Flying from Birmingham Airport (BHM) to Buffalo Niagara Airport (BUF): what you need to know
Give yourself plenty of time to make your BHM to BUF flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month like October? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Birmingham Airport to Buffalo Niagara Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between BHM and BUF include:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Detroit Wayne County Airport
Baltimore Washington International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham Airport (BHM) to Buffalo Niagara Airport (BUF)
C$230 is currently the best price for a one-way Birmingham Airport to Buffalo Niagara Airport flight. Return flights start at C$475. These fares may change based on demand.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from BHM to BUF if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird deals.
Getting cheap flights from Birmingham Airport to Buffalo Niagara Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across every month and land a great deal.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from BHM to BUF.
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Handy information about Birmingham Airport (BHM)
You'll find BHM at 5900 Airport Highway.
Of the flights that depart from Birmingham Airport, 79% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Birmingham to Birmingham Airport is around 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The trip on public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
Get your vacation off to a hassle-free start by staying near BHM. Whether you've booked an early flight from Birmingham Airport to Buffalo Niagara Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Buffalo Niagara Airport (BUF)
If you're arriving on a late Birmingham Airport to Buffalo Niagara Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these options near BUF:
Explore without limits with a Buffalo Niagara Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Dollar, Hertz or Budget and chase adventure across Buffalo and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Buffalo Niagara Airport around two weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Buffalo Niagara Airport (BUF) to central Buffalo
You'll find BUF at Genesee Street.
From Buffalo Niagara Airport, Buffalo is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes about 40 minutes.
When to fly to Buffalo Niagara Airport (BUF)
August is the busiest month for flights from Birmingham Airport to Buffalo Niagara Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Buffalo in March.
When booking your flight from Birmingham Airport to Buffalo Niagara Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Buffalo, with the temperature ranging from 15ºC (59ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -10ºC (14ºF) and 2ºC (36ºF). Search for cheap tickets from BHM to BUF around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of the United States
New York is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Buffalo. Around 467 kilometres away to the south-east, check out popular attractions including Central Park, Statue of Liberty and Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Around 451 kilometres south-east of Buffalo, Philadelphia is another favourite stop in the United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art.