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

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 27.1% of flights from New York to Buffalo were non-stop. For journeys involving connections, travelers typically experienced a median of 2 stopovers. This indicates that while direct options are available, a notable portion of travel on this route includes at least one stop.

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

The direct flight from New York to Buffalo typically takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes, covering a distance of 484 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time is considerably longer, averaging 9 hours and 33 minutes. This difference highlights the efficiency of non-stop travel on this route.

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

Yes, setting a price alert for flights from New York to Buffalo is advisable. Historically, this route has shown frequent price fluctuations, indicating that deals become available often. Monitoring prices can help travelers secure more favorable rates across the trailing 30 days.

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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 significantly above the typical level, with a median of $543. Historically, prices for this route typically range from $299–$1109. Currently, 0% of recent fares are classified as a good price, indicating that finding cheap flights from New York to Buffalo may require careful planning.

A typical journey from New York to Buffalo takes about 1h 30m, including connections. While the non-stop flight time is also 1h 30m, most itineraries for this route involve at least one stop. Connecting flights, which make up the majority of options, have a median duration of 17h 4m, often including 2 stopovers.

The cheapest time to fly from New York to Buffalo is typically during May, when the median fare is around $257. Other affordable months include July, with a median fare of $261, and June, where the median fare is $274.

Most itineraries for this route are connecting flights, with only 27.1% of recent fares being direct flights from New York to Buffalo. When itineraries include connections, they typically involve 2 stopovers. New deals appear almost daily for this route, offering frequent opportunities to find suitable options.

The distance between New York and Buffalo is approximately 484 kilometers, classifying this as a short-haul route.

How much is a round trip from New York to Buffalo

Regular price: $182 - $313

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

The regular price range for flights from New York to Buffalo is between $182 and $313. The current lowest deal is $235 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Nov 13-Nov 18.

now $235

Low $182

High $313

The cheapest time to fly from New York to Buffalo

Flights from NYC to BUF are cheapest in May, with a median price of $257. The most expensive month to fly is January, with a median price of $1328. Prices are generally lower from March to September.

May

Cheapest

Flights from $257

January

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,328

Jan

Feb

Mar

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, Oct 20

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - Buffalo

New York (EWR) - Buffalo (BUF)

Frontier Airlines

$420

$372

One-way

Tue, Oct 20

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - Buffalo

New York (EWR) - Buffalo (BUF)

Frontier Airlines

$419

$401

One-way

Tue, Oct 20

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - Buffalo

New York (EWR) - Buffalo (BUF)

United Airlines

$247

$656

One-way

Wed, Oct 21

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Buffalo

New York (JFK) - Buffalo (BUF)

JetBlue Airways

$433

$462

One-way

Wed, Oct 21

⌛ Last-Minute

LGA - Buffalo

New York (LGA) - Buffalo (BUF)

American Airlines

$199

$488

One-way

Wed, Oct 21

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - Buffalo

New York (EWR) - Buffalo (BUF)

United Airlines

$239

$661

One-way

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

3 nights

Oct 23 - Oct 26

$432 → $363

16%

1 night

Oct 23 - Oct 24

$439 → $381

13%

1 night

Oct 20 - Oct 21

$420 → $372

11%

2 nights

Oct 20 - Oct 22

$419 → $401

Popular Airports to fly from New York to Buffalo

New York - Buffalo route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares for NYC to BUF are $235, near the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in May for the lowest prices

Historically, May is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $257.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 1h 30m

The median flight time for a direct flight from NYC to BUF is 1 hour 30 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are common

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

JetBlue Airways offers direct flights

JetBlue Airways provides direct flights on the NYC to BUF route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from NYC to BUF are frequently available.

New York main airports to depart from

LaGuardia (LGA)

Cheapest

LaGuardia is a convenient option for flights from New York to Buffalo, offering competitive prices.

📍 ~13 km from city center (reachable by car or public transport)

💸 Flights from ~$239

John F. Kennedy International (JFK)

John F. Kennedy International is a major hub for flights from New York to Buffalo.

📍 ~21 km from city center (reachable by car or public transport)

💸 Flights from ~$278

New York Stewart International Airport (SWF)

New York Stewart International Airport offers an alternative departure point for flights to Buffalo.

📍 ~88 km from city center (reachable by car or public transport)

💸 Flights from ~$322

Newark Liberty International (EWR)

Newark Liberty International provides another option for flights from New York to Buffalo.

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

💸 Flights from ~$242

Buffalo main airports to arrive at

Buffalo Niagara International (BUF)

Cheapest

Buffalo Niagara International Airport is a convenient arrival point for flights to Buffalo.

📍 ~13 km from Buffalo (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$196

Airports nearby Buffalo used as alternative

Greater Rochester International (ROC)

Greater Rochester International is a close domestic alternative, offering similar flight networks and carrier availability to Buffalo.

📍 ~100 km from Buffalo (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$218

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Buffalo

JetBlue Airways

Business Class

From JFK

Elite

Dec 30

Buffalo, United States

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$3,845

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Business Class

From JFK

Elite

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Buffalo, United States

42% AI deal score

$3,881

JetBlue Airways

Business Class

From JFK

Elite

Dec 28

Buffalo, United States

41% AI deal score

$3,881

JetBlue Airways

Business Class

From EWR

Elite

Dec 10

Buffalo, United States

41% AI deal score

$509

United Airlines

Business Class

From EWR

Elite

Dec 09

Buffalo, United States

41% AI deal score

$509

United Airlines

Business Class

From EWR

Elite

Dec 11

Buffalo, United States

41% AI deal score

$509

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Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Buffalo

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from New York to Buffalo is typically 7-13 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $293. Booking within 0-6 days of departure saw a significantly higher average price of $1444. For those planning further ahead, booking 28-59 days in advance had an average price of $468, while booking 60+ days out resulted in an average price of $810 across 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 $299 or less. The median price for this route was $543, indicating that about half of the observed prices were below this amount. Prices at the 75th percentile reached $1109, suggesting that prices above this are less common.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from New York to Buffalo include May, July, and June. In May, the median price was $257, while July saw a median price of $261. June also offered competitive pricing with a median of $274. The annual median price for this route, across the trailing 270 days, was $543, indicating that these months offer significant savings compared to the yearly average.

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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, classifying this as a short-haul route.

How much is a round trip from New York to Buffalo

Regular price: $182 - $313

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

The regular price range for flights from New York to Buffalo is between $182 and $313. The current lowest deal is $235 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Nov 13-Nov 18.

now $235

Low $182

High $313

The cheapest time to fly from New York to Buffalo

Flights from NYC to BUF are cheapest in May, with a median price of $257. The most expensive month to fly is January, with a median price of $1328. Prices are generally lower from March to September.

May

Cheapest

Flights from $257

January

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,328

Jan

Feb

Mar

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, Oct 20

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - Buffalo

New York (EWR) - Buffalo (BUF)

Frontier Airlines

$420

$372

One-way

Tue, Oct 20

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - Buffalo

New York (EWR) - Buffalo (BUF)

Frontier Airlines

$419

$401

One-way

Tue, Oct 20

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - Buffalo

New York (EWR) - Buffalo (BUF)

United Airlines

$247

$656

One-way

Wed, Oct 21

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Buffalo

New York (JFK) - Buffalo (BUF)

JetBlue Airways

$433

$462

One-way

Wed, Oct 21

⌛ Last-Minute

LGA - Buffalo

New York (LGA) - Buffalo (BUF)

American Airlines

$199

$488

One-way

Wed, Oct 21

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - Buffalo

New York (EWR) - Buffalo (BUF)

United Airlines

$239

$661

One-way

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

3 nights

Oct 23 - Oct 26

$432 → $363

16%

1 night

Oct 23 - Oct 24

$439 → $381

13%

1 night

Oct 20 - Oct 21

$420 → $372

11%

2 nights

Oct 20 - Oct 22

$419 → $401

Popular Airports to fly from New York to Buffalo

New York - Buffalo route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares for NYC to BUF are $235, near the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in May for the lowest prices

Historically, May is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $257.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 1h 30m

The median flight time for a direct flight from NYC to BUF is 1 hour 30 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are common

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

JetBlue Airways offers direct flights

JetBlue Airways provides direct flights on the NYC to BUF route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from NYC to BUF are frequently available.

New York main airports to depart from

LaGuardia (LGA)

Cheapest

LaGuardia is a convenient option for flights from New York to Buffalo, offering competitive prices.

📍 ~13 km from city center (reachable by car or public transport)

💸 Flights from ~$239

John F. Kennedy International (JFK)

John F. Kennedy International is a major hub for flights from New York to Buffalo.

📍 ~21 km from city center (reachable by car or public transport)

💸 Flights from ~$278

New York Stewart International Airport (SWF)

New York Stewart International Airport offers an alternative departure point for flights to Buffalo.

📍 ~88 km from city center (reachable by car or public transport)

💸 Flights from ~$322

Newark Liberty International (EWR)

Newark Liberty International provides another option for flights from New York to Buffalo.

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

💸 Flights from ~$242

Buffalo main airports to arrive at

Buffalo Niagara International (BUF)

Cheapest

Buffalo Niagara International Airport is a convenient arrival point for flights to Buffalo.

📍 ~13 km from Buffalo (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$196

Airports nearby Buffalo used as alternative

Greater Rochester International (ROC)

Greater Rochester International is a close domestic alternative, offering similar flight networks and carrier availability to Buffalo.

Buffalo, United States

42% AI deal score

$3,820

JetBlue Airways

Business Class

From JFK

Elite

Dec 30

Buffalo, United States

42% AI deal score

$3,845

JetBlue Airways

Business Class

From JFK

Elite

Dec 28

Buffalo, United States

42% AI deal score

$3,881

JetBlue Airways

Business Class

From JFK

Elite

Dec 28

Buffalo, United States

41% AI deal score

$3,881

JetBlue Airways

Business Class

From EWR

Elite

Dec 10

Buffalo, United States

41% AI deal score

$509

United Airlines

Business Class

From EWR

Elite

Dec 09

Buffalo, United States

41% AI deal score

$509

United Airlines

Business Class

From EWR

Elite

Dec 11

Buffalo, United States

41% AI deal score

$509

United Airlines

Business Class

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 near the typical level

Fly in May for the lowest prices

Direct flights take 1h 30m

Connecting flights are common

JetBlue Airways offers direct flights

Deals are frequent 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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Flights to Buffalo from other cities

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 near the typical level

Fly in May for the lowest prices

Direct flights take 1h 30m

Connecting flights are common

JetBlue Airways offers direct flights

Deals are frequent 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

Dec 30

Dec 30

Dec 30

Dec 14

Dec 30

Dec 30

Dec 30

Dec 28

Dec 28

Dec 10

Dec 09

Dec 11

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?