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

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1,168 mi airlines 29/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WN3061
WN Southwest
7M8
1:00 PM
EDT T1
4:00 PM
EDT
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
B62466
B6 JetBlue
BCS3
7:00 PM
EDT T3
9:49 PM
EDT
2h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AD7447cs
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
223
7:00 PM
EDT T3
9:59 PM
EDT
2h 59m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AD7421
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
223
7:00 PM
EDT T3
9:59 PM
EDT
2h 59m
M T W T F S S
Prices
B6866+1
B6 JetBlue
223
7:17 PM
EDT T3
10:17 PM
EDT
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
AD7400
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
223
6:00 AM
EDT
8:56 AM
EDT
2h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
B6865+1
B6 JetBlue
BCS3
6:00 AM
EDT
8:56 AM
EDT
2h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
B62465
B6 JetBlue
223
6:00 AM
EDT
8:56 AM
EDT
2h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2074
WN Southwest
73H
1:00 PM
EDT
4:00 PM
EDT
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
AD7408cs
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
320
6:16 PM
EDT
9:20 PM
EDT
3h 4m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Fort Lauderdale to Buffalo
2 carriers, 29 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 29 Flights/wk 1,168 mi 2h 49m nonstop 76 1-stop hubs

FLL–BUF is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. JetBlue and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,168 miles in approximately 2h 49m. Beyond nonstop, 76 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop FLL–BUF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
B6 JetBlue Also: AD 14 223, BCS3 2h49-3h 82% AD
WN Southwest Airlines 1 7M8 3h 82%
Aircraft on this route
223 Airbus A220-300 – AD, B6
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
BCS3 Airbus A220-300 – B6
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: B6 + WN (15 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, FLL to BUF direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
29
Outbound / wk
28
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for FLL to BUF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
76
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,854
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.

Other ways to reach Buffalo from Fort Lauderdale

Nearby airports with service to Buffalo Niagara International Airport.
Metric FLL→BUF OPF→BUF MIA→BUF
Distance from FLL 14 mi 21 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 3
Weekly flights 29 1
Flight time 2h 49m 2h 50m 2h 42m
Departure OTP 82%
Airports within 200 miles of FLL with service to Buffalo Niagara International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale, it's 6:00 PM in Buffalo.
Distance & Flight Time
1,168 mi / 1,880 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 49m to 3h 0m.
Getting to FLL

Broward County Transit Route 1 runs from downtown Fort Lauderdale to the airport (30–40 min, $2), but it is slow with many stops. The airport has no direct rail link; Brightline's FLL station is 1.5 miles away with a shuttle connection.Ride-shares cost $15–25 from Fort Lauderdale and $35–55 from Miami Beach. Taxis are metered. I-595 and I-95 access can be congested during Miami rush hour (7–9am and 4–7pm).

FLL–BUF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Fort Lauderdale to Buffalo route.
Route details
Distance1,168 mi / 1,880 km
Flight time2h 49m to 3h
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights29 out / 28 return
1-stop connections76 hubs
Origin: FLL
IATA / ICAOFLL / KFLL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr34.2M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m
Destination: BUF
IATA / ICAOBUF / KBUF
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr5.0M
Elevation728 ft / 222 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FLL to BUF flights.
Nonstop flights from Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport take approximately 2h 49m to 3h. The route covers 1,168 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: JetBlue and Southwest Airlines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 29 nonstop flights per week from FLL to BUF. The return direction has about 28 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CGF, VRB, CPS, ISM, SUA, MRK, MTN, PIE, TEB, AGC, AHN, RSW, CHS, PIT, SRQ, ROC, YQG, APF, LEX, JAX, YYZ, ACY, FRG, HPN, CLE, BED, IND, DAL, ALB, EYW, YOW, PWK, MHT, ISP, AEX, PLS, YUL, SUS, CMI, MSY, UES, HOU, MKE, PSM, FSD, STT, EGE, SCF, BUR, SJC, BOS, PDX, DCA, IAD, DEN, LTN, EWR, BWI, JFK, MCO, PHL, SJU, CLT, DTW, LGA, TPA, ATL, ORD, RDU, LAX, PHX, MDW, BNA, DFW, LAS and RIC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from BUF to FLL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OPF, MIA and PBI. 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 FLL to BUF

Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) are connected by nonstop service from JetBlue and Southwest Airlines. With 29 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

FLL to BUF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FLL to BUF ranges from 2 hours 49 minutes to 3 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,168 miles (1,880 km). There are approximately 29 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 57 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

76 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via CGF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Miami (OPF), Miami (MIA) and West Palm Beach (PBI).