Flying from Portland Airport (PDX) to Buffalo Niagara Airport (BUF): what you need to know
Leave plenty of time to catch your PDX to BUF flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Portland Airport to Buffalo Niagara Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between PDX and BUF include:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Denver International Airport
Chicago Midway Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Portland Airport (PDX) to Buffalo Niagara Airport (BUF)
Right now, $257 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Portland Airport to Buffalo Niagara Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $339. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from PDX to BUF, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Portland Airport to Buffalo Niagara Airport across each month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from PDX to BUF.
Secure the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Portland Airport to Buffalo Niagara Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Portland Airport (PDX)
The address for PDX is 7000 NE Airport Way.
Portland Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 83% of flights that depart PDX arrive at their destination as scheduled.
Central Portland to Portland Airport is approximately 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to PDX? If you're boarding an early flight from Portland Airport to Buffalo Niagara Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Buffalo Niagara Airport (BUF)
Consider booking a hotel close to BUF if you're on a late Portland Airport to Buffalo Niagara Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Buffalo Niagara Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Hertz or Budget and experience the lesser-explored corners of Buffalo and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Buffalo Niagara Airport around two weeks before you travel.
Getting from Buffalo Niagara Airport (BUF) to central Buffalo
BUF is located at Genesee Street.
Buffalo Niagara Airport to the centre of Buffalo has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.
It typically takes 40 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Buffalo Niagara Airport (BUF)
August is the busiest month for flights from Portland Airport to Buffalo Niagara Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Buffalo in March.
Book your flight from Portland Airport to Buffalo Niagara Airport for July if you want to visit Buffalo during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from PDX to BUF in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -10ºC (14ºF) and 2ºC (36ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United States
You've seen Buffalo, now it's time to explore other corners of the United States. Journey about 467 kilometres south-east to New York to tick off its top attractions. From Central Park to Statue of Liberty and Metropolitan Museum of Art, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 451 kilometres south-east of Buffalo, Philadelphia is another essential stop in the United States. Experience major highlights starting with Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art.