LGA → BUFUnited States → United States

Cheap flights from New York to Buffalo

291 mi · 45m average nonstop

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Quick answer: New York to Buffalo at a glance

291 mi
Distance
45m
Nonstop time
No time difference
Time-zone shift
~26 kg
CO₂ per passenger

Cheap flights from New York (LGA) to Buffalo (BUF) cover 291 miles (468 km) in about 45m nonstop, with 1 airline flying direct — a short-haul domestic route. Search Kayak for today's cheapest live fare. Route difficulty 1/10.

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Flying from New York to Buffalo covers 291 miles (468 km) in approximately 0 hour 45 minutes. 1 airline offers direct flights on this short-haul domestic route. This is a short-haul domestic route typically served by direct flights.

Route
LGA (0 mi)BUF (291 mi)45m avg

Nonstop distance 291 miles. Direct carriers include DL.

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Airlines on this route

1 airlines fly New York → Buffalo. All are direct routes.

AirlineRoute type
DLDirect
Baggage on New York → Buffalo: on this route, DL typically includes a carry-on, while some carriers charge for carry-on and seat selection. Check each carrier's baggage policy before booking — fees vary.
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New York to Buffalo — quick answers

How far is New York from Buffalo by plane?

The nonstop flight distance from New York (LGA) to Buffalo (BUF) is 291 miles (468 km), calculated as a great-circle line from published OpenFlights airport coordinates. Actual flown distance is slightly longer due to airways and winds.

How long is the flight from New York to Buffalo?

The average nonstop flight time from LGA to BUF is 45 minutes. Gate-to-gate time is usually 20–35 minutes longer; connecting itineraries add 1–4 hours depending on the layover.

Which airlines fly from New York to Buffalo?

1 airlines serve this route nonstop: DL. Schedules and amenities differ by carrier — compare live frequencies and fare classes on Kayak before you book.

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Route insights: New York → Buffalo

Route type
short-haul domestic
Time zone difference
No time difference
Carbon footprint
~26 kg CO₂ per passenger (economy)
Route difficulty
1/10 — easy direct flight
When to go
It's shoulder season in Buffalo — often the best balance of weather and price.
Airport transfer
Most travelers reach the city center by taxi, airport shuttle, or public transit. Allow 30-60 minutes depending on traffic.
Route competitiveness
1 airline fly direct — rank 48 of 70 routes from New York
Airline network
DL: 61 destinations from LGA
Alternative origin airports
JFK (New York, 11 mi); EWR (Newark, 16 mi); PHL (Philadelphia, 95 mi)
Alternative destination airports
ROC (Rochester, 55 mi); YYZ (Toronto, 68 mi); SYR (Syracuse, 133 mi)
Nearby destinations
Rochester, United States (55 mi); Toronto, Canada (68 mi); Syracuse, United States (133 mi)
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Data: OpenFlights public aviation database·Updated: 2026-08-19
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