Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF): what you need to know
Your SFO to BUF flight 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.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between SFO and BUF:
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
Chicago Midway International Airport
O'Hare International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
ج.م. 4,584 is currently the lowest price for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport flight. Return flights start from ج.م. 9,195. These fares can change depending on availability.
It's usually smart to book in advance if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from SFO to BUF. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport across the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
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Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from San Francisco International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Of the departures from San Francisco International Airport, 77.36% touch down on time at their destination.
To reach San Francisco International Airport from central San Francisco, it takes about 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes.
Catching an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near SFO:
Arriving at Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
Consider booking a hotel close to BUF if you have a late San Francisco International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Buffalo Niagara International Airport rental car and discover Buffalo and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Hertz and Budget are popular providers to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from Buffalo Niagara International Airport about two weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to central Buffalo
BUF is located at Genesee Street.
Buffalo Niagara International Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from central Buffalo. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
August is the most popular month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Buffalo in May.
Lock in your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport for July if you'd like to visit Buffalo during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 15ºC and 28ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -10ºC and 2ºC. Search for cheap tickets from SFO to BUF sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
You've done Buffalo, now it's time to discover other parts of United States. Journey about 467 kilometres south-east to New York to check off its leading sights. From Statue of Liberty to Central Park and Empire State Building, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If there's time to check out another side of United States, head for Philadelphia, about 451 kilometres south-east of Buffalo. Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art are the start of reasons to visit.
