Cheap Flights to Buffalo Niagara International Airport

Traveling to Niagara Falls or western New York? Discover cheap flights to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF), a focus city for both Southwest Airlines and JetBlue with an extensive domestic network.

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About Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)

Buffalo Niagara International Airport is located in Cheektowaga, New York, serving the Buffalo-Niagara Falls metropolitan area as well as the southern Golden Horseshoe region of Ontario, Canada. Owned and operated by the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority, the airport handled just over 5 million passengers in 2025 and serves as a focus city for both Southwest Airlines and JetBlue Airways.

Airport code

 BUF (ICAO: KBUF)

Location

Cheektowaga, New York, United States

Airlines serving BUF
Southwest Airlines (focus city), JetBlue Airways (focus city), American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Frontier

Popular Routes to and from Buffalo

New York City leads Buffalo’s route network, with strong domestic connections and a single international route to Puerto Rico.

Route Type

Popular Connections

Domestic

New York (JFK & LaGuardia), Chicago, Boston, Charlotte, Atlanta

International

San Juan, Puerto Rico

Best Time to Book Cheap Flights to Buffalo

Booking 4 to 8 weeks ahead generally works well for most routes into Buffalo. Demand rises during the summer, the peak season for visiting Niagara Falls, so booking further ahead is recommended for travel during that period.

What to See Near Buffalo

Buffalo Niagara International Airport serves as a convenient gateway to Niagara Falls, one of the world’s most famous natural wonders, located a short drive from the airport. The wider region also offers access to the southern Golden Horseshoe area of Ontario, Canada, making the airport a practical hub for cross-border travelers as well.

Things to Know When Flying Into Buffalo

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta together operate the majority of scheduled flights at BUF.
The longest nonstop flight from Buffalo is to Los Angeles, taking about 5 hours and 18 minutes on JetBlue.
The airport has a single, efficient terminal building.
Niagara Falls International Airport and Rochester are both nearby alternatives for travelers with flexible plans.

FAQs — Flights to Buffalo Niagara International Airport

Buffalo Niagara is a focus city for Southwest Airlines and JetBlue, and is also served by American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, and Frontier, offering nonstop service to 32 destinations.

New York City is the busiest route from Buffalo, followed closely by Chicago and Boston.

Buffalo Niagara currently offers one international route, to San Juan, Puerto Rico; other international travel typically connects through a major domestic hub.

Buffalo Niagara International Airport is located in Cheektowaga, New York, a short drive from downtown Buffalo.

Booking 4 to 8 weeks ahead generally works well for most routes, with earlier booking recommended for peak Niagara Falls tourist season in summer.

The airport serves both the Buffalo metropolitan area and Niagara Falls, along with the southern Golden Horseshoe region of Ontario, Canada.

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