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$70+ Cheap flights from Buffalo (BUF) to New York, NY (NYC)

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 4/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BUF — NYC
Apr 21 — Apr 281
Tue 4/21
Tue 4/28
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Buffalo to New York are usually found in January or February, booked 71 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from Buffalo to New York
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Buffalo to New York. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 22, 2026.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/21:11 pm
BUF
-
EWR
1 stop8h 18m
Frontier
Mon 5/410:29 pm
EWR
-
BUF
1 stop12h 12m
Frontier
Deal found 3/21$140
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/62:49 pm
BUF
-
LGA
1 stop8h 25m
Frontier
Wed 5/136:29 am
LGA
-
BUF
1 stop7h 25m
Frontier
Deal found 3/22$159
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/221:56 pm
BUF
-
LGA
1 stop9h 18m
Frontier
Thu 4/238:25 pm
LGA
-
BUF
1 stop13h 42m
Frontier
Deal found 3/20$160
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/141:56 pm
BUF
-
EWR
1 stop11h 20m
Frontier
Wed 4/155:59 am
EWR
-
BUF
1 stop6h 53m
Frontier
Deal found 3/20$160
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/412:32 pm
BUF
-
LGA
1 stop9h 55m
Frontier
Mon 5/116:29 am
LGA
-
BUF
1 stop7h 25m
Frontier
Deal found 3/20$161
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/412:32 pm
BUF
-
EWR
1 stop12h 44m
Frontier
Mon 5/1110:29 pm
EWR
-
BUF
1 stop12h 12m
Frontier
Deal found 3/20$161
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/116:00 am
BUF
-
JFK
Nonstop1h 29m
JetBlue
Mon 4/136:14 pm
JFK
-
BUF
Nonstop1h 50m
JetBlue
Deal found 3/20$171
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/96:00 am
BUF
-
JFK
Nonstop1h 28m
JetBlue
Mon 4/136:45 am
JFK
-
BUF
Nonstop1h 21m
JetBlue
Deal found 3/17$172
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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.
Thu 4/166:00 am
BUF
-
LGA
Nonstop1h 30m
Delta
Mon 4/209:59 pm
LGA
-
BUF
Nonstop1h 32m
Delta
Deal found 3/17$177
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 4/166:00 am
BUF
-
EWR
Nonstop1h 29m
United Airlines
Mon 4/209:59 pm
EWR
-
BUF
Nonstop1h 34m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/18$177
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/281:56 pm
BUF
-
LGA
1 stop9h 18m
Frontier
Wed 4/296:20 am
LGA
-
BUF
1 stop6h 22m
Frontier
Deal found 3/17$180
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/82:49 pm
BUF
-
EWR
1 stop10h 29m
Frontier
Mon 5/1110:29 pm
EWR
-
BUF
1 stop12h 12m
Frontier
Deal found 3/20$180

Find flight deals from Buffalo to New York

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Buffalo (BUF) to New York (NYC). 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 March 22, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$140
(Frontier)

One-way from

$70
(Frontier)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$207

Good round-trip deal

$234 or less

Good one-way deal

$125 or less
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Buffalo to New York 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 March 22, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Buffalo to New York that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

BuffaloNew York

BUF - LGA

BUFLGA

Buffalo

Wed 4/22

5:30 pm-6:59 pm

Nonstop1h 29m

New York LaGuardia

Thu 4/23

9:59 pm-11:31 pm

Nonstop1h 32m

$177

BuffaloNew York

BUF - LGA

BUFLGA

Buffalo

Wed 6/3

2:47 pm-4:13 pm

Nonstop1h 26m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 6/3

9:59 pm-11:32 pm

Nonstop1h 33m

$177

BuffaloNew York

BUF - LGA

BUFLGA

Buffalo

Tue 4/28

5:30 pm-6:59 pm

Nonstop1h 29m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 4/29

12:22 pm-1:54 pm

Nonstop1h 32m

$178

BuffaloNewark

BUF - EWR

BUFEWR

Buffalo

Thu 4/2

6:00 am-7:29 am

Nonstop1h 29m

Newark

Mon 4/13

9:59 pm-11:33 pm

Nonstop1h 34m

$192

BuffaloNew York

BUF - LGA

BUFLGA

Buffalo

Wed 4/29

6:00 am-7:30 am

Nonstop1h 30m

New York LaGuardia

Fri 5/1

9:59 pm-11:31 pm

Nonstop1h 32m

$192

BuffaloNew York

BUF - JFK

BUFJFK

Buffalo

Tue 4/28

7:02 pm-8:32 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4/29

7:55 am-9:30 am

Nonstop1h 35m

$197

BuffaloNew York

BUF - JFK

BUFJFK

Buffalo

Thu 4/23

7:00 am-8:29 am

Nonstop1h 29m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 4/27

7:30 pm-9:17 pm

Nonstop1h 47m

$197
Quickest round-trip

BuffaloNew York

BUF - JFK

BUFJFK

Buffalo

Sat 4/18

7:00 am-8:29 am

Nonstop1h 29m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4/22

7:30 am-8:58 am

Nonstop1h 28m

$197

BuffaloNew York

BUF - LGA

BUFLGA

Buffalo

Thu 4/16

6:00 am-7:30 am

Nonstop1h 30m

New York LaGuardia

Mon 4/20

8:01 am-9:31 am

Nonstop1h 30m

$197

BuffaloNew York

BUF - LGA

BUFLGA

Buffalo

Tue 4/21

6:00 am-7:30 am

Nonstop1h 30m

New York LaGuardia

Thu 4/23

3:15 pm-4:50 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$197

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Compare providers for flights from Buffalo to New York

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 Buffalo to New York in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Super.comPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 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 Buffalo-New York flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Buffalo-New York flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Buffalo-New York flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Buffalo-New York flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 Buffalo-New York 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 Buffalo to New York

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to New York from Buffalo with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Buffalo to New York

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Buffalo to New York. Price data was last updated on March 13, 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Buffalo to New York, you should look to book at least 71 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 York?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Buffalo to New York (average of $58). Flying from Buffalo to New York in June is currently the most expensive (average of $93). 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 NYC?

Find hourly flight availability from Buffalo to New York. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 22, 2026.

When flying from Buffalo to New York, 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 38% versus a flight in the afternoon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Buffalo to New York. Price data was last updated on March 14, 2026.

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

Weekly flight availability from Buffalo to New York

Explore weekly flight availability from Buffalo to New York. 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 March 22, 2026.

The most flights from BUF to NYC are scheduled on a Friday (48 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (35 on average).

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Buffalo to New York?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Buffalo to New York chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Boston (BOS) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of 1-stop itineraries from Buffalo to New York on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Buffalo to New York?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Buffalo to New York, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Boston (BOS) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $220.

What’s the fastest layover option from Buffalo to New York?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Buffalo to New York, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Boston (BOS) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 5h 38m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Buffalo to New York?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Buffalo to New York, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Boston (BOS) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 3h 06m.

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Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta,United Airlines, andJetBlue from Buffalo to New York. 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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,314 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!
Delta
7.9
Good
8,314 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,314 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,455 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,314 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,908 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,314 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,487 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,314 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Buffalo to New York. 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 from for flights from Buffalo to New York?

    Located just 8.3 mi from the city center, Buffalo is the airport most travelers will use when flying to New York from Buffalo. Booking flights from Buffalo (BUF) to New York should be relatively easy as there are 39 daily outbound flights to New York from 4 different airlines.

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

    Delta, United Airlines, and JetBlue can get you from Buffalo to New York in just under 1h 29m. Your travel time will be generally consistent. The distance between Buffalo and New York is about 291 mi. Generally, flights for this route are nonstop.

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

    Currently priced at $73, Delta will fly you from Buffalo to New York and back. In addition to Delta, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from JetBlue and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $87 and $122, respectively. Delta is currently priced 59% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Delta, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $67. JetBlue flights start at $68 while deals on American Airlines start at $68 one-way.

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

    Most travelers choose Buffalo - New York LaGuardia, Buffalo - New York John F Kennedy Intl or Buffalo - Newark when deciding on the best route from Buffalo to New York.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Buffalo to New York are Japan Airlines (84%), TAP AIR PORTUGAL (74%) and Korean Air (72%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Buffalo to New York is $83. On average you can expect to pay $878. The most popular route, (Buffalo - New York LaGuardia), can usually be booked for $189.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Buffalo to New York (average of $58). Flying from Buffalo to New York in June is currently the most expensive (average of $93). 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 Buffalo to New York

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Buffalo to New York. 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 March 22, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$73Average$209FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$87Average$178FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$122Average$276FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$134Average$249FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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