Flying from Mexico City to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF): What you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can start your journey from in Mexico City. Check out your options leaving from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) or Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU) when searching for a flight from Mexico City to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF).
Buffalo Niagara International Airport is located in Buffalo. The city runs on the UTC-4 timezone and is two hours ahead of Mexico City.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your flight from Mexico City to BUF.
If you're taking off during a bank holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. Get there two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Mexico City to BUF. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX). Take a break from travelling at one of these airports:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
The journey from central Mexico City to MEX takes around 55 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 8 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Planning to catch an early flight from Mexico City to Buffalo Niagara International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by staying at one of these stays near Benito Juarez International Airport:
80.91% of flights leaving Benito Juarez International Airport touch down at their destination according to schedule. With its impressive on-time stats, you're unlikely to be delayed when jetting out of MEX.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
You can get to NLU from central Mexico City in about 55 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 45 minutes to cover the 40 kilometres or so.
You're off on holiday, so why not spend another night away at a hotel near Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport? Before your Mexico City to BUF flight, treat yourself to a stay at Verticca Hotel.
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 67.58%.
About Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
Have a late flight from Mexico City to Buffalo Niagara International Airport? Don't let it steal your sleep. Check in to one of these hotels near BUF and hit the pillow fast:
Pick up a Buffalo Niagara International Airport rental car and explore Buffalo and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Hertz and Budget are popular providers to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your Mexico City to Buffalo Niagara International Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
BUF is located at Genesee Street.
Getting from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to central Buffalo
The centre of Buffalo is about 13 kilometres from Buffalo Niagara International Airport. Travel times by cab or car hire will vary depending on time of day, so do a little research ahead of your trip.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
R 3,658 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Mexico City to Buffalo Niagara International Airport. Return flights start at R 6,697. These prices may change based on availability.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Mexico City to BUF if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird rates.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in each month when searching for your Mexico City to Buffalo Niagara International Airport ticket.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a lower fare pops up on plane tickets from Mexico City to BUF.
Filters make it easier to save some cash on your flight from Mexico City to Buffalo Niagara International Airport. Choose the airlines, flight times and number of stops that check all your boxes. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the lowest price right away.
The best time to fly from Mexico City to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
May is the quietest month for flights from Mexico City to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF), while August is the most popular. Find the best time to go to Buffalo based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
Before locking in your Mexico City to BUF plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. July is the warmest month in Buffalo, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC (59ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Mexico City to Buffalo Niagara International Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -10ºC (14ºF) and 2ºC (36ºF).
More about Buffalo
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Buffalo right here. Explore these hotels after locking in your flight from Mexico City to Buffalo Niagara International Airport:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. Frank Lloyd Wright's Darwin D. Martin House Complex, Albright-Knox Art Gallery and Forest Lawn are essential stops on your Buffalo itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
You've done Buffalo, now it's time to explore more of the United States. Travel about 290 kilometres south-west to Cleveland to check off its popular sights. From Rock & Roll Hall of Fame & Museum to Cleveland Museum of Art and Cleveland Museum of Natural History, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 290 kilometres south of Buffalo, Pittsburgh is another essential stop in the United States. Start your sightseeing at Andy Warhol Museum, Carnegie Museum of Art and The Frick Pittsburgh.
