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

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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ATL Atlanta 4h 33m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to New Orleans flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 43m AAF9XSR → AABACYO Charlotte (CLT) to New Orleans flights
BWI Baltimore 4h 45m WN → WN Baltimore (BWI) to New Orleans flights
BNA Nashville 4h 55m WN → WN Nashville (BNA) to New Orleans flights
MDW Chicago 4h 55m WN → WN Chicago (MDW) to New Orleans flights
DTW Detroit 4h 57m AFAMDL → AFDLKE Detroit (DTW) to New Orleans flights
DCA Washington 5h 2m AAAS → AABAWN Washington (DCA) to New Orleans flights
IAD Dulles 5h 12m AVCMSN → ACAZCM Dulles (IAD) to New Orleans flights
DAL Dallas 5h 15m WN → WN Dallas (DAL) to New Orleans flights
MCO Orlando 5h 19m ADB6EJA → F9MXNK Orlando (MCO) 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.
-1h behind

While no nonstop service exists between BUF and MSY, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for BUF to MSY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
30
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
ATL ~4h 33m CLT ~4h 43m BWI ~4h 45m SDF ~4h 49m BNA ~4h 55m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,054
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
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
54%
Return
MSY → BUF
63%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
63%
Arriving
100%
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 – 7
Weekly flights – 8
Departure OTP 100% –
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.
Facts

BUF–MSY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Buffalo to New Orleans route.
Route details
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
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.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Charlotte Douglas and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall.
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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Charlotte Douglas and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Toronto (YYZ).