Travelling from Sacramento to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF): What you need to know
Start your trip planning by checking out the best departure point for your flight from Sacramento to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF). Explore the options for setting off from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) or Stockton Airport (SCK), the city's main airports.
The timezone in Buffalo is UTC-4, which is three hours ahead of Sacramento. Buffalo Niagara International Airport is located in Buffalo.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your flight from Sacramento to BUF.
If you're jetting off 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. Queues at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in Sacramento
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
Travelling from central Sacramento to SMF takes around 25 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Get your flight from Sacramento to Buffalo Niagara International Airport off to a relaxed start. Just a quick drive from Sacramento International Airport, stay at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sacramento Airport Natomas and you'll be well-rested for the journey ahead.
Sacramento International Airport has an excellent on-time performance, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from SMF land on schedule 82.15% of the time.
SMF is located at 6900 Airport Boulevard.
Stockton Airport (SCK)
With public transport, you can travel from central Sacramento to SCK in about 3 hours 20 minutes. The terminal is roughly 88 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 55 minutes.
Kick your holiday off early by booking a night near Stockton Airport before your Sacramento to BUF flight. Convenient stays include Holiday Inn Express Stockton Southeast and Hampton Inn by Hilton Stockton.
55.67% of flights departing Stockton Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
You'll find SCK at 5000 South Airport Way, Room 202.
About Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Sacramento to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near BUF:
Follow your own route with a Buffalo Niagara International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Dollar, Hertz or Budget and chase adventure across Buffalo and beyond.
Booking your ride around two weeks in advance of your Sacramento to Buffalo Niagara International Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
The street address for BUF is Genesee Street.
Getting from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to central Buffalo
Central Buffalo is around 13 kilometres from Buffalo Niagara International Airport. Travel times by cab or car hire will vary based on time of day and traffic conditions, so do some research before you go.
Travelling on public transport takes about 1 hour 15 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sacramento to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Sacramento to Buffalo Niagara International Airport is ر.ق. 576. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ر.ق. 1,118. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap flights from Sacramento to BUF, book early. Airlines generally offer lower prices when tickets first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Sacramento to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
Think about the pace you're looking for when deciding when to fly. May is the quietest month to go to Buffalo. August is when most people book flights from Sacramento to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF), which may be perfect if you're chasing more excitement.
Before locking in your Sacramento to BUF flight ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Buffalo, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC to 28ºC.
January sees temperatures of between -10ºC and 2ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Sacramento to Buffalo Niagara International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Buffalo
Start your Buffalo trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Sacramento to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, browse our range of hotels including:
Your trip to Buffalo isn't complete without checking out the sights. Major attractions that are worth your time include Frank Lloyd Wright's Darwin D. Martin House Complex, Albright-Knox Art Gallery and Forest Lawn.
Explore more of the United States
Buffalo has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of the United States just waiting to be discovered. Around 290 kilometres south-west of Buffalo, a trip to Cleveland will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Rock & Roll Hall of Fame & Museum, Cleveland Museum of Art and Cleveland Museum of Natural History.
Around 290 kilometres south of Buffalo, Pittsburgh is another favourite stop in the United States. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Andy Warhol Museum, Carnegie Museum of Art and The Frick Pittsburgh.
