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$79+ 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 9/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BUF — NYC
Sep 4 — Sep 111
Fri 9/4
Fri 9/11
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 68 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 August 5, 2026.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 10/101:13 pm -
1 stop7h 42m
Tue 10/136:25 am -
1 stop5h 53m
Deal found 7/31$160
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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 9/91:40 pm -
1 stop7h 44m
Thu 9/105:55 am -
1 stop11h 50m
Deal found 8/3$160
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. 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 9/161:40 pm -
1 stop7h 19m
Wed 9/236:15 am -
1 stop6h 40m
Deal found 8/2$161
This CheapTickets deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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 CheapTickets is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/191:40 pm -
1 stop7h 19m
Sat 9/266:15 am -
1 stop6h 35m
Deal found 8/5$168
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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 8/2611:36 am -
1 stop9h 23m
Tue 9/110:00 pm -
1 stop12h 29m
Deal found 8/5$170
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/111:40 pm -
1 stop7h 44m
Sun 9/135:55 am -
1 stop11h 50m
Deal found 8/4$170
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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 9/121:45 pm -
1 stop7h 14m
Sat 9/196:15 am -
1 stop6h 40m
Deal found 8/5$171
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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.
Sat 9/121:45 pm -
1 stop7h 39m
Sun 9/135:55 am -
1 stop11h 50m
Deal found 8/4$171
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. 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 9/111:36 am -
1 stop9h 23m
Sat 9/58:29 pm -
1 stop12h 54m
Deal found 8/2$174
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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 10/21:40 pm -
1 stop7h 44m
Sun 10/45:55 am -
1 stop11h 50m
Deal found 8/3$174
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 8/1811:36 am -
1 stop11h 38m
Wed 8/1910:00 pm -
1 stop12h 29m
Deal found 7/31$178
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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 9/121:45 pm -
1 stop7h 39m
Sun 9/205:55 am -
1 stop11h 50m
Deal found 8/1$178

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 August 5, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$160
(Frontier)

One-way from

$79
(Super.com)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$219

Good round-trip deal

$239 or less

Good one-way deal

$133 or less
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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 August 5, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Buffalo to New York that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

BuffaloNew York

BUF Buffalo - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

BUFJFK

Buffalo

Thu 8/20

7:00 am-8:30 am

Nonstop1h 30m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 8/24

10:40 pm-12:40 am

Nonstop2h 00m

$207

BuffaloNew York

BUF Buffalo - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

BUFJFK

Buffalo

Mon 8/31

10:00 am-11:27 am

Nonstop1h 27m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/7

10:40 pm-12:40 am

Nonstop2h 00m

$207

BuffaloNew York

BUF Buffalo - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

BUFJFK

Buffalo

Wed 9/2

3:52 pm-5:20 pm

Nonstop1h 28m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 9/8

6:29 pm-8:09 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

$217

BuffaloNew York

BUF Buffalo - LGA New York LaGuardia

BUFLGA

Buffalo

Thu 8/20

6:05 am-7:30 am

Nonstop1h 25m

New York LaGuardia

Mon 8/24

9:50 pm-11:29 pm

Nonstop1h 39m

$217

BuffaloNew York

BUF Buffalo - LGA New York LaGuardia

BUFLGA

Buffalo

Tue 8/25

6:01 am-7:26 am

Nonstop1h 25m

New York LaGuardia

Thu 8/27

9:50 pm-11:29 pm

Nonstop1h 39m

$217

BuffaloNew York

BUF Buffalo - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

BUFJFK

Buffalo

Tue 9/1

10:00 am-11:27 am

Nonstop1h 27m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 9/6

5:30 pm-7:29 pm

Nonstop1h 59m

$218

BuffaloNew York

BUF Buffalo - LGA New York LaGuardia

BUFLGA

Buffalo

Wed 8/26

6:01 am-7:26 am

Nonstop1h 25m

New York LaGuardia

Sun 8/30

7:45 am-9:13 am

Nonstop1h 28m

$228

BuffaloNew York

BUF Buffalo - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

BUFJFK

Buffalo

Fri 9/18

7:55 pm-9:37 pm

Nonstop1h 42m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 9/27

10:25 pm-12:12 am

Nonstop1h 47m

$229

BuffaloNew York

BUF Buffalo - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

BUFJFK

Buffalo

Sat 11/7

7:00 am-8:33 am

Nonstop1h 33m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 11/7

1:29 pm-3:11 pm

Nonstop1h 42m

$229

BuffaloNew York

BUF Buffalo - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

BUFJFK

Buffalo

Thu 10/29

7:00 am-8:33 am

Nonstop1h 33m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 10/29

1:29 pm-3:11 pm

Nonstop1h 42m

$229

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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 August.
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*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 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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Cheapflights Insights

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

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 $182). Flying from Buffalo to New York in September is currently the most expensive (average of $245). 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 August 5, 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 41% versus a flight at noon.

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 August 5, 2026.

The most flights from BUF to NYC are scheduled on a Monday (70 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (14 on average).

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Buffalo to New York flights typically cost between $171 and $287 in October.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $160 on Frontier (Oct 10-Oct 13).

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Buffalo to New York, you should look to book at least 62 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 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 August 1, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Buffalo to New York flight should consider departing on Wednesday 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.

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Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines 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
7.8
Good
8,491 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!
Delta
7.8
Good
8,491 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,491 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

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
10,072 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,491 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

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
11,862 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,491 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!
JetBlue
7.1
Good
3,023 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,491 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

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 35 daily outbound flights to New York from 4 different airlines.

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

    Delta, JetBlue, and United Airlines can get you from Buffalo to New York in just under 1h 28m. Your travel time will be generally consistent. The distance between Buffalo and New York is about 300 mi. Generally, flights for this route are nonstop.

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

    Currently priced at $78, 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 $94 and $136, respectively. Delta is currently priced 61% 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 $63. 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 John F Kennedy Intl, Buffalo - New York LaGuardia 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 China Eastern (100%), Aeromexico (92%) and Kenya Airways (91%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Buffalo to New York is $98. On average you can expect to pay $1,118. The most popular route, (Buffalo - New York John F Kennedy Intl), can usually be booked for $203.

  • 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 $182). Flying from Buffalo to New York in September is currently the most expensive (average of $245). 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 August 5, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$78Average$220FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$94Average$211FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$136Average$283FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$145Average$263FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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