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$74+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) to Buffalo (BUF)

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NYC — BUF
Aug 23 — Aug 301
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York to Buffalo are usually found in October or September, booked 74 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Friday

Cheap 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 August 18, 2025.

Round-trip from

$136
(Flysmarter)

One-way from

$74
(United Airlines)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$227

Good round-trip deal

$157 or less

Good one-way deal

$126 or less
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 ($13 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($3 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
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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 August 18, 2025.

This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 Flysmarter is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/68:29 pmJFK - BUF
Nonstop1h 38mJetBlue
Sun 9/76:00 amBUF - JFK
Nonstop1h 25mJetBlue
Deal found 8/17$136
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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.
Sat 11/159:29 pmEWR - BUF
Nonstop1h 29mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/166:00 amBUF - EWR
Nonstop1h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/18$137
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 9/45:30 pmJFK - BUF
Nonstop1h 34mJetBlue
Tue 9/96:00 amBUF - JFK
Nonstop1h 25mJetBlue
Deal found 8/17$137
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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.
Mon 9/17:30 amJFK - BUF
Nonstop1h 30mJetBlue
Tue 9/96:00 amBUF - JFK
Nonstop1h 25mJetBlue
Deal found 8/17$142
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/146:26 amLGA - BUF
1 stop7h 21mFrontier
Sun 11/162:42 pmBUF - LGA
1 stop8h 45mFrontier
Deal found 8/17$144
This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 Flysmarter is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/201:30 pmJFK - BUF
Nonstop1h 27mJetBlue
Sun 9/217:00 amBUF - JFK
1 stop6h 39mJetBlue
Deal found 8/16$145
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/210:15 pmJFK - BUF
Nonstop1h 44mJetBlue
Tue 9/97:59 pmBUF - JFK
Nonstop1h 34mJetBlue
Deal found 8/16$146
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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.
Thu 9/259:00 pmEWR - BUF
Nonstop1h 35mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/286:30 amBUF - EWR
Nonstop1h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/18$147
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 9/128:29 pmJFK - BUF
Nonstop1h 38mJetBlue
Mon 9/156:00 amBUF - JFK
Nonstop1h 25mJetBlue
Deal found 8/18$147
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/19:50 pmLGA - BUF
Nonstop1h 24mDelta
Wed 10/86:03 amBUF - LGA
Nonstop1h 27mDelta
Deal found 8/17$147
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/146:25 amJFK - BUF
1 stop7h 22mFrontier
Sun 11/162:42 pmBUF - JFK
1 stop9h 51mFrontier
Deal found 8/17$148
This lastminute.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 lastminute.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/3012:30 pmJFK - BUF
1 stop4h 45mJetBlue
Tue 10/75:57 pmBUF - JFK
Nonstop1h 29mJetBlue
Deal found 8/16$151

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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 August 18, 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

Fly to

Buffalo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

New YorkBuffalo

JFK - BUF

JFKBUF

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 9/6

8:29 pm-10:07 pm

Nonstop1h 38m

Buffalo

Sun 9/7

6:00 am-7:25 am

Nonstop1h 25m

$136

NewarkBuffalo

EWR - BUF

EWRBUF

Newark

Sat 11/15

9:29 pm-10:58 pm

Nonstop1h 29m

Buffalo

Sun 11/16

6:00 am-7:35 am

Nonstop1h 35m

$137

New YorkBuffalo

JFK - BUF

JFKBUF

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 10/24

1:29 pm-3:10 pm

Nonstop1h 41m

Buffalo

Sat 10/25

7:00 am-8:35 am

Nonstop1h 35m

$137

New YorkBuffalo

JFK - BUF

JFKBUF

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 9/25

7:30 am-8:53 am

Nonstop1h 23m

Buffalo

Tue 9/30

9:38 am-10:59 am

Nonstop1h 21m

$137

New YorkBuffalo

JFK - BUF

JFKBUF

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 9/19

10:35 pm-12:21 am

Nonstop1h 46m

Buffalo

Sat 9/20

7:59 pm-9:43 pm

Nonstop1h 44m

$137

New YorkBuffalo

JFK - BUF

JFKBUF

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 10/11

5:30 pm-7:04 pm

Nonstop1h 34m

Buffalo

Tue 10/14

7:59 pm-9:30 pm

Nonstop1h 31m

$137

New YorkBuffalo

JFK - BUF

JFKBUF

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 9/18

10:35 pm-12:21 am

Nonstop1h 46m

Buffalo

Sat 9/20

7:59 pm-9:43 pm

Nonstop1h 44m

$137

New YorkBuffalo

JFK - BUF

JFKBUF

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 9/10

8:29 pm-10:07 pm

Nonstop1h 38m

Buffalo

Sun 9/14

6:00 am-7:25 am

Nonstop1h 25m

$137

New YorkBuffalo

JFK - BUF

JFKBUF

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 10/10

7:40 am-9:03 am

Nonstop1h 23m

Buffalo

Tue 10/14

5:57 pm-7:26 pm

Nonstop1h 29m

$137

New YorkBuffalo

JFK - BUF

JFKBUF

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 10/8

7:40 am-9:03 am

Nonstop1h 23m

Buffalo

Sun 10/12

7:59 pm-9:30 pm

Nonstop1h 31m

$137

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Best time to book a flight from New York to Buffalo

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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 August 8, 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Buffalo (average of $256). Flying from New York to Buffalo in December is currently the most expensive (average of $337). 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 August 18, 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 morning, which can drop the price by up to 13% 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 August 17, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New York to Buffalo flight should consider departing on Monday evenings 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 August 18, 2025.

The most flights from NYC to BUF are scheduled on a Monday (71 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (51 on average).

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

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 August 18, 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.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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.
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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

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  • 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 59 inbound flights from New York per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 4 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 29m. Fly via JetBlue, United Airlines, or Delta 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 Delta is currently your cheapest option to Buffalo, with prices starting at $84. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by JetBlue and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $96 and $146, respectively. You may be able to fly from New York to Buffalo for 58% 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 Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $74. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines and JetBlue, 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 LATAM Airlines (81%), Aeromexico (79%) or TAP AIR PORTUGAL (77%) 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 $79. While the most popular route (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Buffalo) can be booked for $127 on average our data indicates $235 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Buffalo (average of $256). Flying from New York to Buffalo in December is currently the most expensive (average of $337). 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 4 airlines flying from New York to Buffalo

Discover the top 4 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 August 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$84Average$208FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$96Average$179FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$146Average$236FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$157Average$283FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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