Buffalo to Chattanooga (BUF–CHA) — 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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Jun 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ATL Atlanta 3h 53m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Chattanooga flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 22m AA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Chattanooga flights
LGA New York 4h 39m AADL → DL New York (LGA) to Chattanooga flights
ORD Chicago 4h 40m AAACAS → AAQRUA Chicago (ORD) to Chattanooga flights
DTW Detroit 5h 57m AMDLKE → DLVSWS Detroit (DTW) to Chattanooga flights
EWR Newark 6h 9m CMOSUA → UA Newark (EWR) to Chattanooga flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 18m AAFJG3 → AAQFQR Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Chattanooga flights
DEN Denver 8h 19m UAWN → UA Denver (DEN) to Chattanooga flights
DCA Washington 8h 39m AAAS → AA Washington (DCA) to Chattanooga flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 11h 44m ADB6 → G4 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Chattanooga flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Buffalo to Chattanooga
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 647 mi 1h 40m nonstop

BUF–CHA had nonstop service from American Airlines, last on the schedule in June 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 647 miles in 1h 40m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop BUF–CHA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 0 – – 96% Oneworld –
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for BUF to CHA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~11h
Longest
ATL ~3h 53m CLT ~4h 22m LGA ~4h 39m ORD ~4h 40m DTW ~5h 57m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
234
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
BUF → CHA
96%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
96%
Return
CHA → BUF
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BUF delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chattanooga from Buffalo

Nearby airports with service to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field).
Metric BUF→CHA YYZ→CHA
Distance from BUF – 68 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2
Weekly flights – –
Flight time 1h 40m 1h 22m
Departure OTP 96% –
Toronto (YYZ) to Chattanooga flights
Airports within 200 miles of BUF with service to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field).
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Chattanooga is 0 hours the same as Buffalo.
BUF: EDT · CHA: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Buffalo, it's 6:00 PM in Chattanooga.
Distance & Flight Time
647 mi / 1,041 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 40m gate to gate.
Facts

BUF–CHA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Buffalo to Chattanooga route.
Route details
Distance647 mi / 1,041 km
Flight time1h 40m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BUF
Full nameBuffalo Niagara International Airport
IATA / ICAOBUF / KBUF
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr5.0M
Elevation728 ft / 222 m
Destination: CHA
Full nameChattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field)
IATA / ICAOCHA / KCHA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.1M
Elevation683 ft / 208 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BUF to CHA flights.
Nonstop flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) take about 1h 40m gate to gate. The route covers 647 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from BUF to CHA: American Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 1h 40m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Charlotte Douglas and LaGuardia.
Nearby alternatives include YYZ. 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 CHA

Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) (CHA) had nonstop service from American Airlines, last on the schedule in June 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

BUF to CHA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BUF to CHA is about 1 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 647 miles (1,041 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Charlotte Douglas and LaGuardia. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Toronto (YYZ).