Buffalo Niagara International Airport
KBUF, Buffalo, NY
- Longest runway
- 05/23 (8,829 ft)
- Customs
- Yes
About 10 miles to downtown Buffalo and 25 miles to Niagara Falls
Buffalo Niagara airport guide
Private Jet Charter to Buffalo
Buffalo Niagara International has private terminals about 20 minutes from downtown Buffalo and 30 minutes from Niagara Falls.
- Main airport
- BUF / KBUF
- Elevation
- 728 ft
- Longest runway
- 05/23 (8,829 ft)
- Customs
- On field
Flying Private to Buffalo
The airport is east of downtown and handles every size of business jet.
Buffalo winters are famous for lake-effect snow, but the airport is well equipped for it.
Buffalo Airports for Private Jets
Which airport is best depends on where you are going on the ground, the time of day and the aircraft.
Before You Book Buffalo
The local rules and conditions that affect your aircraft, schedule and price.
Canada
Toronto is under an hour away by air; flights into Canada need passports and customs.
Lake-Effect Snow
Storms can cause delays; watch the forecast before winter trips.
When Demand Peaks in Buffalo
Book early for these dates. Quieter periods offer the widest choice of aircraft.
- Fall
- Bills home games.
- Winter
- Lake-effect snow; allow extra time for de-icing.
- Summer
- Niagara Falls is at its busiest.
Flight Times and Prices to Buffalo
Estimated one-way flight times and prices to BUF for aircraft that fly the trip nonstop. Prices exclude taxes, fees and repositioning. Estimate a different trip
| 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 |
Best Aircraft for Buffalo
Light jets cover the Northeast and Midwest; super-midsize jets fly to Florida and the West Coast comfortably.
Buffalo Private Jet Questions
How far is Buffalo airport from Niagara Falls?
About 25 miles, or 30 minutes by car.
How long is a private flight from New York to Buffalo?
About 1 hr from Teterboro in a light jet.
