Travelling from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Fort Lauderdale: what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Fort Lauderdale and you'll be travelling for around 3 hours.
Buffalo (the location of Buffalo Niagara International Airport) and Fort Lauderdale share the same timezone — UTC-5.
With 12 weekly flights between the two airports, Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) is the busiest route. JetBlue Airways operates the earliest flight at 06:00. If you prefer to get more out of your day before jetting off, the latest flight from BUF to FLL is with JetBlue Airways at 20:46.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. That way, you can comfortably board your BUF to Fort Lauderdale flight.
Flying during a peak month like August? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
You can book a direct Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Fort Lauderdale ticket. Start your journey at BUF and touch down at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL).
Take to the skies with JetBlue Airways. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Fort Lauderdale.
The journey from central Buffalo to BUF takes around 40 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 13 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want an easy start to your travels? Stay near BUF. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Fort Lauderdale or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
Of the flights that depart from Buffalo Niagara International Airport, 74% arrive on time at their destination.
BUF is located at Genesee Street.
How to find the cheapest flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Fort Lauderdale
72 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Fort Lauderdale flight. A round-trip plane ticket right now is 125 €. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to pick up cheap flights from BUF to Fort Lauderdale if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, check out the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when looking for your Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Fort Lauderdale ticket.
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Airports in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to central Fort Lauderdale takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 11 kilometres away.
It takes around 35 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Fort Lauderdale. Reserve one of these accommodation options near FLL instead:
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport about three weeks ahead of your flight from BUF to Fort Lauderdale.
FLL is located at 320 Terminal Drive.
Best time to go to Fort Lauderdale
March is the busiest month for flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Fort Lauderdale. To avoid the crowds, plan your trip to Fort Lauderdale in December.
Before locking in your Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Fort Lauderdale plane ticket, think about what kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Fort Lauderdale, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Look for a cheap ticket from BUF to Fort Lauderdale around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Fort Lauderdale
Start your Fort Lauderdale trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Fort Lauderdale, check out our range of hotels including:
Ft Lauderdale Beach (Playa las Olas) and Las Olas Beach are a couple of leading attractions to add to your Fort Lauderdale itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Fort Lauderdale Beach: The L'Hermitage Reserve.
Explore more of the United States
You've seen Fort Lauderdale, now it's time to explore other parts of the United States. Journey about 499 kilometres north to Jacksonville to tick off its top sights. From St. John's Cathedral to Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville and The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, your itinerary will be busy.
Tampa is another well-known destination in the United States and is around 306 kilometres northwest of Fort Lauderdale. No trip is complete without visiting Busch Gardens Tampa, The Florida Aquarium and ZooTampa at Lowry Park.


