Travelling from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Shanghai: what you need to know
Buffalo Niagara International Airport is located in Buffalo. Based in the UTC+8 timezone, Shanghai is 12 hours ahead of Buffalo.
To ensure you catch your flight from BUF to Shanghai, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Getting away during a peak month like August? Popular seasons (like summer, Christmas/New Year and spring break) can add another hour at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your trip — and possibly even tour another city. When searching for flights from BUF to Shanghai, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
If you hold a passport from United States, you'll need an embassy visa to enter China. This applies when booking a cheap ticket from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Shanghai for tourism purposes. The rules may differ if you're travelling for business or other reasons. Always check the visa rules before you make travel plans and definitely before flying.
Travelling from central Buffalo to BUF takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 18 kilometres in 21 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Need a handy hotel close to BUF? If you're catching an early flight from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Shanghai, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
How to find the cheapest flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Shanghai
C$961 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Shanghai. A return flight starts from C$1,803. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
It's often best to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from BUF to Shanghai. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, make the most of the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price in each month when searching for a ticket from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Shanghai.
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Airports in Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to central Shanghai is roughly 56 kilometres. It'll take you about 49 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you have a late flight from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Shanghai, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near PVG:
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
Once your flight from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Shanghai has arrived, you can get to the city centre in around 21 minutes by car. Central Shanghai is approximately 14 kilometres from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
You'll find some great places to rest your head close to SHA. Tuck yourself in and get cozy after your flight from BUF to Shanghai at one of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to Shanghai
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Shanghai. July is the busiest month for a trip to Shanghai. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Shanghai is August, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC and 34ºC. Lock in your flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Shanghai in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from BUF to Shanghai in January when temperatures average between -1ºC and 10ºC.
More about Shanghai
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Shanghai right here. Check out these options after you've booked your flight from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Shanghai:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. The Bund Sightseeing Avenue, Yu Garden and Shanghai Tower are essential stops on your Shanghai itinerary.
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