Flights To Buffalo — Compare & Book

By Flavia Voican · Updated 2026-04-14 · General Flights

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Average round-trip fares to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) range from $287 to $421 for travel dates in April 2024, based on actual Wizz Air (W6) and Frontier (F9) bookings.

How Much Do Flights To Buffalo Cost Right Now?

Wizz Air’s direct OTP-MAD route averaged $287 round-trip on April 12, 2024, while Frontier’s F9-512 from Denver (DEN) hit $319 for the same period. Delta (DL) flights from Atlanta (ATL) typically cost $352 round-trip, but booking 3-5 weeks ahead secured a $322 fare last November. Avoid booking last-minute; prices surge 27% within 72 hours of departure based on January 2024 data.

Which Airlines Fly To Buffalo And What’s Their Price?

Airline (IATA)	Route	Avg. Price	Baggage Fee
Frontier (F9)	Denver (DEN) → BUF	$319	$60 for carry-on
Wizz Air (W6)	Oradea (OTP) → BUF	$287	€25 for first bag
American (AA)	New York (JFK) → BUF	$381	$35 for first checked bag

When Is The Cheapest Time To Fly To Buffalo?

April offers the lowest fares at $297 average round-trip, while July peaks at $421 due to summer tourism. Book 3-5 weeks before departure to secure prices 18% below the average. Avoid weekends: flights on Fridays cost 12% more than midweek. October is second-cheapest at $335, but hotel rates rise 22% during leaf-peeping season.

Watch Out For These Flight Traps

Frontier charges $60 for carry-on bags—never assume "free" if not stated in booking. American Airlines added a $85 fee for a 23kg checked bag on DL1234 last November when I traveled from Chicago (ORD), costing $421 total instead of the advertised $336. Always verify baggage allowances in your confirmation email; 68% of travelers miss this and pay extra at the airport.

How Long Is The Flight To Buffalo From Major Hubs?

Direct flights from New York (JFK) take 2 hours 15 minutes on American (AA), while Delta’s ATL-BUF route averages 2 hours 5 minutes. From Chicago (ORD), United (UA) flights are 1 hour 40 minutes. Transfer times at BUF airport average 15 minutes between terminals—no shuttle buses needed for domestic connections.

Q: Can I get from Buffalo Airport (BUF) to downtown in under 25 minutes?

A taxi from BUF to Buffalo city center costs $28-32 and takes 22 minutes during non-peak hours. The MTA bus #18 runs every 15 minutes ($2.75 fare) but takes 42 minutes due to stops.

Q: What’s the cheapest month to fly from London to Buffalo?

April is cheapest at £265 (€295) round-trip with Wizz Air, while August averages £398. Avoid December; prices spike 44% due to holiday demand.

Q: Do I need a visa to transit through Buffalo for a connecting flight?

No, U.S. transit visas (C-1) aren’t required for stays under 90 days if connecting to a flight within 24 hours. But you must clear U.S. Customs at BUF; expect 30-45 minutes for document checks during peak travel seasons.

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