Flying from Fort Lauderdale to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF): What you need to know
Your travels get underway at Fort Lauderdale's main airport, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL). Check out your options for booking a flight from Fort Lauderdale to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) leaving from this base.
The average length of a direct Fort Lauderdale to Buffalo Niagara International Airport flight is 3 hours.
Buffalo (where Buffalo Niagara International Airport is located) and Fort Lauderdale share the UTC-4 timezone. You can fly without needing to calculate any time difference.
The most popular route is from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF). You can choose from 9 direct services each week. JetBlue Airways operates a 6:15am departure between FLL and BUF.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Show up at the airport on time to board your flight from Fort Lauderdale to BUF.
In high season, allow for longer queues and be there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
Get to your destination in one go from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL). Direct flights from Fort Lauderdale to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) can be booked from here.
JetBlue Airways is a well-known airline that operates direct flights from Fort Lauderdale to Buffalo Niagara International Airport taking off from FLL.
JetBlue Airways is the most frequently booked airline offering flights from FLL to BUF.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrivals rate on this route is Southwest Airlines.
FLL is around 8 kilometres from central Fort Lauderdale. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 25 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Fort Lauderdale to Buffalo Niagara International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport:
When it comes to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 73.74% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
You'll find FLL at 320 Terminal Drive.
About Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
Reserve a hotel close to BUF if you have a late flight from Fort Lauderdale to Buffalo Niagara International Airport. Pick one of these options and be in bed sooner:
Pick up a Buffalo Niagara International Airport rental car and explore Buffalo and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Hertz and Budget are well-known companies you can book with here.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride around two weeks in advance of your Fort Lauderdale to Buffalo Niagara International Airport flight.
BUF is located at Genesee Street.
Getting from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to central Buffalo
Central Buffalo is about 13 kilometres from Buffalo Niagara International Airport. Journey times by car hire or cab will vary depending on traffic conditions, so do a little research before you go.
Travelling by public transport typically takes 1 hour 15 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Fort Lauderdale to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Fort Lauderdale to Buffalo Niagara International Airport is R 1,008. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 2,434. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Fort Lauderdale to BUF. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
Cheap Fort Lauderdale to Buffalo Niagara International Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares throughout the month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
Think about the kind of experience you want when planning your trip dates. May is the quietest month to go to Buffalo. August is when most people book flights from Fort Lauderdale to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF), which may be perfect if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
Lock in a Fort Lauderdale to BUF plane ticket departing in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Buffalo to range from 15ºC (59ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Fort Lauderdale to Buffalo Niagara International Airport in January when temperatures are between -10ºC (14ºF) and 2ºC (36ºF).
More about Buffalo
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Buffalo right here. Browse these options after you've booked your flight from Fort Lauderdale to Buffalo Niagara International Airport:
Your Buffalo trip isn't complete without checking out the sights. Highlights that are worth your time include Frank Lloyd Wright's Darwin D. Martin House Complex, Albright-Knox Art Gallery and Forest Lawn.
Explore more of the United States
Cleveland is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be explored after you've experienced Buffalo. Around 290 kilometres away to the south-west, popular attractions include Rock & Roll Hall of Fame & Museum, Cleveland Museum of Art and Cleveland Museum of Natural History.
If you're looking to explore another corner of the United States, head for Pittsburgh, roughly 290 kilometres south of Buffalo. Andy Warhol Museum, Carnegie Museum of Art and The Frick Pittsburgh are among the biggest draws.
