Flying from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG): what you need to know
Edmonton is two hours behind Buffalo and observes the UTC-6 timezone.
Your BUF to YEG flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Edmonton International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Top stopovers between BUF and YEG include:
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport
Nashville International Airport
Denver International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
₹ 27,136 is the best price for a one-way Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Edmonton International Airport flight. Return flights start from ₹ 71,220. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
It's often best to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from BUF to YEG. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the cheapest price in each month when looking for your flight from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Edmonton International Airport.
Picking up cheap flights from BUF to YEG is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when fares go down.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Edmonton International Airport.
Handy information about Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
You'll find BUF at Genesee Street.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Buffalo Niagara International Airport, data shows 75.46% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Buffalo Niagara International Airport from central Buffalo, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
Have an early flight from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Edmonton International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to BUF:
Arriving at Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Edmonton International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near YEG instead:
Grab an Edmonton International Airport rental car and explore Edmonton and beyond with your own wheels. Thrifty, Alamo and Hertz are popular providers you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from Edmonton International Airport around one week in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to central Edmonton
Edmonton International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres from the centre of Edmonton. The drive time takes about 35 minutes.
Getting there by public transport will take you around 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
July is the most popular month for flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Edmonton International Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Edmonton in May.
Lock in your flight from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Edmonton International Airport for July if you'd like to go to Edmonton during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 10ºC and 25ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BUF to YEG in February. Average temperatures are between -25ºC and 0ºC then.
Explore more of Canada
You've done Edmonton, now it's time to explore other corners of Canada. Journey around 274 kilometres south to Calgary to tick off its leading sights. From Calgary Tower to Heritage Park Historical Village and Glenbow Museum, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Saskatoon is another standout destination in Canada and is around 483 kilometres east of Edmonton. No trip is complete without dropping by Wanuskewin Heritage Park, Remai Modern and Meewasin valley centre.
