Travelling from Buffalo Niagara Airport (BUF) to New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Buffalo Niagara Airport to New York LaGuardia Airport is 1 hour 30 minutes.
Buffalo and New York are in the same timezone, UTC-5.
Every week, there are 48 Buffalo Niagara Airport to New York LaGuardia Airport flights. If you prefer to jet off early, select the 05:45 Delta Air Lines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the last departure is at 18:42 with Delta Air Lines.
To ensure you get on your BUF to LGA flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Flying into New York (and then discovering more of the United States!) is a breeze with Delta. This popular airline offers direct flights from Buffalo Niagara Airport to New York LaGuardia Airport.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Delta.
Delta is the most punctual carrier that operates BUF to LGA flights, with 74.69% of its services landing on time.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Buffalo Niagara Airport to New York LaGuardia Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between BUF and LGA:
Washington Ronald Reagan Airport
Philadelphia International Airport
Washington Dulles Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Buffalo Niagara Airport (BUF) to New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Buffalo Niagara Airport to New York LaGuardia Airport flight is Rs22,256. A return ticket right now is Rs55,218. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Book three months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from BUF to LGA.
Organise your trip for August. That's the cheapest month for flights from Buffalo Niagara Airport to New York LaGuardia Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.
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Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Buffalo Niagara Airport to New York LaGuardia Airport.
Handy information about Buffalo Niagara Airport (BUF)
The address for BUF is Genesee Street.
74% of flights that take off from Buffalo Niagara Airport land at their destination on schedule.
To get to Buffalo Niagara Airport from central Buffalo, it takes around 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of around 40 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from Buffalo Niagara Airport to New York LaGuardia Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to BUF:
Arriving at New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Book a hotel close to LGA if you have a late Buffalo Niagara Airport to New York LaGuardia Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a New York LaGuardia Airport rental car and discover New York and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Ace Rent a Car and Thrifty are well-known companies you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from New York LaGuardia Airport around two weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to central New York
LGA is located at Hangar 7 Centre.
From New York LaGuardia Airport, New York is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to drive to the centre.
Getting there on public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
When to fly to New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
The quietest month for a flight from Buffalo Niagara Airport to New York LaGuardia Airport is December, while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to New York based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
When booking your flight from Buffalo Niagara Airport to New York LaGuardia Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in New York, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC to 30ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from BUF to LGA in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC and 8ºC on average.
Explore more of the United States
You've seen New York, now it's time to explore other corners of the United States. Travel around 129 kilometres south-west to Philadelphia to check off its top sights. From Independence Hall to Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 306 kilometres north-east of New York, Boston is another favourite stop in the United States. Experience major highlights starting with Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Freedom Trail and Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum.
