New York to Buffalo (JFK–BUF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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B6102
B6 JetBlue
223
2:11 AM
EDT T5
3:27 AM
EDT
1h 16m
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B61602
B6 JetBlue
223
7:30 AM
EDT T5
9:04 AM
EDT
1h 34m
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DL5223
DL Delta
CR9
9:20 AM
EDT T4
10:57 AM
EDT
1h 37m
M T W T F S S
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DL5296
DL Delta
CR9
1:09 PM
EDT T4
2:52 PM
EDT
1h 43m
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DL5509
DL Delta
CR9
1:35 PM
EDT T4
3:14 PM
EDT
1h 39m
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EI5026
EI Aer Lingus
223
5:00 PM
EDT T5
6:35 PM
EDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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AM3813
AM Aeromexi
CR9
5:24 PM
EDT T4
7:00 PM
EDT
1h 36m
M T W T F S S
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DL5250
DL Delta
CR9
5:39 PM
EDT T4
7:16 PM
EDT
1h 37m
M T W T F S S
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B61202
B6 JetBlue
223
7:30 PM
EDT T5
9:09 PM
EDT
1h 39m
M T W T F S S
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DL5264
DL Delta
CR9
10:30 PM
EDT T4
12:14 AM+1
EDT
1h 44m
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B62402
B6 JetBlue
320
10:55 PM
EDT T5
12:30 AM+1
EDT
1h 35m
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B62001
B6 JetBlue
223
6:00 AM
EDT
7:31 AM
EDT
1h 31m
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EI5025
EI Aer Lingus
223
6:00 AM
EDT
7:31 AM
EDT
1h 31m
M T W T F S S
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DL5284
DL Delta
CR9
7:00 AM
EDT TM
8:35 AM
EDT
1h 35m
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B61901
B6 JetBlue
BCS3
10:35 AM
EDT
12:00 PM
EDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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EI5029
EI Aer Lingus
223
10:35 AM
EDT
12:00 PM
EDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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AM3569
AM Aeromexi
CR9
11:37 AM
EDT
1:09 PM
EDT
1h 32m
M T W T F S S
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DL5223
DL Delta
CR9
11:37 AM
EDT TM
1:09 PM
EDT
1h 32m
M T W T F S S
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AM3434
AM Aeromexi
CR9
11:50 AM
EDT
1:23 PM
EDT
1h 33m
M T W T F S S
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AM3590
AM Aeromexi
CR9
11:51 AM
EDT TM
1:24 PM
EDT
1h 33m
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AM3349
AM Aeromexi
CR9
2:34 PM
EDT
4:04 PM
EDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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AF3072
AF Air France
CR9
3:39 PM
EDT TM
5:24 PM
EDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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DL5296
DL Delta
CR9
3:56 PM
EDT TM
5:30 PM
EDT
1h 34m
M T W T F S S
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B62401
B6 JetBlue
320
4:00 PM
EDT
5:31 PM
EDT
1h 31m
M T W T F S S
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DL5250
DL Delta
CR9
7:56 PM
EDT TM
9:29 PM
EDT
1h 33m
M T W T F S S
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B6501
B6 JetBlue
320
7:58 PM
EDT
9:29 PM
EDT
1h 31m
M T W T F S S
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New York to Buffalo
4 carriers, 72 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 72 Flights/wk 301 mi 1h 4m nonstop 38 1-stop hubs

JFK–BUF is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, JetBlue and Aeromexico lead the route. The flight covers 301 miles in approximately 1h 4m. Beyond nonstop, 38 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop JFK–BUF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 35 CR9 1h37-1h44 70% SkyTeam
B6 JetBlue 22 223, 320 1h16-1h39 70%
AM Aeromexico 7 CR9 1h36 70% SkyTeam
EI Aer Lingus 7 223 1h35 70%
Aircraft on this route
223 Airbus A220-300 – B6, EI
320 Airbus A320 – B6
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AM, DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AM + DL (42 flights/wk, 59%)
Unaffiliated: B6 + EI (29 flights/wk, 41%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, JFK to BUF direction.
Mon
10
flights
Tue
10
flights
Wed
10
flights
Thu
10
flights
Fri
10
flights
Sat
10
flights
Sun
11
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
11
Nonstop flights
72
Outbound / wk
99
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for JFK to BUF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
38
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,762
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
JFK → BUF
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
70%
Arriving
80%
Return
BUF → JFK
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
60%
Arriving
90%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. JFK delays → BUF delays →

Other ways to reach Buffalo from New York

Nearby airports with service to Buffalo Niagara International Airport.
Metric JFK→BUF LGA→BUF EWR→BUF
Distance from JFK 11 mi 21 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 2 3
Weekly flights 72 59 44
Flight time 1h 4m 1h 23m 1h 14m
Departure OTP 70%
Airports within 200 miles of JFK with service to Buffalo Niagara International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Buffalo is 0 hours the same as New York.
JFK: EDT · BUF: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 6:00 PM in Buffalo.
Distance & Flight Time
301 mi / 484 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 4m to 1h 44m.
Getting to JFK

The AirTrain connects JFK to the NYC subway and Long Island Rail Road at Jamaica Station (Howard Beach is the other connection point). Subway fare plus AirTrain totals $9.25 from midtown Manhattan; allow 60–75 minutes. LIRR from Penn Station takes 25–30 minutes to Jamaica, then 8–10 minutes on AirTrain; total fare around $10–15 depending on time of day.Taxis from Manhattan to JFK are a flat rate of $70 plus tolls and tip ($85–95 all-in). Ride-shares cost $45–80 depending on traffic and time of day. A dedicated express rail (JFK Connect) has been proposed but does not exist yet.

JFK–BUF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New York to Buffalo route.
Route details
Distance301 mi / 484 km
Flight time1h 4m to 1h 44m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights72 out / 99 return
1-stop connections38 hubs
Origin: JFK
IATA / ICAOJFK / KJFK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr63.3M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: BUF
IATA / ICAOBUF / KBUF
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr5.0M
Elevation728 ft / 222 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about JFK to BUF flights.
Nonstop flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport take approximately 1h 4m to 1h 44m. The route covers 301 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: Aeromexico, JetBlue, Delta Air Lines and Aer Lingus.
There are approximately 72 nonstop flights per week from JFK to BUF. The return direction has about 99 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HPN, BED, PHL, YYZ, PIT, RIC, YUL, SUS, CHS, IND, JAX, DAL, PBI, APF, OPF, STT, LGA, SJC, MIA, DCA, CLT, IAD, BOS, TPA, DTW, RSW, MCO, ORD, ATL, FLL, BNA, EWR, PHX, LAS, SRQ, DFW, MKE and DEN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from BUF to JFK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LGA, EWR and HPN. 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 JFK to BUF

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) are connected by nonstop service from Aeromexico, JetBlue, Delta Air Lines and Aer Lingus. With 72 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

JFK to BUF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from JFK to BUF ranges from 1 hours 4 minutes to 1 hours 44 minutes. The route covers a distance of 301 miles (484 km). There are approximately 72 weekly flights outbound and 99 return, totaling 171 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

38 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via HPN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include New York (LGA), Newark (EWR) and White Plains (HPN).