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

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186 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 33 1-stop flights Verified 3mos ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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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: Mar 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
BWI Baltimore 3h 8m WN → WN Baltimore (BWI) to Pittsburgh flights
DTW Detroit 3h 18m AFAMDL → AMDLKE Detroit (DTW) to Pittsburgh flights
IAD Dulles 3h 25m AVCMSN → AVCMET Dulles (IAD) to Pittsburgh flights
DCA Washington 3h 28m AAAS → AAAS Washington (DCA) to Pittsburgh flights
EWR Newark 3h 44m CMOSUA → OSUA Newark (EWR) to Pittsburgh flights
LGA New York 3h 58m AADL → AABADL New York (LGA) to Pittsburgh flights
PHL Philadelphia 4h 3m AAASBA → AAAS Philadelphia (PHL) to Pittsburgh flights
BOS Boston 4h 5m AAB6EI → B6DLEI Boston (BOS) to Pittsburgh flights
MDW Chicago 4h 10m WN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Pittsburgh flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 16m AAF9XSR → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Pittsburgh flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Buffalo to Pittsburgh
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 186 mi 0h 46m nonstop

BUF–PIT had nonstop service from American Airlines, last on the schedule in March 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 186 miles in 0h 46m.

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All flights from Pittsburgh (PIT) Pittsburgh to Buffalo flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop BUF–PIT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 0 – – 80% Oneworld –
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (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 PIT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
33
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
BWI ~3h 8m DTW ~3h 18m CMH ~3h 20m IAD ~3h 25m DCA ~3h 28m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,195
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 → PIT
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Arriving
88%
Return
PIT → BUF
92%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
92%
Arriving
82%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BUF delays → PIT delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Pittsburgh from Buffalo

Nearby airports with service to Pittsburgh International Airport.
Metric BUF→PIT ROC→PIT YHM→PIT
Distance from BUF – 55 mi 63 mi
Nonstop airlines – 3 1
Weekly flights – – –
Flight time 0h 46m 0h 44m 0h 42m
Departure OTP 80% – –
Rochester (ROC) to Pittsburgh flights · Hamilton (YHM) to Pittsburgh flights · Toronto (YYZ) to Pittsburgh flights
Airports within 200 miles of BUF with service to Pittsburgh International Airport.
Know before you go

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 gate to gate.
Facts

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
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BUF
Full nameBuffalo Niagara International Airport
IATA / ICAOBUF / KBUF
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr5.0M
Elevation728 ft / 222 m
Destination: PIT
Full namePittsburgh International Airport
IATA / ICAOPIT / KPIT
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr9.7M
Elevation1,203 ft / 367 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BUF to PIT flights.
Nonstop flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport take about 0h 46m gate to gate. The route covers 186 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from BUF to PIT: American Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in March 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 March 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 0h 46m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Washington Dulles.
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, 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.

Flights from BUF to PIT

Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) had nonstop service from American Airlines, last on the schedule in March 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 PIT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BUF to PIT is about 0 hours 46 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 186 miles (299 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Washington Dulles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Rochester (ROC), Hamilton (YHM) and Toronto (YYZ).