New York (JFK) to Buffalo (BUF) flights
JetBlue, Endeavor Air fly nonstop from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, with about 45 flights a week in July 2026. The 301-mile flight takes about 1h 32m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 301 mi · 484 km
- Flight time
- 1h 32m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 79%
Airlines flying JFK to BUF
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JetBlue | 23 | Airbus A220-300, Airbus A320-100/200, Airbus A321 | 131,631 | 1h 29m |
| Endeavor Air | 22 | Bombardier CRJ900 | 80,490 | 1h 35m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
JFK to BUF flight schedule
8 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 8 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 6:30am and the last at 10:40pm. 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 1602JetBlue | 6:30am | 7:52am | 31 | 88% |
| DL 5223Delta Air Lines · operated by Endeavor Air | 8:00am | 9:40am | 26 | 87% |
| B6 2902JetBlue | 1:29pm | 2:59pm | 31 | 77% |
| DL 5296Delta Air Lines · operated by Endeavor Air | 1:30pm | 3:13pm | 31 | 80% |
| DL 5250Delta Air Lines · operated by Endeavor Air | 5:20pm | 7:19pm | 31 | 71% |
| B6 1202JetBlue | 5:29pm | 7:10pm | 31 | 60% |
| B6 102JetBlue | 10:29pm | 12:13am | 31 | 61% |
| DL 5264Delta Air Lines · operated by Endeavor Air | 10:40pm | 12:40am | 31 | 82% |
Is JFK to BUF on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 76% of 2,637 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 6.9% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 7am were the most punctual (91%), those around 5pm the least (68%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (47%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 1,411 | 79% | 17 min | 7.2% |
| JetBlue | 1,226 | 72% | 24 min | 6.5% |
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 | 95 | 88% | |
| 7am to 8am | 264 | 91% | |
| 8am to 9am | 184 | 84% | |
| 9am to 10am | 202 | 85% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 526 | 76% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 509 | 68% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 65 | 70% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 63 | 60% | |
| 10pm to 11pm | 513 | 74% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 235 | 22,764 | |
| September 2025 | 236 | 21,358 | |
| October 2025 | 256 | 22,495 | |
| November 2025 | 224 | 18,625 | |
| December 2025 | 183 | 15,836 | |
| January 2026 | 158 | 11,247 | |
| February 2026 | 169 | 12,485 | |
| March 2026 | 197 | 14,515 | |
| April 2026 | 182 | 13,821 | |
| May 2026 | 226 | 19,599 | |
| June 2026 | 223 | 19,916 | |
| July 2026 | 199 | 19,557 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.