Travelling from Dallas to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF): What you need to know
Start your travels at one of Dallas's main airports, Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) or Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL). Check out your options for booking a flight from Dallas to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) leaving from either of these.
Expect to be in the air for 3 hours. On average, that's the duration of a direct Dallas to Buffalo Niagara International Airport flight.
Buffalo is one hour ahead of Dallas. Buffalo Niagara International Airport is located in Buffalo, which is in the UTC-4 timezone.
You can choose from 10 direct flights a week between Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF). This is the most popular route, with American Airlines offering a 12:19pm departure from DFW to BUF.
Leave enough time to make your flight from Dallas to BUF. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
High season means busier airports, so show up even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stay on schedule.
Airports in Dallas
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Dallas to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) take off from this terminal.
When departing from DFW, you can take a direct flight from Dallas to Buffalo Niagara International Airport with American Airlines.
The airline with the highest booking numbers between DFW and BUF is American Airlines.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival rate on this route is American Airlines.
Located around 32 kilometres from the centre of Dallas, DFW can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
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Of the flights that depart from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, 73.22% land on time at their destination.
DFW is located at 2400 Aviation Dr.
Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL)
You can book a direct Dallas to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) flight ticket with departures from Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL). See if flying from DAL works better for your plans.
Southwest Airlines offers direct flights from Dallas to BUF out of DAL. Book your favourite seat and arrive at your destination in a single stretch.
Southwest Airlines is the most popular choice for travellers flying from DAL to BUF.
DAL is about 16 kilometres from central Dallas. It'll take 20 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 50 minutes.
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Dallas Love Field Airport has an on-time performance of 76.03%. This figure provides insight into how often flights departing from this airport arrive at their destination on time.
You'll find DAL at 8008 Cedar Springs Road.
About Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
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You'll find BUF at Genesee Street.
Getting from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to central Buffalo
Buffalo Niagara International Airport to central Buffalo is about 13 kilometres. If you're getting a cab or renting a car, plan in advance to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times vary depending on traffic conditions and the time of day.
Travelling by public transport takes about 1 hour 15 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dallas to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Dallas to Buffalo Niagara International Airport is $168. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $343. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Dallas to BUF if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some great early bird deals.
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The best time to fly from Dallas to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
May is the quietest month for flights from Dallas to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF), while August is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Buffalo based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Buffalo is July, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Lock in your Dallas to BUF flight ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Dallas to Buffalo Niagara International Airport in January when temperatures are between -10ºC (14ºF) and 2ºC (36ºF).
More about Buffalo
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Every great holiday has to include a little sightseeing. Frank Lloyd Wright's Darwin D. Martin House Complex, Albright-Knox Art Gallery and Forest Lawn are must-do's during your Buffalo adventure.
Explore more of the United States
Buffalo has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of the United States waiting to be discovered. Around 290 kilometres south-west of Buffalo, a trip to Cleveland will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Rock & Roll Hall of Fame & Museum, Cleveland Museum of Art and Cleveland Museum of Natural History.
If you're looking to explore another side of the United States, consider Pittsburgh, roughly 290 kilometres south of Buffalo. Andy Warhol Museum, Carnegie Museum of Art and The Frick Pittsburgh are among its highlights.