Cheap Flights from Cincinnati to Buffalo
Cheap Flights from Cincinnati to Buffalo
Looking for cheap flights from Cincinnati to Buffalo? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Cincinnati to Buffalo vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 12,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Cincinnati to Buffalo for specific travel dates.
2027-01-01
CVG - BUF
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 12,500 Pts + $14.6
2027-01-02
CVG - BUF
Economy | 1 Stop | 6 left
From 12,500 Pts + $14.6
2027-01-03
CVG - BUF
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 12,500 Pts + $14.6
Cincinnati to Buffalo flight facts
Distance
410 mi
660 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 1h 15m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
Same time zone
Buffalo is in the same time zone as Cincinnati.
Airports in Cincinnati
CVG · Cincinnati Northern Kentucky Intl
Airports in Buffalo
BUF · Buffalo Niagara Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Cincinnati - Toronto · Toronto is 65 mi from Buffalo
Flights Louisville - Buffalo · Louisville is 84 mi from Cincinnati
Flights Columbus - Buffalo · Columbus is 115 mi from Cincinnati
Premium cabin flights from Cincinnati to Buffalo
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Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Cincinnati to Buffalo depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Cincinnati to Buffalo.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Cincinnati to Buffalo.
Cincinnati and Buffalo are about 410 miles (660 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 410-mile straight-line distance takes about 1h 15m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Buffalo is in the same time zone as Cincinnati.
Departures from Cincinnati: Cincinnati Northern Kentucky Intl (CVG). Arrivals in Buffalo: Buffalo Niagara Intl (BUF).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Buffalo, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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