Austin to Buffalo (AUS–BUF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DAL Dallas 4h 45m WN WN Dallas (DAL) to Buffalo flights
MDW Chicago 4h 50m EJALXJWN WN Chicago (MDW) to Buffalo flights
DTW Detroit 5h 1m AFAMDL AMDLKE Detroit (DTW) to Buffalo flights
BNA Nashville 5h 5m AMDLEJA WN Nashville (BNA) to Buffalo flights
BWI Baltimore 5h 20m WN EJAWN Baltimore (BWI) to Buffalo flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 23m AFAMDL AMDLF9 Atlanta (ATL) to Buffalo flights
ORD Chicago 5h 26m AAACAS AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Buffalo flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 27m AAAFAS AA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Buffalo flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 36m AAEJM AA Charlotte (CLT) to Buffalo flights
MSP Minneapolis 5h 45m AFAMDL AFDLWS Minneapolis (MSP) to Buffalo flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Austin to Buffalo
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+1h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between AUS and BUF, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for AUS to BUF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
32
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~10h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,498
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
AUS → BUF
34%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
34%
Arriving
0%
Return
BUF → AUS
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
39%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. AUS delays → BUF delays →

Other ways to reach Buffalo from Austin

Nearby airports with service to Buffalo Niagara International Airport.
Metric AUS→BUF HOU→BUF FTW→BUF
Distance from AUS 148 mi 182 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights
Departure OTP 34%
Airports within 200 miles of AUS with service to Buffalo Niagara International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Buffalo is 1 hour ahead of Austin.
AUS: CDT · BUF: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Austin, it's 7:00 PM in Buffalo.
Getting to AUS

CapMetro Route 20 (Airport Flyer) runs between downtown Austin (Congress Ave) and AUS in about 30–35 minutes (fare $1.25, or free with MetroAccess). Service runs from roughly 05:00 to midnight; frequency drops evenings and weekends.Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown cost $20–30 and take 15–20 minutes off-peak. Taxis run $30–40. Traffic on SH-71 can be heavy during afternoon rush; allow 30–40 minutes from downtown during 16:00–18:30. Long-term parking from $7/day in remote economy lots.

AUS–BUF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Austin to Buffalo route.
Route details
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: AUS
IATA / ICAOAUS / KAUS
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr21.4M
Elevation542 ft / 165 m
Destination: BUF
IATA / ICAOBUF / KBUF
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr5.0M
Elevation728 ft / 222 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AUS to BUF flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dallas Love Field, Chicago Midway and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.
Buffalo is 1 hour ahead of Austin.
Yes, return flights from BUF to AUS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include HOU and FTW. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dallas Love Field, Chicago Midway and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (HOU) and Fort Worth (FTW).