Flying from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF): what you need to know
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your YOW to BUF flight.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
186 € is the lowest price for a one-way Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport flight. Return flights start from 339 €. These prices can change depending on availability.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from YOW to BUF, book in advance. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first released.
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Handy information about Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
YOW is located at 50 Airport Road.
Of all flights leaving Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, 58.21% land on time at their destination.
To reach Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport from central Ottawa, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near YOW. Whether you've booked an early flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
If you're landing on a late Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these accommodation options near BUF:
Pick up a Buffalo Niagara International Airport rental car and explore Buffalo and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Hertz and Budget are top outlets you can book with here.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Buffalo Niagara International Airport about two weeks in advance.
Getting from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to central Buffalo
You'll find BUF at Genesee Street.
From Buffalo Niagara International Airport, Buffalo is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting there on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
August is the most popular month for flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Buffalo in May.
When booking your flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Buffalo, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC (59ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -10ºC (14ºF) and 2ºC (36ºF). Search for cheap tickets from YOW to BUF sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of United States
New York is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Buffalo. Around 467 kilometres away to the south-east, popular attractions include Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Empire State Building.
Philadelphia is another standout destination in United States and is around 451 kilometres south-east of Buffalo. No journey is complete without visiting Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
