Buffalo to Kansas City (BUF–MKC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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866 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 1 1-stop flight Verified 1mo 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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Jun 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 1 hub
LAX Los Angeles 17h 48m B6 → SY Los Angeles (LAX) 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.
1 Airlines 866 mi 1h 58m nonstop -1h behind

BUF–MKC had nonstop service, last on the schedule in June 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 866 miles in 1h 58m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop BUF–MKC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SGX SGX 0 – – 45% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SGX (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for BUF to MKC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~17h
Fastest
~17h
Longest
LAX ~17h 48m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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 → MKC
45%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
45%
Return
MKC → BUF
44%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
44%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BUF delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Kansas City from Buffalo

Nearby airports with service to Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport.
Metric BUF→MKC YYZ→MKC
Distance from BUF – 68 mi
Nonstop airlines – 4
Weekly flights – –
Flight time 1h 58m 1h 54m
Departure OTP 45% –
Toronto (YYZ) to Kansas City flights
Airports within 200 miles of BUF with service to Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Buffalo, it's 5:00 PM in Kansas City.
Distance & Flight Time
866 mi / 1,394 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 58m gate to gate.
Facts

BUF–MKC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Buffalo to Kansas City route.
Route details
Distance866 mi / 1,394 km
Flight time1h 58m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BUF
Full nameBuffalo Niagara International Airport
IATA / ICAOBUF / KBUF
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr5.0M
Elevation728 ft / 222 m
Destination: MKC
Full nameCharles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport
IATA / ICAOMKC / KMKC
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation759 ft / 231 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BUF to MKC flights.
Nonstop flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport take about 1h 58m gate to gate. The route covers 866 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from BUF to MKC. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 1h 58m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Los Angeles.
Kansas City is 1 hour behind Buffalo.
Yes, return flights from MKC to BUF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include 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 MKC

Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC) had nonstop service, last on the schedule in June 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

BUF to MKC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BUF to MKC is about 1 hours 58 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 866 miles (1,394 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Los Angeles. Nearby alternative airports include Toronto (YYZ).