Erie, Pennsylvania

Private charter · BUF → ERI

Buffalo to Erie

94 miles, about 35 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.

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The trip

Buffalo to Erie, door to door faster.

Trade about 2½ hours on the road for about 35 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Buffalo Niagara International Airport in Buffalo to Erie International Tom Ridge Field in Erie, 94 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.

Distance
94 mi
Flight
35 min
Driving
2½ hours
Passengers
Up to 5
BUFBuffaloERIErie
BUF → ERI94 miles direct

Flight time by aircraft

  • Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers35 min
  • Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers20 min

Planned times in the air. Your quote shows exact departure and arrival times.

Departing Buffalo

Airports in Buffalo

  • BUF

    Major airport

    Buffalo Niagara International Airport

    Buffalo · KBUF

    From downtown
    8 mi
    Longest runway
    8,829 ft

  • IAG

    Commercial airport

    Niagara Falls International Airport

    Niagara Falls · KIAG

    From downtown
    16 mi
    Longest runway
    9,826 ft

  • KBQR

    Regional airport

    Buffalo Lancaster Regional Airport

    Lancaster

    From downtown
    14 mi
    Longest runway
    3,199 ft

  • K9G3

    Regional airport

    Akron Airport/Jesson Field

    Akron

    From downtown
    22 mi
    Longest runway
    3,270 ft

Arriving Erie

Airports in Erie

  • ERI

    Commercial airport

    Erie International Tom Ridge Field

    Erie · KERI

    From downtown
    6 mi
    Longest runway
    8,420 ft

  • K3G1

    Regional airport

    Erie County Airport

    Wattsburg

    From downtown
    13 mi
    Longest runway
    3,030 ft

  • K8G2

    Regional airport

    Corry Lawrence Airport

    Corry

    From downtown
    27 mi
    Longest runway
    4,101 ft

When you land

Things to do in Erie

Erie is Pennsylvania’s only port on the Great Lakes, a manufacturing city on Lake Erie whose economy has long included locomotives, plastics, metal parts and insurance, with Erie Insurance headquartered downtown. Health care, higher education at Gannon University, Penn State Behrend and Mercyhurst, and tourism round out the local economy. The city also has deep naval history, as the place where Oliver Hazard Perry’s fleet was built for the War of 1812.

  1. 01

    Presque Isle State Park

    A curving sandy peninsula reaches into Lake Erie with miles of swimming beaches, a lighthouse, bike paths, birding and some of the best sunsets in Pennsylvania.

  2. 02

    Erie Maritime Museum

    The museum tells the story of the Battle of Lake Erie and is home to the U.S. Brig Niagara, a reconstruction of Perry’s relief flagship that still sails.

  3. 03

    Waldameer Park and Water World

    A family amusement park at the entrance to Presque Isle, known for its classic wooden roller coasters, a Ferris wheel overlooking the lake and a water park.

  4. 04

    Lake Erie Wine Country

    East of the city, the vineyards of the Lake Erie shore grow grapes for wine and juice, with dozens of tasting rooms stretching into western New York.

  5. 05

    Bicentennial Tower

    At the foot of State Street on Dobbins Landing, this observation tower offers views over the bay, the Presque Isle peninsula and the city.

  6. 06

    Tom Ridge Environmental Center

    At the entrance to Presque Isle, this center has exhibits on the peninsula’s ecology, a large-format theater and an observation tower over the park.

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Questions

Buffalo to Erie flights

How long is a private flight from Buffalo to Erie?

About 35 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 94 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 2½ hours.

Which airports do flights from Buffalo to Erie use?

You can depart from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF), Niagara Falls International Airport (IAG), or Buffalo Lancaster Regional Airport (KBQR) and arrive at Erie International Tom Ridge Field (ERI), Erie County Airport (K3G1), or Corry Lawrence Airport (K8G2). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.

How much does a private charter from Buffalo to Erie cost?

The price depends on the date, departure time, aircraft and where the airplane is positioned. Enter your trip above to see an instant price for the whole airplane, with every tax and fee included.

Can I book a round trip between Buffalo and Erie?

Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Erie back to Buffalo are priced the same way.

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