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Cheapest round-trip
$443
Typical prices: $406-$800
American Airlines
Sun 12/9Wed 12/12
GNV - BUF • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$378
Typical prices: $274-$498
Delta
Wed 4/25
GNV - BUF • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
There are currently no direct flights between Gainesville and Buffalo. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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Cheapest • Avg $433 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 5h 05m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Gainesville to Buffalo (GNV-BUF)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Gainesville to Buffalo

Wed, Dec 9 - Sat, Dec 12
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6:27 am - 12:05 pmGNV  Gainesville Regional-BUF Buffalo
5h 38m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
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7:03 am - 2:17 pmBUF  Buffalo-GNV Gainesville Regional
7h 14m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$433American Airlines
Wed, Dec 9 - Sat, Dec 12
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6:00 am - 3:19 pmGNV  Gainesville Regional-BUF Buffalo
9h 19m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
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6:00 am - 12:47 pmBUF  Buffalo-GNV Gainesville Regional
6h 47m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$438Delta
Wed, Dec 9 - Sat, Dec 12
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6:27 am - 12:05 pmGNV  Gainesville Regional-BUF Buffalo
5h 38m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
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7:03 am - 2:17 pmBUF  Buffalo-GNV Gainesville Regional
7h 14m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$443American Airlines
Wed, Dec 9 - Sat, Dec 12
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3:52 pm - 12:01 amGNV  Gainesville Regional-BUF Buffalo
8h 09m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
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6:00 am - 12:47 pmBUF  Buffalo-GNV Gainesville Regional
6h 47m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$448Delta
Wed, Dec 9 - Sat, Dec 12
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10:18 am - 5:36 pmGNV  Gainesville Regional-BUF Buffalo
7h 18m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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7:00 am - 4:06 pmBUF  Buffalo-GNV Gainesville Regional
9h 06m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$448Delta
Wed, Dec 9 - Sat, Dec 12
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3:52 pm - 12:01 amGNV  Gainesville Regional-BUF Buffalo
8h 09m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
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7:00 am - 4:06 pmBUF  Buffalo-GNV Gainesville Regional
9h 06m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$453Delta
Wed, Dec 9 - Sat, Dec 12
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3:52 pm - 12:01 amGNV  Gainesville Regional-BUF Buffalo
8h 09m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
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6:00 am - 4:06 pmBUF  Buffalo-GNV Gainesville Regional
10h 06m2 stops New York LaGuardia Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$481Delta
Wed, Dec 9 - Sat, Dec 12
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3:52 pm - 12:01 amGNV  Gainesville Regional-BUF Buffalo
8h 09m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
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6:00 am - 4:06 pmBUF  Buffalo-GNV Gainesville Regional
10h 06m2 stops New York LaGuardia Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$501Delta
Wed, Dec 9 - Sat, Dec 12
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3:52 pm - 12:01 amGNV  Gainesville Regional-BUF Buffalo
8h 09m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
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6:00 am - 4:06 pmBUF  Buffalo-GNV Gainesville Regional
10h 06m2 stops New York LaGuardia Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$506Delta
Thu, Jan 14 - Mon, Jan 18
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5:20 pm - 11:59 pmGNV  Gainesville Regional-BUF Buffalo
6h 39m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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12:20 pm - 6:14 pmBUF  Buffalo-GNV Gainesville Regional
5h 54m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$527Delta
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Price, demand and travel trends for Gainesville to Buffalo flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Gainesville to Buffalo?

Round-trip flights from Gainesville to Buffalo typically range from $406 to $800. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $443, on American Airlines.

Key details for Gainesville to Buffalo flights

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$378
Beat the crowds with an average 48% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 26% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Gainesville to Buffalo

When to book flights from Gainesville to Buffalo

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Gainesville to Buffalo based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Gainesville to Buffalo flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Gainesville to Buffalo?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Gainesville to Buffalo.

  • How long is a flight from Gainesville to Buffalo?

    A nonstop flight from Gainesville to Buffalo takes 00m, covering 936 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Gainesville to Buffalo?

    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.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Gainesville to Buffalo flight?

    Round-trip flights from Gainesville to Buffalo range from $406 to $800, with an average of $552 over the past 12 months. Anything below $406 counts as a good deal.

  • Have flight prices from Gainesville to Buffalo changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $443 to $1,419. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Gainesville to Buffalo looking right now?

    One-way fares from Gainesville to Buffalo are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $464, which is 21% above the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Buffalo Airport (BUF)?

    Buffalo Airport (BUF) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $81 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Dollar
    • Budget
    • Hertz
    • Thrifty
    • Alamo

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Gainesville to Buffalo?

    Flights from Gainesville to Buffalo usually depart from Gainesville Regional (GNV) and arrive at Buffalo (BUF).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Gainesville to Buffalo pass through?

    Connecting flights from Gainesville to Buffalo most commonly pass through:

    • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 67% of one-stop connections
    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 33% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Gainesville to Buffalo?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 53% on flights from Gainesville to Buffalo. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $382 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $800, a difference of $418.

    Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Gainesville to Buffalo?

    Flying via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 05m, compared with 5h 16m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

Your guide to booking Gainesville to Buffalo flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Saturday flights average $382, about $418 less than Sunday fares (52% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Gainesville to Buffalo trip for April. Fares historically average $378 round-trip in that month - typically $578 less than the most expensive month, which is February (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Buffalo Airport.

    • Aloft Buffalo Airport
    • Comfort Inn and Suites Buffalo Airport
    • TownePlace Suites by Marriott Buffalo Airport

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