Buffalo to Pittsburgh (BUF–PIT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Buffalo to Pittsburgh
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 186 mi 0h 46m nonstop 36 1-stop hubs

BUF–PIT is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 186 miles in approximately 0h 46m. Beyond nonstop, 36 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BUF–PIT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 1 100% Oneworld
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BUF to PIT.
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One-Stop Connections
36
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,000
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
BUF → PIT
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
33%
Return
PIT → BUF
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BUF delays → PIT delays →

Other ways to reach Pittsburgh from Buffalo

Nearby airports with service to Pittsburgh International Airport.
Metric BUF→PIT ROC→PIT YYZ→PIT
Distance from BUF 55 mi 68 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 3
Weekly flights 1 1 14
Flight time 0h 46m 0h 43m 1h 16m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of BUF with service to Pittsburgh International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Buffalo, it's 6:00 PM in Pittsburgh.
Distance & Flight Time
186 mi / 299 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 46m.

BUF–PIT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Buffalo to Pittsburgh route.
Route details
Distance186 mi / 299 km
Flight time0h 46m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections36 hubs
Origin: BUF
IATA / ICAOBUF / KBUF
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr5.0M
Elevation728 ft / 222 m
Destination: PIT
IATA / ICAOPIT / KPIT
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr9.7M
Elevation1,203 ft / 367 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BUF to PIT flights.
Nonstop flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport take approximately 0h 46m. The route covers 186 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from BUF to PIT. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PJC, TEB, FRG, STL, MSP, BCT, PIE, FXE, PBI, PGD, APF, SLC, BNA, BOS, IAD, JFK, BWI, DTW, EWR, PHL, DEN, DFW, MIA, ORD, TPA, MCO, CLT, PHX, DCA, RSW, FLL, LGA, LAS, MDW, ATL and SRQ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from PIT to BUF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ROC, YYZ and BFD. 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 PIT

Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

BUF to PIT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BUF to PIT ranges from 0 hours 46 minutes. The route covers a distance of 186 miles (299 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

36 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via PJC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Rochester (ROC), Toronto (YYZ) and Bradford (BFD).