs: Buffalo, NY to Raleigh, NC Flight

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Buffalo, NY to Raleigh, NC by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Raleigh, NC, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap plane tickets from Buffalo, NY to Raleigh, NC can start from as little as $94 (€75) when you book in advance. The average flight ticket price for Buffalo, NY to Raleigh, NC is $212 (€169) ; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by plane from Buffalo, NY to Raleigh, NC is 3h 28m to travel the 491 miles (791 km) long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest flight from Buffalo, NY to Raleigh, NC leaves at 5:00 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest flight from Buffalo, NY to Raleigh, NC leaves at 9:59 PM.
Flights from Buffalo, NY to Raleigh, NC generally leave from Buffalo Niagara International Airport and arrive in Raleigh-Durham International Airport.Buffalo Niagara International Airport is 1 miles (2 km) away from Buffalo, NY city centre and Raleigh-Durham International Airport is 3 miles (6 km) from Raleigh, NC city centre.
The cheapest month for a flight from Buffalo, NY to Raleigh, NC is July.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Buffalo, NY and Raleigh, NC including taking a bus and flight.
Since neither Buffalo, NY nor Raleigh, NC are in the Schengen Area, passport requirements depend on the specific immigration rules of United States and United States. Entry and visa requirements can be subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's embassy or consulate.
There is no time difference between Buffalo, NY and Raleigh, NC.
The best events to attend in Raleigh, NC include:
  • North Carolina State Fair, a beloved annual event featuring rides, games, and local food vendors celebrating the state's agricultural heritage
  • Raleigh Christmas Parade, a festive procession showcasing floats, marching bands, and holiday cheer through downtown Raleigh
  • Hopscotch Music Festival, an eclectic music festival featuring a diverse lineup of artists across multiple venues in the heart of the city.
Some of the most interesting sights to explore in Raleigh, NC are:
  • North Carolina Museum of Art, a renowned museum featuring a diverse collection of art from around the world and outdoor sculpture park
  • Pullen Park, a historic public park offering playgrounds, a carousel, and pedal boats
  • North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, an educational museum with exhibits on natural history and interactive displays
  • William B. Umstead State Park, a large state park providing hiking, biking, and equestrian trails
  • Historic Yates Mill County Park, a restored 18th-century gristmill with scenic trails and educational programs.
The best holidays to experience in Raleigh, NC include:
  • Labor Day, pleasant weather and vibrant outdoor activities
  • Thanksgiving, a time for family gatherings and local festivities
  • Independence Day, spectacular fireworks and community celebrations.
The best things to do in Raleigh, NC include:
  • Raleigh City Market, a historic market area with shops, dining, and events
  • JC Raulston Arboretum, a beautiful garden with a diverse collection of plants and themed gardens
  • Marbles Kids Museum, an interactive museum designed for children with hands-on exhibits and activities
  • Red Hat Amphitheater, an outdoor venue hosting concerts and events
  • Adventure Landing, a family-friendly amusement park with mini-golf, go-karts, and arcade games.
The best season to visit Raleigh, NC is Spring or Fall. The best weather to explore Raleigh, NC is during April-June or September-November.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Buffalo, NY to Raleigh, NC among Omio's users.
For domestic flights we recommend to arrive 1.5 to 2 hours before departure. Please check the website of your departure airport if in doubt. Some airports may offer booking time slots for security checks or offer additional information on when to get there based on time of day.
Most airlines permit carry-on bags that fit within specific dimensions (e.g., 22 x 14 x 9 inches or 56 x 36 x 23 cm), including handles and wheels. Bags must fit in the overhead bin or under the seat in front of you.
Many airlines impose weight limits, commonly ranging between 7 kg (15 lbs) and 12 kg (26 lbs). Typically, passengers are allowed one carry-on bag and one personal item (for example a purse, laptop bag, or backpack). Personal items must fit under the seat in front of you. Budget Airlines (like Ryanair or Wizz Air) have stricter size and weight limits, often requiring fees for larger carry-ons. Full-Service Airlines have more lenient policies, sometimes including more spacious dimensions or higher weight limits depending on your ticket class.
The list of items prohibited on an airplane varies by country and airline, but in general, the following items are not allowed in carry-on or checked baggage: Weapons and self-defence items, sharp objects, flammable materials, explosives, toxic substances, or liquids over 100ml (except for medications and baby essentials). In checked baggage, firearms (without authorization), explosives, large lithium batteries, and hazardous chemicals are prohibited. Electronic cigarettes must be in carry-on bags, while alcohol and dry ice have restrictions. Always check with your airline for specific regulations.
The currency used in the United States is the US Dollar (USD). For travelers, using cards is generally more convenient and widely accepted, especially credit and debit cards, while cash is useful for small purchases or places that do not accept cards.
In Raleigh, NC, travelers should be cautious of pickpocketing and vehicle break-ins, especially in crowded areas and parking lots. Common scams include overcharging by unofficial taxi or ride-share drivers and fake ticket sellers near popular attractions. Staying aware of surroundings and using authorized transportation services helps ensure safety.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

popular airports

Popular airports from Buffalo, NY to Raleigh, NC

Buffalo
Raleigh
The major airport for departures in Buffalo is Buffalo Niagara International Airport. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Buffalo Niagara International Airport for your trip from Buffalo to Raleigh.
Amenities at airport
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Car RentalCar Rental
information
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
carConnection
Car connection
NY-33 West, Exit 51
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
Shopping
Shopping
  • Shops available, Main terminal, includes duty-free and gift shops.
Parking
Parking
  • Parking available with both short-term and long-term options, approximately 0.6€ (INR 50) per hour.
Dining
Dining
  • Restaurants available; Main terminal, fast food and sit-down options like Anchor Bar and Tim Hortons
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the terminal.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps, assistance
WC
WC
  • Available throughout the airport.
Hotel
Hotel
  • Hotels nearby, Courtyard by Marriott Buffalo Airport within walking distance.
Lounge
Lounge
  • Lounges available, The Club BUF in the main terminal.
Lost and Found Office
Lost and Found Office
  • Lost and Found located in the terminal; contact airport services.
Car Rental
Car Rental
  • Car rental services available; counters in the arrivals area
Public transit options for Buffalo Niagara International Airport
  • Bus line 24, Buffalo Airport Transit Center, 40 minutes

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