Cheap Flights from New York to Buffalo
Cheap Flights from New York to Buffalo
Looking for cheap flights from New York to Buffalo? 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 New York to Buffalo 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 New York to Buffalo for specific travel dates.
2026-11-05
LGA - BUF
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-05
LGA - BUF
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-05
LGA - BUF
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-06
LGA - BUF
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-09
LGA - BUF
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-09
LGA - BUF
Economy | Non stop | 6 left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
New York to Buffalo 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
Buffalo is in the same time zone as New York.
Airports in New York
EWR · Newark Liberty Intl
JFK · John F Kennedy Intl
LGA · La Guardia
Airports in Buffalo
BUF · Buffalo Niagara Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights White Plains - Buffalo · White Plains is 28 mi from New York
Flights New York - Rochester · Rochester is 55 mi from Buffalo
Flights New York - Toronto · Toronto is 65 mi from Buffalo
Flights Philadelphia - Buffalo · Philadelphia is 89 mi from New York
Flights New York - Ithaca · Ithaca is 120 mi from Buffalo
Flights New York - Syracuse · Syracuse is 133 mi from Buffalo
Premium cabin flights from New York to Buffalo
Premium cabin
2026-11-05
JFK - BUF
First | 1 Stop | 6 left
From 15,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-05
LGA - BUF
First | Non stop
From 18,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-05
LGA - BUF
First | Non stop
From 18,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-05
LGA - BUF
First | Non stop
From 21,500 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-05
LGA - BUF
First | Non stop
From 21,500 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-05
EWR - BUF
First | Non stop | 1 left
From 27,000 Pts + $5.6
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Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from New York to Buffalo 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 New York to Buffalo.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from New York to Buffalo.
New York and Buffalo 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.
Buffalo is in the same time zone as New York.
Departures from New York: Newark Liberty Intl (EWR), John F Kennedy Intl (JFK), La Guardia (LGA). Arrivals in Buffalo: Buffalo Niagara Intl (BUF).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Buffalo, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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