Flying from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR): what you need to know
Vancouver's timezone is UTC-7, making Vancouver three hours behind Buffalo.
Your BUF to YVR flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Vancouver International Airport. These are the top stopovers between BUF and YVR:
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
O'Hare International Airport
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight is $214. A return fare right now is $522. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To find cheap tickets from BUF to YVR, book ahead. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the cheapest price in each month when searching for your flight from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Vancouver International Airport.
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Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Vancouver International Airport.
Handy information about Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
The address for BUF is Genesee Street.
Of the flights that depart from Buffalo Niagara International Airport, 75.46% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Buffalo to Buffalo Niagara International Airport is around 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Vancouver International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to BUF:
Arriving at Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
If you're arriving on a late Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these options near YVR:
Go where the road takes you with a Vancouver International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty or Avis and find adventure across Vancouver and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Vancouver International Airport around one week in advance of your trip.
Getting from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport is roughly 14 kilometres from the centre of Vancouver. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
The quietest month for a flight from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Vancouver International Airport is May, while August is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Vancouver based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Vancouver is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Lock in your flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Vancouver International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from BUF to YVR in December if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.
Explore more of Canada
Surrey is just one of the many places in Canada waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Vancouver. Around 32 kilometres away to the south-east, top sights here include Senator Reid Park, Port Mann Park and Morgan Creek Park.
Around 97 kilometres south of Vancouver, Victoria is another essential stop in Canada. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Royal BC Museum, Craigdarroch Castle and Inner Harbour.
