Travelling from Buffalo Niagara Airport (BUF) to Cape Town Airport (CPT): what you need to know
Cape Town is seven hours ahead of Buffalo and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your BUF to CPT flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Cape Town Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here's where you can stop between BUF and CPT:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
New York Newark Airport
Washington Dulles Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Buffalo Niagara Airport (BUF) to Cape Town Airport (CPT)
Right now, $2,144 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Buffalo Niagara Airport to Cape Town Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $2,699. Remember that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's often best to book as early as possible if you want to get cheap tickets from BUF to CPT. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price across every month when looking for your flight from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Cape Town Airport.
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Handy information about Buffalo Niagara Airport (BUF)
BUF is located at Genesee Street.
Of the departures from Buffalo Niagara Airport, 74% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Buffalo to Buffalo Niagara Airport is around 16 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Cape Town Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near BUF:
Arriving at Cape Town Airport (CPT)
If you're arriving on a late Buffalo Niagara Airport to Cape Town Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these options near CPT:
Explore without limits with a Cape Town Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Europcar, Carwiz or First - Car Rental and experience more of Cape Town and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Cape Town Airport about one week in advance of your trip.
When to fly to Cape Town Airport (CPT)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Cape Town Airport. November is the busiest month to visit Cape Town. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Cape Town is February, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your flights from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Cape Town Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
July sees average temperatures of between 6ºC and 18ºC. Look for cheap tickets from BUF to CPT sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of South Africa
Paarl is just one of the many places in South Africa waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Cape Town. Around 56 kilometres away to the north-east, check out popular attractions including Zandwijk Wines, Paarl Mountain Nature Reserve and Landskroon Wines.
Around 97 kilometres east of Cape Town, Worcester is another essential stop in South Africa. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Karoo Desert Garden, Kleinplasie Living Open Air Museum and Beck House Museum.
