Flying from Buffalo Niagara Airport (BUF) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT): what you need to know
Pittsburgh's timezone is UTC-5, which is the same as Buffalo.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your BUF to PIT flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like August? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between BUF and PIT:
Detroit Wayne County Airport
Washington Dulles Airport
Baltimore Washington International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Buffalo Niagara Airport (BUF) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
$253 is currently the best price for a one-way Buffalo Niagara Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport flight. Return flights start from $538. These prices can change depending on availability.
It's usually smart to book ahead of time if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from BUF to PIT. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price across every month when looking for your flight from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport.
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Handy information about Buffalo Niagara Airport (BUF)
The address for BUF is Genesee Street.
When it comes to Buffalo Niagara Airport's on-time performance, data shows 74% of flights complete their journey on time.
Buffalo Niagara Airport is around 16 kilometres from central Buffalo. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport will take about 40 minutes.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near BUF. Whether you have an early flight from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Buffalo Niagara Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near PIT instead:
Follow your own route with a Pittsburgh International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Dollar, Hertz or Budget and experience more of Pittsburgh and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Pittsburgh International Airport about one week before you set off.
Getting from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to central Pittsburgh
PIT is located at 1000 Airport Boulevard.
From Pittsburgh International Airport, Pittsburgh is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to drive to the centre.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes about 45 minutes.
When to fly to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Pittsburgh. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport for July if you'd like to go to Pittsburgh during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 15ºC and 31ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from BUF to PIT in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -10ºC and 6ºC on average.
Explore more of the United States
Philadelphia is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Pittsburgh. Around 418 kilometres away to the east, its best attractions include Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Around 257 kilometres west of Pittsburgh, Columbus is another favourite stop in the United States. Experience major highlights starting with Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Ohio Theatre.
