Travelling from Toronto to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF): what you need to know
When searching for a flight from Toronto to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF), there's a good range of airports you can jet off from. Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) and Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) are some of Toronto's main options.
Buffalo Niagara International Airport is located in Buffalo. The city's timezone is UTC-4 — the same as Toronto.
To ensure you get on your flight from Toronto to BUF, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as August and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Airports in Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Located around 27 kilometres from the centre of Toronto, YYZ can be reached in approximately 26 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 49 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near Pearson International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Toronto to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
Break up your flight from Toronto to Buffalo Niagara International Airport with a stop so you can recharge or tick a new place off your list. Top stopovers between Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport and BUF include:
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
You can reach YTZ from the centre of Toronto in about 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey by public transport takes roughly 39 minutes to travel the 3 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your flight from Toronto to BUF? Check in to a hotel near Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport before your break officially starts. These stays are calling your name:
About Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
If you have a late flight from Toronto to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near BUF:
Getting from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to central Buffalo
From Buffalo Niagara International Airport, Buffalo is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 21 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you around 1 hour and 15 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
For a one-way ticket from Toronto to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, Rs55,594 is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return trip from just Rs106,613. These are the lowest fares right now but are subject to change depending on availability.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from Toronto to BUF, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
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The best time to fly from Toronto to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
August is the busiest month for flights from Toronto to Buffalo Niagara International Airport. To escape the crowds, head for Buffalo in May when it's quieter.
Lock in your flight from Toronto to BUF for July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Buffalo to range from 15ºC to 28ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -10ºC and 2ºC. Look for cheap flights from Toronto to Buffalo Niagara International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Buffalo
Once you've booked your flight from Toronto to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, think about where to rest your head in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Buffalo:
One of the best ways to get to know Buffalo is to visit its most popular sights. Some highlights include Buffalo City Hall, Albright-Knox Art Gallery and Canalside.
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