Flying from Buffalo Niagara Airport (BUF) to Houston Hobby Airport (HOU): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Houston Hobby Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 40 minutes.
The timezone in Houston is UTC-6, which is one hour behind Buffalo.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Get to the airport on time to board your BUF to HOU flight.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
Travelling to Houston (and then discovering more of the United States!) is a snap with Southwest Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Houston Hobby Airport.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Southwest Airlines.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Houston Hobby Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between BUF and HOU include:
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Nashville Airport
Baltimore Washington International Airport
Handy information about Buffalo Niagara Airport (BUF)
You'll find BUF at Genesee Street.
When it comes to Buffalo Niagara Airport's on-time performance, data shows 74% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To get to Buffalo Niagara Airport from central Buffalo, it takes around 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near BUF. Whether you're catching an early flight from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Houston Hobby Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Buffalo Niagara Airport to Houston Hobby Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near HOU instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Houston Hobby Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Easirent, Dollar or Thrifty and explore beyond Houston's usual tourist stops.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Houston Hobby Airport about four weeks ahead of your trip.
When to fly to Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)
July is the most popular month for flights from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Houston Hobby Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Houston in March.
The warmest month in Houston is August, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF). Book your flights from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Houston Hobby Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BUF to HOU in January. Average temperatures are between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) then.
Explore more of the United States
Houston has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of the United States you'll want to see. About 306 kilometres west of Houston, a trip to San Antonio will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like San Antonio River Walk, San Antonio River walk and Alamo Plaza.
If you want to check out another major stop in the United States, head for Dallas, about 370 kilometres north of Houston. Meyerson Symphony Centre, Winspear Opera House and Dallas Museum of Art are key highlights.
