Flights from Seattle to Buffalo
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via Minneapolis
- 8h 24m
- two tickets, via Chicago
- $202
- connection options
- 5
- straight-line distance
- 2,111 mi (3,397 km)
fastest
Via Minneapolis
8h 24m
with the connection
Via Denver
8h 45m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $479
Via Chicago
8h 46m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $202
Via Washington
9h 20m
with the connection
Seattle to Washington
flight 5h
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 $278
Via Philadelphia
9h 39m
with the connection
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 Seattle to cities closest to Buffalo
Seattle to Toronto
Toronto: 59 mi (95 km) from Buffalo, flight 4h 44m
from $183
Seattle to Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh: 178 mi (287 km) from Buffalo, flight 4h 35m
from $301
Seattle to Detroit
Detroit: 216 mi (347 km) from Buffalo, flight 4h 19m
Seattle to Philadelphia
Philadelphia: 280 mi (450 km) from Buffalo, flight 5h 8m
from $142
Seattle to Washington
Washington: 292 mi (470 km) from Buffalo, flight 5h
from $144
Seattle to New York
New York: 292 mi (470 km) from Buffalo, flight 5h 22m
from $166
To Buffalo from cities closest to Seattle
San Francisco to Buffalo
San Francisco: 679 mi (1,093 km) from Seattle, flight 6h 25m
from $170
Las Vegas to Buffalo
Las Vegas: 872 mi (1,403 km) from Seattle, flight 4h 15m
from $139
Los Angeles to Buffalo
Los Angeles: 960 mi (1,545 km) from Seattle, flight 4h 48m
from $157
Denver to Buffalo
Denver: 1,020 mi (1,641 km) from Seattle, flight 3h 5m
from $241
Phoenix to Buffalo
Phoenix: 1,115 mi (1,794 km) from Seattle, flight 4h 5m
Minneapolis to Buffalo
Minneapolis: 1,391 mi (2,239 km) from Seattle, flight 2h 2m
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from Seattle to Buffalo?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Minneapolis.
What is the fastest way to fly from Seattle to Buffalo?
Via Minneapolis: 3h 22m to the connection, 2h 2m after it, about 8h 24m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Seattle to Buffalo with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Chicago from $202. 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 Seattle and Buffalo?
Minneapolis (8h 24m total), Denver (8h 45m total), Chicago (8h 46m total), Washington (9h 20m total) and Philadelphia (9h 39m total).
How far is Buffalo from Seattle?
2,111 mi (3,397 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.