How many flights from New York to Buffalo are non-stop?

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 41.7% of flights from New York to Buffalo were non-stop. For flights that included a stopover, travelers typically experienced one stop. This indicates that while direct options are common, connecting flights are also a significant portion of the available routes.

How long does it take to fly from New York to Buffalo?

A direct flight from New York to Buffalo typically takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes, covering a distance of 484 kilometers. Flights with one stop, on average, have a longer duration of 6 hours and 42 minutes. This difference highlights the convenience of choosing a non-stop option for this route.

Should I set a price alert for New York to Buffalo flights?

Historically, deals for flights from New York to Buffalo are classified as frequent. This suggests that price fluctuations and opportunities for good fares occur regularly. Setting a price alert can be beneficial to track these frequent changes and secure a favorable price for your travel plans.

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New York to Buffalo: Overview

Insights for flights from New York to Buffalo

Right now, fares for flights from New York to Buffalo are above the typical level. Recent prices typically range from $172–$440, with a median of $269. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find flights on this route.

For travelers wondering when is the cheapest time to fly from New York to Buffalo, the data indicates that December, November, and January are typically the most affordable months. During these months, the median fare is $144, offering a more budget-friendly option compared to other times of the year.

A typical journey from New York to Buffalo takes about 1h 30m, including connections. While a meaningful share of itineraries are non-stop, the rest typically connect once, contributing to the overall journey time.

About 41.7% of recent fares for direct flights from New York to Buffalo are non-stop. For itineraries that include connections, the median number of stopovers is 1. This indicates a mixed offering of both direct and connecting flights for this route.

The distance between New York and Buffalo is approximately 484 kilometers. This classifies the route as a short-haul flight, making it a relatively quick journey between the two cities.

How much is a round trip from New York to Buffalo

Regular price: $182 - $311

Prices for flights from New York to Buffalo are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from New York to Buffalo is $182 to $311. The current lowest deal is $180 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Sep 23-Sep 30.

now $180

Low $182

High $311

The cheapest time to fly from New York to Buffalo

The cheapest month to fly from NYC to BUF is February, with a median price of $121. The most expensive month is May, with a median price of $443. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $121

May

Most Expensive

Flights from $443

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from New York to Buffalo

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Last-minute flights going from New York to Buffalo

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - Buffalo

New York (EWR) - Buffalo (BUF)

Frontier Airlines

$393

$320

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

LGA - Buffalo

New York (LGA) - Buffalo (BUF)

Frontier Airlines

$420

$322

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

LGA - Buffalo

New York (LGA) - Buffalo (BUF)

Frontier Airlines

$418

$320

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - Buffalo

New York (EWR) - Buffalo (BUF)

Frontier Airlines

$393

$321

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Buffalo

New York (JFK) - Buffalo (BUF)

JetBlue Airways

$478

$372

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Buffalo

New York (JFK) - Buffalo (BUF)

JetBlue Airways

$510

$398

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from New York to Buffalo

1 night

Sep 8 - Sep 9

$664 → $408

39%

4 nights

Sep 8 - Sep 12

$650 → $398

39%

2 nights

Sep 10 - Sep 12

$635 → $398

37%

1 night

Sep 10 - Sep 11

$637 → $404

37%

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New York - Buffalo route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares from NYC to BUF are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in November, December, or January for lower prices.

Historically, November, December, and January offer the lowest median prices at $144.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 1h 30m.

The median flight duration for a direct flight from NYC to BUF is 1h 30m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

41.7% of recent flights are direct.

Historically, 41.7% of flights on this route are direct, with connecting flights having 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

JetBlue Airways offers direct flights.

JetBlue Airways provides direct flight options for the NYC to BUF route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route.

Deals for flights from NYC to BUF appear frequently, typically within a 30-day window.

New York main airports to depart from

Newark Liberty International (EWR)

Cheapest

Newark Liberty International Airport is a good option for flights from New York to Buffalo.

📍 ~14 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$180

Buffalo main airports to arrive at

Buffalo Niagara International (BUF)

Cheapest

Buffalo Niagara International Airport is a convenient arrival airport for your trip to Buffalo.

📍 ~13 km from Buffalo (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$180

Airports nearby Buffalo used as alternative

Greater Rochester International (ROC)

Cheapest

Greater Rochester International is a practical domestic alternative, especially if flight schedules align better for your trip.

📍 ~100 km from Buffalo (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$212

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Buffalo

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from New York to Buffalo is typically 7-13 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price observed was $210. Booking within 0-6 days of departure saw a significantly higher average price of $615. For those planning further ahead, prices averaged $311 for bookings made 60+ days out, based on data from the trailing 90 days.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from New York to Buffalo is considered to be $172 or less. The median price for this route was $269. Prices can range, with 75% of observed fares being $440 or less, indicating that prices above this threshold are less common.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from New York to Buffalo are November, December, and January, all with a median price of $144. The annual median price for this route is $269. While December is listed as a cheapest month, it also represents the most expensive month, suggesting price variability within the month.

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New York to Buffalo: Overview

Insights for flights from New York to Buffalo

The distance between New York and Buffalo is approximately 484 kilometers. This classifies the route as a short-haul flight, making it a relatively quick journey between the two cities.

How much is a round trip from New York to Buffalo

Regular price: $182 - $311

Prices for flights from New York to Buffalo are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from New York to Buffalo is $182 to $311. The current lowest deal is $180 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Sep 23-Sep 30.

now $180

Low $182

High $311

The cheapest time to fly from New York to Buffalo

The cheapest month to fly from NYC to BUF is February, with a median price of $121. The most expensive month is May, with a median price of $443. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $121

May

Most Expensive

Flights from $443

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from New York to Buffalo

JetBlue Airways

Last-minute flights going from New York to Buffalo

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - Buffalo

New York (EWR) - Buffalo (BUF)

Frontier Airlines

$393

$320

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

LGA - Buffalo

New York (LGA) - Buffalo (BUF)

Frontier Airlines

$420

$322

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

LGA - Buffalo

New York (LGA) - Buffalo (BUF)

Frontier Airlines

$418

$320

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - Buffalo

New York (EWR) - Buffalo (BUF)

Frontier Airlines

$393

$321

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Buffalo

New York (JFK) - Buffalo (BUF)

JetBlue Airways

$478

$372

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Buffalo

New York (JFK) - Buffalo (BUF)

JetBlue Airways

$510

$398

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from New York to Buffalo

1 night

Sep 8 - Sep 9

$664 → $408

39%

4 nights

Sep 8 - Sep 12

$650 → $398

39%

2 nights

Sep 10 - Sep 12

$635 → $398

37%

1 night

Sep 10 - Sep 11

$637 → $404

37%

Popular Airports to fly from New York to Buffalo

New York - Buffalo route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares from NYC to BUF are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in November, December, or January for lower prices.

Historically, November, December, and January offer the lowest median prices at $144.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 1h 30m.

The median flight duration for a direct flight from NYC to BUF is 1h 30m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

41.7% of recent flights are direct.

Historically, 41.7% of flights on this route are direct, with connecting flights having 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

JetBlue Airways offers direct flights.

JetBlue Airways provides direct flight options for the NYC to BUF route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route.

Deals for flights from NYC to BUF appear frequently, typically within a 30-day window.

New York main airports to depart from

Newark Liberty International (EWR)

Cheapest

Newark Liberty International Airport is a good option for flights from New York to Buffalo.

📍 ~14 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$180

Buffalo main airports to arrive at

Buffalo Niagara International (BUF)

Cheapest

Buffalo Niagara International Airport is a convenient arrival airport for your trip to Buffalo.

📍 ~13 km from Buffalo (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$180

Airports nearby Buffalo used as alternative

Greater Rochester International (ROC)

Cheapest

Greater Rochester International is a practical domestic alternative, especially if flight schedules align better for your trip.

Buffalo, United States

71% AI deal score

$4,510

$2,643

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Buffalo

Cheap Flights from New York to Buffalo

Today’s best flight deals from New York to Buffalo

New York to Buffalo: Overview

Insights for flights from New York to Buffalo

How much is a round trip from New York to Buffalo

The cheapest time to fly from New York to Buffalo

Direct flights from New York to Buffalo

Last-minute flights going from New York to Buffalo

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from New York to Buffalo

Popular Airports to fly from New York to Buffalo

New York - Buffalo route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Fly in November, December, or January for lower prices.

Direct flights take 1h 30m.

41.7% of recent flights are direct.

JetBlue Airways offers direct flights.

Deals appear frequently on this route.

New York main airports to depart from

Buffalo main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Buffalo used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Buffalo

Best Elite deals to Buffalo

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Buffalo

How far in advance should I book a flight from New York to Buffalo?

What is a good price for a flight from New York to Buffalo?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from New York to Buffalo?

How many flights from New York to Buffalo are non-stop?

How long does it take to fly from New York to Buffalo?

Should I set a price alert for New York to Buffalo flights?

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New York to Buffalo: Overview

Insights for flights from New York to Buffalo

How much is a round trip from New York to Buffalo

The cheapest time to fly from New York to Buffalo

Direct flights from New York to Buffalo

Last-minute flights going from New York to Buffalo

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from New York to Buffalo

Popular Airports to fly from New York to Buffalo

New York - Buffalo route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Fly in November, December, or January for lower prices.

Direct flights take 1h 30m.

41.7% of recent flights are direct.

JetBlue Airways offers direct flights.

Deals appear frequently on this route.

New York main airports to depart from

Buffalo main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Buffalo used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Buffalo

Best Elite deals to Buffalo

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Sep 10

Oct 14

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Buffalo

How far in advance should I book a flight from New York to Buffalo?

What is a good price for a flight from New York to Buffalo?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from New York to Buffalo?