Buffalo (BUF) to Los Angeles (LAX) flights
JetBlue flies nonstop from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, with about 7 flights a week in July 2026. The 2,218-mile flight takes about 5h 16m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 2,218 mi · 3,570 km
- Flight time
- 5h 16m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 84%
Airlines flying BUF to LAX
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JetBlue | 7 | Airbus A320-100/200, Airbus A220-300, Airbus A321 | 17,823 | 5h 16m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
BUF to LAX flight schedule
1 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 1 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 8:20pm and the last at 8:20pm. 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 491JetBlue | 8:20pm | 10:39pm | 31 | 55% |
Is BUF to LAX on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 55% of 137 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 3.6% were cancelled. Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (55%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JetBlue | 137 | 55% | 41 min | 3.6% |
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
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 31 | 4,405 | |
| September 2025 | 2 | 294 | |
| November 2025 | 10 | 1,210 | |
| December 2025 | 15 | 1,965 | |
| January 2026 | 5 | 639 | |
| May 2026 | 11 | 1,342 | |
| June 2026 | 30 | 3,722 | |
| July 2026 | 29 | 4,246 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.