Flying from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to New York: what you need to know
Around 1 hour 35 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to New York.
New York and Buffalo (where Buffalo Niagara International Airport is located) are in the UTC-4 timezone. This means you won't need to account for any time differences.
With 54 flights a week between the two airports, Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is the most popular route. JetBlue Airways operates the earliest flight at 05:45. If you prefer to get more out of your day before leaving, the last departure from BUF to JFK is with JetBlue Airways at 21:20.
For a relaxed start to your BUF to New York flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Heading off during a peak time like public or school holidays? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. To be on the safe side, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
You can travel nonstop from BUF to New York. Take your pick of these arrival points when booking your Buffalo Niagara International Airport to New York ticket:
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
You'll have your choice of carriers that offer direct flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to New York. Book your ticket with one of these:
BUF is about 13 kilometres from central Buffalo. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 15 minutes.
In search of a hotel close to BUF? If you're catching an early flight from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to New York, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
When it comes to Buffalo Niagara International Airport's on-time performance, 75.46% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
BUF is located at Genesee Street.
How to find the cheapest flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to New York
The best price we've found for a one-way Buffalo Niagara International Airport to New York flight is 67 €. The cheapest price for a return flight is 118 €. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap flights from BUF to New York, reserve your journey one month ahead of your departure.
The best month for finding cheap Buffalo Niagara International Airport to New York tickets is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare all available prices, then choose the dates that offer the biggest savings.
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Airports in New York
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is around 48 kilometres from the centre of New York. If you're grabbing a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take roughly 50 minutes.
Travelling by public transport takes about 1 hour 20 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to New York, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near JFK:
Explore without limits with a John F. Kennedy International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Budget, Dollar or Sixt and experience more of New York and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from John F. Kennedy International Airport about two weeks ahead of your flight from BUF to New York.
The street address for JFK is JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) is about 24 kilometres from the centre of New York. Once you've disembarked your flight from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to New York, it'll take you around 30 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
The trip will take about 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport.
There are some comfortable places to park your luggage (and yourself) near EWR. Kick back and get cosy after your BUF to New York flight at one of these well-located options:
The quickest way to get to where you're going is with a Newark Liberty International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Dollar, Budget or Thrifty and hit the road in a heartbeat.
Snap up a deal by securing your ride from EWR three weeks in advance. You'll also have access to a wider range of vehicles.
Newark Liberty International Airport can be found at Building 1, Conrad Road.
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
LaGuardia Airport (LGA) is around 18 kilometres from central New York. It'll take you about 25 minutes to get to the city centre by ride-share or cab after your flight from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to New York.
The journey takes roughly 1 hour by public transport.
Enjoy a more relaxed start to your break by staying at a hotel near LGA after your BUF to New York flight. Recover from your travel day or just take a moment to find your footing in a new city at:
Stay in control of the next part of your journey by picking up a LaGuardia Airport rental car. Dollar, Ace Rent a Car and Thrifty make getting on the road smooth sailing.
Around two weeks before your flight from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to New York is a good time to book your ride from LGA. You're more likely to lock in a better rate or pick up some early bird promotions.
LaGuardia Airport can be found at Hangar 7 Centre.
Best time to go to New York
Before securing your flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to New York, consider which time of year works best for you. Peak season in New York offers a bustling atmosphere and plenty of activities, while low season brings cheaper hotel rates and smaller crowds.
Book a Buffalo Niagara International Airport to New York plane ticket with a departure in July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 18ºC (64ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Look for a cheap ticket from BUF to New York around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about New York
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in New York right here. Browse these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to New York:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. Central Park, Statue of Liberty and Empire State Building are top attractions which should feature on any good New York itinerary.
Explore more of United States
Philadelphia is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of New York. Around 129 kilometres away to the south-west, top sights here include Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Boston is another essential stop in United States and is around 306 kilometres north-east of New York. No trip is complete without seeing Freedom Trail, Museum of Fine Arts Boston and Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum.