Flying from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO): what you need to know
Longer lines at check-in and security are likely if you're traveling during high season, so allow some extra wiggle room. A good general rule for peak periods? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between BUF and RNO are:
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport
Denver International Airport
O'Hare International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)
C$231 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport. A return flight starts at C$587. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flight tickets from BUF to RNO if you book ahead. Airlines often have some excellent early bird deals.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when looking for your ticket from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport.
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Use filters to find the ideal journey for you. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
Buffalo Niagara International Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Buffalo. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the center, it'll take you 21 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near BUF? If you're boarding an early flight from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)
Consider staying in a hotel near RNO if you're taking a late flight from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to central Reno
From Reno/Tahoe International Airport, Reno is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 12 minutes to reach the center driving.
It takes roughly 31 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Reno. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in May.
Before locking in your flight from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Reno, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC to 35ºC.
Search for cheap flight tickets from BUF to RNO in December if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -8ºC and 9ºC on average.
More about Reno
As soon as you've booked your flights from BUF to RNO, you'll want to find somewhere to stay in Reno. Make one of these options your base for exploring this top destination:
Raymond L Smith Truckee River Walk and Nevada Museum of Art are just a couple of the leading attractions to add to your Reno to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to New Virginia Street Bridge.
Complete your Reno trip with hotels and a car rental
After you've secured your cheap ticket to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, explore the lowest prices and exclusive rates for hotels. You can also compare hundreds of car rental companies in one go to find the best car rental price for your Reno vacation.
