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

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451 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 32 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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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: Apr 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DTW Detroit 3h 27m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Indianapolis flights
MDW Chicago 3h 33m WN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Indianapolis flights
IAD Dulles 3h 53m AVCMSN → AVCMET Dulles (IAD) to Indianapolis flights
BWI Baltimore 3h 55m WN → WN Baltimore (BWI) to Indianapolis flights
ORD Chicago 4h 6m AAACAS → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Indianapolis flights
PHL Philadelphia 4h 29m AAASBA → AAASBA Philadelphia (PHL) to Indianapolis flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 30m AAF9XSR → AADL Charlotte (CLT) to Indianapolis flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 34m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Indianapolis flights
JFK New York 4h 52m AFAMAT → AAAFCV New York (JFK) to Indianapolis flights
BOS Boston 4h 54m AAB6EI → AAAFDL Boston (BOS) 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 4m 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
32
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
DTW ~3h 27m MDW ~3h 33m PIT ~3h 46m IAD ~3h 53m BWI ~3h 55m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
969
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
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
86%
Return
IND → BUF
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
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 ROC→IND YHM→IND
Distance from BUF – 55 mi 63 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2 1
Weekly flights – – –
Flight time 1h 4m 1h 45m 1h 1m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Rochester (ROC) to Indianapolis flights · Hamilton (YHM) to Indianapolis flights · Toronto (YYZ) 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 4m gate to gate.
Facts

BUF–IND Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Buffalo to Indianapolis route.
Route details
Distance451 mi / 726 km
Flight time1h 4m
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 4m 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 Washington Dulles.
Yes, return flights from IND to BUF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ROC, YHM and 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 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 4 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 Washington Dulles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Rochester (ROC), Hamilton (YHM) and Toronto (YYZ).