Flying from Columbus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF): what you need to know
Start planning your vacation by checking out the departure points for your flight from Columbus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF). Explore your options for taking off from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) or Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK), two of the city's main airports.
Columbus and Buffalo (where Buffalo Niagara International Airport is located) share the UTC-4 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch when you land.
Leave enough time to get on your flight from Columbus to BUF. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Peak months like July or high seasons such as spring break and Christmas will mean bigger waits at check-in and security. Travelling then? Play it safe and get to the airport even earlier. Arriving two hours before a domestic flight and up four hours ahead of international flights is a wise move.
Airports in Columbus
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
CMH is about 13 kilometres from central Columbus. To work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This handy traveller tool will give you the fastest route and your public transport options.
After a leisurely start to your travels? Stay near John Glenn Columbus International Airport. Whether you're taking an early flight from Columbus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
About Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Columbus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near BUF:
Getting from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to central Buffalo
Buffalo Niagara International Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from central Buffalo. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is about 21 minutes.
Getting there on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour and 15 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Columbus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
C$81 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Columbus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport. Return flights start from C$264. Prices are subject to change based on availability and may vary at the time of booking.
To get your hands on flight tickets from Columbus to BUF, book early. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
Take advantage of the 'Whole month' search function to compare the prices of tickets from Columbus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport across each month. We've highlighted the lowest fares in green, so you can easily choose a flight that fits your budget.
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The best time to fly from Columbus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
May is the quietest time of year to travel to Buffalo. Alternatively, join the crowds and go in August. This is the most popular month for flights from Columbus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, but the best time to go is up to you.
Think about the kind of weather that'll suit your plans for Buffalo. The warmest month is July. Book your flights from Columbus to BUF sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 15ºC and 28ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Columbus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport in January when temperatures average between -10ºC and 2ºC.
More about Buffalo
Start your Buffalo trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Columbus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
Every great journey has to include some sightseeing. Buffalo City Hall, Albright-Knox Art Gallery and Canalside are essential stops on your Buffalo itinerary.
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