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$49+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) to Buffalo (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 1/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — BUF
Jan 27 — Feb 31
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Cheap flight deals from New York to Buffalo

Cheapest flights from New York to Buffalo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to Buffalo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 28, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/319:59 pmEWR - BUF
Nonstop1h 34mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/36:00 amBUF - EWR
Nonstop1h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/25$266
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/309:21 pmEWR - BUF
Nonstop1h 34mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/17:15 pmBUF - EWR
Nonstop1h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/26$268
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/309:21 pmEWR - BUF
Nonstop1h 34mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/26:00 amBUF - EWR
Nonstop1h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/26$274
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/295:00 pmEWR - BUF
Nonstop1h 34mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/46:00 amBUF - EWR
Nonstop1h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/26$277
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/289:21 pmEWR - BUF
Nonstop1h 34mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/46:00 amBUF - EWR
Nonstop1h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/26$284
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/316:00 amLGA - BUF
1 stop3h 46mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/27:48 pmBUF - LGA
1 stop3h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/27$285
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/319:59 pmEWR - BUF
Nonstop1h 34mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/16:00 amBUF - EWR
Nonstop1h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/27$289
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/295:00 pmEWR - BUF
Nonstop1h 34mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/16:00 amBUF - EWR
Nonstop1h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/26$298
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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.
Sun 12/2810:15 pmJFK - BUF
Nonstop1h 39mJetBlue
Thu 1/18:50 amBUF - JFK
1 stop7h 23mJetBlue
Deal found 12/25$301
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/309:21 pmEWR - BUF
Nonstop1h 34mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/316:47 pmBUF - EWR
Nonstop1h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/27$304
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/319:59 pmEWR - BUF
Nonstop1h 34mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/27:48 pmBUF - EWR
1 stop3h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/27$308
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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.
Wed 12/311:35 pmLGA - BUF
Nonstop1h 23mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/36:00 amBUF - LGA
1 stop5h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/26$310

Find flight deals from New York to Buffalo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New York (NYC) 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 December 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$115
(Super.com)

One-way from

$49
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$252

Good round-trip deal

$127 or less

Good one-way deal

$108 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for New York (NYC)-Buffalo flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for New York (NYC)-Buffalo flights.
From New York (NYC) to Buffalo
One-way flight from New York (NYC) to Buffalo
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($14 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($5 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from New York (NYC) to Buffalo.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from New York (NYC) to Buffalo.

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Customize your flight search to find flights from New York 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 December 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York to Buffalo that are best for you.

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New York

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Buffalo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

New YorkBuffalo

JFK - BUF

JFKBUF

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 1/23

10:30 pm-12:16 am

Nonstop1h 46m

Buffalo

Sun 1/25

3:38 pm-5:25 pm

Nonstop1h 47m

$117

New YorkBuffalo

JFK - BUF

JFKBUF

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 1/22

5:25 pm-7:03 pm

Nonstop1h 38m

Buffalo

Sun 1/25

7:42 pm-9:32 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

$117

New YorkBuffalo

JFK - BUF

JFKBUF

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 2/18

9:29 am-11:05 am

Nonstop1h 36m

Buffalo

Sat 2/21

11:52 am-1:25 pm

Nonstop1h 33m

$117

New YorkBuffalo

LGA - BUF

LGABUF

New York LaGuardia

Mon 1/26

8:24 am-9:54 am

Nonstop1h 30m

Buffalo

Mon 1/26

5:45 pm-7:20 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$117

New YorkBuffalo

LGA - BUF

LGABUF

New York LaGuardia

Fri 1/23

3:29 pm-5:04 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

Buffalo

Sun 1/25

8:00 am-9:31 am

Nonstop1h 31m

$117

New YorkBuffalo

LGA - BUF

LGABUF

New York LaGuardia

Fri 2/20

9:05 pm-10:39 pm

Nonstop1h 34m

Buffalo

Mon 2/23

10:32 am-11:59 am

Nonstop1h 27m

$117

New YorkBuffalo

LGA - BUF

LGABUF

New York LaGuardia

Sat 2/7

6:15 pm-7:52 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

Buffalo

Sun 2/8

5:47 pm-7:22 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$117

New YorkBuffalo

LGA - BUF

LGABUF

New York LaGuardia

Thu 1/22

3:29 pm-5:04 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

Buffalo

Sun 1/25

8:00 am-9:31 am

Nonstop1h 31m

$117

New YorkBuffalo

LGA - BUF

LGABUF

New York LaGuardia

Wed 2/11

8:24 am-9:54 am

Nonstop1h 30m

Buffalo

Wed 2/18

2:58 pm-4:30 pm

Nonstop1h 32m

$117

New YorkBuffalo

LGA - BUF

LGABUF

New York LaGuardia

Sat 1/31

6:15 pm-7:52 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

Buffalo

Wed 2/11

2:55 pm-4:29 pm

Nonstop1h 34m

$117

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Compare providers for flights from New York 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 York to Buffalo in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*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 York-Buffalo flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on New York-Buffalo flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from New York-Buffalo flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on New York-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 York-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 York to Buffalo

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Buffalo from New York with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New York to Buffalo. Price data was last updated on December 26, 2025.

Booking 74 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from New York to Buffalo. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Buffalo (average of $65). Flying from New York to Buffalo in June is currently the most expensive (average of $116). 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 NYC to BUF?

Find hourly flight availability from New York 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 December 28, 2025.

When flying from New York to Buffalo, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 18% versus a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New York to Buffalo?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New York to Buffalo. Price data was last updated on December 20, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New York to Buffalo flight should consider departing on Saturday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from New York to Buffalo

Explore weekly flight availability from New York to Buffalo. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated December 28, 2025.

The most flights from NYC to BUF are scheduled on a Saturday (45 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from New York to Buffalo?

How often are flights from New York to Buffalo delayed?

About 16% of weekly flights between New York and Buffalo have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 129 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for New York to Buffalo flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on New York to Buffalo flights?

Over the last year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 8% of flights being delayed.

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 December 28, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New York to Buffalo, such as Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New York to Buffalo. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Buffalo from New York?

    Buffalo (BUF) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from New York to Buffalo. You should not have trouble finding flights to Buffalo from New York; the airport handles an average of 31 inbound flights from New York per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 5 airlines have flights to the Buffalo airport from New York. It is only a 8.3 mi journey from Buffalo (BUF) to Buffalo’s city center.

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

    There are many flights that can get you from New York to Buffalo in 1h 34m. Fly via Delta or United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between New York and Buffalo is about 281 mi. All flights are typically nonstop.

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

    Flying on JetBlue is currently your cheapest option to Buffalo, with prices starting at $48. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and Frontier, with the lowest prices starting at $73 and $81, respectively. You may be able to fly from New York to Buffalo for 76% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New York to Buffalo one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is JetBlue, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $65. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines and Delta, as they are both options that can get you from New York to Buffalo for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from New York to Buffalo?

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

    Consider Kenya Airways (92%), LATAM Airlines (84%) or Virgin Atlantic (82%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from New York to Buffalo.

  • What are the cheapest flights from New York to Buffalo?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $68. While the most popular route (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Buffalo) can be booked for $92 on average, our data indicates $190 when flying from New York to Buffalo.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New York 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 York to Buffalo?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Buffalo (average of $65). Flying from New York to Buffalo in June is currently the most expensive (average of $116). 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 York to Buffalo

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from New York 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 December 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapest$58Average$182FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
FrontierCheapest$81Average$218FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$83Average$210FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$130Average$275FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$147Average$258FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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