Buffalo to New Orleans: what the flight costs
In the last 60 days we checked this route 10 times. The typical return was £519 per person and the lowest £355, taxes and fees included.
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| Lowest seen | £355 |
| Typical (median) | £519 |
| Price checks, 60 days | 10 |
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Trips we picked on this route
Next weekend · from BuffaloWorth it, if
New Orleans
16 – 18 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- Fare is $593 per person, $96 below the typical fare
- Highs of 78–89°F and rain chances of 10% or less
- 8.5 hotel score from 2,280 reviews, with free cancellation
£1,211 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £894 + hotel £317, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £106
Southwest · with a stop · 5h 15m
The catch: The Southwest flight has one stop and takes 5h 15m, landing at 11:35 PM Friday, and mid-October is still hurricane season.
Worth it if you want a food-and-jazz weekend in good weather; skip it if a late one-stop Friday flight or hurricane season worries you.
Every fare we found in the last 30 days
| Checked | Trip dates | Per person | Airline | Stops | Duration | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Oct 2026 | 23 – 25 Oct 2026 | £516 | B6 + MX | with a stop | 32h 47m | Kiwi.com |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 16 – 18 Oct 2026 | £546 | F9 + MX | with a stop | 29h 25m | Kiwi.com |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 16 – 18 Oct 2026 | £447 | Southwest | with a stop | 5h 15m | Google Flights |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 23 – 25 Oct 2026 | £419 | F9 | with a stop | 28h 38m | Kiwi.com |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 16 – 18 Oct 2026 | £539 | F9 + B6 | with a stop | 31h 25m | Kiwi.com |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 23 – 25 Oct 2026 | £522 | B6 + F9 + MX | with a stop | 32h 35m | Kiwi.com |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 23 – 25 Oct 2026 | £355 | Delta | with a stop | 4h 30m | Google Flights |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 16 – 18 Oct 2026 | £551 | F9 + MX | with a stop | 29h 25m | Kiwi.com |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 23 – 25 Oct 2026 | £416 | F9 | with a stop | 28h 38m | Kiwi.com |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 16 – 18 Oct 2026 | £534 | F9 + MX + B6 | with a stop | 30h 39m | Kiwi.com |
About New Orleans
New Orleans runs on jazz, Creole and Cajun cooking, centuries-old architecture and a festival calendar that peaks at Mardi Gras.
New Orleans from every city: when to go, where to stay, what to do
Questions about Buffalo to New Orleans
What does a return from Buffalo to New Orleans usually cost?
Over the last 60 days the typical price we found was £519 per person, taxes and fees included, across 10 checks; the lowest was £355.
When is the best time to fly from Buffalo to New Orleans?
New Orleans is at its best in February, March, April, May, October, November and December. Avoid July, August, September: Sweltering heat and peak hurricane season
Do I need a passport to fly from Buffalo to New Orleans?
No passport needed for travellers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for New Orleans.
Prices converted from US dollars at the rate of 15 Oct 2026.