Traveling from Houston to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF): What you need to know
Begin your journey at one of Houston's main airports, George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) or William P. Hobby Airport (HOU). Check out your options for booking a flight from Houston to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) jetting off from either of these.
The timezone in Buffalo is UTC-4, which is one hour ahead of Houston. Buffalo Niagara International Airport is located in Buffalo.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Houston to BUF. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
If you're flying during a public holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. Get there two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in Houston
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Located around 27 kilometers from central Houston, IAH can be reached in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 50 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Houston to Buffalo Niagara International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to George Bush Intercontinental Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of George Bush Intercontinental Airport, data shows 78.42% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
IAH is located at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
With public transport, you can travel from central Houston to HOU in around 1 hour 40 minutes. The terminal is roughly 19 kilometers away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 20 minutes.
Catching an early morning flight? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near William P. Hobby Airport the day before your Houston to BUF flight:
William P. Hobby Airport has a strong track record for reliability and timeliness. 81.06% of flights out of here land when expected.
You'll find HOU at 7800 Airport Boulevard.
About Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
Consider booking a hotel close to BUF if you're catching a late flight from Houston to Buffalo Niagara International Airport. Settle into one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Go where the road takes you with a Buffalo Niagara International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Dollar, Hertz or Budget and discover more of Buffalo and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride around two weeks before your Houston to Buffalo Niagara International Airport flight.
You'll find BUF at Genesee Street.
Getting from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to central Buffalo
Buffalo Niagara International Airport is about 13 kilometers from central Buffalo. The time it takes to get there in a cab or car rental will depend on the time of day. Do some research before you go.
If you're traveling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
$90 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Houston to Buffalo Niagara International Airport. A return flight starts at $200. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Houston to BUF. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.
Affordable Houston to Buffalo Niagara International Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across every month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Houston to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Houston to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF). August is the busiest month to travel to Buffalo. If crowds aren't your thing, go in May.
Lock in a Houston to BUF plane ticket departing in July if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Buffalo to range from 15ºC (59ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
January has temperatures of between -10ºC (14ºF) and 2ºC (36ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Houston to Buffalo Niagara International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Buffalo
After booking your flight from Houston to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Buffalo:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be difficult to know where to start. Frank Lloyd Wright's Darwin D. Martin House Complex, Albright-Knox Art Gallery and Forest Lawn are major attractions which should be on any well-planned Buffalo itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
Cleveland is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Buffalo. Around 290 kilometers away to the south-west, its best attractions include Rock & Roll Hall of Fame & Museum, Cleveland Museum of Art and Cleveland Museum of Natural History.
Around 290 kilometers south of Buffalo, Pittsburgh is another essential stop in the United States. No visit is complete without checking out Andy Warhol Museum, Carnegie Museum of Art and The Frick Pittsburgh.
