Flying from Buffalo Niagara Airport (BUF) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC): what you need to know
Anchorage is four hours behind Buffalo and follows the UTC-9 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your BUF to ANC flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Anchorage International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Top stopovers between BUF and ANC include:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Washington Dulles Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Buffalo Niagara Airport (BUF) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)
$235 is the lowest price for a one-way Buffalo Niagara Airport to Anchorage International Airport flight. A return flight starts at $468. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from BUF to ANC if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird deals.
Getting cheap flights from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Anchorage International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares throughout the month and score a great deal.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from BUF to ANC is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Anchorage International Airport.
Handy information about Buffalo Niagara Airport (BUF)
BUF is located at Genesee Street.
Of all flights departing from Buffalo Niagara Airport, 74% land on time at their destination.
Central Buffalo to Buffalo Niagara Airport is around 16 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The journey on public transport will take about 40 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Anchorage International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near BUF:
Arriving at Anchorage International Airport (ANC)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Buffalo Niagara Airport to Anchorage International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ANC instead:
Grab a Anchorage International Airport rental car and explore Anchorage and beyond with your own wheels. Alamo, Budget and Enterprise are top providers to choose from here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Anchorage International Airport around two weeks in advance.
Getting from Anchorage International Airport (ANC) to central Anchorage
Anchorage International Airport to central Anchorage has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometers away.
When traveling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)
July is the most popular month for flights from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Anchorage International Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Anchorage in March.
Book your flight from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Anchorage International Airport for July if you want to visit Anchorage during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BUF to ANC in January. Average temperatures are between -22ºC (-8ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF) then.
Explore more of the United States
Anchorage has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of the United States waiting to be discovered. About 418 kilometers north of Anchorage, a trip to Fairbanks will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Aurora Park, S.S. Nenana Sternwheeler Riverboat and Georgeson Botanical Garden.
Thinking about other well-known places to visit in the United States? Travel 21 kilometers north-east of Anchorage to Eagle River. Wolf Song of Alaska is one of the highlights in the area.