Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport
KROC, Rochester, NY
55 miles from BUF
- Longest runway
- 04/22 (8,001 ft)
About 4 miles to downtown Rochester
Rochester International airport guide
Private Jet Charter at Buffalo Niagara (BUF)
Buffalo Niagara International is about 20 minutes from downtown Buffalo and 30 minutes from Niagara Falls.
- Codes
- BUF / KBUF
- Elevation
- 728 ft
- Longest runway
- 05/23 (8,829 ft)
- Customs
- On field
Flying into Buffalo Niagara
- Buffalo Niagara International is about 20 minutes from downtown Buffalo and 30 minutes from Niagara Falls.
- An 8,800-foot runway handles every size of business jet.
- Lake-effect snowstorms are common in winter, though the airport is well equipped for them.
Planning a trip to Buffalo? See the Buffalo private jet guide for seasons, local rules and other airports.
Private Terminal (FBO)
We choose the FBO (private terminal) with your operator and send you its name and address with your trip details.
Getting into Town
About 10 miles to downtown Buffalo and 25 miles to Niagara Falls.
Flight Times to Buffalo Niagara
Estimated one-way times and prices to BUF for aircraft that fly the trip nonstop, before taxes and fees.
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize jet | Heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (TEB) | 281 mi | 1 hr$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr$16,600–$21,500 | 55 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 2,208 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 40 min$25,500–$32,000 | 4 hr 20 min$40,000–$61,500 |
| Miami (OPF) | 1,181 mi | 2 hr 55 min$12,700–$18,300 | 2 hr 45 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 40 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Dallas (DAL) | 1,205 mi | 2 hr 50 min$12,300–$17,800 | 2 hr 40 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 35 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Chicago (MDW) | 467 mi | 1 hr 15 min$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 15 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 10 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Houston (HOU) | 1,297 mi | 3 hr$13,200–$19,100 | 2 hr 55 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 45 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 2,304 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 50 min$26,500–$33,000 | 4 hr 30 min$41,500–$63,500 |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 1,982 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 10 min$23,000–$29,000 | 3 hr 55 min$36,500–$56,000 |
Airports Near Buffalo Niagara
Alternatives when BUF is busy, closed or too small for your aircraft.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport
CYTZ, Toronto, Canada
58 miles from BUF
- Longest runway
- 08/26 (3,988 ft)
- Customs
- Yes
About 1 mile to downtown Toronto
Billy Bishop airport guideJohn C. Munro Hamilton International Airport
CYHM, Hamilton, Canada
62 miles from BUF
- Longest runway
- 12/30 (10,006 ft)
- Customs
- Yes
About 20 minutes to downtown Hamilton and an hour to Toronto
John C. Munro Hamilton airport guideToronto Pearson International Airport
CYYZ, Toronto, Canada
68 miles from BUF
- Longest runway
- 05/23 (11,120 ft)
- Customs
- Yes
About 15 miles to downtown Toronto
Pearson airport guideCanandaigua Airport
KIUA, Ontario County IDA, NY
71 miles from BUF
- Longest runway
- 13/31 (5,500 ft)
About 10 minutes to Canandaigua Lake
Canandaigua airport guideErie International Tom Ridge Field
KERI, Erie, PA
94 miles from BUF
- Longest runway
- 06/24 (8,420 ft)
About 5 miles to downtown Erie and 10 minutes to Presque Isle
Erie International airport guideBuffalo Niagara Private Jet Questions
Does BUF have customs?
Yes. Buffalo Niagara has US Customs and Border Protection on the field, so international flights can arrive directly.
How far is Buffalo Niagara from town?
About 10 miles to downtown Buffalo and 25 miles to Niagara Falls.