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$97+ Cheap flights from New Orleans to Buffalo (MSY - BUF)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — BUF
Nov 27 — Dec 41
Thu 11/27
Thu 12/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from New Orleans to Buffalo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Orleans to Buffalo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 28, 2025.

This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/811:40 amMSY - BUF
1 stop7h 54mJetBlue
Tue 11/1110:08 amBUF - MSY
1 stop9h 57mJetBlue
Deal found 10/25$166
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/511:35 amMSY - BUF
1 stop7h 55mJetBlue
Tue 12/912:18 pmBUF - MSY
1 stop7h 47mJetBlue
Deal found 10/28$170
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/42:02 pmMSY - BUF
1 stop20h 49mFrontier
Sun 12/712:05 pmBUF - MSY
1 stop5h 12mFrontier
Deal found 10/27$173
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/86:00 amMSY - BUF
1 stop9h 28mJetBlue
Mon 11/1010:08 amBUF - MSY
1 stop9h 57mJetBlue
Deal found 10/25$179
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/215:22 pmMSY - BUF
1 stop22h 23mFrontier
Mon 12/295:40 pmBUF - MSY
1 stop23h 15mFrontier
Deal found 10/26$205
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/412:45 pmMSY - BUF
1 stop7h 45mJetBlue
Sun 12/76:05 amBUF - MSY
1 stop6h 52mJetBlue
Deal found 10/27$213
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/204:48 pmMSY - BUF
2 stops18h 48mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/295:40 pmBUF - MSY
1 stop23h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/27$223
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/238:03 pmMSY - BUF
1 stop23h 37mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/295:40 pmBUF - MSY
1 stop23h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/27$232
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/134:46 pmMSY - BUF
1 stop5h 50mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/165:02 amBUF - MSY
1 stop6h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/26$237

Cheap flight deals from New Orleans to Buffalo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New Orleans (MSY) to Buffalo (BUF). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated October 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$170
(JetBlue)

One-way from

$97
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$397
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Customize your flight search to find flights from New Orleans to Buffalo that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated October 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Orleans to Buffalo that are best for you.

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New OrleansBuffalo

MSY - BUF

MSYBUF

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 12/5

11:35 am-8:30 pm

1 stop7h 55m

Buffalo

Tue 12/9

12:18 pm-7:05 pm

1 stop7h 47m

$170

New OrleansBuffalo

MSY - BUF

MSYBUF

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 11/8

6:00 am-4:28 pm

1 stop9h 28m

Buffalo

Mon 11/10

10:08 am-7:05 pm

1 stop9h 57m

$179

New OrleansBuffalo

MSY - BUF

MSYBUF

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 12/4

12:45 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop7h 45m

Buffalo

Sun 12/7

6:05 am-11:57 am

1 stop6h 52m

$213

New OrleansBuffalo

MSY - BUF

MSYBUF

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 12/23

8:03 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop23h 37m

Buffalo

Mon 12/29

5:40 pm-3:55 pm

1 stop23h 15m

$232

New OrleansBuffalo

MSY - BUF

MSYBUF

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 11/21

5:22 am-11:00 am

1 stop4h 38m

Buffalo

Sun 11/23

6:25 pm-11:33 pm

1 stop6h 08m

$237

New OrleansBuffalo

MSY - BUF

MSYBUF

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 11/14

4:46 pm-11:36 pm

1 stop5h 50m

Buffalo

Sun 11/16

6:32 am-12:13 pm

1 stop6h 41m

$237

New OrleansBuffalo

MSY - BUF

MSYBUF

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 2/19

5:30 am-11:16 am

1 stop4h 46m

Buffalo

Sun 2/22

11:15 am-6:54 pm

1 stop8h 39m

$237

New OrleansBuffalo

MSY - BUF

MSYBUF

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 12/20

5:04 pm-12:36 pm

1 stop18h 32m

Buffalo

Mon 12/29

5:40 pm-3:55 pm

1 stop23h 15m

$246

New OrleansBuffalo

MSY - BUF

MSYBUF

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 11/19

7:47 am-10:45 am

1 stop25h 58m

$97

New OrleansBuffalo

MSY - BUF

MSYBUF

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 11/21

5:22 am-11:00 am

1 stop4h 38m

$119

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Compare providers for flights from New Orleans to Buffalo

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from New Orleans to Buffalo in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on New Orleans-Buffalo flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on New Orleans-Buffalo flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from New Orleans-Buffalo flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on New Orleans-Buffalo flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for New Orleans-Buffalo flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from New Orleans to Buffalo

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Buffalo from New Orleans with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from New Orleans to Buffalo

How far ahead should I book a flight from New Orleans to Buffalo?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New Orleans to Buffalo. Price data was last updated on October 24, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from New Orleans to Buffalo may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 66 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Orleans to Buffalo?

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Buffalo (average of $134). Flying from New Orleans to Buffalo in April is currently the most expensive (average of $227). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MSY to BUF?

Find hourly flight availability from New Orleans to Buffalo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 28, 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 74% on flights from New Orleans to Buffalo by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

Reviews of airlines servicing Buffalo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Buffalo. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Buffalo. Reviews last updated October 28, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from New Orleans to Buffalo. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,240 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,240 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,240 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Delta
7.9
Good
7,994 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,240 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,001 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,240 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,032 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,240 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,908 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,240 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New Orleans to Buffalo. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from New Orleans to Buffalo?

    A quick flight from New Orleans to Buffalo can take about 7h 55m. JetBlue provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $170. The distance from New Orleans to Buffalo is about 1097 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New Orleans to Buffalo round-trip?

    Flying on JetBlue is currently your cheapest option to Buffalo, with prices starting at $173. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Southwest and Delta, with the lowest prices starting at $251 and $256, respectively. These flights start at 55% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from New Orleans to Buffalo?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from New Orleans to Buffalo consider choosing Southwest (100%), United Airlines (100%) or Sun Country Air (0%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New Orleans to Buffalo that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on New Orleans to Buffalo flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from New Orleans to Buffalo?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New Orleans to Buffalo.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New Orleans to Buffalo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Orleans to Buffalo by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Orleans to Buffalo?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Buffalo (average of $134). Flying from New Orleans to Buffalo in April is currently the most expensive (average of $227). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from New Orleans to Buffalo

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from New Orleans to Buffalo. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated October 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapest$173Average$239FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$251Average$412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$256Average$341FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$266Average$396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$284Average$410FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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