Cheap Flights from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) to Buffalo Niagara (BUF)

Leaving Atlanta for Buffalo takes you from a southern city to a northeastern one. Whereas Atlanta has a population of nearly 500,000, Buffalo has about half that many people. Atlanta continues to take on the characteristics of a big city; Buffalo has managed to keep something of a small-town feel. It is considered a good place for bicycling, and it has numerous parks and green spaces. Learn about the route from Atlanta to Buffalo to make your trip as enjoyable as possible.

Flight Information to Make Your Trip Easier

This route is served by Delta, American, United, Jet Blue, and Southwest Airlines. Non-stop flights are available. Search for flight deals on Skyscanner's flight search page. You can set price alerts to be notified when a price changes on a flight you are interested in.

Know What to Expect in the Atlanta Hartsfield Jackson Airport

This airport has two domestic terminals, Domestic Terminal North and Domestic Terminal South. Your gate will be in one of these terminals. Terminal North hosts American, Frontier, Silver, Southwest, Spirt, United and U.S. Airways. In Terminal South, Alaska Airlines and Delta have their gates.

Between the two domestic terminals sits an Atrium and restaurant area. You can eat at the Atlanta Chophouse and Brewery, Burger King, IHOP, Popeye's, TGI Fridays, Teriyaki Experience, and Shane's Rib Shack.

You can shop at Simply Books, ATL Sunglasses, Brighton Collectibles, Brooks Brothers, and Tech Showcase.

Travel from the rental car area on the Sky Train.

Your Arrival in Buffalo's Airport

Buffalo Niagara International Airport has a single terminal with departures on the upper level and arrivals on the lower level. The restaurants here include Lake Erie Grille, the Anchor Bar, Villa Italian Kitchen, Mattie's Texas Red Hots, and Coffee Beanery. Retail stores are limited to Fifth and Main, Jet Set West, Jet Set East, and Visit Buffalo Niagara. You will also find a barber and a nursing lounge. For mass transit, you can access the NFTA metro. Hotel shuttles are available, as well as shuttles to parking areas. The airport has car rental counter. Use Skyscanner's free car rental tool to reserve your car in advance.

Security ID You Will Need

Bring a government-issued picture ID for this route.

Time Zones

Buffalo and Atlanta are in the same time zone.

Weather You Will Find in Buffalo

Winters tend to be cold in Buffalo, with an average temperature of 23 to 24 degrees in January and February. The temperature in summer can rise to 80 degrees. An average of three to four inches of rain fall per month. Humidity is generally over 60 percent all year, ranging up to 75 percent in December.

Prices to Expect in Buffalo

Prices in Buffalo are cheaper than those in Atlanta. Restaurants are three to four percent less expensive. A meal for two people at a mid-priced restaurant will cost $48.50 on average. An inexpensive restaurant can cost as little as $15.00 for one person.

Taxis are a bit more expensive in Buffalo. A cab costs $3.00 per mile vs. Atlanta's $2.00 per mile.

Clothing is less expensive by three to five percent, and groceries are less expensive by about the same percentage.

Hotel rooms are available from around $100 per night to well over $300 per night. Use Skyscanner's hotel search tool to find the best deals on hotels in Buffalo.