Travelling from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF): what you need to know
Your SMF to BUF flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Sacramento International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between SMF and BUF:
Chicago Midway International Airport
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
O'Hare International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
161 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Sacramento International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport flight. Return flights start at 366 €. These prices may change depending on demand.
It's usually best to book early if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from SMF to BUF. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Finding cheap flights from Sacramento International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares across the month and land a great deal.
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Handy information about Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
You'll find SMF at 6900 Airport Boulevard.
82.15% of flights departing from Sacramento International Airport reach their destination as planned. Given its reliable on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when flying out of SMF.
Sacramento International Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Sacramento. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of about 25 minutes when using public transport.
Spending the night in a hotel can take the stress out of reaching the airport on time. If you want a place to stay before your flight from Sacramento International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, check out Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sacramento Airport Natomas. It's a short ride from SMF.
Arriving at Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
Book a hotel near BUF if you have a late Sacramento International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport flight. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab a Buffalo Niagara International Airport rental car and discover Buffalo and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Hertz and Budget are top outlets you can book with here.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Buffalo Niagara International Airport around two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to central Buffalo
BUF is located at Genesee Street.
From Buffalo Niagara International Airport, Buffalo is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It'll take around 1 hour 15 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
August is the busiest month for flights from Sacramento International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Buffalo in May.
The warmest month in Buffalo is July, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Lock in your flights from Sacramento International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between -10ºC (14ºF) and 2ºC (36ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SMF to BUF sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
New York is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be discovered after you've seen Buffalo. Around 467 kilometres away to the south-east, its best attractions include Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Empire State Building.
If there's time to check out another side of United States, consider Philadelphia, about 451 kilometres south-east of Buffalo. Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art are among the biggest draws.
