How long is the flight from Buffalo to New Orleans?

For as low as $287, JetBlue can have you in New Orleans from Buffalo in 5h 17m. Buffalo and New Orleans are separated by a distance of 1097 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

Flying on JetBlue is currently your cheapest option to New Orleans, with prices starting at $141. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $262 and $266, respectively. These flights start at 63% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New Orleans ranges from 3.3 - 6.4 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 6.4 in. October is typically the driest time to visit New Orleans when rainfall is around 3.3 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New Orleans, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Buffalo to New Orleans?

American Airlines, JetBlue and Delta are the most popular airlines when flying from Buffalo to New Orleans.

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

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

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

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

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Q: How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Buffalo to New Orleans?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Buffalo to New Orleans flights typically cost between $266 and $386 in October. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $213 on JetBlue (Oct 28-Oct 31).

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Buffalo to New Orleans. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 17, 2025.

Tue 10/286:00 amBUF - MSY

1 stop7h 15mJetBlue

Fri 10/311:10 pmMSY - BUF

1 stop7h 50mJetBlue

Deal found 9/15

$213

Thu 12/47:09 pmBUF - MSY

1 stop13h 26mMultiple Airlines

Mon 12/85:10 amMSY - BUF

2 stops11h 54mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/16

$254

Thu 12/412:18 pmBUF - MSY

1 stop7h 47mJetBlue

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1 stop8h 59mJetBlue

Deal found 9/16

$264

Thu 11/132:42 pmBUF - MSY

1 stop17h 53mMultiple Airlines

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2 stops22h 18mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$274

Thu 10/21:23 pmBUF - MSY

2 stops27h 34mFrontier

Sun 10/54:51 pmMSY - BUF

1 stop17h 31mFrontier

Deal found 9/16

$278

Sat 10/116:52 pmBUF - MSY

1 stop22h 32mMultiple Airlines

Wed 10/157:55 pmMSY - BUF

2 stops22h 39mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/17

$283

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1 stop13h 33mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$286

Sat 10/117:38 pmBUF - MSY

1 stop5h 35mAmerican Airlines

Wed 10/155:50 pmMSY - BUF

1 stop4h 52mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/17

$287

Thu 10/167:14 pmBUF - MSY

2 stops16h 38mMultiple Airlines

Sun 10/196:05 pmMSY - BUF

1 stop16h 14mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$288

Tue 10/286:00 amBUF - MSY

2 stops7h 40mSouthwest

Fri 10/315:05 amMSY - BUF

1 stop5h 25mSouthwest

Deal found 9/15

$292

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Tue 10/286:00 amBUF - MSY

1 stop7h 15mJetBlue

Fri 10/311:10 pmMSY - BUF

1 stop7h 50mJetBlue

Deal found 9/15

$213

Thu 10/21:23 pmBUF - MSY

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Deal found 9/16

$278

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$287

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$292

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1 stop5h 25mSouthwest

Deal found 9/15

$292

Thu 11/132:42 pmBUF - MSY

1 stop17h 53mMultiple Airlines

Mon 11/1712:26 pmMSY - BUF

2 stops7h 42mMultiple Airlines

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$298

Wed 10/87:07 amBUF - MSY

1 stop7h 25mUnited Airlines

Thu 10/98:00 amMSY - BUF

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$287

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$314

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Thu 11/136:25 pmBUF - MSY

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Mon 11/175:22 amMSY - BUF

1 stop4h 38mDelta

Deal found 9/15

$327

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Thu 10/21:23 pmBUF - MSY

2 stops27h 34mFrontier

Sun 10/54:51 pmMSY - BUF

1 stop17h 31mFrontier

Deal found 9/16

$278

Fri 10/34:57 pmBUF - MSY

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Deal found 9/16

$305

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Deal found 9/15

$307

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Wed 10/157:55 pmMSY - BUF

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$283

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Deal found 9/15

$286

Sat 10/117:38 pmBUF - MSY

1 stop5h 35mAmerican Airlines

Wed 10/155:50 pmMSY - BUF

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Deal found 9/17

$287

Thu 10/167:14 pmBUF - MSY

2 stops16h 38mMultiple Airlines

Sun 10/196:05 pmMSY - BUF

1 stop16h 14mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$288

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1 stop13h 33mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$306

Tue 10/286:00 amBUF - MSY

1 stop7h 15mJetBlue

Fri 10/311:10 pmMSY - BUF

1 stop7h 50mJetBlue

Deal found 9/15

$213

Tue 10/286:00 amBUF - MSY

2 stops7h 40mSouthwest

Fri 10/315:05 amMSY - BUF

1 stop5h 25mSouthwest

Deal found 9/15

$292

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Sun 10/1912:15 pmBUF - MSY

1 stop5h 22mFrontier

Deal found 9/17

$72

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1 stop5h 22mFrontier

Deal found 9/17

$84

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1 stop7h 36mJetBlue

Deal found 9/15

$107

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$109

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$114

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1 stop5h 22mFrontier

Deal found 9/16

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Deal found 9/15

$121

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1 stop22h 32mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/16

$123

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$126

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5:27 pm-12:09 am

1 stop7h 42m

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11:54 am-5:48 pm

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$321

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Buffalo to New Orleans, you should look to book at least 80 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Buffalo to New Orleans (average of $256). Flying from Buffalo to New Orleans in April is currently the most expensive (average of $343). 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 BUF to MSY?

It’s optimal to fly from Buffalo to New Orleans in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 10% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Buffalo to New Orleans flight should consider departing on Monday 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.

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Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Buffalo to New Orleans. 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

4,242 reviews

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

4,242 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,242 reviews

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

8.0

Very good

7,961 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,242 reviews

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

8,926 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,242 reviews

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

10,000 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,242 reviews

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

2,914 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,242 reviews

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

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How long is the flight from Buffalo to New Orleans?
For as low as $287, JetBlue can have you in New Orleans from Buffalo in 5h 17m. Buffalo and New Orleans are separated by a distance of 1097 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Buffalo to New Orleans round-trip?
Flying on JetBlue is currently your cheapest option to New Orleans, with prices starting at $141. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $262 and $266, respectively. These flights start at 63% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
Can I find deals for flights from Buffalo to New Orleans that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Buffalo to New Orleans flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Buffalo to New Orleans?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Buffalo to New Orleans.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Buffalo to New Orleans?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Buffalo to New Orleans 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 Buffalo to New Orleans?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Buffalo to New Orleans (average of $256). Flying from Buffalo to New Orleans in April is currently the most expensive (average of $343). 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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JetBlue	Cheapest$141	Average$241	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Delta	Cheapest$262	Average$392	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
American Airlines	Cheapest$266	Average$394	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$341	Average$796	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Southwest	Cheapest$369	Average$505	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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