Flying from Mexico City to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF): what you need to know
Start your travel planning by considering the departure point for your flight from Mexico City to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF). Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) and Santa Lucia Air Force Base (NLU) are the main airports in Mexico City.
Buffalo Niagara International Airport is located in Buffalo. The city operates in the UTC-4 timezone and is 2 hours ahead of Mexico City.
To ensure you catch your flight from Mexico City to BUF, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight from Mexico City to BUF that includes a stopover. To see all the options departing from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to see the sights of your chosen city. Popular stopovers between MEX and BUF include:
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
MEX is around 8 kilometres from the centre of Mexico City. To work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This useful travel app will show you the best route and your public transport options.
Catching an early flight from Mexico City to Buffalo Niagara International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near Benito Juarez International Airport:
Santa Lucia Air Force Base (NLU)
Visit family or friends or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Mexico City to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, check out these options when leaving from Santa Lucia Air Force Base:
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
You can arrive at NLU from central Mexico City in about 55 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour and 46 minutes to travel the 40 kilometres or so.
It's your vacation, so why not include another night away at a hotel near Santa Lucia Air Force Base? Before your flight from Mexico City to BUF, consider staying at Verticca Hotel.
About Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
If you have a late flight from Mexico City to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels 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 if you take a cab, the drive is around 21 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes around 1 hour and 15 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
For a one-way ticket from Mexico City to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, C$317 is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return flight from just C$594. These are currently the lowest fares and may vary based on availability.
We suggest booking as soon as you can to lock in flight tickets from Mexico City to BUF. You're more likely to bag a bargain and enjoy a larger selection of flight times and dates.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest tickets from Mexico City to Buffalo Niagara International Airport across the month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
Finding a cheap ticket from Mexico City to BUF is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as the price has dropped.
Make the most of the filters to find your ideal trip. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Mexico City to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
The best time to fly from Mexico City to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
May is the quietest time to fly to Buffalo. Alternatively, join the crowds and take off in August. This is the most popular month for flights from Mexico City to Buffalo Niagara International Airport.
The warmest month in Buffalo is July, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC and 28ºC. Book your flights from Mexico City to BUF in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap flights from Mexico City to Buffalo Niagara International Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -10ºC and 2ºC on average.
More about Buffalo
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Buffalo right here. Check out these hotels after you've booked your flight from Mexico City to Buffalo Niagara International Airport:
One of the best ways to get a feel for Buffalo is to explore its most popular attractions. Some highlights include Buffalo City Hall, Albright-Knox Art Gallery and Canalside.
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