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.
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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.