Cheap Flights from New York City (NYC) to Buffalo (BUF)

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Route information

Local currency and cost comparison

Train Local, one-way ticket

40% Trains in Buffalo are 40% cheaper than in New York City.

New York City $3.63

Buffalo $2

Meal Mid-priced restaurant

30% The average meal is 30% more expensive in Buffalo than in New York City.

New York City $15

Buffalo $20

Taxi Standard daytime start rate

110% Taxis are 110% more expensive in Buffalo than in New York City.

New York City $2.5

Buffalo $5.3

Coffee Regular cappuccino

0% A coffee in Buffalo costs roughly the same as in New York City.

New York City $5

Buffalo $4.99

Distance: 291 miles

New York City airports

La Guardia (LGA) How far from city center: 5 miles

John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) How far from city center: 14 miles

Stewart (SWF) How far from city center: 52 miles

Buffalo airports

Buffalo Niagara Intl (BUF) How far from city center: 8 miles

Going to and from the airports

Flights from New York City

New York, often referred to as the "City that Never Sleeps", is a lively metropolis packed with action and movement with three airports servicing the area. Located on Jamaica Bay, 15 miles from midtown Manhattan, the John F. Kennedy Airport is the biggest airport in NYC handling millions of passengers and tons of cargo each year. It has modern facilities including more than 15,000 parking spaces. Next to JFK, Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey is an important transport hub for passengers and cargo. LaGuardia Airport in Queens is the smallest, but the closest to NYC. It features two runways and four terminals in addition to standard facilities expected of a modern-day airport.

Travelling to New York City airport

Each of the three airports serving the NYC area is accessible by public transport. AirTrain JFK and AirTrain Newark are convenient not only for getting around terminals or transport centers to return rented vehicles, but also to connect from town. From lower Manhattan, you can take the subway or bus and get off at Jamaica or Howard Beach Station. From there, AirTrain JFK will connect you to the terminals. The Express Bus and Amtrak trains go to Newark Liberty. LaGuardia is accessible by the bus service operated by the New York City Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). There are also taxis, shuttles, vans, car service and shared rides from NYC to LaGuardia, Newark or JFK.

Reaching Buffalo

Buffalo, the second largest city in the state of New York, has plenty to offer visitors from tempting food to magnificent architecture. The city has a rich historic past evident in the number of notable building and landmarks that are spread throughout the area. Admire the 7 works of Frank Lloyd Wright or visit the Albright-Knox Art Gallery. In the afternoon, you can catch a Broadway show or hit the shops in the fashionable Elmwood Village. If you need to unwind in the evening, the city has some great nightlife to offer whether it's to watch the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra or spend time with pals at the local pub.

Getting to the city center

Flights from New York to Buffalo will arrive at the Buffalo Niagara International Airport. NFTA- Metro Now is the bus and rail system of the city. From the airport, you can take route 204 (Airport-Downtown Express), a non-stop service that includes stops to the Central Business District and the Metro Bus station at the center. The Metro bus also serves the airport. Look for routes 24, 27 and 68. Other alternatives for getting from the airport to downtown include taxis, shuttles, vans and limousines. If you are driving from the airport to the city in a rented vehicle, take the NY-33 W/Kensington Expressway or the I-90 W from Genesee St.

Frequently asked questions about flights from New York City to Buffalo

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Using the flexible flight ticket, you're guaranteed a refund or a rebooking option (without fees) in case of flight cancellations when travelling to United States. At eDreams have you covered!

For flights from New York City to Buffalo, how can I find the cheapest price?

The cheapest price for a flight from New York City to Buffalo is $31. At eDreams we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

Is Buffalo more expensive than New York City to visit?

Looking at cab fares, a ride in Buffalo costs about $ 5.30 USD, 112% more expensive than New York City, with a fare of $ 2.50 USD, while train tickets cost 45% less at Buffalo: $ 2.00 USD versus $ 3.63 USD at New York City. If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 20.00 USD in Buffalo, 33% more than the 15.00 USD in New York City. The price of coffee is about the same in Buffalo and New York City, with an average of 4.99 USD.

When booking, when is the best time to get the best prices for flights from New York City to Buffalo?

The most popular months to book a trip from New York City to Buffalo are August, July and April, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from New York City to Buffalo?

The best time of the year to visit Buffalo depends on lots of personal preferences, especially the price. Regarding popularity, July is the best month to fly to Buffalo from New York City in terms of searches from our customers, followed by August and September. If you prefer to avoid the busy season and get away from the crowds April, November and January are the months with fewer searches for New York City - Buffalo.

How long does the flight from New York City to Buffalo take?

Flight length from New York City to Buffalo is around 01:35 hours on average, at an average distance of 479 km, for flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

How is the weather in Buffalo compared to New York City?

While in New York City the temperatures can reach an average of 32.5 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 12.0 mm ,Buffalo's temperatures can go up to 30.63 ºC during the hot season, with 9.0 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around -15.38 ºC in Buffalo, compared to the -11.93 ºC average degrees reported in New York City. During the winter period, New York City can register 12.0 mm precipitation, while Buffalo have an average of 3.0 mm rain level.

Which airports have flights between New York City and Buffalo?

The main route from New York City to Buffalo is: John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) to Buffalo Niagara Intl (BUF). The following airlines fly this route: JetBlue Airways. Virgin Atlantic. Aeromexico.

Which airlines fly from New York City to Buffalo?

The airlines that fly non-stop from New York City to Buffalo are:

Delta Air Lines.
United Airlines.

Flying Time 1 h and 35 m When flying from New York City to Buffalo, this can take around 1 h and 35 m in flying time, however this flight duration can vary due to other factors

Cheapest flight $31 The best price for flights from New York City to Buffalo offered by eDreams, which have been found by our customers in the last 3 days

Departure Airport La Guardia La Guardia is where you'll take off when flying from New York City to Buffalo

Arrival Airport Buffalo Niagara Intl You'll land at Buffalo Niagara Intl when flying from New York City to Buffalo