Buffalo Niagara International Airport is Western New York's main gateway, close to both downtown Buffalo and Niagara Falls. Compare airlines flying to and from Buffalo (BUF) and set a Price Alert on Traveloka to track fares before you book.

Overview of Buffalo Niagara International Airport

BUF sits about 11 miles (18 km) from downtown Buffalo, New York, and handled roughly 5 million passengers in 2025. It's primarily a domestic airport: the network covers around 31-32 destinations mostly across the United States, with San Juan, Puerto Rico as its main leisure route beyond the mainland. The busiest route is to Chicago O'Hare, which sees dozens of flights a week.

Where You Can Fly From Buffalo

BUF's network is overwhelmingly domestic US, with strong service to major connecting hubs. Real, named connections include:

• Domestic: Chicago O'Hare (the airport's busiest route), plus other major hub cities served by American, Delta, United, Southwest, JetBlue and Frontier.
• Beyond the mainland: San Juan, Puerto Rico.

For fares, schedules and city-specific trip planning, compare flights on Traveloka rather than relying on a single quoted price here — fares change often.

Airlines and Hubs

BUF isn't a hub airport for any carrier, but six major airlines serve it: American Airlines (the largest presence, with over 130 scheduled departures a week), Delta, United, Southwest, JetBlue and Frontier. Between them they offer up to around 100 nonstop departures a day.

Terminal at Buffalo Niagara International Airport

BUF operates a single terminal, expanded in 2001 to 24 gates across roughly 462,000 sq ft — there's no need to identify a specific terminal before you travel.

Getting To and From the City

The NFTA Metro Bus runs direct services between the airport and downtown Buffalo. Uber and Lyft both operate at BUF, and taxis are available outside the terminal. Short-term and long-term parking is available on-site for those driving. Verify current schedules and fares before you travel.

Facilities at Buffalo Niagara International Airport

BUF offers free Wi-Fi, charging stations, a range of dining and retail options, and comfortable seating throughout its single terminal — a manageable, mid-size airport rather than a sprawling major hub.

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