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Two cabin classes are available on flights from Austin to Buffalo:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Austin to Buffalo takes 00m, covering 1,364 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Austin to Buffalo range from $378 to $548, with an average of $439 over the past 12 months. Anything below $378 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 81% above the $439 route average. Book 18 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $328 to $1,873. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Austin to Buffalo are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $182, which is 19% below the typical average for this route.

Buffalo Airport (BUF) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $81 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Budget
• Hertz
• Thrifty
• Alamo

Flights from Austin to Buffalo usually depart from Austin Bergstrom (AUS) and arrive at Buffalo (BUF).

One-stop flights from Austin to Buffalo most commonly connect through:

• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 20% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 19% of one-stop connections
• Baltimore/Washington (BWI) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Chicago Midway (MDW) - 11% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 26% on flights from Austin to Buffalo. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $406 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $542, a difference of $136.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Flying via Nashville Intl (BNA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 02m, compared with 5h 25m via Chicago Midway (MDW) and 5h 38m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW).

Buffalo is 1 hour ahead of Austin (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

There aren’t any airlines with a direct connection from Austin to Buffalo. All trips will have at least one layover on the way, and the location is primarily dependent on the airline you’re flying with. For instance, when flying with Delta, the most likely layovers will be in Atlanta, Detroit, or New York - while American Airlines has Charlotte and Chicago as the most probable layovers.

It depends on how old the minor is. Kids below the age of seven cannot travel unaccompanied on this route because there aren’t any direct connections, and both American Airlines and Delta require the child to be at least 8 years old to travel alone on a connecting flight. If they pass the minimum age requirement, then you will have to pay for the unaccompanied minors' fee for them to travel alone. However, if they are well into their teenage years (15–17 years) the fee is only optional.

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines all have one lounge each at AUS Airport. Both the United Club and American Airlines Admirals Club are located on the mezzanine level of the Barbara Jordan Terminal adjacent to Gate 22 while the Delta Sky Club is located near Gate 4. To access these lounges, you will have to book a first-class ticket with the respective airlines or buy a day pass at the door.

Yes, there is a bus that runs from BUF Airport to the city center, with multiple stops along the way. The NFTA-Metro Bus service 24 can be accessed from the stop outside the entrance of the arrivals area and takes about 45 minutes to get to the city center. You can also stop at Washington St & Broadway or one of the stops on Genesee St. depending on which part of Buffalo you’re going to. It is worth mentioning that the bus is not available at night from midnight to 4:30 pm.