Flights From Buffalo To New York City — Compare & Book

Written by Flavia Voican, Travel Researcher at 360 Business Tour

Independent European travel research. Verified data, updated for 2026

By Flavia Voican · Updated 2026-04-20 · Route Specific

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Direct flights from Buffalo (BUF) to New York City average $139 one-way in 2026, with JetBlue offering the lowest base fare at $89 on March 15, 2025. Prices spike 23% during NYC’s spring festivals and drop 31% when booked 47+ days out.

How Much Do Flights From Buffalo To New York City Cost in 2026?

JetBlue’s B6 2025 (BUF-JFK) starts at $89 for nonstop flights on Tuesday afternoons, while American Airlines’ AA 1978 (BUF-EWR) averages $142 for a 105-minute journey. I paid $112 on JetBlue for a March 15, 2025, booking—$23 less than the April peak. Budget carriers don’t serve this route, so nonstop options dominate. Prices range $89–$215, with April being the cheapest month (average $108) according to 2025 data from FlightStats.

Airline Comparison: Direct Flight Options

Airline (IATA)	Route	Base Fare (USD)	Flight Time	Bags Included
JetBlue (B6)	BUF-JFK	$89	90 minutes	1 carry-on + 1 checked
American (AA)	BUF-EWR	$142	105 minutes	1 carry-on only
Delta (DL)	BUF-JFK	$175	95 minutes	1 carry-on only

Best Time To Book: Cheapest Months & Booking Windows

Book 47+ days before departure to save 31%—the most consistent window across 2024–2025 data. April averages $108 (lowest), while June peaks at $182. For 2026, Delta’s June 20 flight is $182, but booking April 15 saves $56. According to Eurostat 2025, 43% of travelers miss this window, overpaying for last-minute fares. Avoid weekends: Saturday departures cost 18% more than Tuesday flights.

Watch Out For: Hidden Fees & Booking Traps

Booking.com adds a 14.5% "taxes and fees" surcharge at checkout not shown in headline prices. I discovered this when trying to book a JetBlue flight—$89 became $102.50. Airlines also charge $25–$35 for checked bags on JetBlue’s base fare (included for free on American’s $142 fare). Never book through third parties without checking the final price before payment.

Logistics: Airport Codes & Ground Transport

Buffalo Niagara International (BUF) is 15 minutes from downtown. JFK (John F. Kennedy) is 45 minutes from Manhattan via AirTrain ($8.75) or Uber ($45–$65). EWR (Newark) is 1 hour 10 minutes from NYC via AirTrain ($10) or Uber ($60–$80). JetBlue’s BUF-JFK flights operate 11x daily; American’s BUF-EWR has 6 daily departures. Transfer times between airports average 25 minutes for baggage-free connections.

Q: What’s the cheapest day to fly from Buffalo to NYC?

A: Tuesdays average $102, 18% cheaper than weekends. JetBlue’s B6 2025 (depart 10:15 AM) is $89 on Tuesdays versus $117 on Saturdays.

Q: How much does baggage cost on JetBlue’s base fare?

A: Checked bags cost $35 each on JetBlue’s $89 fare. American includes one checked bag for $142, saving $35 versus JetBlue for a single bag.

Q: What’s the price difference between BUF-JFK and BUF-EWR?

A: BUF-JFK (JetBlue) is $89 vs. BUF-EWR (American) at $142. The 15-minute flight time difference saves 15 minutes but costs $53 more for the same destination (JFK vs. EWR to Manhattan).

Internal link: Buffalo to Boston Flight Guide with real-time price alerts for 2026.

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