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

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1,365 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 25 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
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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 55m WN EJALXJWN Dallas (DAL) to Austin flights
BNA Nashville 4h 55m WN AMDLWN Nashville (BNA) to Austin flights
MDW Chicago 5h WN WN Chicago (MDW) to Austin flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 17m AFAMDL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Austin flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 17m AAFJG3 AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Austin flights
BWI Baltimore 5h 30m WN WN Baltimore (BWI) to Austin flights
DTW Detroit 5h 36m AMDLKE AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Austin flights
ORD Chicago 5h 38m AAACAS AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Austin flights
IAD Dulles 5h 50m AVCMEJA AZSNUA Dulles (IAD) to Austin flights
TPA Tampa 6h 10m WN DLWN Tampa (TPA) to Austin flights
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Buffalo to Austin
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,365 mi 3h 4m nonstop -1h behind

BUF–AUS has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for BUF to AUS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
25
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,467
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
BUF → AUS
95%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
95%
Arriving
100%
Return
AUS → BUF
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BUF delays → AUS delays →

Other ways to reach Austin from Buffalo

Nearby airports with service to Austin Bergstrom International Airport.
Metric BUF→AUS ROC→AUS YYZ→AUS
Distance from BUF 55 mi 68 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 9
Weekly flights 24
Flight time 3h 4m 3h 22m 3h 30m
Departure OTP 95%
Airports within 200 miles of BUF with service to Austin Bergstrom International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Buffalo, it's 5:00 PM in Austin.
Distance & Flight Time
1,365 mi / 2,197 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 4m gate to gate.
Getting from AUS

CapMetro Route 20 to downtown Congress Ave costs $1.25 and takes 30–35 minutes. Buses depart from outside the terminal on the lower level. Last bus around midnight; late arrivals need a ride-share.Uber and Lyft pickup is on the lower level (follow signs to TNCs). Fares run $20–30 to downtown, 15–20 minutes off-peak. Taxis at the curb: $30–40. Rental car desks are in the main terminal; the QTA (Quick Turnaround Area) is a short shuttle ride. Afternoon and evening arrivals may face longer drive times due to city congestion.

Austin Climate

Humid subtropical climate with hot summers. July and August average 36–38°C with heat indices that can reach 43°C. Winter (December–February) is generally mild at 7–17°C. Austin is vulnerable to rare but severe ice storms. Winter Storm Uri (2021) is the benchmark for worst-case disruption, and they can paralyze the city and airport.

Severe thunderstorms peak April through May with hail and tornado risk. Spring storm systems can cause significant ground delays. October and November are the most reliably stable months.

BUF–AUS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Buffalo to Austin route.
Route details
Distance1,365 mi / 2,197 km
Flight time3h 4m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BUF
IATA / ICAOBUF / KBUF
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr5.0M
Elevation728 ft / 222 m
Destination: AUS
IATA / ICAOAUS / KAUS
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr21.4M
Elevation542 ft / 165 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BUF to AUS flights.
Nonstop flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Austin Bergstrom International Airport take about 3h 4m gate to gate. The route covers 1,365 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dallas Love Field, Nashville and Chicago Midway.
Austin is 1 hour behind Buffalo.
Nearby alternatives include ROC, YYZ and YKF. 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.

Flights from BUF to AUS

Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

BUF to AUS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BUF to AUS is about 3 hours 4 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,365 miles (2,197 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dallas Love Field, Nashville and Chicago Midway. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Rochester (ROC), Toronto (YYZ) and Breslau (YKF).