Traveling from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR): what you need to know
Traveling over a peak time like August? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to have a stopover for your flight from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Vancouver International Airport, just deselect 'Direct flights only' and look at all your options. Here are the top stopovers between BUF and YVR:
O'Hare International Airport
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Vancouver International Airport is C$167. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$412. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flight tickets from BUF to YVR if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird deals.
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Handy information about Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
Traveling from central Buffalo to Buffalo Niagara International Airport takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 18 kilometres in 21 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Have an early flight from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Vancouver International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near BUF:
Arriving at Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Vancouver International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near YVR instead:
Getting from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport is approximately 14 kilometres from the center of Vancouver. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is around 26 minutes.
It takes roughly 33 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
August is the most popular month for flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Vancouver International Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Vancouver in May.
The warmest month in Vancouver is August, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC and 24ºC. Lock in your flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Vancouver International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Search for cheap flight tickets from BUF to YVR in December if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC and 7ºC on average.
More about Vancouver
Start your Vancouver trip right by finding the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from BUF to YVR, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Stanley Park, Granville Island and Science World are popular attractions which should feature on every Vancouver itinerary.
Complete your Vancouver trip with hotels and a car rental
After you've secured your cheap ticket to Vancouver International Airport, browse our low 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 Vancouver getaway.
