Are there direct flights from Tampa to Buffalo?

Across the trailing 90 days, approximately 8.5% of flights from Tampa to Buffalo were direct. For flights that include stopovers, the median number of stopovers historically has been 2. Travelers should consider these options when planning their journey.

How many hours is the flight from Tampa to Buffalo?

The typical direct flight from Tampa to Buffalo has a median duration of 2 hours and 48 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median travel time historically extends to 7 hours and 1 minute. The distance covered on this route is approximately 1699 kilometers.

Should I set a price alert for Tampa to Buffalo flights?

Yes, setting a price alert for Tampa to Buffalo flights is advisable. This route is classified as offering frequent deals across the trailing 30 days. Travelers can benefit from monitoring price changes to secure better fares.

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Tampa to Buffalo: Overview

Insights for flights from Tampa to Buffalo

Most itineraries for flights from Tampa to Buffalo connect at least once, with only 8.5% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the median number of stopovers is 2. This means you will typically encounter at least one layover when planning your trip.

The typical journey time for flights from Tampa to Buffalo is 9h 34m, including connections. This duration accounts for the prevalence of connecting flights on this route, reflecting the time spent in transit and during layovers.

For travelers looking for cheap flights from Tampa to Buffalo, the cheapest months to fly are December, with a median fare of $155, followed by November at $164, and October at $187. These months offer significantly lower prices compared to the overall median.

Fares for flights from Tampa to Buffalo typically range from $269–$561, with a median of $405. Right now, current fares are above the typical level. Approximately 9% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find competitive prices.

How much is a round trip from Tampa to Buffalo

Regular price: $231 - $392

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

The regular price range for flights from Tampa to Buffalo is $231 to $392. The current lowest deal is $111 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Oct 21-Oct 24.

now $111

Low $231

High $392

The cheapest time to fly from Tampa to Buffalo

The cheapest month to fly from Tampa to Buffalo is December, with a median price of $155. The most expensive month is January, with a median price of $532. Prices are generally lower from March to December.

December

Cheapest

Flights from $155

January

Most Expensive

Flights from $532

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Tampa to Buffalo

Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Tampa to Buffalo

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

TPA - Buffalo

Tampa (TPA) - Buffalo (BUF)

Frontier Airlines

$643

$600

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

TPA - Buffalo

Tampa (TPA) - Buffalo (BUF)

Frontier Airlines

$521

$344

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

TPA - Buffalo

Tampa (TPA) - Buffalo (BUF)

Frontier Airlines

$643

$358

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

TPA - Buffalo

Tampa (TPA) - Buffalo (BUF)

Frontier Airlines

$633

$378

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

TPA - Buffalo

Tampa (TPA) - Buffalo (BUF)

Frontier Airlines

$629

$378

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

TPA - Buffalo

Tampa (TPA) - Buffalo (BUF)

Frontier Airlines

$642

$381

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Tampa to Buffalo

1 night

Sep 16 - Sep 17

$643 → $358

44%

2 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 18

$642 → $381

41%

3 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 19

$633 → $378

40%

4 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 20

$629 → $378

40%

Popular Airports to fly from Tampa to Buffalo

Tampa - Buffalo route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Tampa to Buffalo are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in December for prices as low as $155

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Tampa to Buffalo are December, November, and October.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights are typically 9h 34m

The median flight duration from Tampa to Buffalo is 9 hours and 34 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Only 8.5% of recent flights from Tampa to Buffalo are direct, with connecting flights having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Frontier Airlines is one of the airlines that offers direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Tampa to Buffalo are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Tampa main airports to depart from

Tampa International (TPA)

Cheapest

Tampa International Airport (TPA) is a convenient option for flights from Tampa to Buffalo.

📍 ~8 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$123

Buffalo main airports to arrive at

Buffalo Niagara International (BUF)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~13 km from Buffalo (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$144

Airports nearby Buffalo used as alternative

Greater Rochester International (ROC)

Greater Rochester International is a practical domestic alternative for similar flight networks and carrier availability.

📍 ~110 km from Buffalo (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$130

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Oct 24

Buffalo, United States

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Nov 03

Buffalo, United States

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$1,507

$813

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Oct 27

Buffalo, United States

82% AI deal score

$1,404

$813

Save $591

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Oct 28

Buffalo, United States

82% AI deal score

$1,404

$813

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Nov 16

Buffalo, United States

82% AI deal score

$1,537

$845

Save $692

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Buffalo, United States

82% AI deal score

$1,522

$867

Save $655

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Oct 10

Buffalo, United States

82% AI deal score

$1,581

$878

Save $703

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From TPA

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Oct 21

Buffalo, United States

82% AI deal score

$1,706

$919

Save $787

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Oct 30

Buffalo, United States

82% AI deal score

$1,869

$951

Save $918

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Jan 26

Buffalo, United States

80% AI deal score

$1,219

$813

Save $406

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From TPA

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Jan 23

Buffalo, United States

80% AI deal score

$1,210

$813

Save $397

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From TPA

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Feb 13

Buffalo, United States

80% AI deal score

$1,159

$813

Save $346

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Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Buffalo

Historically, the best time to purchase tickets for flights from Tampa to Buffalo is 60+ days before departure. During this period, the average price for a ticket is around $225. Prices tend to increase closer to the departure date, with tickets bought 0-6 days out averaging $277. Across the trailing quarter, prices for tickets purchased within 7-13 days of departure were approximately $254.

Across the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Tampa to Buffalo is considered to be around $269 or less. The median price for this route historically has been $405. Fares typically range, with 75% of prices observed being $561 or less.

Historically, December has been the cheapest month to fly from Tampa to Buffalo, with a median price of $155. November also offers competitive fares, with a median price of $164. October follows as another affordable option, showing a median price of $187. These prices are significantly lower than the annual median of $405 for this route.

Tampa to Buffalo: Overview

Insights for flights from Tampa to Buffalo

How much is a round trip from Tampa to Buffalo

Regular price: $231 - $392

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

The regular price range for flights from Tampa to Buffalo is $231 to $392. The current lowest deal is $111 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Oct 21-Oct 24.

now $111

Low $231

High $392

The cheapest time to fly from Tampa to Buffalo

December

Cheapest

Flights from $155

January

Most Expensive

Flights from $532

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Tampa to Buffalo

Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Tampa to Buffalo

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

TPA - Buffalo

Tampa (TPA) - Buffalo (BUF)

Frontier Airlines

$643

$600

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

TPA - Buffalo

Tampa (TPA) - Buffalo (BUF)

Frontier Airlines

$521

$344

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

TPA - Buffalo

Tampa (TPA) - Buffalo (BUF)

Frontier Airlines

$643

$358

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

TPA - Buffalo

Tampa (TPA) - Buffalo (BUF)

Frontier Airlines

$633

$378

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

TPA - Buffalo

Tampa (TPA) - Buffalo (BUF)

Frontier Airlines

$629

$378

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

TPA - Buffalo

Tampa (TPA) - Buffalo (BUF)

Frontier Airlines

$642

$381

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Tampa to Buffalo

1 night

Sep 16 - Sep 17

$643 → $358

44%

2 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 18

$642 → $381

41%

3 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 19

$633 → $378

40%

4 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 20

$629 → $378

40%

Popular Airports to fly from Tampa to Buffalo

Tampa - Buffalo route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Tampa to Buffalo are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in December for prices as low as $155

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Tampa to Buffalo are December, November, and October.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights are typically 9h 34m

The median flight duration from Tampa to Buffalo is 9 hours and 34 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Only 8.5% of recent flights from Tampa to Buffalo are direct, with connecting flights having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Frontier Airlines is one of the airlines that offers direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Tampa to Buffalo are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Tampa main airports to depart from

Tampa International (TPA)

Cheapest

Tampa International Airport (TPA) is a convenient option for flights from Tampa to Buffalo.

📍 ~8 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$123

Buffalo main airports to arrive at

Buffalo Niagara International (BUF)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~13 km from Buffalo (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$144

Airports nearby Buffalo used as alternative

Greater Rochester International (ROC)

Greater Rochester International is a practical domestic alternative for similar flight networks and carrier availability.

Buffalo, United States

80% AI deal score

$1,159

$813

Save $346

United Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Buffalo

Cheap Flights from Tampa to Buffalo

Today’s best flight deals from Tampa to Buffalo

Tampa to Buffalo: Overview

Insights for flights from Tampa to Buffalo

How much is a round trip from Tampa to Buffalo

The cheapest time to fly from Tampa to Buffalo

Direct flights from Tampa to Buffalo

Last-minute flights going from Tampa to Buffalo

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Tampa to Buffalo

Popular Airports to fly from Tampa to Buffalo

Tampa - Buffalo route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in December for prices as low as $155

Flights are typically 9h 34m

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent for this route

Tampa 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

When should I buy Tampa to Buffalo tickets?

What's a cheap fare from Tampa to Buffalo?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Tampa to Buffalo?

Are there direct flights from Tampa to Buffalo?

How many hours is the flight from Tampa to Buffalo?

Should I set a price alert for Tampa to Buffalo flights?

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Tampa to Buffalo: Overview

Insights for flights from Tampa to Buffalo

How much is a round trip from Tampa to Buffalo

The cheapest time to fly from Tampa to Buffalo

Direct flights from Tampa to Buffalo

Last-minute flights going from Tampa to Buffalo

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Tampa to Buffalo

Popular Airports to fly from Tampa to Buffalo

Tampa - Buffalo route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in December for prices as low as $155

Flights are typically 9h 34m

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent for this route

Tampa 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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Nov 03

Oct 27

Oct 28

Nov 16

Nov 07

Oct 10

Oct 21

Oct 30

Jan 26

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Feb 13

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Buffalo

When should I buy Tampa to Buffalo tickets?

What's a cheap fare from Tampa to Buffalo?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Tampa to Buffalo?