Travelling from Mexico City to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF): What you need to know
Buffalo is one hour ahead of Mexico City. Buffalo Niagara International Airport is located in Buffalo, which operates on the UTC-5 timezone.
To ensure you get on your flight from Mexico City to BUF, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Head to the airport even earlier during popular months like September. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and up to four hours for international journeys. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to relax or grab something to eat.
Airports in Mexico City
Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
We make it easy to book cheap flights from Mexico City to BUF with a stopover. To explore the options leaving from Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between MEX and BUF include:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Located around 13 kilometres from central Mexico City, MEX can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Searching for a comfortable hotel near Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Mexico City to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping a quick hop from check-in:
84% of flights departing from Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule. Given its strong performance rating, you're unlikely to face delays when taking off from MEX.
Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU)
NLU is around 56 kilometres from central Mexico City. It'll take 55 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 2 hours.
It's your holiday, so why not book an extra night away at a hotel close to Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport? Before your Mexico City to BUF flight, treat yourself to a stay at Verticca Hotel.
76% of flights out of Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
About Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
Have a late flight from Mexico City to Buffalo Niagara International Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near BUF and give yourself a well-earned lights-out:
Booking your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your Mexico City to Buffalo Niagara International Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
You'll find BUF at Genesee Street.
Getting from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to central Buffalo
Central Buffalo is around 16 kilometres from Buffalo Niagara International Airport and takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. Work out your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
At the moment, $483 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Mexico City to Buffalo Niagara International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $872. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Mexico City to BUF, book in advance. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
Cheap Mexico City to Buffalo Niagara International Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across each month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Mexico City to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
Picture the kind of break you want when deciding when to fly. December is the quietest month to go to Buffalo. August is when most people book flights from Mexico City to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF), which may be ideal if you're chasing more action.
Lock in a Mexico City to BUF plane ticket departing in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Buffalo to range from 15ºC (59ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Mexico City to Buffalo Niagara International Airport in January when temperatures are between -10ºC (14ºF) and 2ºC (36ºF).
More about Buffalo
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Buffalo right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Mexico City to Buffalo Niagara International Airport:
Your visit to Buffalo should come with a side of sightseeing. Big-name attractions you can't miss include Frank Lloyd Wright's Darwin D. Martin House Complex, Buffalo AKG Art Museum and Forest Lawn.
Explore more of the United States
Buffalo has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of the United States you should also see. Around 290 kilometres southwest of Buffalo, a trip to Cleveland will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Cleveland Museum of Art and Cleveland Museum of Natural History.
Around 290 kilometres south of Buffalo, Pittsburgh is another essential stop in the United States. Experience major highlights starting with Carnegie Museum of Art, The Andy Warhol Museum and Point State Park Fountain.