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$96+ Cheap flights from Buffalo to New Orleans (BUF - MSY)

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BUF — MSY
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The best prices from Buffalo to New Orleans Louis Armstrong are usually found in September or August, booked 18 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Buffalo to New Orleans

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Buffalo (BUF) to New Orleans (MSY). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated febrero 20, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$257
(JetBlue Airways)

One-way from

$96
(Booking.com)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$513
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Cheapest flights from Buffalo to New Orleans
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Buffalo to New Orleans. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on febrero 20, 2025.

This JetBlue Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure JetBlue Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 3/1112:15 pmBUF - MSY
1 stop8h 23mJetBlue
mar. 3/1810:03 amMSY - BUF
1 stop7h 06mJetBlue
Deal found 2/19$257
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 3/196:00 amBUF - MSY
1 stop12h 07mAmerican Airlines
mié. 3/264:39 pmMSY - BUF
1 stop6h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$265
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 3/612:03 pmBUF - MSY
1 stop5h 07mDelta
jue. 3/1311:51 amMSY - BUF
1 stop4h 48mDelta
Deal found 2/20$317
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 2/2411:24 amBUF - MSY
1 stop9h 58mFrontier
vie. 2/289:22 pmMSY - BUF
1 stop12h 12mFrontier
Deal found 2/18$320
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 4/45:50 pmBUF - MSY
1 stop5h 30mSouthwest
mar. 4/87:00 amMSY - BUF
1 stop7h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 2/20$342
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 5/106:00 amBUF - MSY
1 stop5h 24mUnited Airlines
mié. 5/1410:36 amMSY - BUF
2 stops12h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/18$402

Find flights from Buffalo to New Orleans within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Buffalo to New Orleans that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated febrero 20, 2025.

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Buffalo

Fly to

New Orleans

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Depart

Return

Price

BuffaloNew Orleans

BUF - MSY

BUFMSY

Buffalo

mar. 3/11

12:15 pm-7:38 pm

1 stop8h 23m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

mar. 3/18

10:03 am-6:09 pm

1 stop7h 06m

$257

BuffaloNew Orleans

BUF - MSY

BUFMSY

Buffalo

mié. 3/19

6:00 am-5:07 pm

1 stop12h 07m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

mié. 3/26

4:39 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop6h 18m

$265

BuffaloNew Orleans

BUF - MSY

BUFMSY

Buffalo

jue. 3/6

12:03 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop5h 07m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

lun. 3/10

5:57 pm-12:07 am

1 stop5h 10m

$317

BuffaloNew Orleans

BUF - MSY

BUFMSY

Buffalo

vie. 4/4

5:50 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop5h 30m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

mar. 4/8

7:00 am-3:25 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$342

BuffaloNew Orleans

BUF - MSY

BUFMSY

Buffalo

sáb. 5/10

6:00 am-10:24 am

1 stop5h 24m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

mié. 5/14

10:36 am-11:36 pm

2 stops12h 00m

$402

BuffaloNew Orleans

BUF - MSY

BUFMSY

Buffalo

dom. 3/30

12:55 pm-2:25 pm

1 stop26h 30m

$96

BuffaloNew Orleans

BUF - MSY

BUFMSY

Buffalo

sáb. 3/29

12:15 pm-7:38 pm

1 stop8h 23m

$101

BuffaloNew Orleans

BUF - MSY

BUFMSY

Buffalo

mié. 4/9

6:00 am-4:26 pm

1 stop11h 26m

$112

BuffaloNew Orleans

BUF - MSY

BUFMSY

Buffalo

mié. 4/9

1:55 pm-11:15 pm

2 stops10h 20m

$203

BuffaloNew Orleans

BUF - MSY

BUFMSY

Buffalo

mar. 5/27

2:55 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops7h 30m

$219

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Buffalo to New Orleans in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Buffalo-New Orleans flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Buffalo-New Orleans flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Buffalo-New Orleans flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Buffalo-New Orleans flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Buffalo-New Orleans flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Travel insights for flights from Buffalo to New Orleans

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Buffalo to New Orleans including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Buffalo to New Orleans. Price data was last updated on February 14, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Buffalo to New Orleans, you should look to book at least 18 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Buffalo to New Orleans (average of $256). Flying from Buffalo to New Orleans in April is currently the most expensive (average of $343). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Buffalo to New Orleans. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated febrero 20, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Buffalo to New Orleans in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 10% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Buffalo to New Orleans?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Buffalo to New Orleans. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Buffalo to New Orleans flight should consider departing on Monday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in New Orleans by month

Plan your trip to New Orleans by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New Orleans ranges from 3.3 - 6.4 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 6.4 in. October is typically the driest time to visit New Orleans when rainfall is around 3.3 in.

Temperature in New Orleans by month

Plan your trip to New Orleans by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing New Orleans

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New Orleans. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to New Orleans. Reviews last updated febrero 20, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Buffalo to New Orleans, see what other customers have to say about Southwest, Delta and JetBlue. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

JetBlue
7.4
Good
3,070 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,766 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Related info for your journey

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

    Flying on JetBlue is currently your cheapest option to New Orleans, with prices starting at $257. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by American Airlines and Delta, with the lowest prices starting at $265 and $317, respectively. These flights start at 37% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Buffalo to New Orleans one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $96. However, be on the lookout for offers from JetBlue and American Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Buffalo to New Orleans for a low price.

  • 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Buffalo to New Orleans (average of $256). Flying from Buffalo to New Orleans in April is currently the most expensive (average of $343). 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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Top 6 airlines flying from Buffalo to New Orleans

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Buffalo to New Orleans. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated febrero 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$60Average$188FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$199Average$252FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$277Average$440FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$296Average$404FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$306Average$476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$322Average$693FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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