Buffalo to Columbus (BUF–CMH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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296 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 26 1-stop flights Verified 2w ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets Aviation.
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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
DTW Detroit 3h 9m AAAFAM → AFDLKE Detroit (DTW) to Columbus flights
BWI Baltimore 3h 15m WN → WN Baltimore (BWI) to Columbus flights
IAD Dulles 3h 35m AVCMSN → ACAVCM Dulles (IAD) to Columbus flights
MDW Chicago 3h 40m WN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Columbus flights
DCA Washington 3h 46m AAAS → AAWN Washington (DCA) to Columbus flights
PHL Philadelphia 4h 3m AAASBA → AAASBA Philadelphia (PHL) to Columbus flights
EWR Newark 4h 5m CMOSUA → UA Newark (EWR) to Columbus flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 10m AA → AABA Charlotte (CLT) to Columbus flights
BNA Nashville 4h 10m WN → WN Nashville (BNA) to Columbus flights
JFK New York 4h 14m AFAMAT → AACXDL New York (JFK) to Columbus flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Buffalo to Columbus
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 296 mi 0h 49m nonstop

BUF–CMH had nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, last on the schedule in August 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 296 miles in 0h 49m.

Also explore Browse available seat maps BUF Routes CMH Routes BUF Live Flights CMH Live Flights BUF Delays CMH Delays
All flights from Columbus (CMH) Columbus to Buffalo flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop BUF–CMH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 0 – – 70% SkyTeam –
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (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 CMH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
26
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~17h
Longest
DTW ~3h 9m BWI ~3h 15m IAD ~3h 35m MDW ~3h 40m DCA ~3h 46m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,055
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 → CMH
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
70%
Arriving
100%
Return
CMH → BUF
65%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
65%
Arriving
93%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BUF delays → CMH delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Columbus from Buffalo

Nearby airports with service to John Glenn Columbus International Airport.
Metric BUF→CMH ROC→CMH YYZ→CMH
Distance from BUF – 55 mi 68 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 11
Weekly flights – – 30
Flight time 0h 49m 0h 54m 0h 53m
Departure OTP 70% – –
Rochester (ROC) to Columbus flights · Toronto (YYZ) to Columbus flights
Airports within 200 miles of BUF with service to John Glenn Columbus International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Buffalo, it's 6:00 PM in Columbus.
Distance & Flight Time
296 mi / 477 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 49m gate to gate.
Facts

BUF–CMH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Buffalo to Columbus route.
Route details
Distance296 mi / 477 km
Flight time0h 49m
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: CMH
Full nameJohn Glenn Columbus International Airport
IATA / ICAOCMH / KCMH
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr8.8M
Elevation815 ft / 248 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BUF to CMH flights.
Nonstop flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport take about 0h 49m gate to gate. The route covers 296 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from BUF to CMH: Delta Air Lines. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 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 August 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 0h 49m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall and Washington Dulles.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to CMH and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Yes, return flights from CMH to BUF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ROC and 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 CMH

Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) had nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, last on the schedule in August 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 CMH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BUF to CMH is about 0 hours 49 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 296 miles (477 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall and Washington Dulles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Rochester (ROC) and Toronto (YYZ).