Cheap Flights from Houston to Buffalo
Cheap Flights from Houston to Buffalo
Looking for cheap flights from Houston 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 Houston to Buffalo vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 10,000–13,500 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 Houston to Buffalo for specific travel dates.
2026-11-07
IAH - BUF
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 10,000 Pts + $30.6
2026-12-19
IAH - BUF
Economy | 2 Stops | 5 left
From 10,000 Pts + $125
2026-11-19
IAH - BUF
Economy | 2 Stops
From 11,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-21
IAH - BUF
Economy | 1 Stop
From 13,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-10
IAH - BUF
Economy | 1 Stop
From 13,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-11
IAH - BUF
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 13,500 Pts + $5.6
Houston to Buffalo flight facts
Distance
1,281 mi
2,062 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 3h
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+1h
Buffalo is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
Airports in Houston
IAH · George Bush Intercontinental Houston
Airports in Buffalo
BUF · Buffalo Niagara Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Houston - Rochester · Rochester is 55 mi from Buffalo
Flights Houston - Toronto · Toronto is 65 mi from Buffalo
Flights Houston - Syracuse · Syracuse is 133 mi from Buffalo
Flights Austin - Buffalo · Austin is 140 mi from Houston
Flights Tyler - Buffalo · Tyler is 164 mi from Houston
Flights Longview - Buffalo · Longview is 170 mi from Houston
Premium cabin flights from Houston to Buffalo
Premium cabin
2026-12-20
IAH - BUF
First | 1 Stop | 3 left
From 25,500 Pts + $11.2
Premium cabin
2026-11-07
IAH - BUF
First | 1 Stop
From 30,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-07
IAH - BUF
First | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 30,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-10
IAH - BUF
First | 1 Stop | 3 left
From 30,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-07
IAH - BUF
First | 1 Stop | 2 left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-10
IAH - BUF
First | 1 Stop | 2 left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
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Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Houston 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 Houston to Buffalo.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Houston to Buffalo.
Houston and Buffalo are about 1,281 miles (2,062 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 1,281-mile straight-line distance takes about 3h in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Buffalo is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
Departures from Houston: George Bush Intercontinental Houston (IAH). 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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