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C$ 145 Find Cheap Flights from Buffalo to Tampa

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Cheap Flight Deals from Buffalo to Tampa (BUF-TPA)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Buffalo to Tampa

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Buffalo to Tampa.
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Frontier Logo
4:40 p.m. - 7:29 p.m.BUF-TPA
2h 49mdirect
Frontier Logo
12:55 p.m. - 3:49 p.m.TPA-BUF
2h 54mdirect
C$ 243Frontier
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Mon, 14 Jul - Fri, 18 Jul
Delta Logo
5:10 p.m. - 11:03 p.m.BUF-TPA
5h 53m1 stop
Delta Logo
6:00 p.m. - 11:09 p.m.TPA-BUF
5h 09m1 stop
C$ 289Delta
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Tue, 10 Jun - Thu, 12 Jun
United Airlines Logo
2:50 p.m. - 8:24 p.m.BUF-TPA
5h 34m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
2:43 p.m. - 11:36 p.m.TPA-BUF
8h 53m2 stops
C$ 296United Airlines
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Tue, 13 May - Tue, 20 May
JetBlue Logo
10:34 a.m. - 5:25 p.m.BUF-TPA
6h 51m1 stop
JetBlue Logo
6:14 a.m. - 11:44 a.m.TPA-BUF
5h 30m1 stop
C$ 317JetBlue
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Thu, 12 Jun - Sun, 15 Jun
Southwest Logo
6:10 a.m. - 8:50 a.m.BUF-TPA
2h 40mdirect
Southwest Logo
6:30 p.m. - 9:15 p.m.TPA-BUF
2h 45mdirect
C$ 325Southwest
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Mon, 19 May - Thu, 22 May
Delta Logo
6:05 a.m. - 9:59 p.m.BUF-TPA
15h 54m1 stop
Delta Logo
6:03 p.m. - 10:46 p.m.TPA-BUF
4h 43m1 stop
C$ 326Delta
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Mon, 12 May - Thu, 22 May
Southwest Logo
5:55 p.m. - 8:35 p.m.BUF-TPA
2h 40mdirect
Southwest Logo
8:15 a.m. - 10:55 a.m.TPA-BUF
2h 40mdirect
C$ 328Southwest
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Tue, 13 May - Tue, 20 May
United Airlines Logo
6:00 a.m. - 3:12 p.m.BUF-TPA
9h 12m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
6:20 p.m. - 11:46 p.m.TPA-BUF
5h 26m1 stop
C$ 348United Airlines
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Wed, 21 May - Sun, 25 May
American Airlines Logo
3:50 p.m. - 12:05 a.m.BUF-TPA
8h 15m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
5:45 a.m. - 3:06 p.m.TPA-BUF
9h 21m2 stops
C$ 456American Airlines
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Mon, 19 May - Thu, 22 May
JetBlue Logo
3:05 p.m. - 9:56 p.m.BUF-TPA
6h 51m1 stop
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6:00 a.m. - 1:53 p.m.TPA-BUF
7h 53m1 stop
C$ 466JetBlue
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Fri, 9 May - Mon, 12 May

Expert advice for your flight from Buffalo to Tampa

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are specific to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airports
BUF

Security at BUF is usually a breeze with an average peak wait time of 12 minutes. Arrive less than three hours before your flight.

Read more about BUFby Jennifer Bain
TPA

For a quick trip to Tampa city centre, consider a taxi for a flat rate or rideshare, which can be cheaper but varies with surge pricing.

Read more about TPAby Stefanie Waldek
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Jennifer Bain

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Jennifer Bain

Jennifer Bain

Jennifer Bain is a Canadian travel writer who takes at least 50 flights a year and has proudly visited all 13 of Canada's provinces and territories. She is a former newspaper travel editor who has written three travel books. Jennifer is the Canada editor for U.S.-based National Parks Traveler and freelances for numerous other outlets.

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Stefanie Waldek

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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Buffalo to Tampa flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Buffalo to Tampa to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Buffalo to Tampa?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Buffalo to Tampa clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Tampa on a Monday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to fly from Buffalo to Tampa. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Wednesday and avoiding Thursdays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Buffalo to Tampa?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Buffalo to Tampa, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Buffalo to Tampa is May, where tickets cost C$ 288 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 412 and C$ 368 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Buffalo to Tampa?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Buffalo to Tampa, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Buffalo to Tampa, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 2 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

September

High season

March

Cheapest flight

C$ 145
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 1% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 0% lower on average.
Flight from Buffalo to Tampa

When to book flights from Buffalo to Tampa

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Buffalo to Tampa based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Buffalo to Tampa

  • Can a non-traveler accompany a disabled, elderly, or minor traveler to Buffalo Airport?

    Non-travelers accompanying disabled, minor, or elderly travelers must have a temporary gate pass and produce a government-issued document upon request. The non-traveler will pass through security and must leave the airport as soon as the passenger boards the plane.

  • Can you sleep at Buffalo Airport?

    You may want to have a rest as you await your flight. Buffalo Airport Terminal is open 24h, and seats are available on all Departures Levels. People planning to stay overnight at Buffalo Airport in advance of their early morning flights can nap at the padded, armrest-free benches spread across the airport.

  • Are there hotels near Buffalo Airport?

    There are several hotels with free shuttles where travelers can spend time ahead of their flight from Buffalo Airport to Tampa Airport. Aloft Buffalo Airport, which is approximately 5min from Buffalo Airport, offers free shuttles to and from the Departure Terminal. Other hotels near Buffalo Airport include Hampton Inn & Suites Buffalo Airport, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Buffalo, and Days Inn Hotel Buffalo. Facilities available at these hotels include salons, spas, bars, and workstations.

  • What kind of passenger assistance service is at Tampa Airport?

    Traveler’s Aid is an organization that assists distressed and stranded passengers upon arriving at Tampa Airport. It has volunteers who help passengers with currency exchange, destination queries, and lost luggage. Located at the Main Terminal, Travel Aid opens from 9am-7pm from Monday to Wednesday and from 9am-4pm from Thursday to Sunday.

  • Is there public transport from Tampa Airport to the city center?

    Hillsborough Area Regional Transit operates a bus from the airport to various destinations in the city center. Car rental services, including Payless, Budget, Avis, and Hertz, are at Tampa Airport. Car rental offices are available from the Main Terminal via the SkyConnect train, an in-terminal train in Tampa Airport. Taxis to various destinations across Tampas from TPA Airport are also available at the baggage claim area. The minimum fare for a taxi ride from TPA Airport is around US$ 15 (C$ 18.70).

  • What is the cheapest flight from Buffalo to Tampa?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Buffalo to Tampa was C$ 105 for a one-way ticket and C$ 176 for a round-trip.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Buffalo to Tampa?

    Buffalo airport is called Buffalo and the only airport in Tampa is Tampa.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Buffalo to Tampa?

    JetBlue, Air Canada, American Airlines, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Buffalo to Tampa flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Buffalo to Tampa?

    The Boeing 737-700 Passenger/BBJ1 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Buffalo to Tampa flight route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Buffalo to Tampa?

    There are direct flights from Buffalo to Tampa on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Buffalo to Tampa, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Buffalo to Tampa are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of C$ 543 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of C$ 287 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Buffalo to Tampa?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Buffalo to Tampa.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Buffalo to Tampa?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Tampa from Buffalo is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Buffalo to Tampa?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Tampa with an airline and back to Buffalo with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Buffalo to Tampa?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Tampa from Buffalo up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Buffalo to Tampa

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for C$ 123 or less one-way and C$ 252 or less round-trip.
  • Buffalo Airport (BUF) long-term parking rate at a covered Parking Garage is around US$ 26 (C$ 32) per day. Parking a vehicle at an uncovered parking lot costs around $ 23. The airport’s Preferred Parking Lots cost approximately US$ 12 (C$ 15) per day and a maximum of US$ 72 (C$ 90) a week.
  • There is a direct bus departing North Division St and Ellicott St to Buffalo Airport every 15min. The journey to the airport via Genesse St. takes approximately 35min.
  • There is no luggage storage or lockers inside Buffalo Airport. However, there is a monitored luggage storage service located approximately 1.44 km away.
  • Single-visit passes and membership lounges are available for all passengers visiting Tampa Airport (TPA), irrespective of their airline. American Airlines Admiral Club lounge is open for all passengers, however, Delta Sky Club can only be accessed by members.
  • Food and drinks concessions at Tampa Airport operate with varying schedules. For example, Starbuck operates 24 hours at the Main Terminal on Level 3 and Transfer Level.
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Prefer to fly direct from Buffalo to Tampa?

Find which airlines fly direct from Buffalo Airport to Tampa Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Buffalo to Tampa

Monday

Frontier,Southwest

Frontier,Southwest

Tuesday

Southwest

Southwest

Wednesday

Frontier,Southwest

Frontier,Southwest

Thursday

Frontier,Southwest

Frontier,Southwest

Friday

Frontier,Southwest

Frontier,Southwest

Saturday

Frontier,Southwest

Frontier,Southwest

Sunday

Frontier,Southwest

Frontier,Southwest

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Direct returns

Tampa to Buffalo

Monday

Frontier,Southwest

Frontier,Southwest

Tuesday

Southwest

Southwest

Wednesday

Frontier,Southwest

Frontier,Southwest

Thursday

Frontier,Southwest

Frontier,Southwest

Friday

Frontier,Southwest

Frontier,Southwest

Saturday

Frontier,Southwest

Frontier,Southwest

Sunday

Frontier,Southwest

Frontier,Southwest

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Top 5 airlines serving from Buffalo to Tampa

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Buffalo to Tampa. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4287 reviews
8.0Comfort
7.6Entertainment
8.2Boarding
7.1Food
8.6Crew
Airline reviews

I’ve always loved Southwest. No issues at all. I was flying standby and the gate agent was extremely friendly and helpful. Boarding was smooth and I was able to get a window seat in the emergency exit row. Crew was fantastic! They were very professional and accommodating. We had to divert from our destination due to weather but the flight crew kept everyone at ease and informed us of all pertinent information. Excellent flight

8.0 ExcellentJonathan, Apr 2025AUS - MSY
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I’ve always loved Southwest. No issues at all. I was flying standby and the gate agent was extremely friendly and helpful. Boarding was smooth and I was able to get a window seat in the emergency exit row. Crew was fantastic! They were very professional and accommodating. We had to divert from our destination due to weather but the flight crew kept everyone at ease and informed us of all pertinent information. Excellent flight

The price of the tickets isn't matching the flight experience. No matter how long the flight is, you're only getting pretzels. The flight attendants looked unkept and over it.

Plz don't take away free bags and free seating

The seats were a bit cramped and worn, but otherwise okay.

I would have liked to arrive on time - not 5 hours late!

Excellent! Only question is how we check in at exactly 24 hours in advance and end up at the end of the B boarding group

It was 2 hours 45 minutes late, for no apparently clear reason.

It went well. Plane wasn't full. Will be great when assigned seating is in place

Excellent experience. WiFi worked on this leg of My trip

Flight was great, but golf bag never made it until later in the day. Even though I had a nonstop flight it was placed on a different one. They made it right with flight credits and I was able to get it the same day.

Terrible and im avoiding them in the future. My initial flight was delayed causing me to rebook my flight and when speaking with the representative to rebook I explained this is the second time my flights were delayed and they did nothing to help me. I wasn't booked to comfort plus or given a voucher or anything. I was almost late for my meeting that I needed to attend on Monday because of the games delta played delaying my flights even more and putting me in the very back of the plane next to an extremely intoxicated passenger

Although the flight left late, we arrived early. It was one of the quickest boarding and off boarding experiences I’ve had. It was kind of annoying the only drinks they had were water, coffee, and tea. The flight was very smooth, temperature was just right, and flight attendants were friendly.

Seats were really tight and the seat belts did not give enough slack.

Other then mechanical/ computer problem and 3.5 hours flight delay the flight was great. I guess that what happened when you fly an old airplane now a day.

The dear was very limited in space. I could put my water bottle in seat basket. Also, there was no inflight entertainment in the delta app?

Customer service at the gate in the flight was exceptional. On time. Aircraft and seat was decent. Thanks Delta. 💗

Crew was nice. Flight was timely. Seats could be better as well as the food considering it’s first class.

The WiFi has been awful on my last few Delta Air Lines flights.

Only one side of the heafphone jack work. Crew was friendly and helpful.

Don't waste your money or points on first class. Delta first class is a joke. The seats were rickety, the food was awful, and nothing worked, wifi, my light, the power plug - and it was dirty - the fold out table was gross. For 2-3 hours, tough it out in Economy.

Multiple delays and not straight answer from the United team

Stewardess spilled orange juice on my clothes/seat no help no apology just threw napkins at me to clean the mess up. Not Happy.

Smooth flight. Boarding was chaotic. Could not hear the gate agent over the intercom. People were lined up in the wrong lines. Groups one and two were told to board through line one and group 3 through line 2. All very confusing. Once in the air, the flight was smooth. There was no entertainment option on this aircraft, even though it was a larger aircraft.

The plane pushed back from the gate on time. However, it stopped on the ramp, and we waited for over 20 minutes before the aircraft pulled back to the gate. Apparently, something of importance had to be removed from the aircraft by the gate agent. I found this to be odd. The delay was not significant, but I felt that whatever was on the aircraft that had to be taken off, should’ve been done before we pushed back from the gate.

Electric plugs didn't work. Entertainment system wasn't working

The design of the light switch on the arm rest is ridiculous.

Smooth boarding process. Early departure, smooth flight, early arrival. The entertainment package has very good recent movie options. The flight crew were friendly and professional.

leg space better than expected. two washrooms for one plane isn't enough.

The gate attendant let me walk right by her with a bag too big for the overhead compartment

I just got back from a trip with 3 flights each way. The flights were good and we were happy with out experience. There was one steward on our first flight that was harsh and grump with passengers. It did not leave a good impression. All of the other flight crews were great on the other five flights.

Would have thought that they would gas up plane before everyone got on board

Fine. On time, cabin service was fine, bag arrived. All good. Flying into DCA so did not collide with any helicopters, which is also good. Horrid incident that could have and should have been prevented.

Standard. No different than a discount carrier on a short trip.

The flights were terribly delayed and then cancelled which forced us booking another night at the hotel. Very poor management from American Airlines

Crew was late. Baggage was late. 2hs inside the plane waiting fro de-icing and traffic. A 3:30hs flight ended up being almost 6hs inside the airplane.

Checking in at the counter was very disappointing. The lady had a very bad attitude and smart at me. She had no smile, did not greet me by name, or acknowledge me as a valued customer. Poor reflection of the airline.

Miami lounges were overcrowded and we were unable to get in. We only had a short time. But the banks are too tight in all American hubs

I was pleasantly surprised with an upgrade at boarding. I finally had a mostly gluten free food options and a very attentive attendant.

Very poor. Our special services attendant gave us incorrect information. I also was mishandled at landing. There was no wheelchair waiting. I fell deboarding the plane. Appalling!

Boarded over an hour late, no communication, the sign just changed, no attendant to answer questions - she disappeared forever (hiding). Small plane and couldn’t hear the overhead nor understand.

Not very good. Paid in excess of $400 for assigned seating for my family and that was not provided. I want that money back.

I chose the seats when booked the flight and paid for them. However after checking in I found we were assigned different seats!

It was a no frills flight. Would have liked to be able to charge my device

Seats were extremely uncomfortable and it was very hot on the plane.

Since they are a budget airline, I wasn’t expecting too much but they did some things well. They were on time, the plane was clean, boarding was fairly straightforward and the staff was cheerful and friendly. The only downside was comfort. The seats were fairly hard and after a 2 hour flight your rear end is not feeling so great. Maybe a little more cushion in the seats, Frontier!

Check in at Philadelphia international was absolutely terrible! I fly 2 to 3 times a month and avoid frontier at all cost and will never fly Frontier again! The night before travel, I tried checking in however, the app was giving me an error, so I went to the desktop, which instructed you that you need to use the app. The next day I presented at the check-in gate after trying at least a half dozen times prior to getting into the airport and continuing to getting the error in the app. I actually had rebooted my phone numerous times and reinstall the app just in case. My phone is only one generation older than the current model. It has no problems completing a frontier flight purchase or any other app issues. There was only three frontier employees working at check-in and a huge line while I was in line I continued to try and check in via the app. As I approach the desk, I was dreading dealing with the agent. He was extremely unprofessional, anti-semantic & very ignorant, and mean to the people in front of me, as well as the people who ended up being behind me. He literally told people “Man I don’t care bout y’all” in his native dialect! Maintaining my composure I approached and explained the situation. To which he replied, you’re gonna have to pay then! I don’t understand. It’s an issue with their app not allowing me to check in! Not my issue! He told me if I pay cash it would be $15, $25 if I pay credit card. I don’t understand a $10 difference for paying with a credit card? I am completely cashless so I continued to try using the app to avoid the $25 fee, Which I still don’t believe that I should be responsible for since it was Frontier’s technical issue!!! I continued to check in via the app a couple more times after he verified I was doing everything right he proceeded to continue to belittle the people behind me. Yelling at them saying I don’t care about you people! I cannot believe that this is the way that businesses would treat its customers! Unfortunately, the black mail with dreadlocks did not have a name tag all he had was a frontier sweater on! For the $25 fee that I ended up getting charged on my credit card. I should’ve just booked originally with Spirit or any other carrier! I have no problem paying fees that I should be responsible for, but when it’s due to a technical failure of a company, the customer should not be responsible for it! I cannot believe that it’s not frontier going out of business!

they delayed my flight which ended up, causing my layover flight to leave without me, resulting in me missing a flight and having to stay overnight in Houston international. I got no compensation other than a flight to my original location only a day later. i’ve never experienced such a unprofessional situation

Our flight was suppose to leave at 9pm and we didn’t board until after 3am. We lost a whole day at our hotel and half a day at a park we paid a lot of money for.

Boarding was organized and flight was on time. Overall very satisfied with my flight.

The boarding gate was in Terminal D, but the Frontier counter was in Terminal E. So I had to move back and forth between terminals to check in my luggage. This was the worst experience that I had in terms of flights.

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