Flying from Savannah / Hilton Head Airport (SAV) to Buffalo Niagara Airport (BUF): what you need to know
Your SAV to BUF flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Travelling during a peak month like April? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Savannah / Hilton Head Airport to Buffalo Niagara Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between SAV and BUF:
Charlotte Douglas Airport
Philadelphia International Airport
Baltimore Washington International Airport
Handy information about Savannah / Hilton Head Airport (SAV)
You'll find SAV at 400 Airways Avenue.
Savannah / Hilton Head Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 81% of flights that depart SAV arrive at their destination without delay.
To get to Savannah / Hilton Head Airport from central Savannah, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport will take about 40 minutes.
Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near SAV. Whether you're taking an early flight from Savannah / Hilton Head Airport to Buffalo Niagara Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Buffalo Niagara Airport (BUF)
Consider staying in a hotel close to BUF if you're on a late Savannah / Hilton Head Airport to Buffalo Niagara Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Explore without limits with a Buffalo Niagara Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Dollar, Hertz or Budget and chase adventure across Buffalo and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Buffalo Niagara Airport about two weeks before travelling.
Getting from Buffalo Niagara Airport (BUF) to central Buffalo
You'll find BUF at Genesee Street.
Buffalo Niagara Airport to the centre of Buffalo has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
When to fly to Buffalo Niagara Airport (BUF)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Savannah / Hilton Head Airport to Buffalo Niagara Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Buffalo. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Savannah / Hilton Head Airport to Buffalo Niagara Airport for July if you want to visit Buffalo during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -10ºC (14ºF) and 2ºC (36ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SAV to BUF sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
Buffalo has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of the United States waiting to be discovered. About 467 kilometres south-east of Buffalo, a visit to New York will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Central Park, Statue of Liberty and Metropolitan Museum of Art.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in the United States, consider Philadelphia, roughly 451 kilometres south-east of Buffalo. Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art are key highlights.
