Buffalo to Charlotte (BUF–CLT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AA1204
AA American
321
6:00 AM
EDT
8:04 AM
EDT
2h 4m
M T W T F S S
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AA1659
AA American
321
6:13 AM
EDT
8:19 AM
EDT
2h 6m
M T W T F S S
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AA1915
AA American
319
1:34 PM
EDT
3:33 PM
EDT
1h 59m
M T W T F S S
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AA1203
AA American
319
1:35 PM
EDT
3:37 PM
EDT
2h 2m
M T W T F S S
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AA1919
AA American
321
6:59 PM
EDT
9:00 PM
EDT
2h 1m
M T W T F S S
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AA1621
AA American
319
7:02 PM
EDT
9:06 PM
EDT
2h 4m
M T W T F S S
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DL5873
DL Delta
10:37 PM
EDT
12:06 AM+1
EDT
1h 29m
M T W T F S S
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AA2301
AA American
319
11:56 PM
EDT
2:24 AM+1
EDT
2h 28m
M T W T F S S
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AA1915
AA American
319
10:57 AM
EDT
12:46 PM
EDT
1h 49m
M T W T F S S
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AA1203
AA American
319
11:05 AM
EDT
12:55 PM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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AA1919
AA American
321
4:14 PM
EDT
6:03 PM
EDT
1h 49m
M T W T F S S
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AA1621
AA American
319
4:30 PM
EDT
6:20 PM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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AA2301
AA American
319
5:12 PM
EDT
7:00 PM
EDT
1h 48m
M T W T F S S
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AA703
AA American
321
8:53 PM
EDT
10:40 PM
EDT
1h 47m
M T W T F S S
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AA2429
AA American
321
10:06 PM
EDT
11:50 PM
EDT
1h 44m
M T W T F S S
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Buffalo to Charlotte
2 carriers, 45 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 45 Flights/wk 547 mi 1h 29m nonstop 46 1-stop hubs

BUF–CLT is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 547 miles in approximately 1h 29m. Beyond nonstop, 46 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BUF–CLT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 43 319, 321 1h59-2h28 40% Oneworld
DL Delta Air Lines 1 1h29 40% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – AA
321 Airbus A321 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (43 flights/wk, 98%)
SkyTeam: DL (1 flights/wk, 2%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BUF to CLT direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
7
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
7
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
45
Outbound / wk
43
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BUF to CLT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
46
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,128
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 → CLT
40%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
40%
Arriving
70%
Return
CLT → BUF
71%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
71%
Arriving
63%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BUF delays → CLT delays →

Other ways to reach Charlotte from Buffalo

Nearby airports with service to Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
Metric BUF→CLT ROC→CLT YYZ→CLT
Distance from BUF 55 mi 68 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 4
Weekly flights 45 40 49
Flight time 1h 29m 2h 2h 2m
Departure OTP 40%
Airports within 200 miles of BUF with service to Charlotte Douglas International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Buffalo, it's 6:00 PM in Charlotte.
Distance & Flight Time
547 mi / 880 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 29m to 2h 28m.
Getting from CLT

No rail connects CLT to the city. Uber and Lyft to Uptown Charlotte cost $18–30 (15–20 minutes). Taxis are metered, slightly more expensive.CATS Route 5 bus runs to downtown ($2.20, 45 min). Rental cars are in an on-site facility attached to the terminal. The airport's single main terminal with concourses A–E is connected by an underground people mover; clear security at your concourse, not at the central checkpoint, to save time.

Charlotte Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Summers are hot and humid (30–35°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause delays June through August. Charlotte sits in a region with high storm frequency. Winters are generally mild (1–10°C) but ice storms hit 2–4 times per year and are highly disruptive since Charlotte has limited de-icing infrastructure.

Spring brings severe weather risk including tornadoes. Fall (September–November) is the most stable season. Snow is rare but the city is poorly equipped to handle it when it arrives.

BUF–CLT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Buffalo to Charlotte route.
Route details
Distance547 mi / 880 km
Flight time1h 29m to 2h 28m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights45 out / 43 return
1-stop connections46 hubs
Origin: BUF
IATA / ICAOBUF / KBUF
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr5.0M
Elevation728 ft / 222 m
Destination: CLT
IATA / ICAOCLT / KCLT
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr58.8M
Elevation748 ft / 228 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BUF to CLT flights.
Nonstop flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport take approximately 1h 29m to 2h 28m. The route covers 547 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 45 nonstop flights per week from BUF to CLT. The return direction has about 43 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PTK, TEB, PIT, STL, FRG, PHF, AVL, MKE, PIE, ORL, MEM, FXE, ECP, BCT, YUL, APF, MSP, PBI, ASE, EGE, OKC, SLC, BNA, MDW, IAD, BWI, DCA, DTW, ORD, MIA, DFW, LGA, PHL, JFK, EWR, TPA, MCO, BOS, ATL, FLL, RSW, DEN, SRQ, LAS, PHX and ERI. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from CLT to BUF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ROC, YYZ and YKF. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 CLT

Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and Delta Air Lines. With 45 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

BUF to CLT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BUF to CLT ranges from 1 hours 29 minutes to 2 hours 28 minutes. The route covers a distance of 547 miles (880 km). There are approximately 45 weekly flights outbound and 43 return, totaling 88 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

46 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via PTK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Rochester (ROC), Toronto (YYZ) and Breslau (YKF).