Cheap Flights from Louisville to Buffalo
Cheap Flights from Louisville to Buffalo
Looking for cheap flights from Louisville 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 Louisville to Buffalo vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 12,500 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 Louisville to Buffalo for specific travel dates.
2027-01-04
SDF - BUF
Economy | 1 Stop | 5 left
From 12,500 Pts + $14.6
Louisville to Buffalo flight facts
Distance
493 mi
794 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 1h 30m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
Same time zone
Buffalo is in the same time zone as Louisville.
Airports in Louisville
SDF · Louisville Intl Standiford Field
Airports in Buffalo
BUF · Buffalo Niagara Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Cincinnati - Buffalo · Cincinnati is 84 mi from Louisville
Flights Louisville - Syracuse · Syracuse is 133 mi from Buffalo
Flights Nashville - Buffalo · Nashville is 151 mi from Louisville
Premium cabin flights from Louisville to Buffalo
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Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Louisville 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 Louisville to Buffalo.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Louisville to Buffalo.
Louisville and Buffalo are about 493 miles (794 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 493-mile straight-line distance takes about 1h 30m 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 Louisville.
Departures from Louisville: Louisville Intl Standiford Field (SDF). 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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