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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from New York to Buffalo Niagara Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $231. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Buffalo.$231 per passenger.Departing Thu, 16 Apr, returning Sat, 18 Apr.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Thu, 16 Apr, arriving in Buffalo Niagara.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Buffalo Niagara on Sat, 18 Apr, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $231, select.

Buffalo.$231 per passenger.Departing Sun, 17 May, returning Wed, 20 May.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from New York Newark on Sun, 17 May, arriving in Buffalo Niagara.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Buffalo Niagara on Wed, 20 May, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $231, select.

Buffalo.$231 per passenger.Departing Tue, 12 May, returning Wed, 3 Jun.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, 12 May, arriving in Buffalo Niagara.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Buffalo Niagara on Wed, 3 Jun, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $231, select.

Buffalo.$262 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Jun, returning Tue, 2 Jun.Return flight with jetBlue.Outbound direct flight with jetBlue departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, 2 Jun, arriving in Buffalo Niagara.Inbound direct flight with jetBlue departs from Buffalo Niagara on Tue, 2 Jun, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $262, select.

Buffalo.$264 per passenger.Departing Mon, 30 Mar, returning Tue, 31 Mar.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from New York LaGuardia on Mon, 30 Mar, arriving in Buffalo Niagara.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Buffalo Niagara on Tue, 31 Mar, arriving in New York LaGuardia.Price includes taxes and charges.From $264, select.

Buffalo.$264 per passenger.Departing Mon, 30 Mar, returning Thu, 2 Apr.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from New York LaGuardia on Mon, 30 Mar, arriving in Buffalo Niagara.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Buffalo Niagara on Thu, 2 Apr, arriving in New York LaGuardia.Price includes taxes and charges.From $264, select.

Buffalo.$271 per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Apr, returning Tue, 5 May.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from New York Newark on Tue, 28 Apr, arriving in Buffalo Niagara.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Buffalo Niagara on Tue, 5 May, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $271, select.

Buffalo.$281 per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Apr, returning Fri, 1 May.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, 29 Apr, arriving in Buffalo Niagara.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Buffalo Niagara on Fri, 1 May, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $281, select.

Buffalo.$298 per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Sep, returning Sat, 12 Sep.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, 9 Sep, arriving in Buffalo Niagara.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Buffalo Niagara on Sat, 12 Sep, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $298, select.

Buffalo.$298 per passenger.Departing Wed, 14 Oct, returning Thu, 15 Oct.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, 14 Oct, arriving in Buffalo Niagara.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Buffalo Niagara on Thu, 15 Oct, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $298, select.

Buffalo.$298 per passenger.Departing Mon, 14 Dec, returning Tue, 15 Dec.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, 14 Dec, arriving in Buffalo Niagara.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Buffalo Niagara on Tue, 15 Dec, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $298, select.

Buffalo.$298 per passenger.Departing Mon, 10 Aug, returning Wed, 12 Aug.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, 10 Aug, arriving in Buffalo Niagara.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Buffalo Niagara on Wed, 12 Aug, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $298, select.

Buffalo.$298 per passenger.Departing Tue, 10 Nov, returning Thu, 12 Nov.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, 10 Nov, arriving in Buffalo Niagara.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Buffalo Niagara on Thu, 12 Nov, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $298, select.

Buffalo.$298 per passenger.Departing Tue, 26 Jan, returning Thu, 28 Jan.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, 26 Jan, arriving in Buffalo Niagara.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Buffalo Niagara on Thu, 28 Jan, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $298, select.

Buffalo.$298 per passenger.Departing Wed, 15 Jul, returning Thu, 16 Jul.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from New York Newark on Wed, 15 Jul, arriving in Buffalo Niagara.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Buffalo Niagara on Thu, 16 Jul, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $298, select.

Buffalo.$321 per passenger.Departing Fri, 17 Apr, returning Sun, 5 Jul.Return flight with jetBlue.Outbound direct flight with jetBlue departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Fri, 17 Apr, arriving in Buffalo Niagara.Inbound direct flight with jetBlue departs from Buffalo Niagara on Sun, 5 Jul, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $321, select.

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New York to Buffalo Niagara: Alternative routes

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New York to Buffalo: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	$231
Cheapest month to fly	April
Average flight time	1 hr, 35 mins
Most popular airline	Republic Airways
Average flights per week	2,121

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Finding cheap flights from New York to Buffalo Niagara: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from New York to Buffalo Niagara?

The best price we found for a return flight from New York to Buffalo Niagara is $231. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from New York to Buffalo Niagara?

1 hour and 35 minutes is the average flight time from New York to Buffalo Niagara.

Which airlines fly direct from New York to Buffalo Niagara?

Republic Airways, Qatar Airways and Delta fly direct from New York to Buffalo Niagara.

How many flights are there a week from New York to Buffalo Niagara?

As of March 2026, there are 707 flights per week flying from New York to Buffalo Niagara.

When is the cheapest time to fly from New York to Buffalo Niagara?

The cheapest month to fly from New York to Buffalo Niagara is usually April.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from New York to Buffalo Niagara Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from New York to Buffalo Niagara Airport on Thursday, 16 April 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from New York to Buffalo Niagara Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 35 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Buffalo Niagara?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Buffalo Niagara but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Buffalo?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Buffalo is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from New York to Buffalo Niagara with?

The cheapest airline that flies to Buffalo Niagara is Delta .

Travelling from New York to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF): What you need to know

Your trip gets off the ground at one of New York's main airports, John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) or Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). Check out your options for booking a flight from New York to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) setting off from either of these bases.
Take a direct New York to Buffalo Niagara International Airport flight and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 35 minutes.
Buffalo (where Buffalo Niagara International Airport is located) and New York share the UTC-4 timezone. Easily coordinate travel plans without worrying about time differences.
With 54 direct flights a week between the two airports, John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) is the busiest route. JetBlue Airways operates the earliest flight at 7am. If you'd like to get more out of your day before jetting off, the last departure from JFK to BUF is with JetBlue Airways at 10:59pm.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your flight from New York to BUF.
Taking off during a peak time like public or school holidays? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.

Airports in New York

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from New York to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) take off from this terminal.
You can lock in a direct flight from New York to Buffalo Niagara International Airport with Delta Air Lines. This popular carrier operates departures from JFK.
Delta Air Lines is the airline most travellers choose for flights from JFK to BUF.
Delta Air Lines is the most punctual carrier operating on this route, with 79.1% of its services arriving as planned.
JFK is about 48 kilometres from central New York. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 20 minutes.
In search of a comfortable hotel near John F. Kennedy International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from New York to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
When it comes to the on-time performance of John F. Kennedy International Airport, data shows 74.1% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
The address for JFK is JFK Airport.

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

You can book a direct New York to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) flight ticket with departures from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). See if flying from EWR works better for your plans.
United Airlines operates direct flights from New York to BUF leaving from EWR. Book your favourite aisle (or window) seat and arrive at your destination in one go.
United Airlines ranks number one in bookings on the EWR to BUF route.
Among the carriers operating flights between Newark Liberty International Airport and Buffalo Niagara International Airport, United Airlines has the best record for on-time arrivals.
You can reach EWR from the centre of New York in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to travel the 24 kilometres or so.
Catching the earliest flight? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Newark Liberty International Airport the day before your New York to BUF flight:
Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 73.3%. This figure provides insight into how often flights that take off from this airport arrive at their destination on time.
The address for EWR is Building 1, Conrad Road.

LaGuardia Airport (LGA)

One takeoff, one touchdown. You can book a direct flight from New York to Buffalo Niagara International Airport leaving from LaGuardia Airport (LGA).
You can fly out of LGA with Delta Air Lines. This well-known airline offers direct New York to BUF flight tickets.
The majority of passengers prefer to fly with Delta Air Lines from LGA to BUF.
The carrier with the most reliable on-time arrival rate on this route is Delta Air Lines.
LGA is around 18 kilometres from central New York. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 25 minutes. If you're considering public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour.
Rest a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your New York to Buffalo Niagara International Airport flight with time to spare. These hotels near LaGuardia Airport make getting to the terminal a breeze if you're setting off early:
LGA has a reliable on-time arrivals performance of 80.0%, so you can rely on your flight to stay on track and get to your destination as expected.
You'll find LaGuardia Airport at Hangar 7 Centre.

About Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)

The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from New York to Buffalo Niagara International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near BUF instead:
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Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle around two weeks before your New York to Buffalo Niagara International Airport flight.
The address for BUF is Genesee Street.

Getting from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to central Buffalo

Central Buffalo is around 13 kilometres from Buffalo Niagara International Airport. Travel times by cab or car hire will vary depending on time of day, so do a little research ahead of your trip.
It typically takes 1 hour 15 minutes if you're using public transport.

How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)

$115 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from New York to Buffalo Niagara International Airport. A return flight starts at $231. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from New York to BUF if you book early. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.
If you have some flexibility with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when searching for your New York to Buffalo Niagara International Airport ticket.
Finding a cheap flight ticket from New York to BUF is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when there's a price drop.
Find an affordable flight from New York to Buffalo Niagara International Airport by using the search filters. Select your preferred duration, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

The best time to fly from New York to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)

Picture the kind of break you want when picking your flight dates. May is the quietest month to go to Buffalo. August is when most people book flights from New York to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
The warmest month in Buffalo is July, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC and 28ºC. Book your New York to BUF flight ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from New York to Buffalo Niagara International Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -10ºC and 2ºC.

More about Buffalo

Once you've booked your flight from New York to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these options your base for exploring Buffalo:
Frank Lloyd Wright's Darwin D. Martin House Complex and Albright-Knox Art Gallery are a couple of major attractions to add to your Buffalo travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Forest Lawn.

Explore more of the United States

Buffalo has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of the United States just waiting to be explored. About 290 kilometres south-west of Buffalo, a trip to Cleveland will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Rock & Roll Hall of Fame & Museum, Cleveland Museum of Art and Cleveland Museum of Natural History.
Pittsburgh is another well-known destination in the United States and is around 290 kilometres south of Buffalo. No trip is complete without a visit to Andy Warhol Museum, Carnegie Museum of Art and The Frick Pittsburgh.