Which airports can I use when flying from New Orleans to Buffalo?

Flights from New Orleans to Buffalo usually depart from New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) and arrive at Buffalo (BUF).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from New Orleans to Buffalo?

Only Economy Class is available on flights from New Orleans to Buffalo.

Which airports do connecting flights from New Orleans to Buffalo pass through?

One-stop flights from New Orleans to Buffalo most commonly connect through: • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 27% of one-stop connections • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 26% of one-stop connections • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 14% of one-stop connections • Boston Logan Intl (BOS) - 9% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from New Orleans to Buffalo?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 40% on flights from New Orleans to Buffalo. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $274 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $454, a difference of $180. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

How long is a flight from New Orleans to Buffalo?

A nonstop flight from New Orleans to Buffalo takes 00m, covering 1,097 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from New Orleans 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.

Have flight prices from New Orleans 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 $196 to $624. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from New Orleans to Buffalo looking right now?

One-way fares from New Orleans to Buffalo are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $148, which is 31% below the typical average for this route.

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

Flying via Chicago Midway (MDW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 47m, compared with 4h 52m via Nashville Intl (BNA) and 5h 12m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

What is the time difference between New Orleans and Buffalo?

Buffalo is 1 hour ahead of New Orleans (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

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

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

How much should I expect to pay for a New Orleans to Buffalo flight?

Round-trip flights from New Orleans to Buffalo range from $276 to $376, with an average of $327 over the past 12 months. Anything below $276 counts as a good deal.

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

Round-trip flights from New Orleans to Buffalo typically range from $276 to $376. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $196, on Frontier.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from New Orleans to Buffalo?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from New Orleans to Buffalo. It’s 17% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 38% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from New Orleans to Buffalo?

•January is the cheapest month to fly from New Orleans to Buffalo at $276 round-trip. •February ($454) and June ($372) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 64% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from New Orleans to Buffalo?

Frontier ($196) and American Airlines ($213) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from New Orleans to Buffalo according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from New Orleans to Buffalo?

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) is the most popular layover for the New Orleans to Buffalo route. 27% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via ATL.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from New Orleans to Buffalo?

Flights via New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $165. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from New Orleans to Buffalo which airport offers the shortest layover?

Chicago Midway (MDW) had the shortest average connection time for New Orleans to Buffalo layovers at 2h 47m over the past 3 months.

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Recent round-trip flight deals from New Orleans to Buffalo

Thu, Dec 17 - Sat, Dec 19

9:10 am - 5:40 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-BUF Buffalo

7h 30m1 stop Orlando

9:38 pm - 7:23 pmBUF Buffalo-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

22h 45m1 stop Orlando

$196Frontier

Wed, Dec 2 - Wed, Dec 9

10:18 am - 6:07 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-BUF Buffalo

6h 49m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

12:12 pm - 4:44 pmBUF Buffalo-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

5h 32m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

$213American Airlines

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6:50 am - 2:00 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-BUF Buffalo

6h 10m1 stop Tampa

3:55 pm - 10:25 pmBUF Buffalo-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

7h 30m2 stops Baltimore/Washington Nashville Intl

$218Southwest

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1:00 pm - 10:00 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-BUF Buffalo

8h 00m2 stops Orlando Baltimore/Washington

12:45 pm - 6:50 pmBUF Buffalo-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

7h 05m2 stops Baltimore/Washington Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$223Southwest

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11:28 am - 7:00 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-BUF Buffalo

6h 32m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

6:59 pm - 11:35 pmBUF Buffalo-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

5h 36m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$237Delta

Thu, Dec 10 - Mon, Dec 14

5:20 am - 11:05 amMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-BUF Buffalo

4h 45m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

12:06 pm - 4:16 pmBUF Buffalo-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

5h 10m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

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6:00 am - 1:18 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-BUF Buffalo

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11:17 am - 6:05 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-BUF Buffalo

5h 48m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

7:44 pm - 12:12 amBUF Buffalo-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

5h 28m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

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6:00 am - 1:18 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-BUF Buffalo

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6:00 pm - 12:10 amMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-BUF Buffalo

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10:30 am - 6:40 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-BUF Buffalo

7h 10m2 stops Orlando Baltimore/Washington

12:45 pm - 6:50 pmBUF Buffalo-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

7h 05m2 stops Baltimore/Washington Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$485Southwest

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6:02 pm - 11:59 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-BUF Buffalo

4h 57m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:00 am - 9:51 amBUF Buffalo-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

4h 51m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$491Delta

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12:30 pm - 8:09 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-BUF Buffalo

6h 39m1 stop Newark

6:00 am - 10:15 amBUF Buffalo-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

5h 15m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$500United Airlines

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12:30 pm - 8:09 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-BUF Buffalo

6h 39m1 stop Newark

6:00 am - 1:16 pmBUF Buffalo-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

8h 16m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

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10:09 am - 5:27 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-BUF Buffalo

6h 18m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

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8h 30m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

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5:16 pm - 11:59 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-BUF Buffalo

5h 43m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

5:50 am - 12:06 pmBUF Buffalo-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

7h 16m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

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7:29 am - 3:06 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-BUF Buffalo

6h 37m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

11:49 am - 7:35 pmBUF Buffalo-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

8h 46m2 stops New York LaGuardia Charlotte Douglas

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8:00 am - 2:20 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-BUF Buffalo

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Price, demand and travel trends for New Orleans to Buffalo flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from New Orleans to Buffalo? This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from New Orleans to Buffalo departing in december.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from New Orleans to Buffalo?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from New Orleans to Buffalo. It’s 17% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 38% higher.
What’s the cheapest month to fly from New Orleans to Buffalo? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for round-trip flights from New Orleans to Buffalo, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •January is the cheapest month to fly from New Orleans to Buffalo at $276 round-trip.
•February ($454) and June ($372) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 64% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from New Orleans to Buffalo?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from New Orleans to Buffalo.
How long is a flight from New Orleans to Buffalo?
A nonstop flight from New Orleans to Buffalo takes 00m, covering 1,097 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from New Orleans 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 New Orleans to Buffalo flight?
Round-trip flights from New Orleans to Buffalo range from $276 to $376, with an average of $327 over the past 12 months. Anything below $276 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from New Orleans 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 $196 to $624. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from New Orleans to Buffalo looking right now?
One-way fares from New Orleans to Buffalo are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $148, which is 31% below 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 starting from around $19 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Budget
• Hertz
• Thrifty
• Alamo
Which airports can I use when flying from New Orleans to Buffalo?
Flights from New Orleans to Buffalo usually depart from New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) and arrive at Buffalo (BUF).
Which airports do connecting flights from New Orleans to Buffalo pass through?
One-stop flights from New Orleans to Buffalo most commonly connect through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 27% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 26% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Boston Logan Intl (BOS) - 9% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from New Orleans to Buffalo?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 40% on flights from New Orleans to Buffalo. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $274 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $454, a difference of $180.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from New Orleans to Buffalo?
Flying via Chicago Midway (MDW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 47m, compared with 4h 52m via Nashville Intl (BNA) and 5h 12m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).
What is the time difference between New Orleans and Buffalo?
Buffalo is 1 hour ahead of New Orleans (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure and avoid flying on Monday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $274, about $180 less than Monday fares (40% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your New Orleans to Buffalo trip for January. Fares historically average $276 round-trip in that month - typically $178 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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