How to find cheap flights to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
The cheapest price currently available for a one-way flight to Buffalo Niagara International Airport is R 11,804. A round-trip plane ticket to BUF right now is R 20,080.
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Lock in a bargain on tickets to Buffalo, where Buffalo Niagara International Airport is located, by booking in advance. You're more likely to find a great deal and have a wider range of flights and departure times.
Choose 'Add nearby airports' during your search for a better chance of landing cheap flights to Buffalo. Doing this will give you more choices for where you take off and land, as well as different fares.
If you're not in a hurry to travel to Buffalo, consider making a pit stop along the way. You could find cheaper plane tickets to Buffalo Niagara International Airport by booking a flight with a stop or two.
Best time to go to Buffalo
The cheapest month to take off on a flight to Buffalo is typically May.
To find the month with the cheapest flights to BUF, use the 'Whole month' tool. If you're flexible with your dates, search for the green prices on the calendar — they show you the lowest available fares.
Head to Buffalo in August if you'd like to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to BUF, but also when tickets are likely to cost more.
Travel in December if you prefer to travel with fewer crowds. This is the quietest time of the year and also when plane tickets to Buffalo are typically less expensive.
With averages of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF), July is when Buffalo is at its warmest. Plan your visit around your weather preferences to make the most of your time here.
January has the lowest temperatures, ranging from about -10ºC (14ºF) to 2ºC (36ºF).
With six days of rain on average, September is the driest month in Buffalo.
January has the wettest weather. You can expect around 12 days of rainfall if you visit during this time.
Travelling to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF): What you need to know
Skip the layovers and get to Buffalo in one easy hop. Lock in a direct flight to Buffalo Niagara International Airport with one of these major airlines:
Consider booking your BUF plane ticket with Southwest Airlines. It's the most punctual carrier, with up to 78% of flights to this hub landing on time.
You'll be touching down in the UTC-5 timezone at BUF.
Whether you're arriving late or just want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some comfy hotels near Buffalo Niagara International Airport. Check in to one of these after your flight to BUF:
Buffalo Niagara International Airport has an on-time performance of 74%. This rating shows how often flights from BUF complete their journey without delays.
Getting to central Buffalo from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
BUF is located about 16 kilometres from central Buffalo.
If you're catching a taxi after your flight to BUF, it'll take around 20 minutes to reach the centre.
The trip when using public transport takes about 40 minutes.
If you'd like to stay near all the action in Buffalo, drop your bags at one of these comfortable options:
Buffalo highlights
These top sights should feature on your must-do list after hopping off your flight to Buffalo:
Frank Lloyd Wright's Darwin D. Martin House Complex: Located around 6 kilometres northeast of the city centre, this landmark is the perfect spot to start your sightseeing in the city.
Delaware Park Rose Garden: Here's where you can ease into a slower rhythm when exploring Buffalo. You'll find this park roughly 5 kilometres north of the centre.
Forest Lawn: Need another great reason to visit Buffalo? This landmark pulls in the crowds and is about 5 kilometres north of the city centre.
How to get to Niagara Falls from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
The nearby city of Niagara Falls is about 40 kilometres from BUF. Heading to the centre by taxi or ride-share usually takes around 30 minutes.
Allow for a travel time of roughly 2 hours 45 minutes when making your way to Niagara Falls on public transport.
Travelling from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to North Tonawanda
If North Tonawanda is where you're off to, public transport should take around 2 hours 10 minutes from Buffalo Niagara International Airport. This city is about 16 kilometres from BUF.
Going there by car will take you roughly 20 minutes.
Explore more of the United States
There's a whole lot more of the United States waiting for you to discover. Around 290 kilometres southwest of Buffalo, take off to Cleveland. What not to miss? Start with Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Cleveland Museum of Art and Cleveland Museum of Natural History. The city's nearest major airport is Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE).
Another city in the United States that could easily become a favourite is Pittsburgh. From Buffalo, it's roughly 290 kilometres south and offers top sights like Carnegie Museum of Art and The Andy Warhol Museum. Spend a little time at Point State Park Fountain too. Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) is the main arrival point for this city.
Roughly 97 kilometres east of Buffalo, Rochester is well worth the journey. A few great reasons to visit include George Eastman Museum, Strong National Museum Of Play and Strasenburgh Planetarium.
