What’s the fastest layover option from Buffalo to New Orleans?

Flights via Charlotte (CLT) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 4h 22m.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Buffalo to New Orleans?

New York (JFK) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of C$ 359.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Buffalo to New Orleans?

Flights via Charlotte (CLT) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 0h 30m.

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Buffalo to New Orleans?

Baltimore (BWI) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 65% of one-stop itineraries from Buffalo to New Orleans on Cheapflights.

How long is the flight from Buffalo to New Orleans?

JetBlue and Delta can get you from Buffalo to New Orleans in just under 4h 43m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 54m. The distance from Buffalo to New Orleans is about 1765 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Buffalo to New Orleans round-trip?

Flying on Delta is currently your cheapest option to New Orleans, with prices starting at C$ 244. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by American Airlines and Southwest, with the lowest prices starting at C$ 285 and C$ 409, respectively. Delta is priced at 49% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to New Orleans, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Buffalo to New Orleans?

When booking a flight from Buffalo to New Orleans, you may want to consider flying on Southwest, American Airlines or Delta as they are the most popular for this route.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from BUF to MSY?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Buffalo to New Orleans as you normally would.

Can I find deals for flights from Buffalo to New Orleans that include hotel bookings?

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Buffalo to New Orleans.

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Tue 24/27:17 p.m.

BUF

MSY

1 stop16h 44m

Multiple Airlines

Thu 26/26:46 p.m.

MSY

BUF

1 stop16h 58m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 7/2C$ 302

Mon 23/23:05 p.m.

BUF

MSY

1 stop8h 37m

JetBlue

Thu 26/24:21 p.m.

MSY

BUF

1 stop6h 12m

JetBlue

Deal found 5/2C$ 306

Fri 12/67:40 p.m.

BUF

MSY

1 stop4h 43m

Delta

Mon 15/65:05 p.m.

MSY

BUF

1 stop4h 58m

Delta

Deal found 9/2C$ 324

Sat 22/87:38 p.m.

BUF

MSY

1 stop5h 24m

American Airlines

Sat 29/86:01 a.m.

MSY

BUF

1 stop4h 57m

American Airlines

Deal found 9/2C$ 325

Tue 10/31:52 p.m.

BUF

MSY

1 stop7h 23m

United Airlines

Tue 17/32:13 p.m.

MSY

BUF

2 stops8h 43m

United Airlines

Deal found 8/2C$ 331

Thu 26/26:07 a.m.

BUF

MSY

1 stop5h 53m

United Airlines

Sat 28/22:25 p.m.

MSY

BUF

1 stop5h 26m

United Airlines

Deal found 6/2C$ 369

Sat 21/32:49 p.m.

BUF

MSY

1 stop7h 57m

United Airlines

Tue 24/35:00 a.m.

MSY

BUF

2 stops8h 14m

United Airlines

Deal found 8/2C$ 373

Fri 6/37:45 p.m.

BUF

MSY

1 stop5h 14m

American Airlines

Fri 13/33:02 p.m.

MSY

BUF

1 stop6h 39m

American Airlines

Deal found 5/2C$ 387

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Round-trip from	C$ 302
One-way from	C$ 163
Popular in	November
Cheapest in	September
Average price	C$ 532

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33h 42m total
Buffalo to New Orleans

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7h 23m total
Buffalo to New Orleans

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BuffaloNew Orleans

BUF - MSY

BUFMSY

Buffalo

Mon 23/2

3:05 p.m.-10:42 p.m.

1 stop8h 37m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 26/2

4:21 p.m.-11:33 p.m.

1 stop6h 12m

C$ 306

BuffaloNew Orleans

BUF - MSY

BUFMSY

Buffalo

Fri 12/6

7:40 p.m.-11:23 p.m.

1 stop4h 43m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 15/6

5:05 p.m.-11:03 p.m.

1 stop4h 58m

C$ 324

BuffaloNew Orleans

BUF - MSY

BUFMSY

Buffalo

Sun 19/4

7:00 a.m.-11:15 a.m.

1 stop5h 15m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 22/4

2:26 p.m.-8:43 p.m.

1 stop5h 17m

C$ 324

BuffaloNew Orleans

BUF - MSY

BUFMSY

Buffalo

Wed 18/3

12:07 p.m.-6:03 p.m.

1 stop6h 56m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 20/3

5:35 a.m.-11:01 a.m.

1 stop4h 26m

C$ 324

BuffaloNew Orleans

BUF - MSY

BUFMSY

Buffalo

Sat 2/5

5:17 p.m.-11:35 p.m.

1 stop7h 18m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 9/5

5:10 p.m.-11:59 p.m.

1 stop5h 49m

C$ 324

BuffaloNew Orleans

BUF - MSY

BUFMSY

Buffalo

Tue 10/3

1:52 p.m.-8:15 p.m.

1 stop7h 23m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 17/3

2:13 p.m.-11:56 p.m.

2 stops8h 43m

C$ 331

BuffaloNew Orleans

BUF - MSY

BUFMSY

Buffalo

Tue 21/4

7:00 a.m.-1:23 p.m.

1 stop7h 23m

C$ 163

BuffaloNew Orleans

BUF - MSY

BUFMSY

Buffalo

Thu 5/3

7:35 p.m.-12:05 a.m.

1 stop5h 30m

C$ 163

BuffaloNew Orleans

BUF - MSY

BUFMSY

Buffalo

Fri 22/5

5:47 p.m.-10:27 p.m.

1 stop5h 40m

C$ 163

BuffaloNew Orleans

BUF - MSY

BUFMSY

Buffalo

Sat 25/4

10:50 a.m.-7:39 p.m.

2 stops9h 49m

C$ 170

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Buffalo to New Orleans?

The price you pay for your flight from Buffalo to New Orleans may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 7 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Buffalo to New Orleans?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Buffalo to New Orleans (average of C$ 156). Flying from Buffalo to New Orleans in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 350). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Reviews of airlines servicing New Orleans

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Buffalo to New Orleans, such as Southwest,Delta, andAmerican Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,280 reviews

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1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,280 reviews

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8.0

Very good

4,280 reviews

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1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Delta

7.9

Good

8,175 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,280 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,258 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,280 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

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How long is the flight from Buffalo to New Orleans?
JetBlue and Delta can get you from Buffalo to New Orleans in just under 4h 43m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 54m. The distance from Buffalo to New Orleans is about 1765 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Buffalo to New Orleans round-trip?
Flying on Delta is currently your cheapest option to New Orleans, with prices starting at C$ 244. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by American Airlines and Southwest, with the lowest prices starting at C$ 285 and C$ 409, respectively. Delta is priced at 49% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
Can I find deals for flights from Buffalo to New Orleans that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Buffalo to New Orleans flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Buffalo to New Orleans?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Buffalo to New Orleans.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Buffalo to New Orleans?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Buffalo to New Orleans by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Buffalo to New Orleans?
Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Buffalo to New Orleans (average of C$ 156). Flying from Buffalo to New Orleans in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 350). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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American Airlines	CheapestC$ 285	AverageC$ 423	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%	Search American Airlines flights
Southwest	CheapestC$ 409	AverageC$ 528	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%	Search Southwest flights

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