Buffalo to Fort Lauderdale (BUF–FLL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
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 2h 56m. Beyond nonstop, 81 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B6 JetBlue Also: AD | 13 | 223, BCS3 | 2h56 | – | AD | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 1 | 73H | 3h | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Fort Lauderdale from Buffalo
| Metric | BUF→FLL | ROC→FLL | YHM→FLL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from BUF | – | 55 mi | 63 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 28 | 2 | 7 |
| Flight time | 2h 56m | 2h 55m | 3h 10m |
| Departure OTP | 73% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
BUF: EDT · FLL: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Buffalo, it's 6:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale.
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.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
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 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
BUF to FLL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BUF to FLL ranges from 2 hours 56 minutes to 3 hours 4 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,168 miles (1,880 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 29 return, totaling 57 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
81 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via OPF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Rochester (ROC), Hamilton (YHM) and Toronto (YYZ).