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

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291 mi airlines 59/wk
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DL5366
DL Delta
CR9
8:15 AM
EDT TC
9:42 AM
EDT
1h 27m
M T W T F S S
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AA4738
AA American
E70
9:29 AM
EDT TB
10:58 AM
EDT
1h 29m
M T W T F S S
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AA4648
AA American
E70
10:00 AM
EDT TB
11:28 AM
EDT
1h 28m
M T W T F S S
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DL5783
DL Delta
E70
11:20 AM
EDT TC
12:50 PM
EDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL5362
DL Delta
CR9
12:56 PM
EDT TC
2:19 PM
EDT
1h 23m
M T W T F S S
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AA4496
AA American
E70
1:58 PM
EDT TB
3:25 PM
EDT
1h 27m
M T W T F S S
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AA4385
AA American
E70
3:10 PM
EDT TB
4:42 PM
EDT
1h 32m
M T W T F S S
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AA4736
AA American
E70
9:25 PM
EDT TB
10:50 PM
EDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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DL5795
DL Delta
E70
9:49 PM
EDT TC
11:13 PM
EDT
1h 24m
M T W T F S S
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DL5397
DL Delta
CR9
9:59 PM
EDT TC
11:23 PM
EDT
1h 24m
M T W T F S S
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DL5786
DL Delta
E70
6:02 AM
EDT TM
7:30 AM
EDT
1h 28m
M T W T F S S
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AA4737
AA American
E70
7:15 AM
EDT
8:41 AM
EDT
1h 26m
M T W T F S S
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DL5366
DL Delta
CR9
10:23 AM
EDT TM
11:45 AM
EDT
1h 22m
M T W T F S S
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AA4603
AA American
E70
11:58 AM
EDT
1:27 PM
EDT
1h 29m
M T W T F S S
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DL5783
DL Delta
E70
1:35 PM
EDT TM
3:00 PM
EDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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AA4738
AA American
E70
2:23 PM
EDT
3:28 PM
EDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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DL5362
DL Delta
CR9
2:59 PM
EDT TM
4:23 PM
EDT
1h 24m
M T W T F S S
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DL5382
DL Delta
CR9
3:33 PM
EDT
5:00 PM
EDT
1h 27m
M T W T F S S
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AA4385
AA American
E70
5:12 PM
EDT
6:44 PM
EDT
1h 32m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4496
AA American
E70
7:03 PM
EDT
8:45 PM
EDT
1h 42m
M T W T F S S
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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New York to Buffalo
2 carriers, 59 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 59 Flights/wk 291 mi 1h 23m nonstop 37 1-stop hubs

LGA–BUF is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 291 miles in approximately 1h 23m. Beyond nonstop, 37 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LGA–BUF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 33 E70 1h25-1h32 0% Oneworld
DL Delta Air Lines 26 CR9, E70 1h23-1h30 0% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – DL
E70 Embraer 170 – AA, DL
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (33 flights/wk, 56%)
SkyTeam: DL (26 flights/wk, 44%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, LGA to BUF direction.
Mon
9
flights
Tue
9
flights
Wed
9
flights
Thu
9
flights
Fri
9
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
9
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
10
Nonstop flights
59
Outbound / wk
59
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LGA to BUF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
37
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,321
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
LGA → BUF
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
Arriving
100%
Return
BUF → LGA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
0%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LGA delays → BUF delays →

Other ways to reach Buffalo from New York

Nearby airports with service to Buffalo Niagara International Airport.
Metric LGA→BUF JFK→BUF EWR→BUF
Distance from LGA 11 mi 17 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 6 3
Weekly flights 59 76 44
Flight time 1h 23m 1h 4m 1h 14m
Departure OTP 0%
Airports within 200 miles of LGA 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.
LGA: EDT · BUF: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 6:00 PM in Buffalo.
Distance & Flight Time
291 mi / 469 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 23m to 1h 32m.
Getting to LGA
Until then, the M60 Select Bus Service runs from 106th Street/Broadway in Manhattan to LGA for $2.90 (MetroCard); the trip takes 45–70 minutes. Transfers from the subway at Astoria-Ditmars Blvd (N/W trains) also work via the Q70 Select Bus.Taxis from Midtown cost $30–45 plus tolls and tip. Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) run $35–55. Traffic on the Grand Central Parkway and Van Wyck can double travel times during rush hours; allow 90 minutes from Midtown during peaks.

LGA–BUF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New York to Buffalo route.
Route details
Distance291 mi / 469 km
Flight time1h 23m to 1h 32m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights59 out / 59 return
1-stop connections37 hubs
Origin: LGA
IATA / ICAOLGA / KLGA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr33.4M
Elevation21 ft / 6 m
Destination: BUF
IATA / ICAOBUF / KBUF
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr5.0M
Elevation728 ft / 222 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LGA to BUF flights.
Nonstop flights from LaGuardia Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport take approximately 1h 23m to 1h 32m. The route covers 291 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 59 nonstop flights per week from LGA to BUF. The return direction has about 59 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HPN, BED, EWR, YYZ, PIT, RIC, YUL, JFK, SUS, CHS, IND, JAX, DAL, BCT, OPF, PBI, APF, HOU, MKE, SJC, DCA, IAD, BOS, DEN, DFW, DTW, CLT, SRQ, MDW, ORD, TPA, ATL, MCO, BNA, FLL, RSW and MIA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from BUF to LGA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include JFK, 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 LGA to BUF

LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and Delta Air Lines. With 59 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

LGA to BUF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LGA to BUF ranges from 1 hours 23 minutes to 1 hours 32 minutes. The route covers a distance of 291 miles (469 km). There are approximately 59 weekly flights outbound and 59 return, totaling 118 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

37 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 (JFK), Newark (EWR) and White Plains (HPN).