Flying from Los Angeles to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF): What you need to know
Start planning your holiday by looking up the best place to catch your flight from Los Angeles to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF). Explore your options for leaving from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) or Van Nuys Airport (VNY), the city's main airports.
Jump on a direct Los Angeles to Buffalo Niagara International Airport flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 4 hours 50 minutes.
The timezone in Buffalo is UTC-4, which is three hours ahead of Los Angeles. Buffalo Niagara International Airport is located in Buffalo.
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) is the busiest route, with 3 direct services every week. You can travel from LAX to BUF on JetBlue Airways's 2:15pm departure.
To ensure you catch your flight from Los Angeles to BUF, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
If you're heading away during a bank holiday or other peak period, allow extra time. Get there two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
You can book a direct flight from Los Angeles to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) leaving from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
JetBlue Airways is a popular carrier that offers direct flights from Los Angeles to Buffalo Niagara International Airport departing from LAX.
The preferred airline for passengers flying between LAX and BUF is JetBlue Airways.
JetBlue Airways is the top performer for punctuality on this route.
Travelling from central Los Angeles to LAX takes about 55 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want an easy start to your journey? Stay near Los Angeles International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Los Angeles to Buffalo Niagara International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just what you're after:
Los Angeles International Airport scores high marks for on-time performance. 81.05% of flights that take off from LAX arrive at their destination as scheduled.
The address for LAX is One World Way.
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
VNY is about 32 kilometres from central Los Angeles. It'll take you 35 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes.
Flying out early in the morning? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Van Nuys Airport the day before your Los Angeles to BUF flight:
About Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Los Angeles to Buffalo Niagara International Airport. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near BUF instead:
Follow your own route with a Buffalo Niagara International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Dollar, Hertz or Budget and discover more of Buffalo and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle around two weeks before your Los Angeles to Buffalo Niagara International Airport flight.
You'll find BUF at Genesee Street.
Getting from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to central Buffalo
Buffalo Niagara International Airport is roughly 13 kilometres from central Buffalo. The time it takes to get to the centre in a cab or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do some research before you go.
Travelling by public transport takes around 1 hour 15 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
$176 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Los Angeles to Buffalo Niagara International Airport. Return flights start from $333. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
Snap up cheap flights from Los Angeles to BUF by booking one month ahead. Based on our research, that's the ideal time frame for finding a bargain.
June is when you're most likely to land a bargain on a Los Angeles to Buffalo Niagara International Airport ticket. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
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The best time to fly from Los Angeles to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Los Angeles to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF). August is the most popular month to visit Buffalo. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, go in May.
When booking your Los Angeles to BUF flight ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Buffalo, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC to 28ºC.
January has temperatures of between -10ºC and 2ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Los Angeles to Buffalo Niagara International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Buffalo
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Buffalo right here. Check out these options after you've booked your flight from Los Angeles to Buffalo Niagara International Airport:
Your Buffalo trip wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Highlights you won't want to miss include Frank Lloyd Wright's Darwin D. Martin House Complex, Albright-Knox Art Gallery and Forest Lawn.
Explore more of the United States
You've done Buffalo, now it's time to discover other parts of the United States. Travel about 290 kilometres south-west to Cleveland to tick off its leading attractions. From Rock & Roll Hall of Fame & Museum to Cleveland Museum of Art and Cleveland Museum of Natural History, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If there's time to check out another major stop in the United States, consider Pittsburgh, roughly 290 kilometres south of Buffalo. Andy Warhol Museum, Carnegie Museum of Art and The Frick Pittsburgh are among the biggest draws.
