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If you do not have access to a car, your best option for traveling from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Buffalo City Hall is to take the line 24 bus, which will get you there in 39min. If you do have access to a vehicle, your second best option is to take a taxi.

When you hire a vehicle, van, SUV, or pickup truck from Alamo, Hertz, Avis, or Budget, which all have a location at the Buffalo airport, you can take advantage of the many benefits that come along with having autonomous mobility all across the city of Buffalo. The rental offices are located inside the complex's parking garages for your convenience.

Yes, there are hotels close to TPA. Find out more about the five-star Tampa Airport Marriott, which is located right in the middle of Tampa International Airport (TPA). As you wait for your morning flight, you may unwind in one of the hotel's spacious and luxurious rooms or suites.

There are several convenient parking options available at Tampa International Airport. All parking structures are covered, well-lit, and within walking distance of the terminal. To get to the terminal, visitors may either walk or get on the SkyConnect system for a quick journey.

Among airlines operating Tampa 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 Tampa and Buffalo.

Flights from Tampa to Buffalo usually depart from Tampa (TPA) and arrive at Buffalo (BUF).

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

• Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• JetBlue: 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 Tampa to Buffalo:

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $226 round-trip via Denver Intl (DEN), compared to $363 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 and Allegiant Air. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 variants.

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

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 52% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 15% of one-stop connections
• New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 4% 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 16% on the Tampa to Buffalo route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $297 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $351, a difference of $54. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Tampa to Buffalo flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 50%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

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

• Earliest: departs at 5:50 am and lands at 8:33 am
• Latest: departs at 10:15 pm and lands at 12:58 am.

The flight takes about 2h 43m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 14% above the route average of $321. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Tampa to Buffalo takes 2h 43m, covering 1,055 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 $210 to $1,393. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Tampa to Buffalo are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $129, which is 33% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Baltimore/Washington (BWI) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 42m, compared with 4h 48m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and 4h 53m via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD).

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 Tampa to Buffalo range from $232 to $427, with an average of $321 over the past 12 months. Anything below $232 counts as a good deal.

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