Flying from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Denver: what you need to know
Around 3 hours 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Denver.
Buffalo Niagara International Airport is located in Buffalo. Operating on the UTC-6 timezone, Denver is 2 hours behind Buffalo.
The busiest route is from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Denver International Airport (DEN). There are 8 weekly services between these two airports. If you'd like to get on your way as soon as you can, the earliest flight from BUF to DEN is the 05:50 Southwest Airlines option. If you prefer travelling later, the final departure is at 22:54 with Frontier Airlines.
To ensure you catch your flight from BUF to Denver, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Peak months like August or vacation times such as Thanksgiving and Christmas/New Year will mean bigger lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and get to the terminal even earlier. Arriving two hours before domestic flights and up four hours ahead of international flights is a wise idea.
Direct flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Denver are available for booking. Denver International Airport (DEN) is where you'll be touching down.
Southwest Airlines is a leading airline that operates direct flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Denver.
When flying domestically within United States, you won't need a visa or passport. However, you'll have to present another kind of identification, like an ID card or driver's licence. Once you've booked flight tickets from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Denver, make sure your ID is up to date.
BUF is about 18 kilometres from central Buffalo. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 21 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes.
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How to find the cheapest flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Denver
C$117 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Denver. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$219. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap tickets from BUF to Denver, reserve your journey 9 months ahead of the departure date.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Denver. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
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Airports in Denver
Denver International Airport (DEN)
Denver International Airport (DEN) to the centre of Denver is about 34 minutes by car. It's approximately 40 kilometres away.
Travelling on public transport takes about 1 hour and 31 minutes.
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Best time to go to Denver
July is the most popular month for flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Denver. To avoid the crowds, head to Denver in April when it's quieter.
When booking your flight from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Denver, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Denver, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC to 32ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from BUF to Denver in January when temperatures average between -9ºC and 7ºC.
More about Denver
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All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Denver Art Museum, Union Station and Denver Botanic Gardens are essential stops on your Denver itinerary.
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