Travelling from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT): what you need to know
San Antonio is one hour behind Buffalo and is in the UTC-5 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your BUF to SAT flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time like August? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to San Antonio International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between BUF and SAT:
Dallas Love Field Airport
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
Chicago Midway International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)
R 2,150 is currently the best price for a one-way Buffalo Niagara International Airport to San Antonio International Airport flight. Return flights start from R 4,838. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
It's usually smart to book in advance if you want to get cheap tickets from BUF to SAT. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to San Antonio International Airport across the entire month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from BUF to SAT by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Discover the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to San Antonio International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
You'll find BUF at Genesee Street.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Buffalo Niagara International Airport, data shows 75.46% of flights complete their journey on time.
To reach Buffalo Niagara International Airport from central Buffalo, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour 15 minutes on public transport.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near BUF. Whether you're catching an early flight from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to San Antonio International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at San Antonio International Airport (SAT)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Buffalo Niagara International Airport to San Antonio International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near SAT instead:
Go where the road takes you with a San Antonio International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Fox - Rent A Car, Dollar or Thrifty and find adventure across San Antonio and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from San Antonio International Airport about one week before you travel.
Getting from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to central San Antonio
The street address for SAT is 9800 Airport Boulevard.
San Antonio International Airport is roughly 19 kilometres from the centre of San Antonio. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 30 minutes.
When to fly to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to San Antonio International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit San Antonio. If you're after a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to San Antonio International Airport for August if you want to go to San Antonio during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BUF to SAT in January. Temperatures average between 3ºC (37ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
Houston is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be discovered after you've experienced San Antonio. Around 306 kilometres away to the east, its top attractions include The Houston Museum of Natural Science, The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building and Hermann Park.
If you want to check out another major stop in United States, consider Dallas, about 402 kilometres north-east of San Antonio. Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, Perot Museum of Nature and Science and Dallas Museum of Art are key highlights.