Flying from Tampa International Airport (TPA) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 45 minutes is how long you'll be traveling on a direct flight from Tampa International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport.
Choose from 18 weekly Tampa International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport flights. The 06:05 departure with Southwest Airlines is the earliest you can take. Southwest Airlines operates the last service of the day at 19:35.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport on time to catch your TPA to BUF flight.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Frontier Airlines is your ticket to exploring Buffalo (and perhaps some other great corners of United States!). Browse the direct flights from Tampa International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport offered by this carrier.
Frontier Airlines is the airline most travelers choose to fly with on this route.
Southwest Airlines leads the way as the most punctual carrier for TPA to BUF flights, with 88.51% of its services arriving as scheduled.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tampa International Airport (TPA) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Tampa International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport flight is $69. A return plane ticket is currently $147. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Book six months before traveling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from TPA to BUF.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Tampa International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport. If you'd like to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from TPA to BUF.
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Handy information about Tampa International Airport (TPA)
You'll find TPA at 5507 West Spruce Street.
When it comes to Tampa International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 78.59% of flights complete their journey on time.
Tampa International Airport is about 8 miles from central Tampa. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the center, it'll take 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of roughly 55 minutes when using public transport.
Need a convenient hotel near TPA? If you're catching an early flight from Tampa International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
If you're landing on a late Tampa International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near BUF:
Grab a Buffalo Niagara International Airport rental car and explore Buffalo and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Hertz and Budget are popular outlets you can book with here.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Buffalo Niagara International Airport about two weeks in advance.
Getting from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to central Buffalo
You'll find BUF at Genesee Street.
From Buffalo Niagara International Airport, Buffalo is approximately 11 miles away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the center.
Traveling by public transport takes about 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
The quietest month for a flight from Tampa International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport is May, while August is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Buffalo based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Book your flight from Tampa International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport for July if you'd like to visit Buffalo during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 59ºF and 82ºF.
Search for cheap tickets from TPA to BUF in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 14ºF and 36ºF on average.
Explore more of United States
New York is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Buffalo. Around 290 miles away to the south-east, its best attractions include Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Empire State Building.
Philadelphia is another well-known destination in United States and is around 280 miles south-east of Buffalo. No journey is complete without a visit to Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
