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

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1,168 mi airlines 18/wk
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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
Prices
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
11:44 PM
EDT T3
2:15 AM+1
EDT
2h 31m
M T W T F S S
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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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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Fort Lauderdale to Buffalo
2 carriers, 18 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 18 Flights/wk 1,168 mi 2h 31m nonstop 46 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 31m. Beyond nonstop, 46 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 14 320, 321 2h31-3h04 41%
WN Southwest Airlines 4 738, 7M8, B38M 2h55-3h05 41%
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – B6
321 Airbus A321 – B6
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – 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, FLL to BUF 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
6
Nonstop flights
18
Outbound / wk
18
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for FLL to BUF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
46
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,837
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
FLL → BUF
41%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
41%
Arriving
51%
Return
BUF → FLL
44%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
44%
Arriving
64%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. FLL delays → BUF delays →

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 18 2
Flight time 2h 31m 2h 50m 2h 42m
Departure OTP 41%
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 31m to 3h 5m.
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 31m to 3h 5m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights18 out / 18 return
1-stop connections46 hubs
Origin: FLL
IATA / ICAOFLL / KFLL
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr34.2M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m
Destination: BUF
IATA / ICAOBUF / KBUF
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
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 31m to 3h 5m. The route covers 1,168 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: JetBlue and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 18 nonstop flights per week from FLL to BUF. The return direction has about 18 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BCT, JAX, OPF, PIE, CHS, RSW, PIT, YQG, APF, RIC, BED, TYQ, SRQ, YYZ, SUS, HPN, PWK, DAL, IND, MHT, MKE, YUL, HOU, STT, FSD, MIA, CLT, IAD, JFK, DCA, DFW, BWI, MCO, TPA, DEN, EWR, BOS, PHL, LGA, DTW, ATL, PHX, MDW, ORD, BNA and LAS. 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 18 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

FLL to BUF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FLL to BUF ranges from 2 hours 31 minutes to 3 hours 5 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

46 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 Miami (OPF), Miami (MIA) and West Palm Beach (PBI).