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 29 1-stop flights Verified 2w ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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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 11m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Columbus flights
BWI Baltimore 3h 25m WN → WN Baltimore (BWI) to Columbus flights
IAD Dulles 3h 37m AVCMSN → ACAVCM Dulles (IAD) to Columbus flights
DCA Washington 3h 45m AAAS → AAWN Washington (DCA) to Columbus flights
PHL Philadelphia 3h 59m AAASBA → AAASBA Philadelphia (PHL) to Columbus flights
EWR Newark 4h 10m CMOSUA → EJAUA Newark (EWR) to Columbus flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 20m AAF9XSR → AABA Charlotte (CLT) to Columbus flights
ORD Chicago 4h 23m AAACAS → AAASAY Chicago (ORD) to Columbus flights
BNA Nashville 4h 25m WN → WN Nashville (BNA) to Columbus flights
MDW Chicago 4h 30m WN → EJAWN Chicago (MDW) 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 51m nonstop

BUF–CMH had nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, last on the schedule in May 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 51m.

Also explore 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 1 – – 80% SkyTeam –
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (1 flights/wk, 100%)
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
29
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
DTW ~3h 11m BWI ~3h 25m IAD ~3h 37m DCA ~3h 45m PHL ~3h 59m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,047
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
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Arriving
84%
Return
CMH → BUF
89%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
89%
Arriving
86%
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 9
Weekly flights – – 29
Flight time 0h 51m 0h 54m 0h 34m
Departure OTP 80% – –
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 51m gate to gate.
Facts

BUF–CMH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Buffalo to Columbus route.
Route details
Distance296 mi / 477 km
Flight time0h 51m
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 51m 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 May 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 May 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 0h 51m.
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.
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 May 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 51 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).