Flights to Amherst
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Amherst is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,829 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC, 93 km), John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM, 94 km), Niagara Falls International Airport (IAG, 19 km), Niagara District Airport (YCM, 38 km), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ, 87 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Niagara International Airport | BUF | 7 km (4 mi) | 8,829 ft | 728 ft |
| Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport | ROC | 93 km (58 mi) | 8,001 ft | 559 ft |
| John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport | YHM | 94 km (58 mi) | 10,006 ft | 780 ft |
| Niagara Falls International Airport (regional) | IAG | 19 km (12 mi) | 9,826 ft | 589 ft |
| Niagara District Airport (regional) | YCM | 38 km (24 mi) | 5,000 ft | 321 ft |
| Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (regional) | YTZ | 87 km (54 mi) | 3,988 ft | 252 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 8,829 ft, BUF handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 728 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Amherst
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst to New York City | United States | 470 km (292 mi) | about 1 h 21 min |
| Amherst to Brooklyn | United States | 478 km (297 mi) | about 1 h 22 min |
| Amherst to Chicago | United States | 737 km (458 mi) | about 1 h 42 min |
| Amherst to Queens | United States | 484 km (301 mi) | about 1 h 22 min |
| Amherst to Montréal | Canada | 501 km (312 mi) | about 1 h 24 min |
| Amherst to Philadelphia | United States | 453 km (281 mi) | about 1 h 20 min |
| Amherst to Manhattan | United States | 469 km (291 mi) | about 1 h 21 min |
| Amherst to The Bronx | United States | 472 km (293 mi) | about 1 h 21 min |
| Amherst to Ottawa | Canada | 366 km (228 mi) | about 1 h 13 min |
| Amherst to Jacksonville | United States | 1,429 km (888 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Amherst to Columbus | United States | 485 km (301 mi) | about 1 h 22 min |
| Amherst to Charlotte | United States | 880 km (547 mi) | about 1 h 53 min |
| Amherst to Indianapolis | United States | 710 km (441 mi) | about 1 h 40 min |
| Amherst to Washington | United States | 478 km (297 mi) | about 1 h 22 min |
| Amherst to Nashville | United States | 1,020 km (634 mi) | about 2 h 3 min |
| Amherst to Boston | United States | 636 km (395 mi) | about 1 h 34 min |
| Amherst to Detroit | United States | 355 km (220 mi) | about 1 h 12 min |
| Amherst to Memphis | United States | 1,302 km (809 mi) | about 2 h 25 min |
| Amherst to Louisville | United States | 788 km (489 mi) | about 1 h 46 min |
| Amherst to Baltimore | United States | 449 km (279 mi) | about 1 h 20 min |
| Amherst to Milwaukee | United States | 740 km (460 mi) | about 1 h 42 min |
| Amherst to Québec | Canada | 733 km (456 mi) | about 1 h 41 min |
| Amherst to Shanghai | China | 11,509 km (7,152 mi) | about 15 h 30 min |
| Amherst to Chongqing | China | 11,931 km (7,413 mi) | about 16 h 3 min |
| Amherst to Chengdu | China | 11,821 km (7,345 mi) | about 15 h 54 min |
| Amherst to Beijing | China | 10,673 km (6,632 mi) | about 14 h 26 min |
| Amherst to Istanbul | Turkey | 8,206 km (5,099 mi) | about 11 h 16 min |
| Amherst to Tianjin | China | 10,743 km (6,675 mi) | about 14 h 31 min |
| Amherst to Wuhan | China | 11,727 km (7,287 mi) | about 15 h 47 min |
| Amherst to Lahore | Pakistan | 11,287 km (7,013 mi) | about 15 h 13 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Amherst?
Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) is the closest large airport at 7 km (4 mi). The others, ROC, YHM, IAG, YCM, YTZ, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is BUF from Amherst city centre?
7 km (4 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Amherst on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.