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Niagara Falls, NY

Niagara Falls is a city in Niagara County, New York, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city had a total population of 48,671.

Type CityPopulation 48,671

Why go

  • City in New York, United States.
  • 1 curated must-see attraction on record, including Niagara Falls (American).
  • Served by Niagara Falls International Airport (IAG).

History

Niagara Falls is a city in Niagara County, New York, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city had a total population of 48,671. It is adjacent to the Niagara River, across from the city of Niagara Falls, Ontario, and named after the famed Niagara Falls which they share. The city is within the Buffalo–Niagara Falls metropolitan area and the Western New York region.

Must-see attractions

24 Buffalo Avenue, Niagara Falls, NY, 14303
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Airports

Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) 19 mi to the centre
Buffalo, NY, US — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 10 airlines (Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, US Airways…) · direct flights to 20 destinations incl. Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Orlando, Baltimore… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Serves Toronto (60 mi) — the low-cost way in
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 10 airlines, 20 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor
Niagara Falls International Airport (IAG) 4 mi to the centre
Niagara Falls, NY, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 2 airlines (Allegiant Air, Spirit Airlines) · direct flights to 5 destinations incl. Fort Lauderdale, Myrtle Beach, Punta Gorda, Sanford, St. Petersburg (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 5 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Niagara District Airport (YCM) 9.6 mi to the centre
Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON, CA — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Taylor Johnson Airport 3.3 mi to the centre
Niagara Falls, NY, US
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Getting there by ferry

Maid of the Mist
Ferry terminal · 2.4 mi from the centre · Maid of the Mist
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Niagara City Cruises
Ferry terminal · 2.5 mi from the centre · Hornblower Niagara City Cruises
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Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Niagara Falls International Airport (IAG); 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: IAG has direct flights to 5 destinations on 2 airlines (incl. Fort Lauderdale, Myrtle Beach, Punta Gorda, Sanford, St. Petersburg). By water: 2 ferry terminals within 12 mi (nearest: Maid of the Mist, 2.4 mi).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Niagara Falls, NY. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach

Private aviation

On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.

Semi-private scheduled · Embraer 135 (16 seats) · First-class-only scheduled flights from Van Nuys to Aspen, Sun Valley, Cabo and Europe in summer.
Charter, management, FBO · Managed fleet, light to ultra-long-range · Charter, management and FBOs at Van Nuys and Orange County; the original Hollywood jet operator.
Semi-private scheduled · Pilatus PC-12, King Air · Subscription and per-seat regional flights in California, Texas and Hawaii.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Phenom 300, Challenger 350 · Fractional and jet card programme centred on the US Midwest and East.
Charter, shared flights · Light to large-cabin via partner fleet · Vista Global's on-demand charter and by-the-seat shared flights, app-based.