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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Fort Lauderdale to Buffalo:

• Earliest: departs at 7:00 am and lands at 10:02 am
• Latest: departs at 8:59 pm and lands at 12:01 am.

The flight takes about 3h 02m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Fort Lauderdale to Buffalo:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Fort Lauderdale to Buffalo takes 3h 02m, covering 1,167 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Fort Lauderdale to Buffalo range from $243 to $400, with an average of $314 over the past 12 months. Anything below $243 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 37% above the $314 route average. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $171 round-trip via Nashville Intl (BNA), compared to $319 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by JetBlue. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer 195 E2 variants.

Evening is the busiest departure period on Fort Lauderdale to Buffalo flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $180 to $932. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

JetBlue is the only airline on the Fort Lauderdale to Buffalo route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Fort Lauderdale to Buffalo are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $129, which is 35% below the typical average for this route.

Buffalo Airport (BUF) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $19 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Budget
• Hertz
• Thrifty
• Alamo

Flights from Fort Lauderdale to Buffalo usually depart from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and arrive at Buffalo (BUF).

One-stop flights from Fort Lauderdale to Buffalo most commonly connect through:

• Baltimore/Washington (BWI) - 37% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 32% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 15% of one-stop connections
• New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) - 6% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 23% on flights from Fort Lauderdale to Buffalo. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $268 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $348, a difference of $80.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Fort Lauderdale and Buffalo. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• JetBlue
• Southwest

Flying via Tampa (TPA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 22m, compared with 4h 57m via Orlando (MCO) and 5h 02m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW).

Among airlines operating Fort Lauderdale to Buffalo flights:

• JetBlue: offers free seat selection
• Southwest: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class
• Southwest: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

For passengers that would like to make this trip utilizing public transportation, one option is to take the Line 24 bus offered by NFTA that takes passengers from the airport to the downtown area in about 30 minutes. For travelers who want to make this trip in a taxi, the trip time is around 14 minutes.

There are roughly 6 different major rental car companies that have an operation at this airport, and each one of them has a customer service desk adjacent to the baggage claim area of the airport. An added bonus is that all the cars for rent sit just outside of the terminal buildings in the adjacent parking lots, meaning it is quite convenient to quickly rent cars at this airport.

There are several hotels that have a location right on Genesee Street at the entrance to the airport property. One of the most convenient choices is the Hilton Garden Inn Buffalo Airport which offers a complimentary shuttle service to and from the airport.

There is a company called OurBus that offers twice-daily service from the Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Niagara Falls, New York, with a trip time of around 40 minutes.