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Flight deals from New York to Buffalo Niagara Airport

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from New York to Buffalo Niagara Airport? If you want to travel next month, round-trip fares start from AED 520. Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.
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Find the cheapest month to fly from New York to Buffalo Niagara

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like New York to Buffalo Niagara flights are currently cheapest in April.

Direct flights from New York to Buffalo Niagara

New York to Buffalo Niagara: Alternative routes

Compare routes from New York to Buffalo below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Buffalo Niagara.

New York to Buffalo: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundAED 520
Cheapest month to flyApril
Average flight time1 hr, 35 mins
Most popular airlineRepublic Airways
Average flights per week608

Finding cheap flights from New York to Buffalo Niagara: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from New York to Buffalo Niagara is AED 520. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 35 minutes is the average flight time from New York to Buffalo Niagara.
Republic Airways, Delta and LATAM Airlines fly direct from New York to Buffalo Niagara.
There are 608 flights per week flying from New York to Buffalo Niagara, as of March 2026.
The cheapest month to fly from New York to Buffalo Niagara is usually April.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from New York to Buffalo Niagara Airport on Thursday, April 16, 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 35 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Buffalo Niagara but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Buffalo is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Flying from New York to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF): What you need to know

  • Get your trip planning underway by looking up the best departure point for your flight from New York to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF). Explore the options for leaving from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) or Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), the city's main airports.

  • 1 hour 35 minutes is the average duration of a direct New York to Buffalo Niagara International Airport flight.

  • Buffalo (where Buffalo Niagara International Airport is located) and New York share the UTC-5 timezone. Easily coordinate travel plans without worrying about time differences.

  • With 52 direct weekly flights between the two airports, New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) is the most popular route. JetBlue Airways operates the earliest flight at 7am. If you're eager to get more out of your day before flying, the last flight from JFK to BUF is with JetBlue Airways at 10:59pm.

  • Leave enough time to get on your flight from New York to BUF. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • If you're going away during a popular month like July, head to the airport even earlier. It's smart to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. Check-in and security lines are longer during vacation periods like Christmas, New Year and spring break.

Airports in New York

New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

  • Get there in one go from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Nonstop flights from New York to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) operate from here.

  • When taking off from JFK, you can take a direct flight from New York to Buffalo Niagara International Airport with Delta Air Lines.

  • Most passengers prefer to fly with Delta between JFK and BUF.

  • The carrier with the best punctuality score on this route is Delta. Its services land without delay 78.5% of the time.

  • JFK is about 24 kilometers from central New York. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the center, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 50 minutes.

  • Looking for a convenient hotel near New York John F. Kennedy International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from New York to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping conveniently close to check-in:

  • 73% of flights taking off from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport reach their destination on time.

  • You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

  • Catching a flight out of Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)? Direct New York to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) plane tickets can be booked from here.

  • You can board a direct flight from New York to BUF with United Airlines. This is one of the leading airlines that operates this route out of EWR.

  • United is the most frequently booked airline flying from EWR to BUF.

  • Flights between Newark Liberty International Airport and Buffalo Niagara International Airport are more likely to reach their destination on time with United compared to other carriers.

  • EWR is around 24 kilometers from central New York. It takes 35 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city center. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour.

  • Kick off your vacation early with an additional night away from home. Before your New York to BUF flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Newark Liberty International Airport:

  • 71% of flights out of Newark Liberty International Airport meet their expected arrival time.

  • EWR is located at Building 1, Conrad Road.

New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)

  • Enjoy a hassle-free trip from start to finish from New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA). Direct flights from New York to Buffalo Niagara International Airport are available from here.

  • Get on board with Delta Air Lines. It offers direct New York to BUF plane tickets from LGA.

  • The preferred airline for passengers flying between LGA and BUF is Delta.

  • The carrier with the best on-time arrival rate on this route is Delta.

  • LGA is roughly 13 kilometers from central New York. The drive from the city center to the airport takes about 30 minutes. If you're considering public transport, you can expect a journey of around 55 minutes.

  • Make catching an early New York to Buffalo Niagara International Airport flight the easiest part of your trip. Stay at one of these accommodation options close to New York LaGuardia Airport and get to your gate with time to spare:

  • Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights arrive when they should. At LGA, that figure is 69%.

  • The address of New York LaGuardia Airport is Hangar 7 Center.

About Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)

  • Consider staying in a hotel close to BUF if you have a late flight from New York to Buffalo Niagara International Airport. Choose one of these accommodation options and be under the covers in no time flat:

  • Booking your ride around two weeks in advance of your New York to Buffalo Niagara International Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.

  • You'll find BUF at Genesee Street.

Getting from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to central Buffalo

  • Buffalo Niagara International Airport is around 16 kilometers from the center of Buffalo. It takes around 20 minutes or so to get to the city by car.

  • It takes around 40 minutes if you're traveling on public transport.

How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)

  • AED 285 is the best price for a one-way ticket from New York to Buffalo Niagara International Airport. Return flights start from AED 520. These prices may change depending on availability.

  • To pick up cheap flights from New York to BUF, book early. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when tickets are first released.

  • If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across the month when searching for your New York to Buffalo Niagara International Airport ticket.

  • You don't need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you when a new deal shows up on plane tickets from New York to BUF.

  • Chase down a great fare on a flight from New York to Buffalo Niagara International Airport with the help of the filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest.'

The best time to fly from New York to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)

  • It's time to work out when to book your flight from New York to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF). August is the busiest month to travel to Buffalo. If crowds aren't your thing, go in December.

  • The warmest month in Buffalo is July, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your New York to BUF plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.

  • January sees temperatures of between -10ºC (14ºF) and 2ºC (36ºF). Look for cheap tickets from New York to Buffalo Niagara International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.

More about Buffalo

  • After booking your flight from New York to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Buffalo:

  • There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be difficult to know where to start. Frank Lloyd Wright's Darwin D. Martin House Complex, Buffalo AKG Art Museum and Forest Lawn are top sights which should be on any well-planned Buffalo itinerary.

Explore more of the United States

  • Cleveland is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Buffalo. Around 290 kilometers away to the southwest, check out popular attractions including Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Cleveland Museum of Art and Cleveland Museum of Natural History.

  • If you're ready to explore another well-known destination in the United States, head for Pittsburgh, roughly 290 kilometers south of Buffalo. Carnegie Museum of Art, The Andy Warhol Museum and Point State Park Fountain are the start of reasons to visit.

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