Travelling from Buffalo Niagara Airport (BUF) to Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 40 minutes.
Buffalo and Durham are in the same timezone, UTC-5.
Give yourself enough time to make your BUF to RDU flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time like August? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Frontier Airlines has direct flights from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Durham — and maybe even more of the United States if time allows.
Frontier Airlines is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
Frontier Airlines is a leader in on-time performance for BUF to RDU flights, with 80.77% of services landing as scheduled.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between BUF and RDU:
Charlotte Douglas Airport
Washington Ronald Reagan Airport
Washington Dulles Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Buffalo Niagara Airport (BUF) to Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Buffalo Niagara Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport flight is 78 €. A return ticket right now is 153 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Score cheap tickets from BUF to RDU by booking one month ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.
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Handy information about Buffalo Niagara Airport (BUF)
BUF is located at Genesee Street.
74% of flights departing from Buffalo Niagara Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Central Buffalo to Buffalo Niagara Airport is around 16 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Expect a journey time of about 40 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near BUF:
Arriving at Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
If you're coming in on a late Buffalo Niagara Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these accommodation options near RDU:
Grab a Raleigh / Durham Airport rental car and explore Durham and beyond with your own set of wheels. Thrifty, Dollar and Hertz are popular outlets to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Raleigh / Durham Airport around one week before you travel.
Getting from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to central Durham
Raleigh / Durham Airport to the centre of Durham has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
It takes around 45 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
The quietest month for a flight from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport is March, while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Durham based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
When reserving your flight from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Durham, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -3ºC (27ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Search for cheap tickets from BUF to RDU around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
Durham has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of the United States you'll want to see. About 193 kilometres south-west of Durham, a visit to Charlotte will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame.
Around 418 kilometres north-east of Durham, Baltimore is another essential stop in the United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at National Aquarium, Baltimore Aquarium and Washington Monument and Mount Vernon Place.