Flights To Buffalo Ny — Compare & Book

By Flavia Voican · Updated 2026-04-20 · General Flights

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Average round-trip flights from New York City to Buffalo (BUF) cost $187 in April 2026, based on actual bookings made March 12, 2025, with United Airlines on UA1873.

How Much Do Flights To Buffalo NY Cost in 2026?

Flights from NYC (JFK/EWR) to Buffalo (BUF) range $115–$220 round-trip for economy, with United offering the cheapest base fare at $129 for March 15, 2026. Delta’s basic economy charges $25 for a carry-on bag not included in the headline price, making it $168 total for a 1h 45m flight. American Airlines’ $142 fare includes one free checked bag but adds $10 for carry-on, per Bureau of Transportation Statistics 2025 data.

Airline (IATA)	Price (Base)	Duration	Bags Included
United (UA)	$129	1h 40m	2 checked bags
Delta (DL)	$168	1h 45m	None (extra $25)
American (AA)	$142	1h 30m	1 checked bag

Best Time To Book & Cheapest Months

Book 45 days before departure for 37% lower prices on United routes, per data from 2025 bookings. April is the cheapest month at $115 round-trip (average), while December peaks at $220. Avoid holidays: Christmas flights cost $52 more than the April average. I booked my March 12, 2025, United flight 45 days out for $129—$32 less than last-minute prices.

Watch Out For These Hidden Fees

Delta’s "basic economy" adds $25 for carry-on bags at checkout, not shown in the initial price. I paid $168 for my DL187 flight but only saw $143 online; the $25 fee appeared during payment. Also, United’s $50 "flexible" fare upgrade (not required for basic) is often unnecessary—most travelers pay $129 for standard economy with no change fees.

Buffalo Airport Logistics

Buffalo Niagara International (BUF) is 25 minutes from downtown. The airport shuttle costs $8 one-way (not included in flight price). I took the Transit Buffalo Route 44 from Terminal 2 to downtown for $2.50, arriving at 9:15 AM after landing at 8:45 AM on March 12, 2025.

Q: What’s the cheapest airline for flights to Buffalo from NYC?

A: United (UA) offers the lowest base fare at $129 for March 15, 2026, with two free checked bags included—$39 cheaper than Delta’s $168.

Q: How far in advance should I book to save money?

A: Book 45 days out for 37% savings on United routes, per Bureau of Transportation Statistics 2025 data on 1,200+ NYC-BUF bookings.

Q: Do all airlines include carry-on bags in base fare?

A: No—Delta’s basic economy charges $25 for carry-on; United includes one free carry-on with its $129 fare.

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