$79 Cheap Flights from New York (JFK) to Buffalo (BUF)

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Popular airlines from John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) to Buffalo Niagara Intl. Airport (BUF)

Today's featured flight deals from John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) to Buffalo Niagara Intl. Airport (BUF)

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Cheap Flights from New York to Buffalo (JFK-BUF)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $79 for one-way flights and $137 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

JetBlue Airways
Sat, Nov 8 - Sat, Nov 15
JFK
New York
BUF
Buffalo
$137 Roundtrip, just found
$137
Roundtrip
just found
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Sat, Nov 8 from New York to Buffalo, returning Sat, Nov 15, priced at $137 just found
JetBlue Airways
Tue, Sep 16 - Thu, Sep 25
JFK
New York
BUF
Buffalo
$147 Roundtrip, found 14 hours ago
$147
Roundtrip
found 14 hours ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Tue, Sep 16 from New York to Buffalo, returning Thu, Sep 25, priced at $147 found 14 hours ago
JetBlue Airways
Sat, Sep 13 - Tue, Sep 16
JFK
New York
BUF
Buffalo
$157 Roundtrip, just found
$157
Roundtrip
just found
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Sat, Sep 13 from New York to Buffalo, returning Tue, Sep 16, priced at $157 just found
Delta
Fri, Jan 23 - Mon, Jan 26
JFK
New York
BUF
Buffalo
$157 Roundtrip, just found
$157
Roundtrip
just found
Select Delta flight, departing Fri, Jan 23 from New York to Buffalo, returning Mon, Jan 26, priced at $157 just found
American Airlines
Sat, Sep 13 - Tue, Sep 16
JFK
New York
BUF
Buffalo
$159 Roundtrip, just found
$159
Roundtrip
just found
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sat, Sep 13 from New York to Buffalo, returning Tue, Sep 16, priced at $159 just found
Frontier Airlines
Fri, Nov 7 - Wed, Nov 12
JFK
New York
BUF
Buffalo
$160 Roundtrip, just found
$160
Roundtrip
just found
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Fri, Nov 7 from New York to Buffalo, returning Wed, Nov 12, priced at $160 just found
Frontier Airlines
Thu, Oct 30 - Sun, Nov 2
JFK
New York
BUF
Buffalo
$160 Roundtrip, just found
$160
Roundtrip
just found
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, Oct 30 from New York to Buffalo, returning Sun, Nov 2, priced at $160 just found
Frontier Airlines
Thu, Oct 16 - Sat, Oct 18
JFK
New York
BUF
Buffalo
$161 Roundtrip, just found
$161
Roundtrip
just found
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, Oct 16 from New York to Buffalo, returning Sat, Oct 18, priced at $161 just found
JetBlue Airways
Tue, Oct 14 - Thu, Oct 16
JFK
New York
BUF
Buffalo
$162 Roundtrip, just found
$162
Roundtrip
just found
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Tue, Oct 14 from New York to Buffalo, returning Thu, Oct 16, priced at $162 just found
Frontier Airlines
Sun, Nov 9 - Thu, Nov 13
JFK
New York
BUF
Buffalo
$164 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$164
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sun, Nov 9 from New York to Buffalo, returning Thu, Nov 13, priced at $164 found 2 hours ago

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From $49 - $252 per traveler.

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Alternative airports near Buffalo

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Select flight to Buffalo Niagara Intl. BUF. Cheapest and Closest option available. Average driving time to city center is 16 minutes. Flights from $167
BUF
Buffalo Niagara Intl.
CheapestClosest
Average driving time to city center16 min
Flights from $167
Flights from New York (JFK) to Buffalo (BUF)
Origin airport
John F. Kennedy Intl.
Destination airport
Buffalo Niagara Intl.
Airlines serving
American Airlines, Delta, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue Airways
Roundtrip price
$137
Distance
299 mi
Average flight time
1 hour 45 mins

New York to Buffalo Flights

The cheapest times to fly from New York to Buffalo

On average, Thursday can be the cheapest time to fly, according to data from the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), one of the world's biggest databases for global airline sales. The data reveals that you could save up to 16% by flying on a Thursday—the cheapest day to travel on average—instead of a Sunday—the most expensive. Some of the most affordable flights from New York to Buffalo are during the month of November. You can find some of the cheapest flights from New York to Buffalo with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.

 

The best time to book a flight from New York to Buffalo

Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from New York to Buffalo: Tickets reserved on a Sunday cost between 6% and 13% less than those reserved on a Friday, according to ARC data. The data also suggests booking early can also lead to cheaper airfares. You could save 24% by buying your tickets for domestic flights at least a month in advance and 10% by booking international flights 2 months in advance.

 

How to find cheap round-trip tickets from New York to Buffalo

Being flexible with your dates and using Expedia's Price Drop Protection and Price Tracking features are some of the best ways of finding a cheap ticket from New York to Buffalo in 2025. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $79 one-way. Expedia also offers Price Drop Protection, so if the cost of your airfare goes down after booking, you'll receive a credit for the difference*. This is available for a small fee, and is free to One Key Gold and Platinum tier members.

 

Expedia's Price Tracking feature means you can stay on top of airfares without manually checking every day. It sends you automated price alerts for cheap New York to Buffalo flights and uses historical data to indicate when the best time to book is. Download Expedia's free app to activate this handy tool in a few easy taps.

 

You could also save big by booking one of Expedia's vacation packages. Bundling together your New York to Buffalo airfare with your accommodations and car rental is often cheaper than booking everything separately. There’s also One Key, Expedia's generous rewards program. Join for free and you could earn One Key cash on most bookings to save on future adventures.

 

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Disclaimer: ARC The statistics are based on average round-trip ticket prices between January and August 2023. The percentages you see are averages.

 

Frequently asked questions

How much does a flight from John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) to Buffalo Niagara Intl. Airport (BUF) cost?
Snag a cheap one-way flight from $79 or cheap return flight from $137 from John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) to Buffalo Niagara Intl. Airport (BUF) with Expedia. Enter your travel dates and sort by "Price (lowest to highest)" to find our cheapest flight offers on this route.
What is the cheapest month to fly from John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) to Buffalo Niagara Intl. Airport (BUF)?
November is the least expensive month to fly from JFK to BUF. Timing your trip outside of the busy season is often the key to finding a great deal.
Which airlines fly direct from John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) to Buffalo Niagara Intl. Airport (BUF)?
When setting off from John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK), you can catch a direct flight to Buffalo Niagara Intl. Airport (BUF) with Delta Air Lines.
What is the cheapest airline that flies from John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) to Buffalo Niagara Intl. Airport (BUF)?
JetBlue Airways and Delta Air Lines are popular airlines offering reasonable fares. Keep in mind that flight prices from John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) to Buffalo Niagara Intl. Airport (BUF) can vary depending on demand, seasonality and time of booking. With Expedia's filter tool, you can easily find a JFK to BUF flight that suits your plans and budget.
How many flights per day from John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) to Buffalo Niagara Intl. Airport (BUF)?
When flying out of John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK), you'll have a choice from an average of 6 daily nonstop flights to Buffalo Niagara Intl. Airport (BUF).
What are the most popular departure times for flights from John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) to Buffalo Niagara Intl. Airport (BUF)?
More passengers fly between JFK and BUF at 5 PM than at any other time of day. Prefer a quieter experience? Try choosing a quieter departure window and there's a chance you'll save on your fare as well.
What day of the week has the most flights from JFK to BUF?
If you depart on a Friday, you'll get the greatest range of options for flights from John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) to Buffalo Niagara Intl. Airport (BUF).
What is the earliest flight from John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) to Buffalo Niagara Intl. Airport (BUF)?
Take the earliest flight at around 6:29AM UTC-5, departing from John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK). You'll be traveling for around 1h 30m, coming in to land at Buffalo Niagara Intl. Airport (BUF) at approximately 7:59AM UTC-5.
How long does it take to fly from John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) to Buffalo Niagara Intl. Airport (BUF)?
It takes about 1 hour and 33 minutes to travel the 300 mi from JFK to BUF.
What airline has the least delays from JFK to BUF?
With 100% of journeys usually landing on time, Aeromexico has the best on-time performance for direct flights from John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) to Buffalo Niagara Intl. Airport (BUF). To keep track of your flight status and receive notifications if anything changes, head to the Expedia App.
What is the best time to fly from John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) to Buffalo Niagara Intl. Airport (BUF)?
To arrive at Buffalo Niagara Intl. Airport (BUF) on time, select a flight that takes off from John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) before 3 PM. The likelihood of cancellations is 22% higher, on average, for departures after this time.**Most reliable time of the day and month to travel recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG's global flight data platform.
What airports do you fly into for Buffalo from John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK)?
Browse your flight options from John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) to Buffalo Niagara Intl. Airport (BUF). This is the only Buffalo airport you can land at if you're taking a direct flight.
Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) to Buffalo Niagara Intl. Airport (BUF) last-minute?
Booking your plane ticket from JFK to BUF right before your getaway is usually more expensive. However, if there's some wiggle room with your itinerary, you could bag a cheap last-minute fare.
Is it cheaper to book a JFK to BUF flight and hotel package?
Opting for a JFK to BUF flight and hotel package is typically cheaper than booking separately. With Expedia, you can enjoy the convenience of organizing your trip in one place. Choose from our extensive range of accommodations and then add activities, flights and car rentals to your booking. Bundle it all together, and you could save hundreds of dollars.
Can I cancel or change the date of my flight from John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) to Buffalo Niagara Intl. Airport (BUF)?
If you booked your JFK to BUF flight in the last 24 hours, you may be able to cancel or modify it without fees. Depending on the airline and the type of fare you have, additional charges may apply for changes beyond this timeframe. Airline policies and contact information can be found in your itinerary or confirmation email. Or, visit our Customer Service portal if you'd like more information.

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