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If you want to find a public transportation option to make this trip, the Line 24 bus operated by NFTA can take you from the airport to the downtown area in around 30 minutes. Another option is to take a taxi on this trip, and when you do this, you should expect to take around 14 minutes to get to the downtown area.

There is a vast selection of hotels that sit right across Genesee Street from the terminal buildings at the airport, and one of the best choices for travelers here is the Hilton Garden Inn Buffalo Airport which features complimentary shuttle service to and from the airport.

The airport suggests that all drivers park in the Cell Phone Lot that is just around the corner from the airport property on Holtz Road. Drivers can easily find this lot when they approach the airport property by following the purple signs to the lot. Once you are waiting, curbside drivers can easily come to pick you up without endlessly circling the airport property.

This airport features rental car services from roughly six different major rental car brands, and every one of them has a customer service desk in the terminal building right next to the baggage claim area. Once you have your keys in hand, it is easy to find your rental car right outside of the baggage claim area in the adjacent parking garage.

Among airlines operating Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Buffalo flights:

• Southwest: offers free seat selection

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

Only Southwest operates flights between Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport and Buffalo.

Flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Buffalo usually depart from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) and arrive at Buffalo (BUF).

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

• 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.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Buffalo:

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $247 round-trip via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP), compared to $552 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Southwest. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

One-stop flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Buffalo most commonly connect through:

• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 40% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 11% of one-stop connections
• Chicago Midway (MDW) - 7% of one-stop connections

Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 28% on the Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Buffalo route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $317 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $436, a difference of $119. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Buffalo:

• Earliest: departs at 9:15 am and lands at 1:21 pm
• Latest: departs at 7:55 pm and lands at 12:01 am.

The flight takes about 4h 06m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 22% above the route average of $371. Book 19 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Buffalo takes 4h 06m, covering 1,906 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 $298 to $1,590. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Buffalo are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $147, which is 31% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 21m, compared with 6h 22m via Dallas Love Field (DAL) and 6h 38m via Chicago Midway (MDW).

Buffalo is 3 hours ahead of Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport (Eastern Time vs Mountain Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

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 Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Buffalo range from $297 to $475, with an average of $371 over the past 12 months. Anything below $297 counts as a good deal.