Travelling from Buffalo Niagara Airport (BUF) to Chiang Mai Airport (CNX): what you need to know
Chiang Mai is 12 hours ahead of Buffalo and observes the UTC+7 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your BUF to CNX flight.
Travelling during a peak time like August? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Buffalo Niagara Airport (BUF) to Chiang Mai Airport (CNX)
$982 is the lowest price for a one-way Buffalo Niagara Airport to Chiang Mai Airport flight. A return flight starts at $1,814. These prices can change based on demand.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from BUF to CNX if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some great early bird deals.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price in every month when searching for your flight from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Chiang Mai Airport.
Save time searching for cheap flights from BUF to CNX by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Find the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Chiang Mai Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Buffalo Niagara Airport (BUF)
BUF is located at Genesee Street.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Buffalo Niagara Airport, data shows 74% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Buffalo Niagara Airport is around 16 kilometres from central Buffalo. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 40 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Chiang Mai Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to BUF:
Arriving at Chiang Mai Airport (CNX)
Reserve a hotel near CNX if you're catching a late Buffalo Niagara Airport to Chiang Mai Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Chiang Mai Airport rental car and discover Chiang Mai and beyond with your own set of wheels. Chic Car Rent, asap car rental and Hertz are popular outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Chiang Mai Airport about two weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Chiang Mai Airport (CNX) to central Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai Airport to central Chiang Mai has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 3 kilometres away.
Travelling by public transport takes about 25 minutes.
When to fly to Chiang Mai Airport (CNX)
The quietest month for a flight from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Chiang Mai Airport is June, while January is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Chiang Mai based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Book your flight from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Chiang Mai Airport for April if you want to explore Chiang Mai during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Search for cheap tickets from BUF to CNX sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Thailand
You've visited Chiang Mai, now it's time to explore more of Thailand. Journey about 434 kilometres east to Udon Thani to tick off its leading sights. From Thai-Chinese Cultural Centre to Wat Pho Chai and Wat Burapa Wanaram, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Lampang is another well-known destination in Thailand and is around 80 kilometres south-east of Chiang Mai. No journey is complete without visiting Wat Chiang Rai, Wat Phra Kaew Don Tao Suchadaram and Wat Chai Mongkhon.
