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

LAX Airport Page →
2,213 mi airlines charter/private 8/wk
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Flight Schedule 2 flights Verified 41m ago
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B6 JetBlue
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5:32 AM
PDT T1
1:02 PM
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4h 30m
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B6 JetBlue
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1:35 AM
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3:39 AM
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
MDW Chicago 6h 5m WN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Buffalo flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h 11m AAACAF → EJAWN Las Vegas (LAS) to Buffalo flights
DTW Detroit 6h 21m AFAMDL → AAAFDL Detroit (DTW) to Buffalo flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 21m AAACAF → WN Phoenix (PHX) to Buffalo flights
DEN Denver 6h 27m AAACAF → UAWN Denver (DEN) to Buffalo flights
MSP Minneapolis 6h 28m AFAMDL → AFDL Minneapolis (MSP) to Buffalo flights
BNA Nashville 6h 45m AAAFAM → WN Nashville (BNA) to Buffalo flights
ORD Chicago 6h 54m 5YAAAC → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Buffalo flights
BWI Baltimore 7h NZSQUA → WN Baltimore (BWI) to Buffalo flights
ATL Atlanta 7h 8m AAAFAM → AMDLF9 Atlanta (ATL) to Buffalo flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Los Angeles to Buffalo
1 carrier, 8 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2,213 mi 4h 20m nonstop +3h ahead

LAX–BUF is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. JetBlue leads the route. The flight covers 2,213 miles in approximately 4h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

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 4h30 66% – –
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.
Schedule

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
8
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LAX to BUF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
22
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
MDW ~6h 5m LAS ~6h 11m DTW ~6h 21m PHX ~6h 21m DEN ~6h 27m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,828
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
LAX → BUF
66%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
66%
Arriving
0%
Return
BUF → LAX
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
95%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LAX delays → BUF delays →
Alternatives

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 8 – –
Flight time 4h 20m 4h 20m 4h 3m
Departure OTP 66% – –
Long Beach (LGB) to Buffalo flights · Burbank (BUR) to Buffalo flights · Santa Ana (SNA) to Buffalo flights
Airports within 200 miles of LAX with service to Buffalo Niagara International Airport.
Know before you go

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 20m gate to gate.
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.

Facts

LAX–BUF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Los Angeles to Buffalo route.
Route details
Distance2,213 mi / 3,561 km
Flight time4h 20m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights8 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LAX
Full nameLos Angeles International Airport
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 m
Destination: BUF
Full nameBuffalo Niagara International Airport
IATA / ICAOBUF / KBUF
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr5.0M
Elevation728 ft / 222 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LAX to BUF flights.
Nonstop flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport take about 4h 20m gate to gate. The route covers 2,213 miles.
1 airline operates flights from LAX to BUF: JetBlue.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago Midway, Harry Reid and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to BUF and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
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, BUR and SNA. 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 LAX to BUF

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) are connected by nonstop service from JetBlue. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

LAX to BUF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LAX to BUF is about 4 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,213 miles (3,561 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 15 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago Midway, Harry Reid and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Long Beach (LGB), Burbank (BUR) and Santa Ana (SNA).