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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from New York to Buffalo:

• Earliest: departs at 6:44 am and lands at 8:21 am
• Latest: departs at 10:30 pm and lands at 12:07 am.

The flight takes about 1h 37m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from New York to Buffalo:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from New York to Buffalo takes 1h 37m, covering 287 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 New York to Buffalo range from $201 to $378, with an average of $276 over the past 12 months. Anything below $201 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 30% above the $276 route average. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $275 round-trip, compared to $287 via a layover through Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

Delta is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while United Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on New York to Buffalo flights are:

• Delta: 85% on time
• United Airlines: 83% on time
• American Airlines: 80% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 82% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on New York to Buffalo flights, with 32% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, night flights for 25%, and evening flights for 18%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $200 to $1,222. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

Three airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on New York to Buffalo flights:

• JetBlue
• Delta
• American Airlines

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

Based on prices from the last 5 days, flying between New York and Buffalo is around $200 round-trip, with a flight time of about 6h 14m. Recent train fares are around $128, with a trip time of about 8h 14m. Compared with flying, recent train fares are roughly 36% lower. However, taking the train takes about 2+ hours longer each way.

One-way fares from New York to Buffalo are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $136, which is 17% below the typical average for this route.

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

Flights from New York to Buffalo may depart from several airports in New York area, including Newark (EWR), New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) and New York LaGuardia (LGA). Flights usually arrive at Buffalo (BUF).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the New York to Buffalo route, 18% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 11m.

One-stop flights from New York to Buffalo most commonly connect through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 48% of one-stop connections
• Boston Logan Intl (BOS) - 39% of one-stop connections
• Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) - 9% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 4% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 14% on flights from New York to Buffalo. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $260 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $301, a difference of $41.

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

4 airlines operate flights between New York and Buffalo. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Delta
• JetBlue
• United Airlines
• American Airlines

Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 38m, compared with 4h 39m via Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) and 4h 48m via Boston Logan Intl (BOS).

Among airlines operating New York to Buffalo flights:

• JetBlue: offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; 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 and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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

Yes, JFK has Information Centers in the arrivals areas of each terminal, staffed by Airport Customer Experience Specialists (ACES). Travelers Aid also operates a JFK program at Terminal 4 and ACES can help with questions throughout travelers' journeys.

In rental vehicles picked up at BUF, children in the back seat must be secured with the appropriate safety belts. New York State law requires children under age 8 to use an appropriate child restraint system.

Yes, Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) uses the Aira app to provide airport information by phone. The airport also has braille signage, electric carts and companion care restrooms to help travelers with reduced mobility navigate more easily.