FAQ: Flying Out of Buffalo OR Detroit

[lizzyb]

We are flying out of buffalo in Jan. Our passports will expire in March. Is this going to be an issue as I know when you fly to another country they passport has to be valid for 6mths.

 

[cslittle999]

We are flying out of buffalo in Jan. Our passports will expire in March. Is this going to be an issue as I know when you fly to another country they passport has to be valid for 6mths.

According to the US Border Patrol site, Canadian citizens are only required to have a passport that is valid after their return date to Canada.

https://help.cbp.gov/cgi-bin/customs.cfg/php/enduser/popup_adp.php?p_faqid=619&p_created=1056630853

 

[lizzyb]

According to the US Border Patrol site, Canadian citizens are only required to have a passport that is valid after their return date to Canada.

https://help.cbp.gov/cgi-bin/customs.cfg/php/enduser/popup_adp.php?p_faqid=619&p_created=1056630853

Perfect! Thanks!

 

[kw2kids]

Does anyone know of any shopping close to the Buffalo airport? Like a Walmart or Target or a mall? We'd like to pick up a few things before our flight, but we won't have a lot of time.
Address / directions would be GREAT too!

Thanks!

 

[tgropp]

For those of you whos are staying at the Westin hotel in Detroit, please note that the security checkin beside the front desk that hotel guests use does not open till 7:30 A.M., so early morning flights must use the regular line where the checkin counters are.

 

[curlylocks]

Driving from Toronto to Buffalo Feb 2nd need a cheap cheap cheap and clean hotel to stay in with dh me and the kids I was looking for something under $100 any tips....Ill need park and fly 8 days and 24 hr shuttle will be leaving around 5am for the airport. The hotel doesnt need a pool just clean and safe no extras...LOL will be getting there 9pm at night and the kids will be asleep most likely any way......Id love any info Ive been looking but most are over $100 .....thanks Tammy

 

[CdnDisneyNut]

What are the pros cons of parking on site or off-site (Fast Track) @ Buffalo Airport. What are the price difference? Will be travelling for a week; but in their books it will be 8 days.

TIA

 

[formill]

We used hotwire for upcoming trip flying out of Buffalo. We got the Best Western Airport Hotel Buffalo for $54/night then will park at Long Term B at the airport for maximum weekly of $40 plus daily max of $8......or print coupon for Long Term A from Buffalo airport website and have a daily maximum of $10 and a weekly maximum of $50. The Millenium Hotel in the mall parking lot sometimes has a park and fly for $99. I think with taxes and parking no matter which way you do it parking at hotel or airport you are going to be a little above the $100. Make sure you check hotels for how early their breakfast starts- Best Western is very early so is Sleep Inn-around 4:30 a.m. I think.

 

[TreesyB]

I just booked with Fairfield which is directly across the street from BUF. For 14 night Park Sleep and Fly, it was $169 for 2 Queens over Xmas holidays. That's not bad, and they said they wouldn't charge me for 2 additional parkig nights, and they are across the street. I was not impressed with Best Western last couple of years. I'll let you all know what I think of Fairfield.

http://www.marriott.com/hotels/hote...-and-suites-buffalo-airport/?offerInfo=444802

 

[CdnDisneyNut]

Looking at the airport and off site (Fasttrack) web sites at Buffalo airport; it looks like the airport is cheaper parking at the A or B lots at the airport than on offside parking. Is the discount coupon only for the A lot? Do the parking lot get filled to capacity? Travelling the week prior to the Ontario school break in March. Flight departure is 1:30pm and plan to get to the parking lot around 11:30 Will the lot be packed?

 

[TreesyB]

Fairfield Inn was great. Brand new hotel. Lots of onsite parking. I highly recommend this hotel and they let me park two extra days at no additional charge.

 

[DearDaisyinDurham]

You can also Priceline bid (I did Name Your Price) for $65. at the Buffalo Marriott Niagara which is in Amherst, it's the only 3.5 star hotel in the area so even if you bid instead of name your price, it's the one you'll get.
The parking is included which you can confirm with the front desk.
BTW - this is the ONLY priceline'ing I've ever done & it does work!

Good luck!

 

[Camilo]

You can also Priceline bid (I did Name Your Price) for $65. at the Buffalo Marriott Niagara which is in Amherst, it's the only 3.5 star hotel in the area so even if you bid instead of name your price, it's the one you'll get.
The parking is included which you can confirm with the front desk.
BTW - this is the ONLY priceline'ing I've ever done & it does work!

Good luck!

I've been trying to get the Marriot for 65.00 for November 8th for over a month now, with no luck.
I've increased my bid up to 69.00 with no luck.
I'll keep trying as the date gets closer.

thanks...

 

[DearDaisyinDurham]

I've been trying to get the Marriot for 65.00 for November 8th for over a month now, with no luck.
I've increased my bid up to 69.00 with no luck.
I'll keep trying as the date gets closer.

thanks...

Hope it works out for you! I've gotten it twice now, once on a Friday night & once on a Sunday night. FWIW I'll never 'open bid' or whatever it's called below the 3 or 3.5 star rating. I had to do so last weekend bc there was NO availability & ended up paying $90 at McKinleys Hotel which was a DUMP.

 

[punkyhunky]

Quick Question, What's the quickest way to the Detroit Airport? We're heading there on tuesday and was wondering if we should go through Windor or Sarnia? HOw's the traffic?

 

[Wilec]

I have always taken Sarnia and find it is your best option

 

[tgropp]

Quick Question, What's the quickest way to the Detroit Airport? We're heading there on tuesday and was wondering if we should go through Windor or Sarnia? HOw's the traffic?

We always go through Sarnia. Its freeway to the border stop and freeway after the border stop. No traffic lights, etc. Once you cross the bridge and clear customs, you just get on 94 south and it leads you to the airport (approx 1 hour). Traffic on the 402 to Sarnia is great. Traffic going to Detroit depends on what time you are travelling. Rush hour times can be hectic, but I have never seen it as bad as Toronto.

 

[punkyhunky]

Thanks! Sarnia it is!

 

[SydandPaige'sMom]

Quick Question, What's the quickest way to the Detroit Airport? We're heading there on tuesday and was wondering if we should go through Windor or Sarnia? HOw's the traffic?

Please leave yourself at least an hour and a half to two hours for the bridge/customs. It has been a nightmare lately. DH was on his way home from work on Thursday (drives the 402). Once cars got just past exit 6 (modeland road) they were throwing their cars in reverse, backing up and taking the exit ramp. Once you went past the exit, you could see the line up of cars.The lines were backed up to there. One person even drove down the on ramp backwards to get off the 402 there was someone driving up it that also had to start backing up to get out of the person's way. It's crazy out there.

 

[kevinedenmarg]

I missed that part of the website, I guess that means I can stop at the Duty Free shop on my way crossing the border. Its great flying out of Buffalo. They have shuttles that circle the lots, you call from a station near your car, and they come and get you.