Buffalo to Kansas City (BUF–MCI) — 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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
MDW Chicago 3h 55m WN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Kansas City flights
DTW Detroit 4h 6m AAAFAM → AMDLKE Detroit (DTW) to Kansas City flights
BNA Nashville 4h 30m WN → SYWN Nashville (BNA) to Kansas City flights
BWI Baltimore 4h 35m WN → WN Baltimore (BWI) to Kansas City flights
ORD Chicago 4h 36m 5XAAAC → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Kansas City flights
MSP Minneapolis 4h 36m DLVS → AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Kansas City flights
DCA Washington 4h 58m AAAS → AAWN Washington (DCA) to Kansas City flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 3m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Kansas City flights
IAD Dulles 5h 8m AVCMSN → AVCMLXJ Dulles (IAD) to Kansas City flights
LGA New York 5h 25m AADL → DLWNWS New York (LGA) to Kansas City flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Buffalo to Kansas City
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-1h behind

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for BUF to MCI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
25
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
MDW ~3h 55m DTW ~4h 6m BNA ~4h 30m BWI ~4h 35m ORD ~4h 36m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,060
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 → MCI
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
73%
Arriving
87%
Return
MCI → BUF
77%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
77%
Arriving
50%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BUF delays → MCI delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Kansas City from Buffalo

Nearby airports with service to Kansas City International Airport.
Metric BUF→MCI ROC→MCI YHM→MCI
Distance from BUF – 55 mi 63 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 1
Weekly flights – – –
Departure OTP 73% – –
Rochester (ROC) to Kansas City flights · Hamilton (YHM) to Kansas City flights · Toronto (YYZ) to Kansas City flights
Airports within 200 miles of BUF with service to Kansas City International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Buffalo, it's 5:00 PM in Kansas City.
Facts

BUF–MCI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Buffalo to Kansas City route.
Route details
Time difference-1 hour
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: MCI
Full nameKansas City International Airport
IATA / ICAOMCI / KMCI
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr11.8M
Elevation1,026 ft / 313 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BUF to MCI flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago Midway, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Nashville.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to MCI 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.
Kansas City is 1 hour behind Buffalo.
Yes, return flights from MCI 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago Midway, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Nashville. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Rochester (ROC), Hamilton (YHM) and Toronto (YYZ).