Cheap Flights from EWR to BUF: When to Fly from Newark to Buffalo

 

The cheapest times to fly from EWR to BUF are

• January 1st to March 11th
• April 23rd to May 6th
• August 20th to November 18th
• December 3rd to December 16th

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from EWR to BUF is late October. Prices can be as high as $483 for Sunday flights during late June, or as low as $164 for Tuesday flights around late October.

 

When to Fly to Buffalo

Flying from Newark, NJ (EWR) to Buffalo, NY (BUF) will usually cost between $181 to $374 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is late October with an average ticket price of $185. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is late June, with an average price of $316. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $131 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $219 can be considered a good price for a round-trip EWR to BUF flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the EWR to BUF route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

Compared to other flights, the EWR to BUF flight is much cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from Newark. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.48, which is a bit above average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Tuesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Sundays are the most expensive days to fly out or take a return trip. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $110 (36%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Tuesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $195. Return trip prices are from the BUF to EWR flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from EWR to BUF can generally find a 0-layover flight. Because there is a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 1 hour 29 minutes may be realistic.

 

Alternative Nearby Airports

Champion Traveler tells you which airports are nearby and whether tickets might be cheaper alternative airports nearby. Sometimes it’s worth it to fly into a closer airport and then commute to your destination. Remember that there is a nonstop flight from EWR to BUF while comparing.

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from EWR to BUF? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 9 major airlines flying this route most often: American, Delta, Emirates, Frontier, Hawaiian, JetBlue, Qatar Airways, Southwest, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 282 miles or 454 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from EWR to BUF?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop EWR to BUF flight is about 1 hour 29 minutes.

How many flights go between Newark, NJ and Buffalo, NY?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 54 available flights from EWR to BUF.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

Late and Early Flight Data

Flights from EWR to BUF tend to depart later than the average flight. According to our recently updated data, 31% of flights departed 5 or more minutes late, and 19% of flights left 5 or more minutes early. On average you can expect to leave BUF heading for EWR about 38 minutes late. This does significantly impact arrival time, as the average landing time in Buffalo, NY is about 33 minutes late. The numbers below show a recent average of take-off times versus the scheduled departure flight:

• Republic: 3 minutes late
• ExpressJet: 40 minutes late
• Some airlines not reporting

 

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