Cheap Flights from BUF to TPA: When to Fly from Buffalo to Tampa

 

The cheapest times to fly from BUF to TPA are

• January 1st to March 4th (except the week of February 12th)
• April 23rd to May 6th
• August 13th 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 BUF to TPA is early December. Prices can be as high as $814 for Sunday flights during late December, or as low as $214 for Tuesday flights around early December.

 

When to Fly to Tampa

Flying from Buffalo, NY (BUF) to Tampa, FL (TPA) will usually cost between $230 to $439 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 $231. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is late December, with an average price of $427. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $196 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $271 can be considered a good price for a round-trip BUF to TPA flight.

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

Compared to other flights, the BUF to TPA flight is much cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from Buffalo. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.16, which is far 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 $90 (25%) 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 $261. Return trip prices are from the TPA to BUF flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from BUF to TPA can generally find a 0-layover flight. Because there is a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 2 hour 53 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 BUF to TPA while comparing.

 

Flight Questions Answered

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

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 12 major airlines flying this route most often: American, Cape Air, Delta, Emirates, Frontier, Hawaiian, JetBlue, Qatar Airways, Seaborne Airlines, Silver Airways, Southwest, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

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

The distance between the two airports is roughly 1055 miles or 1698 kilometers.

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

The real-world flight time for a nonstop BUF to TPA flight is about 2 hour 53 minutes.

How many flights go between Buffalo, NY and Tampa, FL?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 75 available flights from BUF to TPA.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

Late and Early Flight Data

Flights from BUF to TPA tend to depart later than the average flight. According to our recently updated data, 38% of flights departed 5 or more minutes late, and 8% of flights left 5 or more minutes early. On average you can expect to leave TPA heading for BUF about 15 minutes late. This does significantly impact arrival time, as the average landing time in Tampa, FL is about 9 minutes late. The numbers below show a recent average of take-off times versus the scheduled departure flight:

• Southwest: 16 minutes late
• Frontier: 13 minutes late
• Some airlines not reporting

 

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