Airport guide
Flying into Buffalo Niagara International (BUF)
Every venue below has BUF as the first airport we list for it, nearest first, with what is on and where to stay. Fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) is a large airport 8.3 miles from downtown Buffalo in a straight line. It is the first airport we list for 31 venues with 872 upcoming events (as of Nov 8, 2026); the closest is Canterbury Woods Performing Arts Center at 3.9 miles.
Venues nearest BUF
| Venue | City | From BUF | Upcoming events | Also near | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canterbury Woods Performing Arts Center | Buffalo | 3.9 mi (6.3 km) | 21 | IAG, 14 mi | Hotels |
| Eastern Hills Wesleyan Church | Buffalo | 4.2 mi (6.8 km) | 2 | IAG, 16 mi | Hotels |
| Canisius College - Koessler Athletic Center | Buffalo | 6.2 mi (10.0 km) | 26 | IAG, 13 mi | Hotels |
| The Chapel - CrossPoint Campus | Getzville | 7.1 mi (11.5 km) | 1 | IAG, 11 mi | Hotels |
| Buffalo State Performing Arts Center | Buffalo | 7.3 mi (11.8 km) | 1 | IAG, 13 mi | Hotels |
| 710 Main Theatre | Buffalo | 7.8 mi (12.5 km) | 87 | IAG, 15 mi | Hotels |
| Ellicott Creek Playhouse | Tonawanda | 7.8 mi (12.5 km) | 26 | IAG, 8.1 mi | Hotels |
| Town Ballroom | Buffalo | 7.8 mi (12.6 km) | 33 | IAG, 15 mi | Hotels |
| Sheas Performing Arts Center | Buffalo | 7.9 mi (12.7 km) | 76 | IAG, 15 mi | Hotels |
| Road Less Traveled Theater | Buffalo | 7.9 mi (12.7 km) | 76 | IAG, 15 mi | Hotels |
| Smith Theatre | Buffalo | 7.9 mi (12.7 km) | 51 | IAG, 15 mi | Hotels |
| Theatre of Youth | Buffalo | 7.9 mi (12.7 km) | 19 | IAG, 15 mi | Hotels |
| Electric City | Buffalo | 7.9 mi (12.7 km) | 16 | IAG, 15 mi | Hotels |
| Asbury Hall at Babeville | Buffalo | 8 mi (12.8 km) | 9 | IAG, 15 mi | Hotels |
| Rec Room - Buffalo | Buffalo | 8 mi (12.9 km) | 8 | IAG, 15 mi | Hotels |
| Mohawk Place - Buffalo | Buffalo | 8 mi (12.9 km) | 1 | IAG, 16 mi | Hotels |
| Kleinhans Music Hall | Buffalo | 8.1 mi (13.0 km) | 53 | IAG, 15 mi | Hotels |
| Sportsmen's Tavern | Buffalo | 8.1 mi (13.0 km) | 4 | IAG, 12 mi | Hotels |
| Mary Seaton Room At Kleinhans Music Hall | Buffalo | 8.1 mi (13.0 km) | 3 | IAG, 15 mi | Hotels |
| Sahlen Field | Buffalo | 8.3 mi (13.3 km) | 71 | IAG, 16 mi | Hotels |
| The D'Youville Kavinoky Theatre | Buffalo | 8.4 mi (13.5 km) | 38 | IAG, 14 mi | Hotels |
| HarborCenter | Buffalo | 8.4 mi (13.5 km) | 12 | IAG, 16 mi | Hotels |
| Lorna C. Hill Theater | Buffalo | 8.4 mi (13.5 km) | 8 | IAG, 14 mi | Hotels |
| Helium Comedy Club - Buffalo | Buffalo | 8.5 mi (13.7 km) | 115 | IAG, 17 mi | Hotels |
| Reilly Center | Saint Bonaventure | 61 mi (97.8 km) | 16 | None | Hotels |
And 6 more venues in Buffalo, Orchard Park, Salamanca and Corfu.
Event weekends near BUF
Friday to Sunday, the events at venues BUF is the first airport for, counted Nov 8, 2026. Each link sets the search to fly in on the Friday and home on the Monday.
| Weekend | Events | Busiest venue | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 13–15 | 31 | Helium Comedy Club - Buffalo | Search this weekend |
| Nov 20–22 | 32 | Helium Comedy Club - Buffalo | Search this weekend |
| Nov 27–29 | 26 | Helium Comedy Club - Buffalo | Search this weekend |
| Dec 4–6 | 34 | Road Less Traveled Theater | Search this weekend |
| Dec 11–13 | 26 | Sheas Performing Arts Center | Search this weekend |
| Dec 18–20 | 23 | Helium Comedy Club - Buffalo | Search this weekend |
| Dec 25–27 | 3 | KeyBank Center | Search this weekend |
| Jan 1–3 | 7 | Town Ballroom | Search this weekend |
| Jan 8–10 | 10 | Helium Comedy Club - Buffalo | Search this weekend |
| Jan 15–17 | 19 | Helium Comedy Club - Buffalo | Search this weekend |
| Jan 22–24 | 18 | Helium Comedy Club - Buffalo | Search this weekend |
| Jan 29–31 | 22 | KeyBank Center | Search this weekend |
Next events near BUF
Canisius Golden Griffins vs. Hiram College Terriers
Canisius College - Koessler Athletic Center, Buffalo, New York
From about $30.00View TicketsLysa TerKeurst & Tasha Layton
Eastern Hills Wesleyan Church, Buffalo, New York
From about $76.00View TicketsThe Great Gatsby - Theatrical Production
Sheas Performing Arts Center, Buffalo, New York
From about $99.00View TicketsCliff Cash
Helium Comedy Club - Buffalo, Buffalo, New York
From about $63.00View TicketsDie Spitz
Town Ballroom, Buffalo, New York
From about $111.00View TicketsPouya
Electric City, Buffalo, New York
From about $63.00View TicketsSt. Bonaventure Bonnies vs. Cornell Big Red
Reilly Center, Saint Bonaventure, New York
From about $32.00View TicketsThe Great Gatsby - Theatrical Production
Sheas Performing Arts Center, Buffalo, New York
From about $76.00View TicketsBuffalo Sabres vs. Tampa Bay Lightning
KeyBank Center, Buffalo, New York
From about $37.00View TicketsChris Turner
Helium Comedy Club - Buffalo, Buffalo, New York
From about $51.00View Tickets
Search flights for:
- Nov 9: Canisius Golden Griffins vs. Hiram College Terr…
- Nov 10: Lysa TerKeurst & Tasha Layton
- Nov 11: Pouya
When events near BUF happen
- 72% of the next 90 days’ events at these venues fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The day with the most events is Saturday.
- 251 of 363 events with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
Cities BUF serves
| City | Events | From BUF | Plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo | 811 | 8.3 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Tonawanda | 26 | 9.3 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Orchard Park | 8 | 12 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Salamanca | 6 | 55 mi | Hotels · Tickets |
| Corfu | 4 | 17 mi | Hotels · Tickets |
| Getzville | 1 | 7.1 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
Other airports near BUF
| Airport | Type | From BUF |
|---|---|---|
| IAG Niagara Falls International Airport | Smaller airport | 16 mi |
IAG is the second option for 29 of these venues.
Home teams near BUF
- Buffalo Bills play at New Highmark Stadium (NFL stadium airports).
- Buffalo Sabres play at KeyBank Center (NHL arena airports).
From our Buffalo travel guide
The primary airport, about 10 miles east of downtown in Cheektowaga, roughly 20 minutes by car. Served by most major US carriers. Rental cars are on site.
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Frequently asked questions
Which teams play home games near BUF?
Buffalo Bills (New Highmark Stadium) and Buffalo Sabres (KeyBank Center) play their home games at venues BUF is the first airport for.
How far is BUF from Helium Comedy Club - Buffalo?
Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) is 8.5 miles from Helium Comedy Club - Buffalo in a straight line.
How far is BUF from downtown Buffalo?
Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) is 8.3 miles (13.3 km) from downtown Buffalo in a straight line. The drive is always longer than the straight line.
Does this page show fares?
No. There are no standing prices for flights; a fare exists only for exact dates, airports and travellers. Use the search on this page and fares are searched live for your dates.
Which other airports are near BUF?
Within 50 miles of BUF we also list Niagara Falls International Airport (IAG), 16 miles away.
Which venues are closest to BUF?
Of the venues BUF is the first airport we list for, the closest are Canterbury Woods Performing Arts Center (3.9 miles), Eastern Hills Wesleyan Church (4.2 miles) and Canisius College - Koessler Athletic Center (6.2 miles), measured in a straight line from the airport.
How many events are near BUF in the next 12 weeks?
We list 251 events on Friday-to-Sunday weekends in the next 12 weeks at venues BUF is the first airport for. The busiest is the weekend of Dec 4, with 34. Counted as of Nov 8, 2026.
