Buffalo to Dallas-Fort Worth (BUF–DFW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AA2405
AA American
7M8
6:34 AM
EDT
9:20 AM
MDT
3h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA882
AA American
7M8
7:00 AM
EDT
9:45 AM
MDT
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2401
AA American
738
6:44 PM
MDT TC
10:41 PM
EDT
2h 57m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1724
AA American
320
7:21 PM
MDT
11:19 PM+1
EDT
2h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Buffalo to Dallas-Fort Worth
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 1,211 mi 3h 45m nonstop -2h behind 43 1-stop hubs

BUF–DFW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,211 miles in approximately 3h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 43 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BUF–DFW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 14 7M8 3h45-3h46 0% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (14 flights/wk, 100%)
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 DFW direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BUF to DFW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
43
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,200
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 → DFW
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
Arriving
80%
Return
DFW → BUF
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
25%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BUF delays → DFW delays →

Other ways to reach Dallas-Fort Worth from Buffalo

Nearby airports with service to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.
Metric BUF→DFW YYZ→DFW
Distance from BUF 68 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 8
Weekly flights 14 64
Flight time 3h 45m 2h 24m
Departure OTP 0%
Airports within 200 miles of BUF with service to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Dallas-Fort Worth is 2 hours behind Buffalo.
BUF: EDT · DFW: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Buffalo, it's 4:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth.
Distance & Flight Time
1,211 mi / 1,949 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 45m to 3h 46m.
Getting from DFW

DART Orange Line runs to downtown Dallas (50 min, $3). TEXRail reaches downtown Fort Worth in 55 minutes ($2.50). Taxis and ride-shares cost $25–45 to either city center.Rental car facilities are at the south end. All terminals connect via the free Skylink train; this is an airside-only connection, so you must clear security first to use it.

Dallas-Fort Worth Climate

Hot continental climate. Summers are intensely hot (35–40°C) with little rain. Winters are mild (3–12°C) but ice storms hit 2–3 times per year, causing major airport disruptions.

Spring (March–May) brings severe thunderstorms and tornado risk that regularly ground flights. Fall is the best travel window with moderate temperatures and low storm frequency.

BUF–DFW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Buffalo to Dallas-Fort Worth route.
Route details
Distance1,211 mi / 1,949 km
Flight time3h 45m to 3h 46m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connections43 hubs
Origin: BUF
IATA / ICAOBUF / KBUF
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr5.0M
Elevation728 ft / 222 m
Destination: DFW
IATA / ICAODFW / KDFW
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr87.8M
Elevation607 ft / 185 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BUF to DFW flights.
Nonstop flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport take approximately 3h 45m to 3h 46m. The route covers 1,211 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from BUF to DFW. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through STL, MEM, MKE, PIT, AVL, AEX, ECP, MSP, TEB, UES, MCN, ASE, OKC, ORL, YUL, PIE, BCT, EGE, PBI, SRQ, SLC, BWI, DCA, DTW, IAD, BOS, ORD, MIA, JFK, EWR, PHL, LAS, TPA, CLT, MCO, FLL, BNA, LGA, PHX, ATL, DEN, RSW and MDW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Dallas-Fort Worth is 2 hours behind Buffalo.
Yes, return flights from DFW 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 DFW

Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

BUF to DFW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BUF to DFW ranges from 3 hours 45 minutes to 3 hours 46 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,211 miles (1,949 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

43 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).