Travelling from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK): what you need to know
Oakland is three hours behind Buffalo and observes the UTC-7 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your BUF to OAK flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between BUF and OAK:
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
Chicago Midway International Airport
Denver International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK)
152 € is currently the best price for a one-way Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport flight. A return flight starts from 361 €. These fares can change based on availability.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from BUF to OAK, book early. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price in every month when looking for your flight from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from BUF to OAK by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Discover the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
The address for BUF is Genesee Street.
75.46% of flights taking off from Buffalo Niagara International Airport make it to their destination on time.
To get to Buffalo Niagara International Airport from central Buffalo, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of about 1 hour 15 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel near BUF? If you've booked an early flight from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK)
If you're arriving on a late Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near OAK:
Follow your own route with a Metropolitan Oakland International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Europcar, Fox - Rent A Car or Dollar and experience more of Oakland and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport around one week ahead.
Getting from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) to central Oakland
The street address for OAK is 1 Airport Drive.
Metropolitan Oakland International Airport is approximately 16 kilometres from the centre of Oakland. Driving there takes about 15 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 40 minutes.
When to fly to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK)
The quietest month for a flight from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport is May, while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Oakland based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Book your flight from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport for September if you want to explore Oakland during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF). Look for cheap tickets from BUF to OAK sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
Oakland has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of United States just waiting to be explored. Around 64 kilometres south-east of Oakland, a trip to San Jose will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.
If you're eager to discover another corner of United States, consider San Francisco, roughly 13 kilometres west of Oakland. Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island and Lombard Street are among its highlights.
