How to get from Raleigh to Buffalo: connecting flights, about 5h 30m total

Flights from Raleigh to Buffalo

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Best fares from Raleigh to Buffalo

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Cheapest one-way $173 24 December 2026, with a connection Cheapest month December 2026 tickets from $173

Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Washington: 5h 30m
two tickets, via New York: $154
connection options: 4
straight-line distance: 492 mi (791 km)

fastest

Via Washington

5h 30m

with the connection

Raleigh to Washington flight 1h 10m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall, Ronald Reagan National, Washington Dulles International. Departure to Buffalo: Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall, Ronald Reagan National, Washington Dulles International.

Washington to Buffalo flight 1h 20m

two ticketsfrom $372

Via Charlotte

5h 58m

with the connection

Raleigh to Charlotte flight 1h 12m

Connection of about 3h

Charlotte to Buffalo flight 1h 46m

Via Philadelphia

6h 4m

with the connection

Raleigh to Philadelphia flight 1h 33m

Connection of about 3h

Philadelphia to Buffalo flight 1h 31m

Via New York

6h 19m

with the connection

Raleigh to New York flight 1h 45m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: John F. Kennedy International, LaGuardia, Newark Liberty International. Departure to Buffalo: John F. Kennedy International, LaGuardia, Newark Liberty International.

New York to Buffalo flight 1h 34m

two ticketsfrom $154

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

From Raleigh to cities closest to Buffalo

Raleigh to Pittsburgh Pittsburgh: 178 mi (287 km) from Buffalo, flight 1h 28m from $327 Raleigh to Detroit Detroit: 216 mi (347 km) from Buffalo, flight 1h 54m from $106 Raleigh to Newburgh Newburgh: 263 mi (423 km) from Buffalo, flight 1h 46m from $110 Raleigh to Philadelphia Philadelphia: 280 mi (450 km) from Buffalo, flight 1h 33m from $100 Raleigh to Washington Washington: 292 mi (470 km) from Buffalo, flight 1h 10m from $169 Raleigh to New York New York: 292 mi (470 km) from Buffalo, flight 1h 45m from $72

To Buffalo from cities closest to Raleigh

Charlotte to Buffalo Charlotte: 130 mi (209 km) from Raleigh, flight 1h 46m Charleston to Buffalo Charleston: 220 mi (354 km) from Raleigh, flight 3h 23m Washington to Buffalo Washington: 232 mi (374 km) from Raleigh, flight 1h 20m from $111 Philadelphia to Buffalo Philadelphia: 345 mi (555 km) from Raleigh, flight 1h 31m Atlanta to Buffalo Atlanta: 355 mi (572 km) from Raleigh, flight 2h 5m from $140 New York to Buffalo New York: 423 mi (681 km) from Raleigh, flight 1h 34m from $82

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Raleigh to Buffalo?

There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Washington.

What is the fastest way to fly from Raleigh to Buffalo?

Via Washington: 1h 10m to the connection, 1h 20m after it, about 5h 30m in total with 3h for the connection.

How much does a flight from Raleigh to Buffalo with a connection cost?

Two nonstop tickets via New York from $154. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.

Which cities can you connect in between Raleigh and Buffalo?

Washington (5h 30m total), Charlotte (5h 58m total), Philadelphia (6h 4m total) and New York (6h 19m total).

How far is Buffalo from Raleigh?

492 mi (791 km) in a straight line between the cities.

How much time should I allow for the connection?

The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.