Los Angeles to Buffalo (LAX–BUF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
B6492
B6 JetBlue
320
11:59 PM
PDT T1
7:43 AM+1
EDT
4h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
B6491
B6 JetBlue
320
8:38 PM
EDT
11:02 PM
PDT
5h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Los Angeles to Buffalo
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 2,213 mi 4h 44m nonstop +3h ahead 57 1-stop hubs

LAX–BUF is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. JetBlue leads the route. The flight covers 2,213 miles in approximately 4h 44m. Beyond nonstop, 57 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LAX–BUF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
B6 JetBlue 7 320 4h44 82%
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – B6
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: B6 (7 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, LAX to BUF direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LAX to BUF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
57
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,825
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 Los Angeles

Nearby airports with service to Buffalo Niagara International Airport.
Metric LAX→BUF LGB→BUF BUR→BUF
Distance from LAX 17 mi 18 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 7 1
Flight time 4h 44m 4h 20m 4h 3m
Departure OTP 82%
Airports within 200 miles of LAX with service to Buffalo Niagara International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
Buffalo is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
LAX: PDT · BUF: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 9:00 PM in Buffalo.
Distance & Flight Time
2,213 mi / 3,561 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 44m.
Getting to LAX

FlyAway bus runs from Van Nuys and Union Station ($9.75, 30–50 min depending on traffic). LA Metro C Line connects to Aviation/LAX station; a free shuttle covers the last mile to terminals. Ride-shares cost $20–50 from downtown. Long-term parking lots A/B are walkable; remote Lot E requires a shuttle.

LAX–BUF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Los Angeles to Buffalo route.
Route details
Distance2,213 mi / 3,561 km
Flight time4h 44m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections57 hubs
Origin: LAX
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 m
Destination: BUF
IATA / ICAOBUF / KBUF
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr5.0M
Elevation728 ft / 222 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LAX to BUF flights.
Nonstop flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport take approximately 4h 44m. The route covers 2,213 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: JetBlue.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from LAX to BUF. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DAL, CGF, BUR, MKE, PWK, SCF, EGE, LGB, CPS, TEB, SUS, YYZ, IND, SJC, PIT, CMI, CLE, HPN, HOU, BED, MSY, SUA, VRB, YUL, OPF, PIE, PBI, APF, LRD, RSW, PLS, LGA, MIA, PDX, CLT, DTW, IAD, EWR, LTN, MDW, ORD, TPA, BWI, PHL, LAS, JFK, MCO, BOS, DCA, PHX, FLL, DFW, ATL, DEN, BNA, RDU and RIC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Buffalo is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Yes, return flights from BUF to LAX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LGB and BUR. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 LAX to BUF

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) are connected by nonstop service from JetBlue. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

LAX to BUF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LAX to BUF ranges from 4 hours 44 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,213 miles (3,561 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

57 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via DAL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Long Beach (LGB) and Burbank (BUR).