Flying from Phoenix to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF): What you need to know
Phoenix's main airport is Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX). Explore your options for departing from this base when booking flights from Phoenix to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF).
4 hours 5 minutes is the average journey time for a direct Phoenix to Buffalo Niagara International Airport flight.
Buffalo is two hours ahead of Phoenix. Buffalo Niagara International Airport is located in Buffalo, which follows the UTC-5 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Phoenix to BUF. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Traveling during a peak time like March? Popular seasons (like spring break and Thanksgiving) can add another hour at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Phoenix
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
You can find a direct flight from Phoenix to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) departing from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX).
Southwest Airlines is a well-known carrier that offers direct flights from Phoenix to Buffalo Niagara International Airport taking off from PHX.
Most passengers choose to book seats with Southwest Airlines between PHX and BUF.
Southwest Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating on this route, with 69.84% of its services landing on schedule.
Traveling from central Phoenix to PHX takes about 25 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 5 kilometers in 10 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
In search of a convenient hotel near Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Phoenix to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, these stays will put you a quick hop from check-in:
80% of flights leaving Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport reach their destination as planned. With its dependable on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when flying out of PHX.
You'll find PHX at 3400 Sky Harbor Boulevard.
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)
AZA is about 32 kilometers from central Phoenix. It'll take 30 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city center. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 15 minutes.
Get a head start on your vacation with an extra night away from home. Before your Phoenix to BUF flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport:
The majority of flights that leave Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport arrive at their destination on schedule. It maintains a high on-time performance rate of 82%.
AZA is located at 6033 S. Sossaman Rd..
About Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Phoenix to Buffalo Niagara International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near BUF instead:
For the lowest price, book your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Phoenix to Buffalo Niagara International Airport flight.
BUF is located at Genesee Street.
Getting from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to central Buffalo
Buffalo Niagara International Airport is around 16 kilometers from the center of Buffalo. It takes around 20 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
It takes around 40 minutes if you're traveling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Phoenix to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
AED 294 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Phoenix to Buffalo Niagara International Airport. A return flight starts at AED 772. These prices can change based on demand.
Book one month before your departure date. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Phoenix to BUF.
June is when you're most likely to land a fantastic deal on a Phoenix to Buffalo Niagara International Airport ticket. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
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The best time to fly from Phoenix to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
Think about the kind of vacation you want when picking your flight dates. December is the quietest month to go to Buffalo. August is when most people book flights from Phoenix to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF), which may be perfect if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
The warmest month in Buffalo is July, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your Phoenix to BUF plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees temperatures of between -10ºC (14ºF) and 2ºC (36ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Phoenix to Buffalo Niagara International Airport around that time if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
More about Buffalo
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Buffalo right here. Check out these hotels after locking in your flight from Phoenix to Buffalo Niagara International Airport:
There are loads of awesome things to do in Buffalo when you're ready to see the sights. Start exploring at Frank Lloyd Wright's Darwin D. Martin House Complex followed by Buffalo AKG Art Museum 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 kilometers away to the southwest, top sights here include Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Cleveland Museum of Art and Cleveland Museum of Natural History.
Around 290 kilometers south of Buffalo, Pittsburgh is another essential stop in the United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Carnegie Museum of Art, The Andy Warhol Museum and Point State Park Fountain.
