Cheap Flights from Raleigh-durham to Buffalo
Cheap Flights from Raleigh-durham to Buffalo
Looking for cheap flights from Raleigh-durham 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 Raleigh-durham to Buffalo vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 7,500–9,200 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 Raleigh-durham to Buffalo for specific travel dates.
2026-11-10
RDU - BUF
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-10
RDU - BUF
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $30.6
2026-11-23
RDU - BUF
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $125
2026-11-10
RDU - BUF
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 8,500 Pts + $14.6
2027-01-01
RDU - BUF
Economy | 1 Stop | 6 left
From 8,500 Pts + $14.6
2026-11-10
RDU - BUF
Economy | 1 Stop
From 9,200 Pts + $5.6
Raleigh-durham to Buffalo flight facts
Distance
488 mi
785 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 1h 30m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
Same time zone
Buffalo is in the same time zone as Raleigh-durham.
Airports in Raleigh-durham
RDU · Raleigh Durham Intl
Airports in Buffalo
BUF · Buffalo Niagara Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Raleigh-durham - Rochester · Rochester is 55 mi from Buffalo
Flights Raleigh-durham - Toronto · Toronto is 65 mi from Buffalo
Flights Raleigh-durham - Ithaca · Ithaca is 120 mi from Buffalo
Flights Wilmington - Buffalo · Wilmington is 122 mi from Raleigh-durham
Flights Florence - Buffalo · Florence is 128 mi from Raleigh-durham
Flights Charlotte - Buffalo · Charlotte is 130 mi from Raleigh-durham
Premium cabin flights from Raleigh-durham to Buffalo
Premium cabin
2026-11-10
RDU - BUF
First | 1 Stop
From 30,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-10
RDU - BUF
First | 1 Stop | 2 left
From 30,700 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-23
RDU - BUF
First | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 34,300 Pts + $5.6
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Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Raleigh-durham 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 Raleigh-durham to Buffalo.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Raleigh-durham to Buffalo.
Raleigh-durham and Buffalo are about 488 miles (785 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 488-mile straight-line distance takes about 1h 30m 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 Raleigh-durham.
Departures from Raleigh-durham: Raleigh Durham Intl (RDU). 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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