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For passengers that would like to make this trip utilizing public transportation, one option is to take the Line 24 bus offered by NFTA that takes passengers from the airport to the downtown area in about 30 minutes. For travelers who want to make this trip in a taxi, the trip time is around 14 minutes.

There are roughly 6 different major rental car companies that have an operation at this airport, and each one of them has a customer service desk adjacent to the baggage claim area of the airport. An added bonus is that all the cars for rent sit just outside of the terminal buildings in the adjacent parking lots, meaning it is quite convenient to quickly rent cars at this airport.

There are several hotels that have a location right on Genesee Street at the entrance to the airport property. One of the most convenient choices is the Hilton Garden Inn Buffalo Airport which offers a complimentary shuttle service to and from the airport.

There is a company called OurBus that offers twice-daily service from the Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Niagara Falls, New York, with a trip time of around 40 minutes.

Among airlines operating Fort Lauderdale to Buffalo flights:

• JetBlue: offers free seat selection
• Southwest: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

2 airlines operate flights between Fort Lauderdale and Buffalo. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• JetBlue
• Southwest

Flights from Fort Lauderdale to Buffalo usually depart from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and arrive at Buffalo (BUF).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class
• Southwest: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Fort Lauderdale to Buffalo:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $171 round-trip via Nashville Intl (BNA), compared to $306 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by JetBlue and Spirit Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer 195 E2 variants.

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

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 36% of one-stop connections
• Baltimore/Washington (BWI) - 35% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 16% of one-stop connections
• New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) - 5% of one-stop connections

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 27% on the Fort Lauderdale to Buffalo route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $245 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $333, a difference of $88. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Evening is the busiest departure period on Fort Lauderdale to Buffalo flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Fort Lauderdale to Buffalo:

• Earliest: departs at 10:35 am and lands at 1:37 pm
• Latest: departs at 9:00 pm and lands at 12:02 am.

The flight takes about 3h 02m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 47% above the route average of $294. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Fort Lauderdale to Buffalo takes 3h 02m, covering 1,167 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $154 to $1,076. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Fort Lauderdale to Buffalo are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $119, which is 38% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 01m, compared with 5h 02m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) and 5h 26m via Baltimore/Washington (BWI).

Buffalo Airport (BUF) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $19 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Dollar
· Budget
· Hertz
· Alamo
· Thrifty

Round-trip flights from Fort Lauderdale to Buffalo range from $224 to $393, with an average of $294 over the past 12 months. Anything below $224 counts as a good deal.

JetBlue is the only airline on the Fort Lauderdale to Buffalo route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.