Flying from Paris to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF): What you need to know
Planning your flight from Paris to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) begins with finding the most convenient airport to start your journey from. Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Paris Orly Airport (ORY) and Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) are your main options in Paris.
The timezone in Buffalo is UTC-4, which is five hours behind Paris. Buffalo Niagara International Airport is located in Buffalo.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Paris to BUF. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Delays at security and check-in are more likely if you're heading away during high season, so give yourself a little extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Paris to BUF. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). Pause your trip (and maybe pocket some savings) with a stop at one of these popular airports:
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
CDG is around 27 kilometres from central Paris. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 15 minutes.
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When it comes to the on-time performance of Charles de Gaulle Airport, 61.46% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
The address for CDG is 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
ORY is about 19 kilometres from central Paris. It'll take you 35 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 55 minutes.
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Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Paris Orly Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 75.56%.
ORY is located at 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
BVA is roughly 88 kilometres from central Paris. Driving from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour 30 minutes. If you're thinking about taking public transport, you can expect a journey of around 2 hours 20 minutes.
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The on-time performance rating of BVA is 66.39%. In other words, that's how frequently flights departing this airport arrive within the expected time frame.
The address of Beauvais-Tille Airport is Tille 60000, Beauvais.
About Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Paris to Buffalo Niagara International Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near BUF instead:
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For the best deal, book your ride around two weeks ahead of your Paris to Buffalo Niagara International Airport flight.
BUF is located at Genesee Street.
Getting from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to central Buffalo
Buffalo Niagara International Airport is roughly 13 kilometres from central Buffalo. How long it takes to get to the centre in a cab or car rental depends on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Paris to Buffalo Niagara International Airport is C$508. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$823. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Paris to BUF. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
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The best time to fly from Paris to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
Picture the kind of break you want when picking your flight dates. May is the quietest month to go to Buffalo. August is when most people book flights from Paris to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF), which may be ideal if you're chasing more excitement.
The warmest month in Buffalo is July, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your Paris to BUF flight ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Paris to Buffalo Niagara International Airport in January when temperatures are between -10ºC (14ºF) and 2ºC (36ºF).
More about Buffalo
Start your Buffalo trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Paris to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, explore our range of accommodation options including:
Your Buffalo trip should come with a side of sightseeing. Highlights worth exploring include Frank Lloyd Wright's Darwin D. Martin House Complex, Albright-Knox Art Gallery and Forest Lawn.
Explore more of the United States
Buffalo has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of the United States you should also see. Around 290 kilometres south-west of Buffalo, a visit to Cleveland will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Rock & Roll Hall of Fame & Museum, Cleveland Museum of Art and Cleveland Museum of Natural History.
Around 290 kilometres south of Buffalo, Pittsburgh is another essential stop in the United States. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Andy Warhol Museum, Carnegie Museum of Art and The Frick Pittsburgh.
