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

• Earliest: departs at 5:50 am and lands at 8:35 am
• Latest: departs at 10:15 pm and lands at 1:00 am.

The flight takes about 2h 45m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Tampa to Buffalo:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Tampa to Buffalo takes 2h 45m, covering 1,055 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 Tampa to Buffalo range from $265 to $451, with an average of $354 over the past 12 months. Anything below $265 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 25% above the $354 route average. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $256 round-trip via New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK), compared to $380 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Southwest and Allegiant Air. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Tampa to Buffalo flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 50%, 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 $185 to $1,299. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

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

One-way fares from Tampa to Buffalo are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $150, which is 23% 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 Tampa to Buffalo usually depart from Tampa (TPA) and arrive at Buffalo (BUF).

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

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 57% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 16% of one-stop connections
• New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) - 12% of one-stop connections
• Baltimore/Washington (BWI) - 4% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 13% on flights from Tampa to Buffalo. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $339 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $389, a difference of $50.

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 Tampa and Buffalo. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Southwest
• Frontier

Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 40m, compared with 4h 41m via Baltimore/Washington (BWI) and 4h 51m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT).

Among airlines operating Tampa to Buffalo flights:

• Southwest: offers free seat selection
• Frontier: 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:

• Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class
• Frontier: 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.

Yes, Tampa International Airport (TPA) has several parking options. All parking garages are covered and well lit, with easy access to the terminal on foot or by a quick ride on the SkyConnect train.