Flying from Montreal to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF): What you need to know
Buffalo (where Buffalo Niagara International Airport is located) and Montreal share the UTC-5 timezone. You'll have no time difference to factor in for your trip.
Leave enough time to make your flight from Montreal to BUF. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling over a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Montreal
Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Located around 19 kilometers from central Montreal, YUL can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your journey? Stay near Montreal-Trudeau International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Montreal to Buffalo Niagara International Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels are just the thing:
Of the flights that depart from Montreal-Trudeau International Airport, 65% land on schedule at their destination.
You'll find YUL at 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
Montreal Metropolitan Airport (YHU)
YHU is about 23 kilometers from central Montreal. It takes 25 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Montreal to BUF flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Montreal Metropolitan Airport:
About Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
Have a late flight from Montreal to Buffalo Niagara International Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near BUF and turn out the lights sooner:
Hit the road running by picking up a Buffalo Niagara International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Hertz or Budget to explore Buffalo and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride around two weeks before your Montreal to Buffalo Niagara International Airport flight.
BUF is located at Genesee Street.
Getting from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to central Buffalo
Buffalo Niagara International Airport is around 16 kilometers from central Buffalo. It takes around 20 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Montreal to Buffalo Niagara International Airport is P14,668. For a return flight on this route, the best price is P26,737. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Montreal to BUF if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest Montreal to Buffalo Niagara International Airport tickets throughout the entire month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
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The best time to fly from Montreal to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Montreal to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF). May is the most popular month to visit Buffalo. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, head there in September.
Book a Montreal to BUF plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Buffalo to range from 15ºC (59ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Montreal to Buffalo Niagara International Airport in January when temperatures are between -10ºC (14ºF) and 2ºC (36ºF).
More about Buffalo
After booking your flight from Montreal to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Buffalo:
There are plenty of fantastic things to do in Buffalo when you're ready to go sightseeing. Kick things off at Frank Lloyd Wright's Darwin D. Martin House Complex followed by Buffalo AKG Art Museum 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 around 290 kilometers southwest to Cleveland to check off its leading sights. From Rock & Roll Hall of Fame to Cleveland Museum of Art and Cleveland Museum of Natural History, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in the United States, consider Pittsburgh, roughly 290 kilometers south of Buffalo. Carnegie Museum of Art, The Andy Warhol Museum and Point State Park Fountain are among its highlights.