Flying from Dallas to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF): What you need to know
Start planning your trip by checking out where you'll catch your flight from Dallas to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF). Explore the options for setting off from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) or Dallas Love Field (DAL), two of the city's main airports.
Expect to be travelling for 3 hours. On average, that's the duration of a direct Dallas to Buffalo Niagara International Airport flight.
Buffalo is one hour ahead of Dallas. Buffalo Niagara International Airport is located in Buffalo, which operates on the UTC-5 timezone.
The busiest route is from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF), with 11 direct weekly services. If you'd rather get moving right away, the earliest flight from DFW to BUF is the 12:19pm American Airlines service. If you prefer travelling later, the final departure is at 8:15pm with American Airlines.
Leave plenty of time to catch your flight from Dallas to BUF. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
July is a busy month for air travel. If you're taking off then or around a major holiday like Christmas or Thanksgiving, show up even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Dallas
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
You can take a direct flight from Dallas to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) out of Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW).
American Airlines is a popular airline that operates direct flights from Dallas to Buffalo Niagara International Airport jetting out of DFW.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with American Airlines between DFW and BUF.
Among carriers on this route, American Airlines has the highest percentage of on-time landings.
Travelling from central Dallas to DFW takes around 1 hour on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a taxi, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
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72% of flights that take off from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
The address for DFW is 2400 Aviation Dr.
Dallas Love Field (DAL)
You can book a direct Dallas to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) plane ticket with departures from Dallas Love Field (DAL). See if flying from DAL works better for your plans.
From DAL, direct flights from Dallas to BUF can be booked with Southwest Airlines.
Southwest Airlines is the top choice for passengers flying from DAL to BUF.
Southwest Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating flights between Dallas Love Field and Buffalo Niagara International Airport.
DAL is about 13 kilometres from central Dallas. It'll take 20 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
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74% of flights out of Dallas Love Field arrive within the expected time frame.
The street address for DAL is 8008 Cedar Springs Road.
About Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Dallas to Buffalo Niagara International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near BUF instead:
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride around two weeks ahead of your Dallas to Buffalo Niagara International Airport flight.
You'll find BUF at Genesee Street.
Getting from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to central Buffalo
From Buffalo Niagara International Airport, central Buffalo is around 16 kilometres away. It takes about 20 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dallas to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
At the moment, 50 € is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Dallas to Buffalo Niagara International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 136 €. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Dallas to BUF. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
Affordable Dallas to Buffalo Niagara International Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares throughout the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Dallas to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Dallas to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF). August is the peak month for travel to Buffalo. If crowds aren't your thing, go in December.
Before locking in your Dallas to BUF plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. July is the warmest month in Buffalo, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC (59ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
January has temperatures of between -10ºC (14ºF) and 2ºC (36ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Dallas to Buffalo Niagara International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Buffalo
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Buffalo right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Dallas to Buffalo Niagara International Airport:
Every great holiday has to include some sightseeing. Frank Lloyd Wright's Darwin D. Martin House Complex, Buffalo AKG Art Museum and Forest Lawn are must-visits when exploring Buffalo.
Explore more of the United States
Cleveland is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Buffalo. Around 290 kilometres away to the southwest, check out popular attractions including Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Cleveland Museum of Art and Cleveland Museum of Natural History.
Pittsburgh is another well-known destination in the United States and is around 290 kilometres south of Buffalo. No journey is complete without dropping by Carnegie Museum of Art, The Andy Warhol Museum and Point State Park Fountain.