Buffalo to Denver (BUF–DEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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UA1727
UA United
738
8:17 AM
EDT
10:01 AM
MDT
3h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN435
WN Southwest
7S7
3:25 PM
EDT
5:00 PM
MDT
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2957
WN Southwest
7S7
11:30 AM
MDT
4:35 PM
EDT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA762
UA United
738
5:53 PM
MDT
11:10 PM
EDT
3h 17m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA263
UA United
738
5:55 PM
MDT
11:10 PM
EDT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Buffalo to Denver
2 carriers, 8 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 8 Flights/wk 1,356 mi 3h 35m nonstop -2h behind 40 1-stop hubs

BUF–DEN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,356 miles in approximately 3h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 40 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BUF–DEN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 7 738 3h44 0% Star Alliance
WN Southwest Airlines 1 7S7 3h35 0%
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – UA
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (7 flights/wk, 88%)
Unaffiliated: WN (1 flights/wk, 13%)
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 DEN direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
2
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
8
Outbound / wk
15
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BUF to DEN.
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One-Stop Connections
40
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,919
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 → DEN
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
Arriving
90%
Return
DEN → BUF
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
Arriving
50%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BUF delays → DEN delays →

Other ways to reach Denver from Buffalo

Nearby airports with service to Denver International Airport.
Metric BUF→DEN YYZ→DEN
Distance from BUF 68 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 4
Weekly flights 8 36
Flight time 3h 35m 3h
Departure OTP 0%
Airports within 200 miles of BUF with service to Denver International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Denver is 2 hours behind Buffalo.
BUF: EDT · DEN: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Buffalo, it's 4:00 PM in Denver.
Distance & Flight Time
1,356 mi / 2,182 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 35m to 3h 44m.
Getting from DEN

RTD A Line runs to Denver Union Station (37 min, $10.50) with connections to light rail and bus routes. Taxis have meters; expect $55–65 to downtown.DEN's tent-roof Jeppesen Terminal is a single building; all three concourses connect via the underground automated train. Rental cars are on level 5. For ski resorts, shuttle services depart from Ground Transportation.

Denver Climate

Semi-arid with 300+ days of sunshine. Summers are dry and warm (27–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that produce dramatic but brief delays. Winters bring cold temperatures (−8 to 5°C) and heavy blizzards that can shut down ground operations.

Spring snowstorms can be heavier than midwinter ones. Altitude (5,430 ft) means low humidity year-round; stay hydrated.

BUF–DEN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Buffalo to Denver route.
Route details
Distance1,356 mi / 2,182 km
Flight time3h 35m to 3h 44m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights8 out / 15 return
1-stop connections40 hubs
Origin: BUF
IATA / ICAOBUF / KBUF
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr5.0M
Elevation728 ft / 222 m
Destination: DEN
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BUF to DEN flights.
Nonstop flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Denver International Airport take approximately 3h 35m to 3h 44m. The route covers 1,356 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: United Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 8 nonstop flights per week from BUF to DEN. The return direction has about 15 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through STL, MKC, MKE, MSP, PIT, MEM, ASE, EGE, PHF, MCN, ECP, YUL, SLC, BCT, OKC, APF, PBI, SRQ, BNA, JFK, IAD, DCA, DFW, MDW, ORD, DTW, BOS, LAS, EWR, CLT, PHX, BWI, TPA, PHL, ATL, MCO, MIA, LGA, FLL and RSW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Denver is 2 hours behind Buffalo.
Yes, return flights from DEN to BUF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 DEN

Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Denver International Airport (DEN) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

BUF to DEN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BUF to DEN ranges from 3 hours 35 minutes to 3 hours 44 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,356 miles (2,182 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 15 return, totaling 23 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

40 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via STL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Toronto (YYZ).