Buffalo to Houston (BUF–HOU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Jun 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ATL Atlanta 4h 56m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Houston flights
BNA Nashville 5h WN → WN Nashville (BNA) to Houston flights
MDW Chicago 5h WN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Houston flights
BWI Baltimore 5h 10m EJAWN → WN Baltimore (BWI) to Houston flights
DCA Washington 5h 28m AAAS → WN Washington (DCA) to Houston flights
TPA Tampa 6h JREWN → EJAEJMWN Tampa (TPA) to Houston flights
MCO Orlando 6h ADB6F9 → WN Orlando (MCO) to Houston flights
LGA New York 6h 13m AADL → EJAWN New York (LGA) to Houston flights
DEN Denver 6h 35m UAWN → WN Denver (DEN) to Houston flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 11m AAG3 → AAASBA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Houston flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Buffalo to Houston
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,296 mi 3h 25m nonstop -1h behind

BUF–HOU is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,296 miles in approximately 3h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BUF–HOU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 0 – – 100% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BUF to HOU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
ATL ~4h 56m BNA ~5h 0m MDW ~5h 0m BWI ~5h 10m DCA ~5h 28m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,101
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 → HOU
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
60%
Return
HOU → BUF
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BUF delays → HOU delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Houston from Buffalo

Nearby airports with service to William P. Hobby Airport.
Metric BUF→HOU YHM→HOU YYZ→HOU
Distance from BUF – 63 mi 68 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 12
Weekly flights – – –
Flight time 3h 25m 2h 48m 2h 25m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Hamilton (YHM) to Houston flights · Toronto (YYZ) to Houston flights · Erie (ERI) to Houston flights
Airports within 200 miles of BUF with service to William P. Hobby Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Houston is 1 hour behind Buffalo.
BUF: EDT · HOU: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Buffalo, it's 5:00 PM in Houston.
Distance & Flight Time
1,296 mi / 2,086 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 25m gate to gate.
Facts

BUF–HOU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Buffalo to Houston route.
Route details
Distance1,296 mi / 2,086 km
Flight time3h 25m
Time difference-1 hour
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: HOU
Full nameWilliam P. Hobby Airport
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr14.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BUF to HOU flights.
Nonstop flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport take about 3h 25m gate to gate. The route covers 1,296 miles.
1 airline operates flights from BUF to HOU: Southwest Airlines.
This route has limited weekly 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 Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Nashville and Chicago Midway.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to HOU and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Houston is 1 hour behind Buffalo.
Yes, return flights from HOU to BUF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include YHM, YYZ and ERI. 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 HOU

Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines.

BUF to HOU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BUF to HOU is about 3 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,296 miles (2,086 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Nashville and Chicago Midway. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Hamilton (YHM), Toronto (YYZ) and Erie (ERI).