Ultimate Guide to Experiencing the Bills vs. Chiefs AFC Championship Showdown: Travel Tips and Must-Know Details!

Are you traveling to Kansas City for Sunday’s AFC Championship matchup between the Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs? AAA of Western and Central New York has analyzed flight, hotel, and ticket costs for your convenience.

The kickoff for Sunday’s match at Arrowhead Stadium is scheduled for 6:30 p.m., where No. 2 Buffalo will face the reigning Super Bowl champions and No. 1 seed Kansas City.

Here’s what you need to know.

Arranging a flight to Kansas City for the AFC Championship

Roundtrip tickets from Buffalo or Rochester to Kansas City from Friday, Jan. 24 to Monday, Jan. 27 are starting at just below $800 as of Sunday evening, according to AAA. Nonetheless, you can find less expensive flights to Kansas City from Syracuse, with roundtrip tickets priced just under $400.

As costs may vary and have already begun to rise since the Bills victory, AAA recommends monitoring flight prices. Current rates can be viewed at AAA.com/Travel or Google Flights.

Securing a hotel in Kansas City for the AFC Championship

If you are comfortable with a 30-minute drive to Arrowhead Stadium on game day, numerous budget-friendly hotel alternatives near Kansas City International Airport and in downtown Kansas City are available, as AAA indicates, with prices beginning at $120 per night.

However, as you approach the stadium, prices surge—exceeding $300 per night—and room availability diminishes, according to AAA. You can find hotel rates at AAA.com/Travel.

Planning to drive to Kansas City? Here’s how to organize the journey

The drive from Highmark Stadium in Buffalo to Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City takes over 14 hours. For ardent fans who are keen to undertake the nearly 970-mile car journey, it may cost about $100 in fuel—assuming you have a vehicle that averages approximately 30 miles per gallon—according to AAA.

Gasoline prices can be calculated at fueleconomy.gov/trip, and you can plan your route using AAA’s TripTik Travel Planner.

Costs of tickets for the AFC Championship in Kansas City

A presale has commenced for game day tickets via Ticketmaster, and according to the Ticketmaster website, it is currently only available for Jackson County residents with a special passcode.

The least expensive tickets are currently priced at $320 on StubHub and $294 on Vivid Seats, both of which may incur extra charges, $457 on SeatGeek, including additional fees, and $411 on TickPick, also including fees. These prices could change swiftly as tickets sell out.

You can also purchase tickets through AAA at AAA.com/Tickets.

Ways to enjoy your time in Kansas City

While Sunday’s AFC Championship game will be the highlight of your Kansas City visit, you may wish to explore the city further during your stay.

Some activities include visiting the National WWI Museum and Memorial, the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, or SEA LIFE Kansas City Aquarium. If you’re eager to try Kansas City-style barbecue, you could join a BBQ tour.

AAA offers a guide to help you plan your trip to Kansas City at aaa.com/tripcanvas/kansas%20city-mo.

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