Buffalo to Indianapolis (BUF–IND) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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451 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 26 1-stop flights Verified 3w ago
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DTW Detroit 3h 23m AMDLKE → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Indianapolis flights
MDW Chicago 3h 35m WN → LXJWN Chicago (MDW) to Indianapolis flights
BWI Baltimore 3h 45m WN → WN Baltimore (BWI) to Indianapolis flights
IAD Dulles 3h 58m AVCMEJA → AVCMET Dulles (IAD) to Indianapolis flights
ORD Chicago 4h 5m AAACAS → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Indianapolis flights
DCA Washington 4h 14m AAAS → AA Washington (DCA) to Indianapolis flights
PHL Philadelphia 4h 20m AAASBA → AAASBA Philadelphia (PHL) to Indianapolis flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 34m AA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Indianapolis flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 39m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Indianapolis flights
LGA New York 4h 40m AADL → AADLWS New York (LGA) to Indianapolis flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Buffalo to Indianapolis
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
451 mi 1h 16m nonstop

While no nonstop service exists between BUF and IND, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for BUF to IND.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
26
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
DTW ~3h 23m MDW ~3h 35m BWI ~3h 45m IAD ~3h 58m ORD ~4h 5m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,004
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 → IND
96%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
96%
Arriving
100%
Return
IND → BUF
98%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
98%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BUF delays → IND delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Indianapolis from Buffalo

Nearby airports with service to Indianapolis International Airport.
Metric BUF→IND IAG→IND ROC→IND
Distance from BUF – 16 mi 55 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 2
Weekly flights – – –
Flight time 1h 16m 1h 10m 1h 45m
Departure OTP 96% – –
Niagara Falls (IAG) to Indianapolis flights · Rochester (ROC) to Indianapolis flights · Hamilton (YHM) to Indianapolis flights
Airports within 200 miles of BUF with service to Indianapolis International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Indianapolis is 0 hours the same as Buffalo.
BUF: EDT · IND: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Buffalo, it's 6:00 PM in Indianapolis.
Distance & Flight Time
451 mi / 726 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 16m gate to gate.
Facts

BUF–IND Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Buffalo to Indianapolis route.
Route details
Distance451 mi / 726 km
Flight time1h 16m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BUF
Full nameBuffalo Niagara International Airport
IATA / ICAOBUF / KBUF
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr5.0M
Elevation728 ft / 222 m
Destination: IND
Full nameIndianapolis International Airport
IATA / ICAOIND / KIND
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
Passengers/yr10.4M
Elevation797 ft / 243 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BUF to IND flights.
Nonstop flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Indianapolis International Airport take about 1h 16m gate to gate. The route covers 451 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Chicago Midway and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall.
Yes, return flights from IND to BUF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include IAG, ROC and YHM. 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 IND

Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

BUF to IND Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BUF to IND is about 1 hours 16 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 451 miles (726 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Chicago Midway and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Niagara Falls (IAG), Rochester (ROC) and Hamilton (YHM).