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Buffalo AKG Art Museum
Major regional art museum with modern, contemporary, and historic works, plus a growing campus and frequent exhibitions.
Flights from Washington, DC to Buffalo, NY depart on average 51 times per day, taking around 3h 32m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $94 (€77) but you can travel from only $67 (€55) by bus.
There are 5 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:00, the last at 22:45. The fastest flight covers the 292 miles (470 km) distance in 1h 17m. October is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 292 miles (470 km) |
Average flight duration 3h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price $94 (€77) |
Flights per day 51 |
Direct flights 5 |
Fastest flight 1h 17m |
First flight 5:00 AM |
Last flight 10:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 14 days |
Cheapest price on Sep 15
$160
Average ticket price on Sep 15
$371
Fastest journey on Sep 15
1 h 22 m
Average journey duration on Sep 15
1 h 26 m
Flights on Sep 15
57
Distance
470 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Washington, DC 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 Washington, DC to Buffalo, NY will cost around $371 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $160.
On Tue, Sep 15, we found 57 flights from Washington, DC to Buffalo, NY, including 7 direct services.
On Tue, Sep 15 the direct flights cover the 470 km distance in an average of 1 h 26 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 22 m .
On Tue, Sep 15 the longest flights will take 1 h 28 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.
B6754 · B6715
AA4366+
AA843
AA4730 · AA4521
AA1216 · AA2442
AA1708 · AA1203
UA4558
AA5051
UA3463
UA4335
AA5268Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Washington, DC to Buffalo, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $120 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 32m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $120, while a flight costs an average of $479.
Distance: 292 miles (470 km)
Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$479 Average price | $273 Average price | $120 Average price Cheapest | $77 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 32m Average total duration Fastest 3h 32m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 13h 28m Average total duration 12h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 11m Average total duration 12h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.4 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular airline | ![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Washington, DC to Buffalo, NY:
A bus is $154 (€125) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington, DC to Buffalo, NY costing on average $273 (€223).
A bus is $359 (€293) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington, DC to Buffalo, NY costing on average $479 (€390).
Other travel options to Buffalo, NY take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 41m.
Train takes on average 12h 58m.
The table below shows live departures for Washington, DC to Buffalo, NY flights for today, Monday, September 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
UA638 · UA2226 | 11:57 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 4h57 | 4:54 PM Buffalo Niagara International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA799 · UA2226 | 12:10 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 4h44 | 4:54 PM Buffalo Niagara International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA799 · UA1335 | 12:10 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 8h57 | 9:07 PM Buffalo Niagara International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5051 | 12:27 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1h26 | 1:53 PM Buffalo Niagara International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA1498 · UA4190 | 12:35 PM Dulles International Airport | 6h23 | 6:58 PM Buffalo Niagara International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1498 · UA4193 | 12:35 PM Dulles International Airport | 10h37 | 11:12 PM Buffalo Niagara International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4335 | 12:50 PM Dulles International Airport | 1h28 | 2:18 PM Buffalo Niagara International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA4442 · UA4190 | 1:01 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 5h57 | 6:58 PM Buffalo Niagara International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2331 · UA1335 | 1:10 PM Dulles International Airport | 7h57 | 9:07 PM Buffalo Niagara International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5304+ AA5836 | 1:33 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 3h20 | 4:53 PM Buffalo Niagara International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4730 · AA4521 | 1:56 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 7h34 | 9:30 PM Buffalo Niagara International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1531 · AA703 | 2:54 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 6h53 | 9:47 PM Buffalo Niagara International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4560 · UA4190 | 2:59 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 3h59 | 6:58 PM Buffalo Niagara International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4569 · AA4521 | 3:02 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 6h28 | 9:30 PM Buffalo Niagara International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA955+ AA4439 | 3:06 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 5h50 | 8:56 PM Buffalo Niagara International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2040 · AA703 | 3:12 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 6h35 | 9:47 PM Buffalo Niagara International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1580 · UA1335 | 3:15 PM Dulles International Airport | 5h52 | 9:07 PM Buffalo Niagara International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1325 · UA1335 | 3:30 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 5h37 | 9:07 PM Buffalo Niagara International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5237 | 3:45 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1h29 | 5:14 PM Buffalo Niagara International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA4401 · UA4193 | 4:30 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 6h42 | 11:12 PM Buffalo Niagara International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1189 · AA564 | 5:00 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 5h10 | 10:10 PM Buffalo Niagara International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4636 · AA4521 | 5:10 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 4h20 | 9:30 PM Buffalo Niagara International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4801+ AA5939 | 5:18 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 6h22 | 11:40 PM Buffalo Niagara International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2182 · AA703 | 5:29 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 4h18 | 9:47 PM Buffalo Niagara International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4558 | 5:40 PM Dulles International Airport | 1h22 | 7:02 PM Buffalo Niagara International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA4180 · UA4193 | 5:55 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 5h17 | 11:12 PM Buffalo Niagara International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3463 | 10:17 PM Dulles International Airport | 1h27 | 11:44 PM Buffalo Niagara International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA5268 | 10:26 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1h28 | 11:54 PM Buffalo Niagara International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, September 15 | |||||
AA4669 · AA4666 | 6:00 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 3h59 | 9:59 AM Buffalo Niagara International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4167 · UA3529 | 6:00 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 3h52 | 9:52 AM Buffalo Niagara International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA653 · UA3634 | 6:00 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 7h18 | 1:18 PM Buffalo Niagara International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1708 · AA1203 | 6:01 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 6h05 | 12:06 PM Buffalo Niagara International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1521 · AA1203 | 6:09 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 5h57 | 12:06 PM Buffalo Niagara International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3001 · AA1203 | 6:14 AM Dulles International Airport | 5h52 | 12:06 PM Buffalo Niagara International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1998 · UA3529 | 6:15 AM Dulles International Airport | 3h37 | 9:52 AM Buffalo Niagara International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA523+ AA4751 | 6:30 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 5h09 | 11:39 AM Buffalo Niagara International Airport | 1 transfer | |
B6254 · B62902 | 6:30 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 7h56 | 2:26 PM Buffalo Niagara International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4403 · AA4738 | 6:59 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 3h32 | 10:31 AM Buffalo Niagara International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2670 · AA1203 | 7:39 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 4h27 | 12:06 PM Buffalo Niagara International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA441 · UA3634 | 7:46 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 5h32 | 1:18 PM Buffalo Niagara International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1896 · AA1203 | 7:57 AM Dulles International Airport | 4h09 | 12:06 PM Buffalo Niagara International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1746 · UA2659 · UA4190 | 8:20 AM Dulles International Airport | 10h38 | 6:58 PM Buffalo Niagara International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1775 · UA3634 | 8:20 AM Dulles International Airport | 4h58 | 1:18 PM Buffalo Niagara International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4004 · UA3596 · UA4190 | 8:21 AM Dulles International Airport | 10h37 | 6:58 PM Buffalo Niagara International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA4004 · UA622 · UA2226 | 8:21 AM Dulles International Airport | 8h35 | 4:56 PM Buffalo Niagara International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA4004 · UA5605 · UA2226 | 8:21 AM Dulles International Airport | 8h35 | 4:56 PM Buffalo Niagara International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1061 · UA3634 | 8:30 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 4h48 | 1:18 PM Buffalo Niagara International Airport | 1 transfer | |
B6554 · B6715 | 8:55 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 11h29 | 8:24 PM Buffalo Niagara International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4647 | 9:46 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1h32 | 11:18 AM Buffalo Niagara International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA4366+ AA843 | 10:10 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 7h18 | 5:28 PM Buffalo Niagara International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA390 · UA2226 | 10:25 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 6h31 | 4:56 PM Buffalo Niagara International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5151+ AA2442 | 10:25 AM Dulles International Airport | 5h15 | 3:40 PM Buffalo Niagara International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1216 · AA2442 | 10:38 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 5h02 | 3:40 PM Buffalo Niagara International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1015+ AA3401 | 10:40 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 5h41 | 4:21 PM Buffalo Niagara International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1252 · UA2226 | 10:41 AM Dulles International Airport | 6h15 | 4:56 PM Buffalo Niagara International Airport | 1 transfer | |
B62454 · B6715 | 11:00 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 9h24 | 8:24 PM Buffalo Niagara International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4546+ AA843 | 11:30 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 5h58 | 5:28 PM Buffalo Niagara International Airport | 1 transfer | |
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Discover the best of Buffalo, NY — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Buffalo, NY trip today.
Major regional art museum with modern, contemporary, and historic works, plus a growing campus and frequent exhibitions.
Former presidential inaugural site with exhibits on Theodore Roosevelt, the Pan-American Exposition, and Buffalo politics.
Community museum preserving Buffalo’s African American heritage through local history, culture, and rotating exhibitions.
Waterfront district with canal history, public art, seasonal events, skating, and frequent family-friendly activities downtown.
Lively walkable neighborhood known for boutiques, galleries, architecture, and one of Buffalo’s most popular main streets.
Long urban trail and greenway connecting waterfront areas, parks, and neighborhoods for walking, biking, and sightseeing.
Crisp fried chicken wings coated in spicy butter-hot sauce. Created in Buffalo, they are the city’s signature bar food and a must-try local classic.
Thin-sliced roast beef on a kummelweck roll topped with coarse salt and caraway, usually dipped in jus. It is a longtime Western New York sandwich staple.
Slow-cooked bean soup with ham, tomatoes, and vegetables. It is strongly associated with Buffalo’s old taverns and Friday lunch traditions.
Refined fine-dining restaurant known for seasonal New American tasting menus, polished service, and an elegant special-occasion atmosphere.
Traditional German restaurant celebrated for beef on weck, sausages, and old-world charm. A Buffalo dining landmark with a cozy historic feel.
Long-standing wing institution known for crispy, saucy chicken wings in a classic neighborhood bar setting with a devoted local following.
Moderate for U.S. city travel; hotels are often cheaper than NYC, while dining and local transit stay fairly manageable for visitors.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants, more for great service. Taxis usually 10-15%. For cafes, round up or add $1 per drink.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Washington, DC 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.

Most Washington, DC to Buffalo, NY flights use the Ronald Reagan National Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Washington, DC and Buffalo, NY airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Ronald Reagan National Airport is 4 km from Washington city centre. Public transport options include:
Ronald Reagan National Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, and Car Rental.
Food options include: Restaurants are located in all terminals, offering American, Italian, and fast food options; top choices include Legal Sea Foods and Five Guys.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located throughout the airport, near ticketingas and baggage claim.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Ronald Reagan National Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Ronald Reagan National Airport: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Ronald Reagan National Airport: Elevators, ramps, assistance.
Nearby hotels include Hotels within walking distance, including the Crystal Gateway Marriott..
Dulles International Airport is 3 km from Washington city centre. Public transport options include:
Dulles International Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, and Car Rental.
Food options include: Restaurants located in all concourses; options include fast food, cafes, and sit-down dining like Five Guys and Chipotle.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located throughout the airport in all terminals.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Dulles International Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Dulles International Airport: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Dulles International Airport: Elevators, ramps, assistance.
Nearby hotels include Hotels nearby include Washington Dulles Airport Marriott within walking distance..
Buffalo Niagara International Airport is 2 km from Buffalo city centre. Public transport options include:
Buffalo Niagara International Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, and Car Rental.
Food options include: Restaurants available; Main terminal, fast food and sit-down options like Anchor Bar and Tim Hortons
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located throughout the terminal.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Buffalo Niagara International Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Buffalo Niagara International Airport: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Buffalo Niagara International Airport: Elevators, ramps, assistance.
Nearby hotels include Hotels nearby, Courtyard by Marriott Buffalo Airport within walking distance..
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