Flights to Buffalo
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Buffalo is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF), 13 km (8 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,829 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM, 91 km), Niagara Falls International Airport (IAG, 25 km), Niagara District Airport (YCM, 41 km), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ, 92 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Niagara International Airport | BUF | 13 km (8 mi) | 8,829 ft | 728 ft |
| John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport | YHM | 91 km (57 mi) | 10,006 ft | 780 ft |
| Niagara Falls International Airport (regional) | IAG | 25 km (16 mi) | 9,826 ft | 589 ft |
| Niagara District Airport (regional) | YCM | 41 km (25 mi) | 5,000 ft | 321 ft |
| Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (regional) | YTZ | 92 km (57 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 Buffalo
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo to New York City | United States | 470 km (292 mi) | about 1 h 21 min |
| Buffalo to Brooklyn | United States | 478 km (297 mi) | about 1 h 22 min |
| Buffalo to Chicago | United States | 729 km (453 mi) | about 1 h 41 min |
| Buffalo to Queens | United States | 485 km (301 mi) | about 1 h 22 min |
| Buffalo to Montréal | Canada | 513 km (318 mi) | about 1 h 24 min |
| Buffalo to Philadelphia | United States | 450 km (279 mi) | about 1 h 20 min |
| Buffalo to Manhattan | United States | 469 km (292 mi) | about 1 h 21 min |
| Buffalo to The Bronx | United States | 473 km (294 mi) | about 1 h 21 min |
| Buffalo to Ottawa | Canada | 378 km (235 mi) | about 1 h 14 min |
| Buffalo to Jacksonville | United States | 1,418 km (881 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| Buffalo to Columbus | United States | 473 km (294 mi) | about 1 h 21 min |
| Buffalo to Charlotte | United States | 868 km (540 mi) | about 1 h 52 min |
| Buffalo to Indianapolis | United States | 699 km (435 mi) | about 1 h 39 min |
| Buffalo to Washington | United States | 470 km (292 mi) | about 1 h 21 min |
| Buffalo to Nashville | United States | 1,008 km (626 mi) | about 2 h 3 min |
| Buffalo to Boston | United States | 642 km (399 mi) | about 1 h 34 min |
| Buffalo to Detroit | United States | 347 km (215 mi) | about 1 h 12 min |
| Buffalo to Memphis | United States | 1,291 km (802 mi) | about 2 h 24 min |
| Buffalo to Louisville | United States | 776 km (482 mi) | about 1 h 45 min |
| Buffalo to Baltimore | United States | 443 km (275 mi) | about 1 h 19 min |
| Buffalo to Milwaukee | United States | 734 km (456 mi) | about 1 h 41 min |
| Buffalo to Québec | Canada | 745 km (463 mi) | about 1 h 42 min |
| Buffalo to Shanghai | China | 11,517 km (7,157 mi) | about 15 h 31 min |
| Buffalo to Chongqing | China | 11,940 km (7,419 mi) | about 16 h 3 min |
| Buffalo to Chengdu | China | 11,831 km (7,351 mi) | about 15 h 55 min |
| Buffalo to Beijing | China | 10,681 km (6,637 mi) | about 14 h 27 min |
| Buffalo to Istanbul | Turkey | 8,217 km (5,106 mi) | about 11 h 17 min |
| Buffalo to Tianjin | China | 10,752 km (6,681 mi) | about 14 h 32 min |
| Buffalo to Wuhan | China | 11,736 km (7,292 mi) | about 15 h 48 min |
| Buffalo to Lahore | Pakistan | 11,299 km (7,021 mi) | about 15 h 14 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 Buffalo?
Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) is the closest large airport at 13 km (8 mi). The others, 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 Buffalo city centre?
13 km (8 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Buffalo 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.