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

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291 mi airlines 95/wk
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DL5366
DL Delta
CR9
8:01 AM
EDT TC
9:31 AM
EDT
1h 30m
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AA4379
AA American
E75
9:02 AM
EDT TB
10:33 AM
EDT
1h 31m
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AA4648
AA American
E70
10:00 AM
EDT TB
11:28 AM
EDT
1h 28m
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DL5810
DL Delta
E75
11:10 AM
EDT TC
12:46 PM
EDT
1h 36m
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DL5796
DL Delta
E75S
11:15 AM
EDT TC
12:51 PM
EDT
1h 36m
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DL5816
DL Delta
E75
12:00 PM
EDT TC
1:32 PM
EDT
1h 32m
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AA4570
AA American
E70
12:00 PM
EDT TB
1:26 PM
EDT
1h 26m
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DL5362
DL Delta
CR9
1:05 PM
EDT TC
2:26 PM
EDT
1h 21m
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AA4385
AA American
E70
1:39 PM
EDT TB
3:11 PM
EDT
1h 32m
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DL5792
DL Delta
E70
3:15 PM
EDT TC
4:50 PM
EDT
1h 35m
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DL5799
DL Delta
E70
3:21 PM
EDT TC
5:01 PM
EDT
1h 40m
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AA4378
AA American
E75
4:11 PM
EDT TB
5:51 PM
EDT
1h 40m
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DL5380
DL Delta
CR9
6:00 PM
EDT TC
7:39 PM
EDT
1h 39m
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AA4521
AA American
E75
7:50 PM
EDT TB
9:23 PM
EDT
1h 33m
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AA4736
AA American
E70
9:25 PM
EDT TB
10:50 PM
EDT
1h 25m
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DL5809
DL Delta
E75
9:59 PM
EDT TC
11:32 PM
EDT
1h 33m
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DL5397
DL Delta
CR9
9:59 PM
EDT TC
11:23 PM
EDT
1h 24m
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AA4522
AA American
E75
6:02 AM
EDT
7:24 AM
EDT
1h 22m
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DL5842
DL Delta
E75
6:04 AM
EDT
7:30 AM
EDT
1h 26m
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DL5511
DL Delta
CR9
6:04 AM
EDT
7:30 AM
EDT
1h 26m
M T W T F S S
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DL4670
DL Delta
CR9
6:15 AM
EDT TM
7:45 AM
EDT
1h 30m
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AA4737
AA American
E70
7:00 AM
EDT
8:30 AM
EDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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DL5366
DL Delta
CR9
10:13 AM
EDT
11:37 AM
EDT
1h 24m
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AA4379
AA American
E75
11:03 AM
EDT
12:29 PM
EDT
1h 26m
M T W T F S S
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AA4603
AA American
E70
11:49 AM
EDT
1:18 PM
EDT
1h 29m
M T W T F S S
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DL5810
DL Delta
E75
1:29 PM
EDT
2:55 PM
EDT
1h 26m
M T W T F S S
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DL5796
DL Delta
E75S
1:35 PM
EDT TM
3:03 PM
EDT
1h 28m
M T W T F S S
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AA4570
AA American
E70
1:56 PM
EDT
3:19 PM
EDT
1h 23m
M T W T F S S
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DL5816
DL Delta
E75
2:34 PM
EDT
4:00 PM
EDT
1h 26m
M T W T F S S
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DL5362
DL Delta
CR9
2:47 PM
EDT
4:13 PM
EDT
1h 26m
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
3:41 PM
EDT
5:13 PM
EDT
1h 32m
M T W T F S S
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DL5792
DL Delta
E70
5:30 PM
EDT
6:59 PM
EDT
1h 29m
M T W T F S S
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DL5799
DL Delta
E70
5:41 PM
EDT
7:08 PM
EDT
1h 27m
M T W T F S S
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AA4378
AA American
E75
6:21 PM
EDT
7:52 PM
EDT
1h 31m
M T W T F S S
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New York to Buffalo
2 carriers, 95 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 95 Flights/wk 291 mi 1h 21m nonstop 61 1-stop hubs

LGA–BUF is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 291 miles in approximately 1h 21m. Beyond nonstop, 61 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
DL Delta Air Lines 48 CR9, E70, E75, E75S 1h21-1h40 61% SkyTeam
AA American Airlines 47 E70, E75 1h25-1h40 61% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – DL
E70 Embraer 170 – AA, DL
E75 Embraer E175 – AA, DL
E75S Embraer E175 STD – DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (48 flights/wk, 51%)
Oneworld: AA (47 flights/wk, 49%)
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
14
flights
Tue
14
flights
Wed
14
flights
Thu
14
flights
Fri
14
flights
Sat
10
flights
Sun
15
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
17
Nonstop flights
95
Outbound / wk
95
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LGA to BUF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
61
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,409
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 New York

Nearby airports with service to Buffalo Niagara International Airport.
Metric LGA→BUF JFK→BUF TEB→BUF
Distance from LGA 11 mi 11 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 16 1
Weekly flights 95 186 1
Flight time 1h 21m 1h 21m 0h 43m
Departure OTP 61%
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 21m to 1h 40m.
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 21m to 1h 40m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights95 out / 95 return
1-stop connections61 hubs
Origin: LGA
IATA / ICAOLGA / KLGA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr33.4M
Elevation21 ft / 6 m
Destination: BUF
IATA / ICAOBUF / KBUF
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
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 21m to 1h 40m. The route covers 291 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 95 nonstop flights per week from LGA to BUF. The return direction has about 95 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HPN, FRG, ROC, PSM, SYR, ISP, PHL, BED, YYZ, EWR, BWI, ALB, PIT, YUL, CLE, JFK, CPS, PWK, LEX, SUS, IND, MKE, CHS, JAX, ISM, SUA, DAL, BCT, VRB, OPF, PBI, APF, MIA, HOU, EYW, EGE, SJU, MSY, LAS, SCF, PHX, LGB, SJC, DTW, IAD, FLL, BOS, DCA, DEN, SRQ, MDW, CLT, ORD, TPA, MCO, ATL, RDU, BNA, DFW, RIC and RSW. 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, TEB and EWR. 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 95 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 21 minutes to 1 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 291 miles (469 km). There are approximately 95 weekly flights outbound and 95 return, totaling 190 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

61 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), Teterboro (TEB) and Newark (EWR).