Cheap Flights from ATL to BUF: When to Fly from Atlanta to Buffalo

 

The cheapest times to fly from ATL to BUF are

• January 1st to March 11th (except the weeks of February 5th and February 19th)
• August 6th to December 16th (except the weeks of November 19th and November 26th)

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 ATL to BUF is early December. Prices can be as high as $670 for Sunday flights during late July, or as low as $225 for Tuesday flights around early December.

 

When to Fly to Buffalo

Flying from Atlanta, GA (ATL) to Buffalo, NY (BUF) will usually cost between $229 to $347 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is early December with an average ticket price of $233. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is late July, with an average price of $369. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $136 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $268 can be considered a good price for a round-trip ATL to BUF flight.

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

Compared to other flights, the ATL to BUF flight is much cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from Atlanta. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.23, which is below 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 $62 (20%) 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 $247. Return trip prices are from the BUF to ATL flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from ATL to BUF can generally find a 0-layover flight. Because there is a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 2 hour 16 minutes may be realistic.

 

Flight Questions Answered

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

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 10 major airlines flying this route most often: American, China Eastern, 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 Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 713 miles or 1147 kilometers.

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

The real-world flight time for a nonstop ATL to BUF flight is about 2 hour 16 minutes.

How many flights go between Atlanta, GA and Buffalo, NY?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 67 available flights from ATL to BUF.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

Late and Early Flight Data

Flights from ATL to BUF tend to depart late far less frequently than the average flight. According to our recently updated data, 22% of flights departed 5 or more minutes late, and 9% of flights left 5 or more minutes early. On average you can expect to leave BUF heading for ATL about 8 minutes late. This does significantly impact arrival time, as the average landing time in Buffalo, NY is about 3 minutes late. The numbers below show a recent average of take-off times versus the scheduled departure flight:

• Delta: 8 minutes late
• Some airlines not reporting

 

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