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$70 Find Cheap Flights from New Orleans to Buffalo

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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$180
Overall average: $444
Frontier
Thu 4/23Mon 4/27
MSY - BUF • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$70
Typical prices: $184-$243
Frontier
Sun 3/29
MSY - BUF • 1 stop
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Frontier
Cheapest • from $180 (round-trip)
Southwest
Best reviews • 8.0 score
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There are currently no direct flights between New Orleans and Buffalo. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Boston (BOS)
Cheapest • Avg $190 (round-trip)
Charlotte (CLT)
Shortest trip • 4h 35m (one-way)
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When to book
3 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 49% compared to booking last minute.
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January
Cheapest • 49% price drop
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Cheap Flights from New Orleans to Buffalo (MSY-BUF)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from New Orleans to Buffalo that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from New Orleans to Buffalo

Thu, Apr 23 - Mon, Apr 27
Frontier Logo
9:44 pm - 10:07 am
MSY
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BUF
11h 23m
1 stop
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12:32 pm - 5:32 pm
BUF
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MSY
6h 00m
1 stop
$180Frontier
Thu, Mar 5 - Mon, Mar 9
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3:30 pm - 6:46 pm
MSY
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BUF
26h 16m
1 stop
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11:44 am - 7:37 pm
BUF
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MSY
8h 53m
1 stop
$184Multiple Airlines
Tue, Mar 10 - Fri, Mar 20
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7:27 pm - 12:05 pm
MSY
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BUF
39h 38m
2 stops
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12:50 pm - 10:53 am
BUF
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MSY
23h 03m
1 stop
$194Multiple Airlines
Thu, Apr 23 - Mon, Apr 27
Frontier Logo
9:49 pm - 8:47 am
MSY
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BUF
9h 58m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
11:25 am - 5:55 pm
BUF
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MSY
7h 30m
1 stop
$201Frontier
Fri, May 1 - Sun, May 3
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6:32 pm - 12:13 pm
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BUF
16h 41m
1 stop
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12:32 pm - 5:32 pm
BUF
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MSY
6h 00m
1 stop
$208Frontier
Wed, May 20 - Sun, May 24
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6:00 am - 1:33 pm
MSY
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BUF
6h 33m
1 stop
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6:00 am - 2:20 pm
BUF
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MSY
9h 20m
1 stop
$212JetBlue
Thu, Mar 5 - Mon, Mar 9
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3:30 pm - 6:46 pm
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BUF
26h 16m
1 stop
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12:50 pm - 10:58 pm
BUF
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MSY
11h 08m
2 stops
$213Multiple Airlines
Wed, May 13 - Sun, May 17
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8:01 pm - 7:13 pm
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BUF
22h 12m
1 stop
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1:08 pm - 10:49 am
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MSY
22h 41m
1 stop
$225Multiple Airlines
Wed, May 13 - Sun, May 17
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7:54 pm - 12:13 pm
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BUF
39h 19m
2 stops
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11:25 am - 6:58 pm
BUF
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MSY
8h 33m
1 stop
$235Multiple Airlines
Wed, Apr 22 - Tue, Apr 28
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7:51 am - 3:53 pm
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BUF
7h 02m
1 stop
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11:52 am - 7:00 pm
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MSY
8h 08m
1 stop
$237Delta
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for New Orleans to Buffalo flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from New Orleans to Buffalo to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New Orleans to Buffalo?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year 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.

The cheapest month for flights from New Orleans to Buffalo is January, where tickets cost $171 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $466 and $444 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from New Orleans to Buffalo?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from New Orleans to Buffalo, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from New Orleans to Buffalo, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 49% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$70
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 2% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 21% increase in price.
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When to book flights from New Orleans to Buffalo

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from New Orleans to Buffalo based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from New Orleans to Buffalo

  • What is the cheapest flight from New Orleans to Buffalo?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from New Orleans to Buffalo was $70 for a one-way ticket and $180 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between New Orleans and Buffalo?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from New Orleans to Buffalo. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from New Orleans to Buffalo?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the New Orleans to Buffalo flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from New Orleans to Buffalo?

    Star Alliance, SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between New Orleans and Buffalo, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from New Orleans to Buffalo, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from New Orleans to Buffalo are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $412 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $303 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from New Orleans to Buffalo?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from New Orleans to Buffalo.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from New Orleans to Buffalo?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Buffalo from New Orleans is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from New Orleans to Buffalo?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Buffalo with an airline and back to New Orleans with another airline. Booking your flights between New Orleans and BUF can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from New Orleans to Buffalo?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Buffalo from New Orleans up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from New Orleans to Buffalo

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from New Orleans to Buffalo. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4298 reviews
8.6Crew
7.0Food
8.0Comfort
7.5Entertainment
8.1Boarding
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The WiFi and crew on the plane were good, however, the boarding experience was awful. I paid for the Choice Preferred and was boarded in group 5 so all overhead storage was full. They found room for our luggage, but further back making getting off the plane a nightmare. Also, we were in row 6 and the seats were extremely uncomfortable. Both my daughter and I had no leg room and couldn’t wait to get off the plane.

4.0 OkayAnonymous, Feb 2026
BOI - LAS
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The WiFi and crew on the plane were good, however, the boarding experience was awful. I paid for the Choice Preferred and was boarded in group 5 so all overhead storage was full. They found room for our luggage, but further back making getting off the plane a nightmare. Also, we were in row 6 and the seats were extremely uncomfortable. Both my daughter and I had no leg room and couldn’t wait to get off the plane.

The charges were ridiculous for an hour flight and the turbulence was very scary.

Still need to work out the kinks on the new assigned seating boarding process. Otherwise, a very good flight.

WiFi did not work. Boarding with the new seating assignments took too long. The temperature in the terminal was obnoxious. +/- 80°

The seats are now more narrow. I paid for front row the seats in the front are even more narrow than before.

Only downside was the legroom and seat width, which is always a problem unless I spend more for a premium seat.

My flight from Denver to Minneapolis was excellent. My flight from Minneapolis to Denver was one of the worst I flights I have ever experienced. I had a window seat, the gentleman in the middle seat was morbidly obese and SW should have made him purchase two seats. His elbow dug into my arm most of the way even after I asked to please be careful. I was literally squashed between the him and the window with no wiggle room. The plane was full so it was not possible to ask for a different seat. I realize I should have complained to the flight attendant but I didn't feel anything could be done to rectify the situation. I fly SW often, I will continue to do so as this was my first negative experience.

I was assigned seat 7E, yet my boarding was Group 5, which caused me to have to put my luggage in the back of the plance above `19 or 20 aisle, as passengers who had boarded earlier took the overhead bins in the front. SW needs to monitor bin space and ensure that bin space above the seat are aligned to those sitting near their seats. Also the seating assignments needs to align with group number. Maybe board those last first and so on? Having said the ALL the passengers on the plane were gracious enough to allow me and other passengers in this dilema to retrieve our luggage and helped us along the way. I always love the flight staff, as always their fantastic and I can't rave about them enough!

I appreciate the staff who allowed me to board though I arrived a little late! Regarding the assigned seating, I had booked my flight before this change and wasn't aware of the change at the time, and so I didn't select a seat at booking as I didn't realize it was relevant. Better communication about the change would have been helpful for preparing.

Flight attendants very hospitable and friendly. Pilot flew a smooth take off and landing.

Terrible. Four hour delay because Delta could not find crew to man the aircraft. Terrible communication. Terrible insight into the delays. One of the worst flight experiences I’ve had.

The crew, and fellow passengers, were super gracious and kind. There seemed to be plenty of bin space even though the plane was full. It’s nice to get a glass of wine with dinner in Premiere seating, and there was a lot of food.

Good experience and the flight landed early. There was no food I had or entertainment.

bulkhead seat had very little legroom - even in bsiness class.

This was one of the worst flights I’ve been on in years. I upgraded to comfort and had such an uncomfortable experience. The person next to me was oversized - which I understand - however, they took up their space and mine. I could only use about 50% of my seat space to not be physically touching this person the entire flight and there was no spatial awareness. I also could not use the seat outlet because their body was obstructing it. It was very inconvenient. Their body kept touching me repeatedly during the flight and I felt very uncomfortable. To pay more for an upgraded space and then not even being able to use it was highly disappointing.

Delta One is extraordinary. I fly business when somebody hires me. I just wonder why there is such a chasm between business class and the insanely inhumane and nonsensical coach. The seats are not large enough to fit even my tiny wife. We fly 10% of what we did because we don’t want to pay 5-10 k but for $400 it’s unbearable. It seems like the accountants took over and made stupid decisions. Screw in 20 extra seats and make it so unbearable that people fly 90% less. Just put the damn price up and put some proper chairs in. But business, yay.

Air travel sucks. It continues to be awful for all airlines. No shame on delta alone.

Delta canceled our flight and we had to scramble to find another airline to get home. Phoenix is not a delta hub so they didn’t have another plane. It would have been a red eye though Salt Lake City. Getting in at 5am. No bueno.

Flight delays both to Detroits and return flight . The flight to Detroit was associated with mechanical difficulty

The food is terrible. The staff is wonderful. Comfort is good.

Everything was great except for the boarding process. Everyone is lining up all at the same time and it’s hard to tell between the groups as they are way too large.

Women boarding passengers at the gate was absolutely rude and disrespectful of passengers. The flight attendant was absolutely delightful! Smiling and connected with the passengers. So happy. The seats are cramped and uncomfortable but I guess that’s just the way it is Communication regarding flight was excellent

Overall we had a good experience during our flight from San Francisco to Houston.

Airport terminal was outdated, flight was on a small jet with no wifi

We were delayed for about an hour from taking off due to traffic control procedures at the destination airport. But once in the air, the flight went well. The crew members were great and provided cabin service despite moderate turbulence during much of the flight.

it was a very short flight so my expectations were low.

As great a red-eye flight as red-eye flights can be.

Very old flight - time to retire it for newer airplanes

2+ hours delayed Outlet in row 12 did not work Tv monitors did not work Lights kept off the entire flight for at 5pm-7pm flight

Very disappointing given gate agent behavior. Filed a formal complaint with United.

There was free WiFi (definitely a plus), but the flight was delayed 45 minutes waiting on a catering truck that never arrived. The pilot said there would be food vouchers given out at the end of the gangway to make up for the inconvenience, but there was no one offering those. Delay made me late for work!

Overall it was a good flight. Because we traveled on a Saturday we were upgraded to FC since my wife and I are both Executive Platinum. The only areas for improvement we noted are better snack assortment and perhaps a little nicer plane as American is flying some older planes now. Everything else on this flight was excellent, which is frankly not the norm for American since we have had multiple issues on prior AA flights.

The smell from the bathroom kept wafting through the cabin. It made people sick.

The seats are too uncomfortable for anyone over 5ft 8in. I'm 5'10" with a back and hip issue and I was in pai for the full duration of the flight.

Delayed an hour due to operational issues. Minimal apologies or care for the significant inconvenience caused. Landed at nearly 1am and they still couldn’t find ground staff to get us off the plane promptly.

Long delays, lack of information about the status of the flight. The flight was delayed 4 times.

It was good. But the gate team made me check my carry on when there was plenty of space for my luggage on the plane. Otherwise our trip was fine.

Bags took over and hour to come out. Delays due to wind caused rebooking.

Gate was overcrowded. Gate agents performed very well. Flight crew was top notch! Efficient & professional & courteous. Both meals not thermalized well. Dinner main dish was actually cold in the center. Almost inedible. Breakfast sandwich was lukewarm.

RIC Staff was not enough. Elderly passengers had to wait 30 minutes to deplane, so we could board and still had to walk as no chairs were provided. And, passenger in front of my seat assignment rammed seat against my legs entire flight time. Was mildly bruised and left thigh still sore.

Very smooth flight, good legroom with the "even more room" seats. Entertainment choice was excellent, wifi on board, plane was modern. Pilot got a round of applause for a smooth landing in very blustery conditions. Love flying with them. Check in was OK too. We were too early so we had to wait until groundstaff showed up 3hrs before the flight.

No included food for a 5 hour flight and the entertainment was only accessible if you had wired headphones (not provided). Otherwise though, great and smooth flying and customer service.

They initially informed us that the flight was delayed, but only after waiting an hour for updates. In any event, the flight was canceled, but the way it was handled was really poor and egregious. I feel they handled the situation of informing travelers very irresponsibly. I sat in a wheelchair at the airport for over four hours before finally being told that the flight was canceled.

Friendly crew, efficient boarding and flight arrived early. Couldn’t ask for a better experience

Horribly rude check in at airport, worst in 25 years of flying. All over a simple issue they could have googled to resolve.

1) No pilot available for 1 hour 2) no room for most passengers careyon in overhead—-> stowed below 3) when we landed we had to wait 45 min. Before docking at gate as gate was not ready

The ride share experience in JFK is terrible. After traveling on a flight, then you need to take a subway to the last stop to get an uber or lyft. Unacceptable. Bad job JetBlue for permitting JFK and Port Authority to do this to your passengers.

Four plus hour flight delay in New York caused us to take off after 11:30pm. We didn’t arrive at our hotel until five hours after check in. Started the trip off feeling exhausted.

I don’t usually fly budget airlines or airlines in the United States. It was as good as any other airline. The seats are comfortable and the airline attendants are not rude & surly. Very nice flight (s).

They have the most inexperienced / rude flight staff I’ve encountered

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