Buffalo to Fort Lauderdale (BUF–FLL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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B6865
B6 JetBlue
321
6:17 AM
EDT
9:19 AM
EDT
3h 2m
M T W T F S S
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WN934
WN Southwest
738
7:04 AM
EDT
10:20 AM
EDT
3h 16m
M T W T F S S
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WN2074
WN Southwest
73H
1:00 PM
EDT
4:00 PM
EDT
3h
M T W T F S S
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WN1051
WN Southwest
B38M
5:10 PM
EDT
8:15 PM
EDT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
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B62465
B6 JetBlue
320
6:11 PM
EDT
9:15 PM
EDT
3h 4m
M T W T F S S
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WN1173
WN Southwest
B38M
10:15 AM
EDT T1
1:20 PM
EDT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
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WN3061
WN Southwest
7M8
1:00 PM
EDT T1
4:00 PM
EDT
3h
M T W T F S S
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B62466
B6 JetBlue
320
2:25 PM
EDT T3
5:29 PM
EDT
3h 4m
M T W T F S S
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WN1095
WN Southwest
738
4:35 PM
EDT T1
7:30 PM
EDT
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
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WN4588
WN Southwest
B38M
5:00 PM
EDT T1
8:05 PM
EDT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
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B6866
B6 JetBlue
321
9:00 PM
EDT T3
11:30 PM
EDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Buffalo to Fort Lauderdale
2 carriers, 18 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 18 Flights/wk 1,168 mi 3h nonstop 43 1-stop hubs

BUF–FLL is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. JetBlue and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,168 miles in approximately 3h. Beyond nonstop, 43 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BUF–FLL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
B6 JetBlue 14 320, 321 3h02-3h04 91%
WN Southwest Airlines 4 738, 73H, B38M 3h-3h16 91%
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – B6
321 Airbus A321 – B6
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
B38MWN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: B6 + WN (18 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BUF to FLL direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
18
Outbound / wk
18
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BUF to FLL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
43
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,796
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
BUF → FLL
91%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
91%
Arriving
100%
Return
FLL → BUF
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
Arriving
0%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BUF delays → FLL delays →

Other ways to reach Fort Lauderdale from Buffalo

Nearby airports with service to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport.
Metric BUF→FLL ROC→FLL YHM→FLL
Distance from BUF 55 mi 63 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 1
Weekly flights 18 2 5
Flight time 3h 3h 38m 3h 20m
Departure OTP 91%
Airports within 200 miles of BUF with service to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Fort Lauderdale is 0 hours the same as Buffalo.
BUF: EDT · FLL: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Buffalo, it's 6:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale.
Distance & Flight Time
1,168 mi / 1,880 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 0m to 3h 16m.
Getting from FLL

Shared shuttle vans to Miami Beach hotels run $20–30 per person. Ride-shares to Fort Lauderdale downtown cost $15–25; to Miami Beach, expect $35–55.Brightline high-speed rail from FLL station (1.5 miles, free airport shuttle) reaches Miami in 30 minutes ($10–17) and West Palm Beach in 40 minutes. Car rental facilities are in the Rental Car Center accessed via shuttle from the terminals. Taxis are metered.

Fort Lauderdale Climate

Tropical climate with year-round warmth (20–32°C). Dry season (November–April) is peak tourism with clear skies and low humidity. Wet season (May–October) brings daily afternoon thunderstorms and hurricane risk. Flights are most disruption-prone June through September.

Temperatures rarely drop below 12°C in winter. Humidity is high in summer. Tropical storms can cause multi-day disruptions when they make landfall nearby. August through October carries the highest storm risk.

BUF–FLL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Buffalo to Fort Lauderdale route.
Route details
Distance1,168 mi / 1,880 km
Flight time3h to 3h 16m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights18 out / 18 return
1-stop connections43 hubs
Origin: BUF
IATA / ICAOBUF / KBUF
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr5.0M
Elevation728 ft / 222 m
Destination: FLL
IATA / ICAOFLL / KFLL
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr34.2M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BUF to FLL flights.
Nonstop flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport take approximately 3h to 3h 16m. The route covers 1,168 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: JetBlue and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 18 nonstop flights per week from BUF to FLL. The return direction has about 18 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BCT, PIE, STL, APF, FRG, PBI, TEB, AVL, PIT, PTK, RSW, UES, MEM, MKE, PBG, MKC, YUL, MSP, ASE, EGE, MIA, SLC, PGD, IAD, DCA, MCO, DTW, BOS, TPA, MDW, EWR, BWI, JFK, CLT, PHL, PHX, ATL, ORD, LGA, DFW, BNA, DEN and LAS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from FLL to BUF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ROC, YHM and YYZ. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from BUF to FLL

Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) are connected by nonstop service from JetBlue and Southwest Airlines. With 18 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

BUF to FLL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BUF to FLL ranges from 3 hours 0 minutes to 3 hours 16 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,168 miles (1,880 km). There are approximately 18 weekly flights outbound and 18 return, totaling 36 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

43 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via BCT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Rochester (ROC), Hamilton (YHM) and Toronto (YYZ).