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Overview: Columbus, OH to Buffalo, NY flight

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Flights from Columbus, OH to Buffalo, NY depart on average 21 times per day, taking around 5h 22m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $141 (€113) but you can travel from only $56 (€45) by bus.

The earliest flight runs at 05:00, the last at 22:15. The fastest flight covers the 293 miles (473 km) distance in 3h 55m. June 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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $56 (€45)
Distance
293 miles (473 km)
Average flight duration
5h 22m
Cheapest ticket price
$141 (€113)
Flights per day
21
Fastest flight
3h 55m
First flight
5:00 AM
Last flight
10:15 PM
Cheapest Month
Jun
Cheapest Day
Sat
High Season
Oct - Dec
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Best time to book
35 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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $56 (€45)

The cheapest and fastest flights from Columbus, OH to Buffalo, NY

Showing times and prices for May 08

Cheapest price

$280

Average price

$280

Fastest journey

4 h 59 m

Average duration

4 h 59 m

Flights per day

1

Distance

473 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Columbus, OH to Buffalo, NY will cost around $280 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $280.

Fast flights

Of the 1 flights that leave Columbus, OH for Buffalo, NY onFri, May 08, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Fri, May 08 the direct flights cover the 473 km distance in an average of 4 h 59 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 4 h 59 m .

On Fri, May 08 the longest flights will take 4 h 59 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

  • American Airlines
    5:14 PM4h59
    Columbus, OH
    10:13 PMBuffalo, NY
    $2801One-way
    0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare bus and flight for Columbus, OH to Buffalo, NY

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Columbus, OH to Buffalo, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $56. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 22m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $56, and a flight costs an average of $141.

Distance: 293 miles (473 km)

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Bus
Driving

$311

Average price

$76

Average price

Cheapest

$79

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

8h 22m

Average total duration

Fastest

5h 22m

Onboard

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3h 0m

Additional time*

7h 22m

Average total duration

6h 52m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 49m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Columbus, OH to Buffalo, NY is a bus with an average price of $76 (€60).

This is compared to other travel options from Columbus, OH to Buffalo, NY:

A bus is $235 (€188) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Columbus, OH to Buffalo, NY costing on average $311 (€248).

The fastest way to travel from Columbus, OH to Buffalo, NY is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 22m.

Other travel options to Buffalo, NY take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 52m.

Train takes on average 8h 13m.

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

Live departures

Columbus, OH to Buffalo, NY flight times

The table below shows live departures for Columbus, OH to Buffalo, NY flights for today, Thursday, May 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.

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Tickets
unitedUA3524 · UA10795:36 AM John Glenn International Airport
4h06
9:42 AM Buffalo Niagara International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA3524 · UA2277 · UA43355:36 AM John Glenn International Airport
8h34
2:10 PM Buffalo Niagara International Airport2 transfers
unitedUA3430 · UA40126:00 AM John Glenn International Airport
3h53
9:53 AM Buffalo Niagara International Airport1 transfer
republic_airlinesAA4799 · AA46486:00 AM John Glenn International Airport
5h19
11:19 AM Buffalo Niagara International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA3430 · UA43356:00 AM John Glenn International Airport
8h10
2:10 PM Buffalo Niagara International Airport1 transfer
republic_airlinesAA4799 · AA43856:00 AM John Glenn International Airport
10h42
4:42 PM Buffalo Niagara International Airport1 transfer
psa_airlinesAA5129+envoy_airAA40356:01 AM John Glenn International Airport
5h57
11:58 AM Buffalo Niagara International Airport1 transfer
american_airlinesAA2182+envoy_airAA34466:05 AM John Glenn International Airport
4h46
10:51 AM Buffalo Niagara International Airport1 transfer
american_airlinesAA2957+envoy_airAA34466:05 AM John Glenn International Airport
8h16
2:21 PM Buffalo Niagara International Airport1 transfer
american_airlinesAA1441 · AA19156:58 AM John Glenn International Airport
6h07
1:05 PM Buffalo Niagara International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA442 · UA2277 · UA43357:00 AM John Glenn International Airport
7h10
2:10 PM Buffalo Niagara International Airport2 transfers
unitedUA442 · UA43827:00 AM John Glenn International Airport
6h18
1:18 PM Buffalo Niagara International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA442 · UA1856 · UA36077:00 AM John Glenn International Airport
11h17
6:17 PM Buffalo Niagara International Airport2 transfers
american_airlinesAA2957+envoy_airAA35727:37 AM John Glenn International Airport
6h44
2:21 PM Buffalo Niagara International Airport1 transfer
republic_airlinesAA4423+envoy_airAA35727:37 AM John Glenn International Airport
9h53
5:30 PM Buffalo Niagara International Airport1 transfer
american_airlinesAA3217 · AA19158:32 AM John Glenn International Airport
4h33
1:05 PM Buffalo Niagara International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA3520 · UA1856 · UA36079:00 AM John Glenn International Airport
9h17
6:17 PM Buffalo Niagara International Airport2 transfers
unitedUA3520 · UA2488 · UA36079:00 AM John Glenn International Airport
9h17
6:17 PM Buffalo Niagara International Airport2 transfers
unitedUA3520 · UA43829:00 AM John Glenn International Airport
4h18
1:18 PM Buffalo Niagara International Airport1 transfer
republic_airlinesAA4418+envoy_airAA39569:50 AM John Glenn International Airport
7h12
5:02 PM Buffalo Niagara International Airport1 transfer
republic_airlinesAA4413 · AA438510:07 AM John Glenn International Airport
6h35
4:42 PM Buffalo Niagara International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA3457 · UA360710:13 AM John Glenn International Airport
8h04
6:17 PM Buffalo Niagara International Airport1 transfer
republic_airlinesAA4423+envoy_airAA351710:20 AM John Glenn International Airport
7h10
5:30 PM Buffalo Niagara International Airport1 transfer
american_airlinesAA2957+envoy_airAA351710:20 AM John Glenn International Airport
4h01
2:21 PM Buffalo Niagara International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA445 · UA2649 · UA212610:36 AM John Glenn International Airport
10h25
9:01 PM Buffalo Niagara International Airport2 transfers
unitedUA445 · UA2331 · UA212610:36 AM John Glenn International Airport
10h25
9:01 PM Buffalo Niagara International Airport2 transfers
unitedUA445 · UA482310:36 AM John Glenn International Airport
7h59
6:35 PM Buffalo Niagara International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA445 · UA433510:36 AM John Glenn International Airport
3h34
2:10 PM Buffalo Niagara International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA622 · UA222610:38 AM John Glenn International Airport
6h16
4:54 PM Buffalo Niagara International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA622 · UA2488 · UA360710:38 AM John Glenn International Airport
7h39
6:17 PM Buffalo Niagara International Airport2 transfers
republic_airlinesAA4775+piedmont_airlinesAA596311:20 AM John Glenn International Airport
4h09
3:29 PM Buffalo Niagara International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA3480 · UA360711:38 AM John Glenn International Airport
6h39
6:17 PM Buffalo Niagara International Airport1 transfer
republic_airlinesAA4423+envoy_airAA352711:51 AM John Glenn International Airport
5h39
5:30 PM Buffalo Niagara International Airport1 transfer
american_airlinesAA3225+envoy_airAA352711:51 AM John Glenn International Airport
9h45
9:36 PM Buffalo Niagara International Airport1 transfer
republic_airlinesAA4342+envoy_airAA395611:59 AM John Glenn International Airport
5h03
5:02 PM Buffalo Niagara International Airport1 transfer
republic_airlinesAA4425 · AA442312:51 PM John Glenn International Airport
4h39
5:30 PM Buffalo Niagara International Airport1 transfer
republic_airlinesAA4425+american_airlinesAA322512:51 PM John Glenn International Airport
8h45
9:36 PM Buffalo Niagara International Airport1 transfer
psa_airlinesAA5148+american_airlinesAA19191:35 PM John Glenn International Airport
5h03
6:38 PM Buffalo Niagara International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA3596 · UA36071:40 PM John Glenn International Airport
4h37
6:17 PM Buffalo Niagara International Airport1 transfer
republic_airlinesAA4415 · AA47362:09 PM John Glenn International Airport
7h55
10:04 PM Buffalo Niagara International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA204 · UA1630 · UA35372:19 PM John Glenn International Airport
9h14
11:33 PM Buffalo Niagara International Airport2 transfers
unitedUA204 · UA2437 · UA61492:19 PM John Glenn International Airport
9h36
11:55 PM Buffalo Niagara International Airport2 transfers
unitedUA204 · UA2202 · UA61492:19 PM John Glenn International Airport
9h36
11:55 PM Buffalo Niagara International Airport2 transfers
unitedUA204 · UA21262:19 PM John Glenn International Airport
6h42
9:01 PM Buffalo Niagara International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA204 · UA2184 · UA35372:19 PM John Glenn International Airport
9h14
11:33 PM Buffalo Niagara International Airport2 transfers
american_airlinesAA3015 · AA32252:52 PM John Glenn International Airport
6h44
9:36 PM Buffalo Niagara International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA4029 · UA48232:52 PM John Glenn International Airport
3h43
6:35 PM Buffalo Niagara International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA3675 · UA35373:39 PM John Glenn International Airport
7h54
11:33 PM Buffalo Niagara International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA5443 · UA21264:05 PM John Glenn International Airport
4h56
9:01 PM Buffalo Niagara International Airport1 transfer
republic_airlinesAA4419 · AA46514:51 PM John Glenn International Airport
6h28
11:19 PM Buffalo Niagara International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA3587 · UA35376:40 PM John Glenn International Airport
4h53
11:33 PM Buffalo Niagara International Airport1 transfer
republic_airlinesAA4669+psa_airlinesAA52437:05 PM John Glenn International Airport
4h54
11:59 PM Buffalo Niagara International Airport1 transfer
piedmont_airlinesAA5985+republic_airlinesAA46517:10 PM John Glenn International Airport
4h09
11:19 PM Buffalo Niagara International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA1403 · UA61497:47 PM John Glenn International Airport
4h08
11:55 PM Buffalo Niagara International Airport1 transfer

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FAQs: Columbus, OH to Buffalo, NY Flight

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Columbus, OH to Buffalo, NY 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 Buffalo, NY, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap plane tickets from Columbus, OH to Buffalo, NY can start from as little as $141 (€113) when you book in advance. The average flight ticket price for Columbus, OH to Buffalo, NY is $311 (€248) ; 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 Columbus, OH to Buffalo, NY is 3h 55m to travel the 293 miles (473 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 Columbus, OH to Buffalo, NY leaves at 5:00 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest flight from Columbus, OH to Buffalo, NY leaves at 10:15 PM.
Flights from Columbus, OH to Buffalo, NY generally leave from John Glenn International Airport and arrive in Buffalo Niagara International Airport.John Glenn International Airport is 1 miles (2 km) away from Columbus, OH city centre and Buffalo Niagara International Airport is 1 miles (2 km) from Buffalo, NY city centre.
The cheapest month for a flight from Columbus, OH to Buffalo, NY is June.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Columbus, OH and Buffalo, NY including taking a bus and flight.
Since neither Columbus, OH nor Buffalo, NY 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 Columbus, OH and Buffalo, NY.
The best events to attend in Buffalo, NY include:
  • Buffalo Wing Festival, a delicious celebration of the city's famous chicken wings with tastings and competitions
  • Allentown Art Festival, an annual showcase of local and national artists featuring unique crafts and live music
  • Buffalo Niagara Film Festival, a vibrant event highlighting independent films from around the world with screenings and discussions.
The best holidays to experience in Buffalo, NY include:
  • Independence Day, vibrant fireworks and festive celebrations throughout the city
  • Labor Day, pleasant weather perfect for outdoor activities and local events
  • Thanksgiving, a time for family gatherings with a charming autumn atmosphere.
The best season to visit Buffalo, NY is Fall or Summer. The best weather to explore Buffalo, NY is during May-September.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Columbus, OH to Buffalo, NY 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 Buffalo, NY, travelers should be cautious of pickpocketing and petty theft, especially in crowded areas like downtown and tourist spots. Scams involving overcharging for taxi or rideshare services have been reported, so it's advised to use licensed transportation and confirm fares beforehand. Additionally, travelers should stay aware of their surroundings at night, particularly in less populated neighborhoods, to avoid potential safety risks.
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.

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Popular airports from Columbus, OH to Buffalo, NY

Columbus
Buffalo
The major airport for departures in Columbus is John Glenn International Airport. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at John Glenn International Airport for your trip from Columbus to Buffalo.
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information
address
Address
4600 Intertiol Gateway, Columbus, OH 43219, USA
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
carConnection
Car connection
I-670, Exit 9
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
Shopping
Shopping
  • Shops in terminals, including duty-free and local brands.
Parking
Parking
  • Parking available near the terminal, approximately 0.18€ (5 TRY) per hour.
Dining
Dining
  • Various locations, including American, Italian, and fast food
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the terminal.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available throughout the airport.
Hotel
Hotel
  • Hotels nearby, such as Hilton Garden Inn and Hampton Inn.
Shower
Shower
  • No showers available.
Lounge
Lounge
  • Several lounges, including airline-specific and independent.
Lost and Found Office
Lost and Found Office
  • Available throughout the airport.
Car Rental
Car Rental
  • Car rental services available on-site, including major brands like Hertz and Avis
Public transit options for John Glenn International Airport
  • COTA AirConnect Bus, John Glenn Intertiol Airport stop, 15-20 minutes

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