Travelling from Toronto to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF): What you need to know
Toronto and Buffalo (where Buffalo Niagara International Airport is located) share the UTC-5 timezone. That means you won't need to change your watch when you land.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from Toronto to BUF. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as July 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
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Located around 27 kms (17 miles) from central Toronto, YYZ can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 25 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near Toronto Pearson International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Toronto to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
When it comes to Toronto Pearson International Airport's on-time performance, 64% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
On public transport, you can travel from central Toronto to YTZ in around 20 minutes. The terminal is roughly 3 kms (2 miles) away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 10 minutes.
Flying off with the first light? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport the day before your Toronto to BUF flight:
As far as flight punctuality goes, Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 62%.
John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM)
From central Toronto, YHM is around 72 kms (45 miles) away. It takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to get there by car and 1 hour 50 minutes or so if you use public transport.
Make catching an early Toronto to Buffalo Niagara International Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Book a room at one of these hotels close to John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport and get to your check-in counter with plenty of time to spare:
The on-time performance rate of YHM is 71%. To put it simply, that's how frequently flights from this airport arrive within the expected time frame.
About Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
Book a hotel close to BUF if you have a late flight from Toronto to Buffalo Niagara International Airport. Settle into one of these accommodation options and be in bed in no time flat:
Hit the road running by picking up a Buffalo Niagara International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Hertz or Budget and experience the lesser-explored corners of Buffalo and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride around two weeks ahead of your Toronto to Buffalo Niagara International Airport flight.
You'll find BUF at Genesee Street.
Getting from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to central Buffalo
From Buffalo Niagara International Airport, central Buffalo is around 16 kms (10 miles) away. It takes about 20 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
Right now, £146 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Toronto to Buffalo Niagara International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is £285. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Toronto to BUF if you book in advance. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.
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The best time to fly from Toronto to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Toronto to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF). May is the busiest month to visit Buffalo. If crowds aren't your thing, go in September.
When booking your Toronto to BUF plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. July is the warmest month in Buffalo, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC to 28ºC.
January sees temperatures of between -10ºC and 2ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Toronto to Buffalo Niagara International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Buffalo
After booking your flight from Toronto to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Buffalo:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to start. Frank Lloyd Wright's Darwin D. Martin House Complex, Buffalo AKG Art Museum and Forest Lawn are major attractions which should be on any good Buffalo itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
Buffalo is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of the United States you'll want to see. About 290 kms (180 miles) southwest of Buffalo, a visit to Cleveland will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Cleveland Museum of Art and Cleveland Museum of Natural History.
Around 290 kms (180 miles) south of Buffalo, Pittsburgh is another essential stop in the United States. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Carnegie Museum of Art, The Andy Warhol Museum and Point State Park Fountain.