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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like New York John F. Kennedy to Buffalo Niagara flights are currently cheapest in January.

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Compare routes from New York John F. Kennedy to Buffalo below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Buffalo Niagara.

New York to Buffalo: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$194
Cheapest month to flyJanuary
Average flight time1 hr, 38 mins
Most popular airlineQatar Airways
Average flights per week463

Finding cheap flights from New York John F. Kennedy to Buffalo Niagara: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from New York John F. Kennedy to Buffalo Niagara is $194. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 38 minutes is the average flight time from New York John F. Kennedy to Buffalo Niagara.
Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways and jetBlue fly direct from New York John F. Kennedy to Buffalo Niagara.
As of December 2025, there are 463 flights per week flying from New York John F. Kennedy to Buffalo Niagara.
The cheapest month to fly from New York John F. Kennedy to Buffalo Niagara is usually January.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Buffalo Niagara Airport on Wednesday, 14 January 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 38 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Buffalo Niagara but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Buffalo is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, jetBlue offers the cheapest flight tickets to Buffalo Niagara.

Travelling from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF): what you need to know

  • The average length of a direct flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport is 1 hour 35 minutes.

  • Choose from 65 weekly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport flights. The 06:25 departure with JetBlue Airways is the earliest flight you can take. Delta Air Lines operates the last service of the day at 22:35.

  • Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your JFK to BUF flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.

  • You can expect longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.

  • JetBlue Airways has direct flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Buffalo — and maybe even more of United States if you have time.

  • JetBlue Airways is the top choice for travellers on this route.

  • Delta Air Lines is the most punctual carrier operating JFK to BUF flights, with 79.1% of its services arriving as planned.

  • Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here are some options between JFK and BUF:

    • Ronald Reagan National Airport

    • Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    • Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)

  • $96 is the lowest price for a one-way John F. Kennedy International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport flight. A return flight starts at $194. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.

  • Book six months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from JFK to BUF.

  • Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.

  • Snapping up cheap flights from JFK to BUF is easy with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when fares go down.

  • Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport.

Handy information about John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

  • JFK's address is JFK Airport.

  • When it comes to John F. Kennedy International Airport's on-time performance, 74.1% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.

  • John F. Kennedy International Airport is about 48 kilometres from central New York. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 50 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • The journey when using public transport typically takes 1 hour 20 minutes.

  • Need a convenient hotel close to JFK? If you're boarding an early flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:

Arriving at Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)

  • The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a John F. Kennedy International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near BUF instead:

  • Pick up a Buffalo Niagara International Airport rental car and discover Buffalo and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Hertz and Budget are leading providers you can book with here.

  • To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Buffalo Niagara International Airport about two weeks ahead.

Getting from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to central Buffalo

  • BUF is located at Genesee Street.

  • Buffalo Niagara International Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from the centre of Buffalo. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.

  • It takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to get there by public transport.

When to fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)

  • The quietest month for a flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport is May, while August is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Buffalo based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.

  • The warmest month in Buffalo is July, with the temperature ranging between 15ºC and 28ºC. Lock in your flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.

  • January has average temperatures of between -10ºC and 2ºC. Look for cheap tickets from JFK to BUF sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.

Explore more of United States

  • You've visited Buffalo, now it's time to explore more of United States. Travel around 467 kilometres south-east to New York to tick off its top attractions. From Statue of Liberty to Central Park and Empire State Building, there's plenty to keep you busy.

  • Philadelphia is another must-experience destination in United States and is around 451 kilometres south-east of Buffalo. No trip is complete without seeing Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art.

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