Cheap Flights from Buffalo to New York
Cheap Flights from Buffalo to New York
Looking for cheap flights from Buffalo to New York? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Buffalo to New York vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 4,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Buffalo to New York for specific travel dates.
2026-11-05
BUF - LGA
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-06
BUF - LGA
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-07
BUF - LGA
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-08
BUF - LGA
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-08
BUF - LGA
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-08
BUF - LGA
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
Buffalo to New York flight facts
Distance
291 mi
468 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 1h
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
Same time zone
New York is in the same time zone as Buffalo.
Airports in Buffalo
BUF · Buffalo Niagara Intl
Airports in New York
EWR · Newark Liberty Intl
JFK · John F Kennedy Intl
LGA · La Guardia
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Buffalo - White Plains · White Plains is 28 mi from New York
Flights Rochester - New York · Rochester is 55 mi from Buffalo
Flights Toronto - New York · Toronto is 65 mi from Buffalo
Flights Buffalo - Philadelphia · Philadelphia is 89 mi from New York
Flights Ithaca - New York · Ithaca is 120 mi from Buffalo
Flights London - New York · London is 123 mi from Buffalo
Premium cabin flights from Buffalo to New York
Premium cabin
2026-11-05
BUF - LGA
First | Non stop
From 21,500 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-06
BUF - LGA
First | Non stop
From 21,500 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-06
BUF - LGA
First | Non stop | 2 left
From 27,200 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-06
BUF - JFK
First | Non stop | 1 left
From 27,200 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-07
BUF - JFK
First | Non stop | 4 left
From 27,200 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-05
BUF - JFK
First | Non stop | 9+ left
From 28,100 Pts + $5.6
Selected hotels for your next stay
New York (United States)
Thompson Central Park New York
From 20,000 Pts or $418
New Brunswick, NJ (USA)
Home2 Suites by Hilton New Brunswick
From 40,000 Pts or $120
New York (USA)
HGU New York, an SLH Hotel
From 49,000 Pts or $190
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Buffalo to New York depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Buffalo to New York.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Buffalo to New York.
Buffalo and New York are about 291 miles (468 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 291-mile straight-line distance takes about 1h in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
New York is in the same time zone as Buffalo.
Departures from Buffalo: Buffalo Niagara Intl (BUF). Arrivals in New York: Newark Liberty Intl (EWR), John F Kennedy Intl (JFK), La Guardia (LGA).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into New York, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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