Flying from Buffalo Niagara Airport (BUF) to Kansas City International Airport (MCI): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Kansas City International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 50 minutes.
Kansas City is one hour behind Buffalo and observes the UTC-6 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to catch your BUF to MCI flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Southwest Airlines offers direct flights from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Kansas City International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Kansas City — and maybe even more of the United States if time allows.
Most travellers choose to fly with Southwest Airlines on this route.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrival rate for BUF to MCI flights is Southwest Airlines.
If you want to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Kansas City International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between BUF and MCI:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Detroit Wayne County Airport
Chicago Midway Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Buffalo Niagara Airport (BUF) to Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
139 € is the lowest price for a one-way Buffalo Niagara Airport to Kansas City International Airport flight. A return flight starts at 291 €. These prices can change based on demand.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you're looking for cheap tickets from BUF to MCI. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap flights from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Kansas City International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices across each month and bag a great deal.
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Handy information about Buffalo Niagara Airport (BUF)
BUF is located at Genesee Street.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Buffalo Niagara Airport, 74% of flights complete their journey on time.
Buffalo Niagara Airport is about 16 kilometres from central Buffalo. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of about 40 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Kansas City International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to BUF:
Arriving at Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
Book a hotel close to MCI if you're catching a late Buffalo Niagara Airport to Kansas City International Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Kansas City International Airport rental car and explore Kansas City and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Hertz and Avis are leading providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Kansas City International Airport about one week before your travel date.
When to fly to Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Kansas City International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Kansas City. If you like a quieter vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Kansas City is July, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Book your flights from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Kansas City International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from BUF to MCI in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United States
You've seen Kansas City, now it's time to discover other parts of the United States. Travel around 483 kilometres south-west to Oklahoma City to tick off its popular sights. From National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum to Oklahoma City Art Museum and First Americans Museum, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 274 kilometres north-west of Kansas City, Omaha is another favourite stop in the United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Kiewit Luminarium, OUR BODY: The Universe Within and Orpheum Theatre.
