Los Angeles to Buffalo (LAX–BUF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
LAX–BUF is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. JetBlue leads the route. The flight covers 2,213 miles in approximately 4h 54m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Buffalo from Los Angeles
| Metric | LAX→BUF | LGB→BUF | BUR→BUF |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from LAX | – | 17 mi | 18 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | – | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 7 | – | – |
| Flight time | 4h 54m | 4h 20m | 4h 3m |
| Departure OTP | 74% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
LAX: PDT · BUF: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 9:00 PM in Buffalo.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
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 is about 4 hours 54 minutes gate to gate. 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
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Harry Reid and Chicago Midway. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Long Beach (LGB) and Burbank (BUR).