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

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Buffalo to Indianapolis
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
451 mi 1h 4m nonstop 74 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between BUF and IND, connecting options are available through 74 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BUF to IND.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
74
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,005
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.
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 0 2 1
Weekly flights 0 1 –
Flight time 1h 4m 1h 45m 1h 1m
Departure OTP 80% – –
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.
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 connections74 hubs
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 approximately 1h 4m. The route covers 451 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through STL, CMH, BKL, PTK, YIP, CLE, MTN, MKE, PIT, AVL, BDL, ROC, TEB, MEM, HPN, PHF, PDK, MMU, BED, AIK, FRG, YUL, UES, MKC, CHS, MSP, ECP, JAX, ORL, VRB, BCT, OPF, PIE, PBI, OKC, PGD, APF, ASE, EYW, DAL, BZN, PLS, MIA, SLC, BOI, SCF, SNA, SJU, AUA, BOS, MDW, DTW, JFK, IAD, BWI, DEN, LGA, DCA, PHL, ORD, ATL, RDU, EWR, FLL, MCO, CLT, LAS, TPA, SRQ, LAX, RSW, PHX, DFW and BNA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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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 ranges from 1 hours 4 minutes. The route covers a distance of 451 miles (726 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

74 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via STL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Rochester (ROC), Hamilton (YHM) and Toronto (YYZ).