Buffalo (BUF) to New York (JFK) flights
JetBlue, Endeavor Air fly nonstop from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, with about 45 flights a week in July 2026. The 301-mile flight takes about 1h 27m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 301 mi · 484 km
- Flight time
- 1h 27m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 80%
Airlines flying BUF to JFK
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JetBlue | 23 | Airbus A220-300, Airbus A320-100/200, Airbus A321 | 133,888 | 1h 24m |
| Endeavor Air | 22 | Bombardier CRJ900 | 82,141 | 1h 29m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
BUF to JFK flight schedule
8 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 8 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 6:55am and the last at 8:02pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B6 2001JetBlue | 6:55am | 8:21am | 31 | 84% |
| DL 5284Delta Air Lines · operated by Endeavor Air | 7:00am | 8:30am | 31 | 84% |
| B6 1901JetBlue | 9:15am | 10:42am | 31 | 77% |
| DL 5426Delta Air Lines · operated by Endeavor Air | 10:00am | 11:27am | 26 | 88% |
| DL 5296Delta Air Lines · operated by Endeavor Air | 3:53pm | 5:30pm | 31 | 76% |
| B6 2901JetBlue | 3:55pm | 5:23pm | 31 | 74% |
| DL 5250Delta Air Lines · operated by Endeavor Air | 7:59pm | 9:50pm | 31 | 75% |
| B6 201JetBlue | 8:02pm | 9:30pm | 31 | 63% |
Is BUF to JFK on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 78% of 2,636 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 6.9% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 10am were the most punctual (84%), those around 8pm the least (66%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (52%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 1,411 | 81% | 17 min | 7.1% |
| JetBlue | 1,225 | 75% | 23 min | 6.6% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am to 7am | 251 | 84% | |
| 7am to 8am | 468 | 83% | |
| 9am to 10am | 158 | 79% | |
| 10am to 11am | 200 | 84% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 254 | 83% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 471 | 75% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 488 | 74% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 181 | 66% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 240 | 23,523 | |
| September 2025 | 238 | 22,284 | |
| October 2025 | 256 | 22,804 | |
| November 2025 | 223 | 19,805 | |
| December 2025 | 182 | 16,879 | |
| January 2026 | 155 | 10,717 | |
| February 2026 | 168 | 12,766 | |
| March 2026 | 192 | 14,628 | |
| April 2026 | 182 | 14,028 | |
| May 2026 | 228 | 19,717 | |
| June 2026 | 229 | 20,218 | |
| July 2026 | 202 | 19,634 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.