Flights
Flights to Buffalo
Flying to Buffalo for a game, a concert or a show? The airport you pick decides the rest of the trip more than the fare usually does. This page lists the 2 airports with scheduled flights near Buffalo, how far each is from the centre and which is nearest each of the city's main venues. StubOrder lists 1,054 upcoming events in and around Buffalo (counted Nov 8, 2026); fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
The closest airport to downtown Buffalo is Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF), 8.3 miles away. Niagara Falls International Airport (IAG) is 16 miles away. For Helium Comedy Club - Buffalo, the nearest is BUF at 8.5 miles.
Airports serving Buffalo
Nearest first. Distances are straight-line from the centre of Buffalo, which is the fair way to compare airports with each other; the drive is always longer.
| Airport and distance from the centre | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) 8.3 mi (13 km) | Large | 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. |
| Niagara Falls International Airport (IAG) 16 mi (25 km) | Smaller, scheduled flights | A much smaller alternative about 30 miles north, occasionally cheaper on low-cost carriers, but with very limited schedules and no realistic transit link. |
Nearest airport to each Buffalo venue
The busiest venues in and around Buffalo, each with its own nearest airport. A stadium in the suburbs is often nearer a different airport than downtown is, so this is the table to book from.
| Venue | Nearest airport we list | Second option |
|---|---|---|
| Helium Comedy Club - Buffalo Hotels near Helium Comedy Club - Buffalo | BUF, 8.5 mi | IAG, 17 mi |
| 710 Main Theatre Hotels near 710 Main Theatre | BUF, 7.8 mi | IAG, 15 mi |
| Sheas Performing Arts Center Hotels near Sheas Performing Arts Center | BUF, 7.9 mi | IAG, 15 mi |
| Road Less Traveled Theater Hotels near Road Less Traveled Theater | BUF, 7.9 mi | IAG, 15 mi |
| Sahlen Field Hotels near Sahlen Field | BUF, 8.3 mi | IAG, 16 mi |
| KeyBank Center Hotels near KeyBank Center Airports near KeyBank Center | BUF, 8.6 mi | IAG, 16 mi |
| West Herr Riviera Theatre Hotels near West Herr Riviera Theatre | IAG, 6.7 mi | BUF, 9.3 mi |
| Smith Theatre Hotels near Smith Theatre | BUF, 7.9 mi | IAG, 15 mi |
- West Herr Riviera Theatre is nearer IAG (6.7 mi) than BUF (9.3 mi).
Best airport for most Buffalo events
Each upcoming event in and around Buffalo counted against the first airport we list for its venue, as of Nov 8, 2026. More than one airport is first for a real share of them, so the right one depends on where you are going.
| Airport | Share of events | Of the busiest venues |
|---|---|---|
| BUF | 7 of 8, including Helium Comedy Club - Buffalo | |
| IAG | 1 of 8, including West Herr Riviera Theatre |
Venue by airport
Straight-line miles from each of the busiest venues to each airport; the nearest is in bold.
| Venue | BUF | IAG |
|---|---|---|
| Helium Comedy Club - Buffalo | 8.5 mi | 17 mi |
| 710 Main Theatre | 7.8 mi | 15 mi |
| Sheas Performing Arts Center | 7.9 mi | 15 mi |
| Road Less Traveled Theater | 7.9 mi | 15 mi |
| Sahlen Field | 8.3 mi | 16 mi |
| KeyBank Center | 8.6 mi | 16 mi |
| West Herr Riviera Theatre | 9.3 mi | 6.7 mi |
| Smith Theatre | 7.9 mi | 15 mi |
Home teams and their airports
| Team | Home venue | First airport | League |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Bills | New Highmark Stadium | BUF, 12 mi | NFL stadium airports |
| Buffalo Sabres | KeyBank Center | BUF, 8.6 mi | NHL arena airports |
Flying in for a Buffalo event
In the next 30 days (counted Nov 8, 2026): 228 events in and around Buffalo; 73% on Fri–Sun; 157 of the 222 with a set time start at 7 pm or later, local time.
Fly in the day before an evening event: a delayed afternoon flight is a missed show. Plan to fly home the morning after, because the last departures of the night often leave before a late finish lets out. The dates below set the search to do exactly that, around each event.
Canisius Golden Griffins vs. Hiram College Terriers
Canisius College - Koessler Athletic Center, Buffalo, New York
From about $30.00View TicketsBuffalo Bulls Women's Volleyball vs. Akron Zips
Broadview Arena, Buffalo, New York
Lysa TerKeurst & Tasha Layton
Eastern Hills Wesleyan Church, Buffalo, New York
From about $76.00View TicketsUB Distinguished Speakers Series: Liz Cheney
University at Buffalo Center For The Arts, Buffalo, New York
The Great Gatsby - Theatrical Production
Sheas Performing Arts Center, Buffalo, New York
From about $99.00View TicketsSlee Beethoven String Quartet Cycle: Borromeo Quartet
University Of Buffalo Lippes Concert Hall, Buffalo, New York
From about $33.00View TicketsCliff Cash
Helium Comedy Club - Buffalo, Buffalo, New York
From about $63.00View TicketsDie Spitz
Town Ballroom, Buffalo, New York
From about $111.00View Tickets
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- Nov 9: Canisius Golden Griffins vs. Hiram College Terr…
- Nov 10: Buffalo Bulls Women's Volleyball vs. Akron Zips
- Nov 11: Pouya
Flying in to Buffalo: checklist
- Book the airport for your venue. For Helium Comedy Club - Buffalo it is BUF, 8.5 miles away; the table above has the rest.
- Arrive the day before an evening event, and plan the flight home for the next morning.
- Names exactly as on the ID. The airline compares the booking with the ID at the airport.
- Check the bag allowance. It is shown on every fare; extra bags are not part of the fare price.
Plan the rest of the trip
Frequently asked questions
Are fares shown on this page?
No. Airline fares change by the minute and depend on your exact dates, airports and travellers, so this page shows none. Pick your dates in the search form and StubOrder asks the airlines live; every fare it shows is the total for all travellers, taxes and fees included.
How many airports serve Buffalo?
StubOrder lists 2 airports with scheduled passenger flights within 100 km (62 miles) of downtown Buffalo: Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Niagara Falls International Airport (IAG).
Which airport is closest to the Buffalo Sabres' home arena?
The Buffalo Sabres play home games at KeyBank Center. The closest airport to KeyBank Center is Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF), 8.6 miles away in a straight line.
Which airport is closest to the Buffalo Bills' home stadium?
The Buffalo Bills play home games at New Highmark Stadium. The closest airport to New Highmark Stadium is Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF), 12 miles away in a straight line.
Which Buffalo venues are closer to IAG?
Of the busiest Buffalo venues, West Herr Riviera Theatre (6.7 mi, against 9.3 mi to BUF) is nearer IAG than BUF in a straight line. Fares differ by date, so compare both when you search.
How far is BUF from downtown Buffalo?
Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) is 8.3 miles (13 km) from downtown Buffalo in a straight line. The drive is always longer than the straight line, and the roads near the venues are busiest at event times, so allow more than a map suggests.
How many events are in Buffalo in the next 30 days?
228 in and around Buffalo in the 30 days from Nov 8, 2026, when this page's figures were counted. 73% of them fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, and 157 of the 222 with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
Can I buy event tickets and flights together?
Not as one purchase. Event tickets come from our resale marketplace and flights from our travel partner and the airlines, as separate bookings with separate confirmations. Neither depends on the other, so if an event moves, your flight does not change automatically.
Which airport is best for Helium Comedy Club - Buffalo?
The closest airport to Helium Comedy Club - Buffalo is Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF), 8.5 miles away in a straight line; Niagara Falls International Airport (IAG) is 17 miles. Fares differ by date, so compare both when you search.
Which airport is best for 710 Main Theatre?
The closest airport to 710 Main Theatre is Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF), 7.8 miles away in a straight line; Niagara Falls International Airport (IAG) is 15 miles. Fares differ by date, so compare both when you search.
Which airport is nearest most Buffalo venues?
Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) is the first airport we list for the venues holding 89% of upcoming events in and around Buffalo (as of Nov 8, 2026); IAG for 11%. Distances are straight lines from each venue.
What is the closest airport to Buffalo?
Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) is the closest airport with scheduled flights to downtown Buffalo, 8.3 miles away in a straight line. StubOrder also lists IAG (16 miles).
