Flying from Buffalo Niagara Airport (BUF) to Auckland International Airport (AKL): what you need to know
The timezone in Auckland is UTC+13, which is 18 hours ahead of Buffalo.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your BUF to AKL flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Break up your flight or explore another city along the way with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Auckland International Airport. Many travellers pass through Dallas Fort Worth International Airport on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Buffalo Niagara Airport (BUF) to Auckland International Airport (AKL)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Buffalo Niagara Airport to Auckland International Airport flight is 687 €. A return ticket is currently 1.075 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from BUF to AKL, book early. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Auckland International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices across each month and snap up a great deal.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from BUF to AKL by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Find the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Auckland International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Buffalo Niagara Airport (BUF)
You'll find BUF at Genesee Street.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Buffalo Niagara Airport, data shows 74% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Buffalo Niagara Airport from central Buffalo, it takes about 20 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 40 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Auckland International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near BUF:
Arriving at Auckland International Airport (AKL)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Buffalo Niagara Airport to Auckland International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near AKL instead:
Pick up a Auckland International Airport rental car and discover Auckland and beyond with your own set of wheels. Auto-Union, Yes rentals and Bargain Rental Cars are well-known companies you can book with here.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Auckland International Airport around four weeks before you travel.
Getting from Auckland International Airport (AKL) to central Auckland
Auckland International Airport is roughly 19 kilometres from the centre of Auckland. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Auckland International Airport (AKL)
December is the most popular month for flights from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Auckland International Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Auckland in March.
Lock in your flight from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Auckland International Airport for February if you want to go to Auckland during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Look for cheap tickets from BUF to AKL around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of New Zealand
You've seen Auckland, now it's time to explore other corners of New Zealand. Journey about 499 kilometres south to Wellington to tick off its popular sights. From Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa to Wellington Botanic Gardens and Weta Workshop, your itinerary will be busy.
