New York to Buffalo (JFK–BUF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
JFK–BUF is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. JetBlue, Delta Air Lines and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 301 miles in approximately 1h 21m. Beyond nonstop, 62 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B6 JetBlue Also: EI, HA, JL, LO, QR, SQ, TP | 28 | 223, 320 | 1h29-1h47 | – | EI, HA, JL, LO, QR, SQ, TP | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AM, KQ, LY, SK, VS | 28 | CR9 | 1h32-2h | SkyTeam | AM, KQ, LY, SK, VS | |
| AA American Airlines | 0 | – | – | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Buffalo from New York
| Metric | JFK→BUF | LGA→BUF | TEB→BUF |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from JFK | – | 11 mi | 21 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 186 | 95 | 1 |
| Flight time | 1h 21m | 1h 21m | 0h 43m |
| Departure OTP | 88% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
JFK: EDT · BUF: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 6:00 PM in Buffalo.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from JFK to BUF
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, JetBlue and Delta Air Lines. With 186 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 21 minutes to 2 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 301 miles (484 km). There are approximately 186 weekly flights outbound and 260 return, totaling 446 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
62 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via TEB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include New York (LGA), Teterboro (TEB) and Newark (EWR).