Buffalo to Miami (BUF–MIA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Buffalo to Miami
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
3 Airlines 1,188 mi 3h 30m nonstop 84 1-stop hubs

BUF–MIA is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, GXA and Qatar Airways lead the route. The flight covers 1,188 miles in approximately 3h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 84 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BUF–MIA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 0 – – 86% Oneworld –
GXA GXA 0 – – 86% – –
QR Qatar Airways 0 – – 86% Oneworld –
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA + QR (0 flights/wk, 0%)
Unaffiliated: GXA (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 MIA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
84
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,157
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 Miami from Buffalo

Nearby airports with service to Miami International Airport.
Metric BUF→MIA ROC→MIA YHM→MIA
Distance from BUF – 55 mi 63 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1 2
Weekly flights 0 – –
Flight time 3h 30m 3h 32m 2h 42m
Departure OTP 86% – –
Rochester (ROC) to Miami flights · Hamilton (YHM) to Miami flights · Toronto (YYZ) to Miami flights
Airports within 200 miles of BUF with service to Miami International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Buffalo, it's 6:00 PM in Miami.
Distance & Flight Time
1,188 mi / 1,912 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 30m.
Getting from MIA

Metrorail Orange Line connects to downtown Miami and Dadeland (15–30 min, $2.25). The MIA Mover links the terminal to the rental car center and Metrorail station; free. Taxis to Miami Beach cost $35–40 (flat rate).Ride-shares are typically $20–30 to South Beach. For Fort Lauderdale, Tri-Rail runs from the airport station ($3.75, 60–70 min).

Miami Climate

Tropical climate with year-round warm temperatures (20–33°C). Wet season runs June through October with daily afternoon thunderstorms and hurricane risk. Flights are most disruption-prone during this period.

Dry season (November–April) is peak tourist season with lower humidity. Winter temperatures rarely drop below 15°C. UV is strong year-round.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

BUF–MIA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Buffalo to Miami route.
Route details
Distance1,188 mi / 1,912 km
Flight time3h 30m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
1-stop connections84 hubs
Origin: BUF
Full nameBuffalo Niagara International Airport
IATA / ICAOBUF / KBUF
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr5.0M
Elevation728 ft / 222 m
Destination: MIA
Full nameMiami International Airport
IATA / ICAOMIA / KMIA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr55.9M
Elevation8 ft / 2 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BUF to MIA flights.
Nonstop flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Miami International Airport take approximately 3h 30m. The route covers 1,188 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, GXA and Qatar Airways.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HHH, VRB, PHF, AIK, PDK, PIE, APF, PJC, MMU, BLM, STL, HPN, ORL, TMB, GSP, JAX, PGD, YIP, FXE, PBI, TEB, ACY, AVL, CMH, CHS, BTV, PIT, CLE, MKC, EYW, BED, ISP, RSW, IND, FRG, SYR, BDL, ECP, AEX, ROC, MKE, ALB, UES, PTK, YUL, MSN, PLS, MSP, DAL, EGE, MEM, ASE, JAC, AUA, OKC, SCF, BZN, SLC, SNA, BFI, BNA, SJU, DCA, MCO, BWI, PHL, DTW, RDU, JFK, TPA, LGA, ATL, MDW, CLT, ORD, IAD, EWR, DEN, BOS, DFW, SRQ, LAX, LAS and PHX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from MIA 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 MIA

Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Miami International Airport (MIA) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, GXA and Qatar Airways.

BUF to MIA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BUF to MIA ranges from 3 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,188 miles (1,912 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

84 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via HHH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Rochester (ROC), Hamilton (YHM) and Toronto (YYZ).