Cheap flights from New York to Buffalo from $83

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 10/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — BUF
20 Dec — 27 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York to Buffalo are usually found in March or October, booked 74 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Friday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from New York to Buffalo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New York (NYC) to Buffalo (BUF). 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 20 November 2025.

Round-trip from

$165

One-way from

$83

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$321
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 9/12-10/12
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 17m total
  • New York to Buffalo
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 10/12
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 35m total
  • New York to Buffalo
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($20 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2025

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Cheapest flights from New York to Buffalo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to Buffalo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 20 November 2025.

Mon 15/1209:15EWR - BUF
Nonstop1h 32mUnited Airlines
Wed 17/1206:00BUF - EWR
Nonstop1h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 19/11$165
Wed 17/1209:15EWR - BUF
Nonstop1h 32mUnited Airlines
Wed 24/1206:00BUF - EWR
Nonstop1h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/11$174
Tue 9/1209:15EWR - BUF
Nonstop1h 32mUnited Airlines
Wed 10/1206:00BUF - EWR
Nonstop1h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 19/11$188
Tue 2/1221:59EWR - BUF
Nonstop1h 35mUnited Airlines
Wed 3/1206:00BUF - EWR
Nonstop1h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/11$211
Tue 9/1221:59EWR - BUF
Nonstop1h 35mUnited Airlines
Sat 13/1206:00BUF - EWR
Nonstop1h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/11$221
Tue 9/1206:00EWR - BUF
1 stop6h 34mDelta
Tue 16/1213:16BUF - EWR
1 stop5h 48mDelta
Deal found 18/11$242
Thu 4/1209:15EWR - BUF
Nonstop1h 32mUnited Airlines
Fri 5/1211:35BUF - EWR
Nonstop1h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 19/11$244
Tue 9/1221:59EWR - BUF
Nonstop1h 35mUnited Airlines
Tue 16/1206:00BUF - EWR
Nonstop1h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/11$258
Tue 16/1221:59EWR - BUF
Nonstop1h 35mUnited Airlines
Fri 19/1219:21BUF - EWR
Nonstop1h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/11$259
Fri 12/1221:59EWR - BUF
Nonstop1h 35mUnited Airlines
Sun 14/1206:00BUF - EWR
Nonstop1h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 19/11$262
Mon 8/1209:15EWR - BUF
Nonstop1h 32mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/1206:00BUF - EWR
Nonstop1h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/11$267

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Depart

Return

Price

NewarkBuffalo

EWR - BUF

EWRBUF

Newark

Tue 2/12

21:59-23:34

Nonstop1h 35m

Buffalo

Thu 4/12

06:00-07:42

Nonstop1h 42m

$211

NewarkBuffalo

EWR - BUF

EWRBUF

Newark

Thu 4/12

09:15-10:47

Nonstop1h 32m

Buffalo

Fri 5/12

11:35-13:17

Nonstop1h 42m

$244

NewarkBuffalo

EWR - BUF

EWRBUF

Newark

Wed 10/12

09:15-10:47

Nonstop1h 32m

Buffalo

Sun 14/12

11:35-13:17

Nonstop1h 42m

$258

NewarkBuffalo

EWR - BUF

EWRBUF

Newark

Fri 12/12

21:59-23:34

Nonstop1h 35m

Buffalo

Sun 14/12

06:00-07:42

Nonstop1h 42m

$262

NewarkBuffalo

EWR - BUF

EWRBUF

Newark

Tue 2/12

17:30-22:58

1 stop5h 28m

Buffalo

Sat 6/12

17:50-23:21

1 stop5h 31m

$273

NewarkBuffalo

EWR - BUF

EWRBUF

Newark

Sun 1/2

09:15-10:49

Nonstop1h 34m

Buffalo

Tue 3/2

11:24-13:04

Nonstop1h 40m

$288

NewarkBuffalo

EWR - BUF

EWRBUF

Newark

Fri 12/12

06:00-12:34

1 stop6h 34m

Buffalo

Tue 16/12

13:16-19:04

1 stop5h 48m

$304

NewarkBuffalo

EWR - BUF

EWRBUF

Newark

Thu 4/12

21:59-23:34

Nonstop1h 35m

Buffalo

Sun 7/12

06:00-07:42

Nonstop1h 42m

$304

NewarkBuffalo

EWR - BUF

EWRBUF

Newark

Tue 2/12

21:59-23:34

Nonstop1h 35m

Buffalo

Sat 6/12

06:00-07:40

Nonstop1h 40m

$304

NewarkBuffalo

EWR - BUF

EWRBUF

Newark

Wed 3/12

09:15-10:47

Nonstop1h 32m

Buffalo

Thu 4/12

06:00-07:42

Nonstop1h 42m

$304

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Best time to book a flight from New York to Buffalo

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from New York to Buffalo. Price data was last updated on 14 November 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from New York to Buffalo, you should look to book at least 74 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 New York to Buffalo?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Buffalo (average of $99). Flying from New York to Buffalo in June is currently the most expensive (average of $180). 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 NYC to BUF?

Find hourly flight availability from New York to Buffalo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 20 November 2025.

When flying from New York to Buffalo, 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 29% versus a flight in the evening.

Weekly flight availability from New York to Buffalo

Explore weekly flight availability from New York to Buffalo. 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 20 November 2025.

The most flights from NYC to BUF are scheduled on a Wednesday (54 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (19 on average).

How much does it cost for a return flight from New York to Buffalo?

How often are flights from New York to Buffalo delayed?

About 15% of weekly flights between New York and Buffalo have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 129 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for New York to Buffalo flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on New York to Buffalo flights?

Over the past year, Japan Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with no flights being classified as delayed.

Related info for your journey

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

    Buffalo (BUF), located 13.4 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from New York to Buffalo. 1 airline have flights to Buffalo from New York on a regular basis. Booking flights from New York to Buffalo should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 36 inbound flights from New York per day.

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

    A quick flight from New York to Buffalo can take about 1h 35m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $211. Airlines will cover a distance of 452 km. All flights are typically direct.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from New York to Buffalo round-trip?

    JetBlue, at $250, was found to be the cheapest airline from New York to Buffalo.. JetBlue is priced at 20% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from New York to Buffalo are Kenya Airways (91%), Royal Air Maroc (85%) and TAP AIR PORTUGAL (85%).

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Buffalo (average of $99). Flying from New York to Buffalo in June is currently the most expensive (average of $180). 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 airline flying from New York to Buffalo

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JetBlueCheapest$250Average$326FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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