Buffalo to New Orleans (BUF–MSY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,098 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 25 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

Last scheduled nonstop: Jul 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ATL Atlanta 4h 27m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to New Orleans flights
BNA Nashville 4h 35m WN → WN Nashville (BNA) to New Orleans flights
DTW Detroit 4h 37m AAAFAM → DLUAWS Detroit (DTW) to New Orleans flights
MDW Chicago 4h 40m WN → WN Chicago (MDW) to New Orleans flights
BWI Baltimore 4h 40m EJAWN → WN Baltimore (BWI) to New Orleans flights
DCA Washington 5h 7m AAAS → AABAWN Washington (DCA) to New Orleans flights
IAD Dulles 5h 15m AVCMSN → ACAZCM Dulles (IAD) to New Orleans flights
TPA Tampa 5h 15m JREWN → G6MXWN Tampa (TPA) to New Orleans flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 17m AA → AABA Charlotte (CLT) to New Orleans flights
ORD Chicago 5h 20m AAACAS → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to New Orleans flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Buffalo to New Orleans
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,098 mi 3h 2m nonstop -1h behind

BUF–MSY had nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines, last on the schedule in July 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,098 miles in 3h 2m.

Also explore Browse available seat maps BUF Routes MSY Routes BUF Live Flights MSY Live Flights BUF Delays MSY Delays
All flights from New Orleans (MSY) New Orleans to Buffalo flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop BUF–MSY service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SY Sun Country Airlines 0 – – 82% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SY (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for BUF to MSY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
25
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
ATL ~4h 27m BNA ~4h 35m DTW ~4h 37m MDW ~4h 40m BWI ~4h 40m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,051
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
BUF → MSY
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
82%
Arriving
78%
Return
MSY → BUF
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
Arriving
94%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BUF delays → MSY delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach New Orleans from Buffalo

Nearby airports with service to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.
Metric BUF→MSY YYZ→MSY
Distance from BUF – 68 mi
Nonstop airlines – 8
Weekly flights – 11
Flight time 3h 2m 2h 42m
Departure OTP 82% –
Toronto (YYZ) to New Orleans flights
Airports within 200 miles of BUF with service to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
New Orleans is 1 hour behind Buffalo.
BUF: EDT · MSY: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Buffalo, it's 5:00 PM in New Orleans.
Distance & Flight Time
1,098 mi / 1,767 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 2m gate to gate.
Facts

BUF–MSY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Buffalo to New Orleans route.
Route details
Distance1,098 mi / 1,767 km
Flight time3h 2m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BUF
Full nameBuffalo Niagara International Airport
IATA / ICAOBUF / KBUF
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr5.0M
Elevation728 ft / 222 m
Destination: MSY
Full nameLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
IATA / ICAOMSY / KMSY
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr13.1M
Elevation4 ft / 1 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BUF to MSY flights.
Nonstop flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport take about 3h 2m gate to gate. The route covers 1,098 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from BUF to MSY: Sun Country Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in July 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in July 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 3h 2m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Nashville and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to MSY and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
New Orleans is 1 hour behind Buffalo.
Yes, return flights from MSY to BUF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include YYZ. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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 MSY

Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) had nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines, last on the schedule in July 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

BUF to MSY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BUF to MSY is about 3 hours 2 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,098 miles (1,767 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Nashville and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Toronto (YYZ).