Flying from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 4 hours 45 minutes.
Phoenix is three hours behind Buffalo and is in the UTC-7 timezone.
Flights from BUF to PHX start from 05:00 — the earliest with Southwest Airlines. The latest departure is at 18:25 with Southwest Airlines. In total, there are seven weekly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport flights.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your BUF to PHX flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Southwest Airlines is your gateway to exploring Phoenix (and perhaps some other exciting parts of United States!). Browse the direct flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport offered by this airline.
Southwest Airlines is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
Southwest Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering BUF to PHX flights. A reliable 84.38% of its departures on this route land as scheduled.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between BUF and PHX:
O'Hare International Airport
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
Denver International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
$182 is currently the best price for a one-way Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport flight. Return flights start at $398. These fares can change based on availability.
Book six months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from BUF to PHX.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
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Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport.
Handy information about Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
BUF is located at Genesee Street.
75.46% of flights taking off from Buffalo Niagara International Airport make it to their destination on time.
Buffalo Niagara International Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Buffalo. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near BUF. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near PHX instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, Dollar or Thrifty and experience the lesser-explored corners of Phoenix and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport around one week before travelling.
Getting from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) to central Phoenix
You'll find PHX at 3400 Sky Harbour Boulevard.
From Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport, Phoenix is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It'll take around 35 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
July is the most popular month for flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Phoenix in May.
The warmest month in Phoenix is July, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC and 44ºC. Book your flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BUF to PHX in January. Temperatures average between 4ºC and 20ºC then.
Explore more of United States
Phoenix has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of United States you'll want to see. About 483 kilometres west of Phoenix, a visit to San Diego will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like San Diego Zoo, USS Midway Museum and SeaWorld San Diego.
Las Vegas is another sought-after destination in United States and is around 418 kilometres north-west of Phoenix. No journey is complete without seeing Las Vegas Strip, Fountains of Bellagio and Fremont Street Experience.