Private Jet Charter Seattle (SEA) to Buffalo (BUF)

Fly privately from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF), a 3,406 km (1,839 nm) flight, from 4h 15m in the fastest private jet. Estimated charter prices start around $18,900 all-in.

Distance: 3,406 km
Fastest: 4h 15m
From: $18,900
Non-stop sizes: 5

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Which private jet is right for Seattle to Buffalo?

Very Light JetsFuel stop
Seats
5-6
Flight
7h 05m
Est. price
$25,100
e.g. Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 · HondaJet HA-420
Light JetsNon-stop
Seats
8-10
Flight
5h 14m
Est. price
$23,900
e.g. Cessna Citation CJ3+ · Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2
Midsize JetsNon-stop
Seats
8-9
Flight
5h 09m
Est. price
$29,900
e.g. Hawker 800XP · Hawker 850XP
Super Midsize JetsNon-stop
Seats
9-12
Flight
5h 03m
Est. price
$44,800
e.g. Bombardier Challenger 3500 · Gulfstream G200
Heavy JetsNon-stop
Seats
9-16
Flight
4h 53m
Est. price
$41,900
e.g. Gulfstream G450 · Gulfstream G500
Ultra Long RangeNon-stop
Seats
15-19
Flight
4h 34m
Est. price
$62,600
e.g. Gulfstream G600 · Gulfstream G650ER
TurbopropsFuel stop
Seats
7-8
Flight
9h 34m
Est. price
$18,900
e.g. Beechcraft King Air B200 · Pilatus PC-12 NGX

Category	Passengers	Flight Time	Routing	Est. Price	Typical Aircraft
Very Light Jets	5-6	7h 05m	Fuel stop	$25,100$20,800 – $29,400	Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 · HondaJet HA-420
Light Jets	8-10	5h 14m	Non-stop	$23,900$20,300 – $27,500	Cessna Citation CJ3+ · Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2
Midsize Jets	8-9	5h 09m	Non-stop	$29,900$23,400 – $36,400	Hawker 800XP · Hawker 850XP
Super Midsize Jets	9-12	5h 03m	Non-stop	$44,800$36,100 – $53,500	Bombardier Challenger 3500 · Gulfstream G200
Heavy Jets	9-16	4h 53m	Non-stop	$41,900$34,600 – $49,200	Gulfstream G450 · Gulfstream G500
Ultra Long Range	15-19	4h 34m	Non-stop	$62,600$52,400 – $72,800	Gulfstream G600 · Gulfstream G650ER
Turboprops	7-8	9h 34m	Fuel stop	$18,900$16,800 – $21,000	Beechcraft King Air B200 · Pilatus PC-12 NGX

Prices are all-in market estimates (crew, pilots, standard fees). Final price on request, tailored to your dates and aircraft.

Aircraft that fly Seattle to Buffalo non-stop

63 of the 118 aircraft on JetsFly fly this 3,406 km route without a fuel stop. Prices are averages for the one-way flight, including crew, airport fees and taxes.

Light

SyberJet SJ30

SyberJet Aircraft

Pax: 8
Time: 5h 03m
Range: 5,065km

about $33,100one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Midsize

Cessna Citation III

Cessna

Pax: 8
Time: 4h 59m
Range: 4,348km

about $37,000one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Heavy

Cessna Citation X+

Cessna

Pax: 9
Time: 4h 32m
Range: 6,300km

about $49,200one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Super Midsize

Hawker 4000

Hawker Beechcraft

Pax: 8
Time: 5h 00m
Range: 6,075km

about $53,500one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Ultra Long Range

Gulfstream V

Gulfstream Aerospace

Pax: 14
Time: 4h 57m
Range: 12,040km

about $72,800one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Seattle to Buffalo in local time

Take off from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) at 10:00 local time in a Bombardier Global 8000 and you land at Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) at about 17:15 local time, after 4h 15m in the air. Buffalo is 3 hours ahead of Seattle.

Return flight: Buffalo to Seattle

Empty legs near this route

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Seattle to Buffalo price through the year

Average one-way estimate for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain) each month. Cheapest in February at about $17,700; August is the dearest at about $20,500.

$20kDec: about $20,300
$18kJan: about $18,200
$18kFeb: about $17,700
$19kMar: about $18,700
$19kApr: about $18,800
$19kMay: about $18,800
$20kJun: about $20,400
$21kJul: about $20,500
$21kAug: about $20,500
$19kSept: about $18,700
$19kOct: about $18,800

From our booking engine (the prices /book shows): busier seasons, weekends and big events cost more; Tuesdays and Wednesdays and booking more than two weeks ahead cost less. Whole aircraft, taxes included; not a quote.

Private jet traffic at Seattle and Buffalo

Private jets our live tracking counted on the ground at each airport in the last 30 days, and the other airports they use nearby.

Departure

64private jets at Seattle–Tacoma International Airport

Busiest on Fridays (19% of the week's jets): book early for those days.

Other private-jet airports near Seattle

King County International Airport - Boeing Field (BFI)9 km away1,578 jets
Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE)51 km away110 jets
Renton Municipal Airport (RNT)9 km away82 jets
Bremerton National Airport (PWT)35 km away8 jets

Arrival

129private jets at Buffalo Niagara International Airport

Busiest on Sundays (24% of the week's jets): book early for those days.

Other private-jet airports near Buffalo

Niagara Falls International Airport (IAG)25 km away3 jets

From the ADS-B feed behind our live jet map: each jet counted once per airport per day. No registrations or owners are stored. Coverage is best in North America and Europe.

Book now or wait?

Our read of the market for Seattle to Buffalo on your date.

Your date

My dates are flexible

Fly Tue 24 Nov instead

Moving your flight to Tue 24 Nov should cost about 4% less.

From, on Mon 23 Nov: $25,850
Empty legs, past year: 16116 · listed ~2d ahead

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Private jet vs business class

Per person, with the hours you save door to door.

Travellers

Your time is worth

Private jet

$6,880

per person · Cessna Citation I/SP

8h 8m door to door

Business class

$1,800

per person · typical flexible fare

7h 52m door to door

You save 0h each, 0h for the group. The jet costs $5,080 more per person, after your time saved.

Jet: our average one-way price for the cheapest jet that seats your group. Airline: typical business fare for the distance, plus about 3 hours at airports.

How much does a private jet from Seattle to Buffalo cost?

$18,900 – $72,800

one way, whole aircraft, all-in estimate

Return trip from about $35,700 (Piper PA-31 Chieftain, back another day): less than two one-way flights.
Light Jets and larger fly the route non-stop.
Empty legs on this routing can cut costs by up to 75% when the timing aligns.

Why fly this route privately?

Arrive at Seattle–Tacoma International Airport's private terminal 15 minutes before take-off, not hours.
Land at Buffalo Niagara International Airport, closer to where you are going.
Fly when you want: your schedule decides, not the airline's.

DepartureSeattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA)Seattle, United States ArrivalBuffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)Buffalo, United States

Fastest flight time: 4h 15mUp to 19 passengers

Seattle to Buffalo, Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a private jet from Seattle to Buffalo cost?

Estimated charter prices for the 3,406 km flight from Seattle (SEA) to Buffalo (BUF) range from about $18,900 in the turboprops category to around $72,800 for ultra long range, all-in including crew and standard fees. Request a formal quote for an exact price for your dates.

How long is the flight from Seattle to Buffalo by private jet?

Flight time depends on the aircraft: expect around 4h 15m in the fastest category, while smaller aircraft may need a fuel stop. Private terminals also save 1-2 hours versus airline check-in.

Which private jets can fly Seattle to Buffalo non-stop?

Light Jets, Midsize Jets, Super Midsize Jets, Heavy Jets, Ultra Long Range can typically fly this 3,406 km route non-stop. Typical aircraft include Cessna Citation CJ3+, Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2, Cessna Citation XLS+.

Can I book an empty leg from Seattle to Buffalo?

Right now our empty-leg board has 4 flights leaving the Seattle area and 2 arriving in the Buffalo area. Empty legs are one-way flights an aircraft makes anyway, sold below a normal charter when the timing fits. Check our empty legs page, or set a price alert and we e-mail you when one matches your route.

How much is a return private jet from Seattle to Buffalo?

About $35,700 for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain), out and back on different days, whole aircraft, taxes and fees included. A return usually costs less than two one-way flights because the aircraft is flown in and home once. Crew nights away add to it when you stay longer.

When is the cheapest time to fly private from Seattle to Buffalo?

On our booking engine's estimates for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain), February averages about $17,700 and August about $20,500. Tuesdays and Wednesdays are usually cheaper than Fridays and Sundays, and booking more than two weeks ahead avoids last-minute prices.

Which airport do private jets use most near Seattle?

In the last 30 days our live tracking counted the most private jets at King County International Airport - Boeing Field (BFI): 1,578, 9 km from SEA. We quote the airport that suits you best; tell us where you are going in Seattle.

Which airport do private jets use most near Buffalo?

In the last 30 days our live tracking counted the most private jets at Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF): 129, so BUF is the main private-jet airport for Buffalo. We quote the airport that suits you best; tell us where you are going in Buffalo.

Fly private from Seattle

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Aircraft for Seattle to Buffalo

These jets can fly the 3,406 km non-stop. Open one for photos, cabin size and an estimated hourly rate.

Hawker 850XP4,630 km range SyberJet SJ305,065 km range Embraer Legacy 6005,920 km range Bombardier Challenger 35005,926 km range Gulfstream G60012,220 km range

Compare them on the private jet fleet page, or track charter prices and empty legs.

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More private jet routes to Buffalo

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More on both ends of this trip: private jet charter in Seattle and private jet charter in Buffalo.