Travelling from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF): what you need to know
To ensure you get on your MKE to BUF flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from General Mitchell International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between MKE and BUF:
O'Hare International Airport
Ronald Reagan National Airport
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
Currently, £93 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way General Mitchell International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is £188. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from MKE to BUF if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when searching for a flight from General Mitchell International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from MKE to BUF by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport.
Handy information about General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)
The address for MKE is 5300 S. Howell Avenue.
Of all flights leaving General Mitchell International Airport, 78.97% land on time at their destination.
General Mitchell International Airport is about 9 miles from central Milwaukee. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of around 40 minutes on public transport.
Need a handy hotel near MKE? If you're catching an early flight from General Mitchell International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a General Mitchell International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near BUF instead:
Explore without limits with a Buffalo Niagara International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Dollar, Hertz or Budget and experience more of Buffalo and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Buffalo Niagara International Airport around two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to central Buffalo
You'll find BUF at Genesee Street.
From Buffalo Niagara International Airport, Buffalo is approximately 11 miles away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
Getting there on public transport takes about 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
August is the most popular month for flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Buffalo in May.
The warmest month in Buffalo is July, with the temperature ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MKE to BUF in January. Temperatures average between -10ºC (14ºF) and 2ºC (36ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
You've seen Buffalo, now it's time to explore other parts of United States. Travel about 290 miles south-east to New York to check off its leading attractions. From Statue of Liberty to Central Park and Empire State Building, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Philadelphia is another sought-after destination in United States and is around 280 miles south-east of Buffalo. No journey is complete without experiencing Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
