Flying from Vancouver to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF): What you need to know
Planning your flight from Vancouver to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) begins with finding the right airport to start your adventure from. Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX) are your options in Vancouver.
Buffalo is three hours ahead of Vancouver. Buffalo Niagara International Airport is located in Buffalo, which runs on the UTC-4 timezone.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your flight from Vancouver to BUF.
Delays at security and check-in are likely if you're jetting off during high season, so give yourself a bit more breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
The journey from central Vancouver to YVR takes about 35 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 9 miles in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Planning to catch an early flight from Vancouver to Buffalo Niagara International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by staying at one of these stays near Vancouver International Airport:
Of all flights departing from Vancouver International Airport, 71.77% land on time at their destination.
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
You can get to CXH from central Vancouver in about 5 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 15 minutes to cover the 1 mile or so.
Taking off bright and early? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport the day before your Vancouver to BUF flight:
Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
YXX is roughly 40 miles from central Vancouver. Driving from the city center to the terminal takes about 1 hour. If you're planning to take public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Take the 'what ifs' out of departure day — stay close to Abbotsford Airport and know you'll get to your boarding gate with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early Vancouver to Buffalo Niagara International Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights get to their destinations as expected. At YXX, that figure is 67.97%.
About Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Vancouver to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near BUF:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Buffalo Niagara International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Dollar, Hertz or Budget to explore Buffalo and beyond.
Booking your ride around two weeks in advance of your Vancouver to Buffalo Niagara International Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
BUF is located at Genesee Street.
Getting from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to central Buffalo
Central Buffalo is about 8 miles from Buffalo Niagara International Airport. Journey times by cab or car rental will vary depending on traffic conditions, so do a little research ahead of time.
Traveling by public transport takes about 1 hour 15 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
$161 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Buffalo Niagara International Airport. Return flights start at $278. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Vancouver to BUF if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some great early bird deals.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Vancouver to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF). August is the peak month for travel to Buffalo. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, go in May.
When booking your Vancouver to BUF plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Buffalo, with temperatures ranging from 59ºF to 82ºF.
January sees temperatures of between 14ºF and 36ºF. Look for cheap tickets from Vancouver to Buffalo Niagara International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Buffalo
After booking your flight from Vancouver to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Buffalo:
Your Buffalo trip wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Leading attractions worth exploring include Frank Lloyd Wright's Darwin D. Martin House Complex, Albright-Knox Art Gallery and Forest Lawn.
Explore more of the United States
Buffalo has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of the United States you'll want to see. Around 180 miles south-west of Buffalo, a visit to Cleveland will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Rock & Roll Hall of Fame & Museum, Cleveland Museum of Art and Cleveland Museum of Natural History.
If there's time to check out another side of the United States, head for Pittsburgh, about 180 miles south of Buffalo. Andy Warhol Museum, Carnegie Museum of Art and The Frick Pittsburgh are key highlights.
