New Orleans to Buffalo (MSY–BUF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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New Orleans to Buffalo
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 1,098 mi 2h 47m nonstop +1h ahead 58 1-stop hubs

MSY–BUF is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Sun Country Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,098 miles in approximately 2h 47m. Beyond nonstop, 58 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MSY–BUF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SY Sun Country Airlines 1 – – 48% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SY (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSY to BUF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
58
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,177
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Buffalo from New Orleans

Nearby airports with service to Buffalo Niagara International Airport.
Metric MSY→BUF AEX→BUF
Distance from MSY – 164 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 1 –
Flight time 2h 47m 2h 25m
Departure OTP 48% –
Alexandria (AEX) to Buffalo flights
Airports within 200 miles of MSY with service to Buffalo Niagara International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Buffalo is 1 hour ahead of New Orleans.
MSY: CDT · BUF: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in New Orleans, it's 7:00 PM in Buffalo.
Distance & Flight Time
1,098 mi / 1,767 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 47m.
Facts

MSY–BUF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New Orleans to Buffalo route.
Route details
Distance1,098 mi / 1,767 km
Flight time2h 47m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections58 hubs
Origin: MSY
Full nameLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
IATA / ICAOMSY / KMSY
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr13.1M
Elevation4 ft / 1 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 MSY to BUF flights.
Nonstop flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport take approximately 2h 47m. The route covers 1,098 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Sun Country Airlines.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from MSY to BUF.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CGF, DAL, YYZ, PIT, TEB, PWK, CHS, JAX, HPN, SUS, VRB, CLE, HOU, MRK, SUA, PBI, BED, PIE, AZO, SRQ, ISP, MIA, OPF, APF, MHT, BCT, YUL, EGE, PLS, SCF, BUR, SJC, FLL, DTW, PDX, DEN, IAD, BOS, RDU, CLT, TPA, LAX, PHL, EWR, MDW, DCA, MCO, ORD, BWI, ATL, JFK, DFW, LGA, PHX, BNA, LAS, RIC and RSW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Buffalo is 1 hour ahead of New Orleans.
Nearby alternatives include AEX. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from MSY to BUF

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) are connected by nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MSY to BUF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSY to BUF ranges from 2 hours 47 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,098 miles (1,767 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

58 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via CGF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Alexandria (AEX).