Buffalo (BUF) to Washington (DCA) flights
One airline flies nonstop from Buffalo (BUF) to Washington (DCA): American Airlines. The two airports are 295 miles (475 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld. There are also 11 ways to fly it with one stop, through Philadelphia, New York and New York and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from BUF to DCA
- American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
Book BUF to DCA with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks American Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks American Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks American Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks American Airlines
- Finnair PlusBooks American Airlines
- Iberia ClubBooks American Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks American Airlines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks American Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks American Airlines
BUF to DCA with one stop
11 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Philadelphia (PHL)American Airlines the whole way
- Via New York (EWR)United Airlines the whole way
- Via New York (LGA)Delta Air Lines and American Airlines the whole way
- Via New York (JFK)JetBlue Airways and Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Detroit (DTW)Delta Air Lines and American Airlines the whole way
- Via Raleigh/Durham (RDU)Frontier Airlines, then American Airlines and Delta Air Lines
- Via Boston (BOS)JetBlue Airways, Delta Air Lines and 1 more the whole way
- Via Charlotte (CLT)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Chicago (MDW)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Chicago (ORD)American Airlines and United Airlines the whole way
- Via Nashville (BNA)Southwest Airlines the whole way
BUF to DCA: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from BUF to DCA?
American Airlines (oneworld) flies nonstop from Buffalo (BUF) to Washington (DCA).
How far is Buffalo from Washington by plane?
Buffalo (BUF) and Washington (DCA) are 295 miles (475 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book BUF to DCA award flights?
9 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer and 1 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
How many miles does BUF to DCA cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for BUF to DCA with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Buffalo and Washington?
The most direct connections are through Philadelphia (PHL), New York (EWR), New York (LGA), New York (JFK) and Detroit (DTW). On 10 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example American Airlines through Philadelphia.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.