Flying from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 30 minutes.
New York's timezone is UTC-4, which is the same as Buffalo.
Take your pick of 66 weekly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport flights. The 05:28 departure with Delta Air Lines is the earliest you can take. JetBlue Airways operates the last service of the day at 22:35.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your BUF to JFK flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Jetting into New York (and then discovering more of United States!) is a snap with JetBlue Airways. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is JetBlue Airways.
Delta Air Lines is the most punctual carrier offering BUF to JFK flights, with 74.75% of its services reaching their destination on time.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between BUF and JFK:
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
Raleigh-Durham International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Buffalo Niagara International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport flight is $105. A return ticket is currently $207. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Score cheap tickets from BUF to JFK by booking at least six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
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Handy information about Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
BUF is located at Genesee Street.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Buffalo Niagara International Airport, 75.46% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To get to Buffalo Niagara International Airport from central Buffalo, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport will take about 1 hour 15 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near BUF. Whether you've booked an early flight from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Buffalo Niagara International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near JFK instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a John F. Kennedy International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Budget, Dollar or Sixt and experience the lesser-explored corners of New York and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from John F. Kennedy International Airport around two weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to central New York
You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.
John F. Kennedy International Airport to central New York has a drive time of about 50 minutes. It's approximately 48 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
July is the busiest month for flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport. For smaller crowds, visit New York in May.
Lock in your flight from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport for July if you'd like to go to New York during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BUF to JFK in January. Average temperatures are between -6ºC (21ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
New York has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of United States waiting to be explored. Around 129 kilometres south-west of New York, a trip to Philadelphia will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
If you're ready to explore another great destination in United States, consider Boston, about 306 kilometres north-east of New York. Freedom Trail, Museum of Fine Arts Boston and Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum are highlights.