Flying from Orlando to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF): What you need to know
Begin planning your trip by checking out the ideal departure point for your flight from Orlando to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF). Explore the options for leaving from Orlando International Airport (MCO) or Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB), two of the city's main airports.
Expect to be in the air for 2 hours 40 minutes. That's the average time for a direct Orlando to Buffalo Niagara International Airport flight.
Buffalo's timezone is UTC-4, which is the same as Orlando. Buffalo Niagara International Airport is located in Buffalo.
Orlando International Airport (MCO) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) is the most popular route. There are 22 direct flights a week to pick from. If you have things to do before leaving, hop on the last flight with Southwest Airlines at 10:05pm. Opt for the first MCO to BUF departure with Frontier Airlines at 5:05am if you want to get going earlier.
Your flight from Orlando to BUF won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Peak season means busier airports, so aim to get there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stay on schedule.
Airports in Orlando
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
You can take a direct flight from Orlando to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) departing from Orlando International Airport (MCO).
Choose from a variety of airlines that operate direct flights from Orlando to Buffalo Niagara International Airport departing from MCO. Book your ticket with one of these:
Southwest Airlines sees the most traveller bookings for flights from MCO to BUF.
Among carriers on this route, Frontier Airlines leads the way for on-time arrivals.
MCO is around 32 kilometres from central Orlando. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
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Of the departures from Orlando International Airport, 78.28% land on schedule at their destination.
You'll find MCO at One Airport Boulevard.
Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB)
On public transport, you can travel from central Orlando to SFB in around 2 hours 5 minutes. The terminal is roughly 48 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 35 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Orlando to BUF flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Orlando Sanford International Airport:
69.11% of flights out of Orlando Sanford International Airport arrive according to schedule.
About Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
Have a late flight from Orlando to Buffalo Niagara International Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Check in to one of these hotels near BUF and give yourself a well-earned lights-out:
Hit the road running by picking up a Buffalo Niagara International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Dollar, Hertz or Budget and explore beyond Buffalo's usual tourist stops.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride around two weeks ahead of your Orlando to Buffalo Niagara International Airport flight.
The address for BUF is Genesee Street.
Getting from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to central Buffalo
Buffalo Niagara International Airport to the centre of Buffalo is about 13 kilometres. If you're getting a cab or renting a car, do a little research to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times vary based on traffic and the time of day.
Travelling by public transport takes about 1 hour 15 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Orlando to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Orlando to Buffalo Niagara International Airport is Rs8,168. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs15,206. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To find cheap flights from Orlando to BUF, book ahead. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.
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The best time to fly from Orlando to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
August is when most people book flights from Orlando to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF). Visit Buffalo in May for a quieter experience.
Before locking in your Orlando to BUF flight ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Buffalo, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC to 28ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Orlando to Buffalo Niagara International Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -10ºC and 2ºC.
More about Buffalo
Start your Buffalo trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Orlando to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, explore our range of accommodation options including:
Frank Lloyd Wright's Darwin D. Martin House Complex and Albright-Knox Art Gallery are just two of the major attractions to add to your Buffalo must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Forest Lawn.
Explore more of the United States
Cleveland is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Buffalo. Around 290 kilometres away to the south-west, its top attractions include Rock & Roll Hall of Fame & Museum, Cleveland Museum of Art and Cleveland Museum of Natural History.
Pittsburgh is another standout destination in the United States and is around 290 kilometres south of Buffalo. No journey is complete without visiting Andy Warhol Museum, Carnegie Museum of Art and The Frick Pittsburgh.
