How to find cheap flights to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
R 18,908 is currently the cheapest price for a return flight to Buffalo Niagara International Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to BUF, the lowest fare is R 14,181.
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Pick up a bargain on tickets to Buffalo, where Buffalo Niagara International Airport is located, by booking as early as possible. You're more likely to find a good deal and have a wider selection of flight options.
Select the 'Add nearby airports' option and widen your search for cheap flights to Buffalo. This will list all the airports around your departure and destination points.
If there's no rush to get to Buffalo, think about taking a scenic route. You might find cheaper plane tickets to Buffalo Niagara International Airport if you book a flight with one or more stops.
Best time to go to Buffalo
May is typically the cheapest month to catch a flight to Buffalo.
To find the cheapest month for flights to BUF, use the 'Whole month' tool. If you're flexible with your dates, search for the green prices on the calendar — they highlight the lowest available fares.
Travel to Buffalo in August if you want to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to BUF, but also when fares are likely to cost more.
The quietest time of the year to travel is May. Lock in your plane tickets to Buffalo then and enjoy sightseeing at a slower pace.
The weather can make or break your holiday, so consider what kind of conditions you prefer to travel in. Buffalo is warmest in July, with averages of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
Temperatures are lowest in January, when they range from -10ºC (14ºF) to 2ºC (36ºF).
Hoping for a clearer forecast? September is the driest month in Buffalo, averaging seven days of rain.
January brings the wettest weather. You can expect around 13 days of rainfall if you're in town then.
Travelling to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF): What you need to know
Offering direct flights to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, these airlines make reaching Buffalo a breeze:
If you want to jet away with the most consistently on-time carrier, book your BUF plane ticket with Southwest Airlines. Up to 78% of its flights into this airport land according to schedule.
You'll be arriving in the UTC-4 timezone at BUF.
Whether you're arriving late or simply want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some comfortable hotels near Buffalo Niagara International Airport. Kick back at one of these after your flight to BUF:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a car hire in BUF. Find your ideal ride with Dollar, Hertz or Budget and experience the lesser-explored corners of Buffalo.
Buffalo Niagara International Airport has an on-time performance of 75%. This percentage shows how often flights from BUF touch down when expected.
Getting to central Buffalo from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
BUF is located about 18 kilometres from central Buffalo.
After touching down from your flight to BUF, expect a drive to the centre of around 20 minutes.
Catch public transport and you'll be there in roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
Buffalo comes with plenty of great places to check in. Here's a lineup of comfy hotels to consider for your visit:
Buffalo highlights
These top attractions should be on your itinerary after hopping off your flight to Buffalo:
Frank Lloyd Wright's Darwin D. Martin House Complex: Delivering a strong first impression of everything the city has to offer, this landmark is around 6 kilometres north-east of the centre.
Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens: You'll discover this park roughly 8 kilometres south-east of the centre. It offers a nice change of pace while exploring Buffalo.
Forest Lawn: This is another good reason to visit this city. A memorable landmark, it's around 5 kilometres north of the heart of Buffalo.
How to get to Niagara Falls from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
Setting out for the nearby city of Niagara Falls? It's about 40 kilometres from BUF. Give yourself around 30 minutes to drive to the centre.
Allow roughly 2 hours 45 minutes if you travel to Niagara Falls on public transport.
Travelling from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to North Tonawanda
If North Tonawanda is where you want to be, public transport will take around 2 hours 10 minutes from Buffalo Niagara International Airport. This city is about 16 kilometres from BUF.
Making the trip by car takes roughly 20 minutes.
Explore more of the United States
Up for more exploring? Cleveland will add more excitement to your journey through the United States. It's around 290 kilometres south-west of Buffalo and features Rock & Roll Hall of Fame & Museum, Cleveland Museum of Art and Cleveland Museum of Natural History. The main airport for this city is Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE).
Pittsburgh might just steal the show during your trip to the United States. You'll find it roughly 290 kilometres south of Buffalo. Andy Warhol Museum, Carnegie Museum of Art and The Frick Pittsburgh stand out as key sights. You can arrive here through Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT).
Or make your way to Rochester, roughly 97 kilometres east of Buffalo. George Eastman Museum, Strong National Museum Of Play and Strasenburgh Planetarium are just a taste of what's waiting.
