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

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1,211 mi airlines charter/private 23/wk
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Flight Schedule 7 flights Verified 5m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
QR9261cs
QR Qatar
7M8
7:00 AM
EDT
9:45 AM
CDT
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA882+1
AA American
738
7:01 AM
EDT
9:27 AM
CDT
3h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1842
AA American
7M8
2:27 PM
EDT
4:35 PM
CDT
3h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1615
AA American
738
6:04 PM
EDT
8:51 PM
CDT
3h 47m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1842
AA American
7M8
9:30 AM
CDT
1:35 PM
EDT
3h 5m
42%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1615
AA American
738
11:55 AM
CDT TC
3:56 PM
EDT
3h 1m
42%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA574
AA American
738
6:41 PM
CDT TD
10:24 PM
EDT
2h 43m
42%
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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 4h 58m AFAMDL AAAFAM Detroit (DTW) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
BNA Nashville 5h 21m WN AAASAY Nashville (BNA) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 27m AFAMDL AAAFAM Atlanta (ATL) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
MDW Chicago 5h 30m WN F9Y4 Chicago (MDW) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
ORD Chicago 5h 31m AAACAS AAACAV Chicago (ORD) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
IAD Dulles 5h 35m AVCMSN AAASAT Dulles (IAD) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
BWI Baltimore 5h 38m WN AACXEJA Baltimore (BWI) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 46m AAF9XSR AAASAY Charlotte (CLT) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
DCA Washington 5h 59m AAAS AAAYCX Washington (DCA) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
PHL Philadelphia 6h 4m AAASBA AAAYBA Philadelphia (PHL) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Buffalo to Dallas-Fort Worth
1 carrier, 23 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,211 mi 3h 36m nonstop -1h behind

BUF–DFW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,211 miles in approximately 3h 36m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 16 738, 7M8 3h08-3h47 80% Oneworld QR
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – 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
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
23
Outbound / wk
16
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BUF to DFW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
39
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,481
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
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Arriving
92%
Return
DFW → BUF
77%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
77%
Arriving
82%
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 18
Weekly flights 23 133
Flight time 3h 36m 3h 5m
Departure OTP 80%
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 36m gate to gate.
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 36m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights23 out / 16 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 3h 36m gate to gate. The route covers 1,211 miles.
1 airline operates flights from BUF to DFW: American Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Nashville and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
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.
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 23 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

BUF to DFW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BUF to DFW is about 3 hours 36 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,211 miles (1,949 km). There are approximately 23 weekly flights outbound and 16 return, totaling 39 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Nashville and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Toronto (YYZ).