Direct flights from Buffalo to Los Angeles
7 nonstop flights a week on 1 airline. Zero layovers — one hop from BUF to LAX.
Flight time: about 5h nonstop
Which days does it fly?
When does it fly?
Departure times in Buffalo local time, from flights observed over the last 7 days.
| Flight | Departs | Duration | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| JetBlue JBU491 | 1:26a | 4h23m | Mon |
| JetBlue JBU491 | 8:23p | 5h3m | Tue |
| JetBlue JBU491 | 8:30p | 4h31m | Thu |
| JetBlue JBU491 | 8:35p | 5h | Wed |
| JetBlue JBU491 | 9:00p | 5h | Mon, Fri |
| JetBlue JBU491 | 10:20p | 5h6m | Sat |
The route
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Nonstop from Buffalo (BUF) to Los Angeles (LAX)
Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) has 7 nonstop flights a week to Los Angeles (LAX), operated by JetBlue. No layovers, no connections — one hop out of BUF and you're there.
This route flies on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday — check the schedule grid above before you pick a travel day. Route data updated July 2026 from observed departures.
Route data updated July 2026 from observed flight departures. Schedules change — always confirm with the airline before booking.
How long is the flight from Buffalo to Los Angeles?
The nonstop flight from Buffalo (BUF) to Los Angeles (LAX) takes about 5h in the air, based on recently observed nonstop departures.
How long does it take to drive from Buffalo to Los Angeles?
Driving from Buffalo to Los Angeles takes about 37h 13m behind the wheel — roughly 2,535 miles, or about 4 days of real driving. The nonstop flight takes about 5h.