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Flights from Chicago to Buffalo

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The prices shown on this page were available within the last 20 days for the specified periods and should not be considered the final price offered. Please note that availability and prices are subject to change.

Cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Buffalo

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the end of November. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.
week: 30 Nov - 6 Dec
£206
£271
£208
NovemberDecember
Distance: 458 mi
Chicago airports
O'hare International Airport (ORD)How far from city centre: 13 mi
Buffalo airports

Book your Chicago to Buffalo flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Chicago to Buffalo (United States) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

The cheapest fare booked on this route in recent days was £282, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from Chicago to Buffalo takes roughly 1 h and 51 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Chicago–Buffalo route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

  • Departure airport: O'hare International Airport (ORD)

The weather in Buffalo

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Buffalo, temperatures average around 26ºC in the warmest months and roughly -6ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

  • Highs: up to 27ºC
  • Lows: down to -8ºC
  • Hottest month: July
  • Coldest month: January
  • Driest month: February
  • Wettest month: November

Tips for cheaper flights from Chicago to Buffalo

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Chicago to Buffalo:

  • Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
  • Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
  • Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Buffalo. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Chicago to Buffalo

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Chicago to Buffalo?
When you fly from Chicago to Buffalo the average price is £158. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.
How can I find cheap flights from Chicago to Buffalo at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from Chicago to Buffalo is 282 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
When is the best time to book a flight from Chicago to Buffalo?
The most popular months to book a flight from Chicago to Buffalo are August, June and September, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Chicago to Buffalo?
The best time of the year to go to Buffalo when flying from Chicago depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, August is the top 1º month to fly to Buffalo from Chicago in terms of searches from our customer, followed by June and February. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, April, May and December are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Chicago - Buffalo.
How long does the flight take to go from Chicago to Buffalo?
The total flight time between Chicago and Buffalo is of around 1 h and 42 m on average, considering an average distance of 457.61 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How is the weather in Buffalo compared to Chicago?
While in Chicago temperatures can reach an average of 22º ºC in summer, Buffalo can experience temperatures up to 21º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around -3º ºC in Buffalo, compared to the -3º ºC average in Chicago.

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