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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
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AA882
AA American
320
7:00 AM
EDT
9:32 AM
CDT
3h 32m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3076
AA American
7M8
4:46 PM
EDT
7:15 PM
CDT
3h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1615
AA American
7M8
4:46 PM
EDT
7:15 PM
CDT
3h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2206
QR Qatar
7M8
4:46 PM
EDT
7:15 PM
CDT
3h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3076
AA American
7M8
11:55 AM
CDT
3:56 PM
EDT
3h 1m
M T W T F S S
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AA1615
AA American
7M8
11:55 AM
CDT
3:56 PM
EDT
3h 1m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2898
AA American
7M8
11:55 AM
CDT
3:56 PM
EDT
3h 1m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1724
AA American
320
8:11 PM
CDT TC
12:03 AM+1
EDT
2h 52m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Buffalo to Dallas-Fort Worth
1 carrier, 17 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 17 Flights/wk 1,211 mi 3h 29m nonstop -1h behind 74 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 29m. Beyond nonstop, 74 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 Also: QR 16 320, 7M8 3h29-3h32 100% Oneworld QR
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – AA
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AA, QR
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (16 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
4
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
17
Outbound / wk
17
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BUF to DFW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
74
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
2,495
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.

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 13
Weekly flights 17 138
Flight time 3h 29m 2h 33m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of BUF with service to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Dallas-Fort Worth is 1 hour behind Buffalo.
BUF: EDT · DFW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Buffalo, it's 5:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth.
Distance & Flight Time
1,211 mi / 1,949 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 29m to 3h 32m.
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 29m to 3h 32m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights17 out / 17 return
1-stop connections74 hubs
Origin: BUF
IATA / ICAOBUF / KBUF
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr5.0M
Elevation728 ft / 222 m
Destination: DFW
IATA / ICAODFW / KDFW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
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 29m to 3h 32m. The route covers 1,211 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 17 nonstop flights per week from BUF to DFW. The return direction has about 17 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through STL, MKC, IND, MEM, CMH, CLE, TEB, MKE, PIT, MMU, AEX, GSP, SYR, AVL, MSN, HPN, ECP, YIP, MSP, PDK, HHH, BDL, CHS, ALB, JAX, YUL, APF, EGE, MCN, UES, ASE, OKC, PIE, ORL, PBI, SRQ, EYW, BCT, JAC, SCF, OPF, SLC, BZN, BOI, MIA, PLS, SNA, AUA, BFI, BNA, BWI, MDW, PHL, IAD, JFK, DCA, ORD, FLL, DTW, LAS, LGA, BOS, EWR, TPA, CLT, ATL, DEN, MCO, PHX, VCE, LAX, RDU, RSW and SJU. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Dallas-Fort Worth is 1 hour 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.
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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 DFW

Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 17 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 29 minutes to 3 hours 32 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,211 miles (1,949 km). There are approximately 17 weekly flights outbound and 17 return, totaling 34 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

74 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).