Buffalo to Richmond (BUF–RIC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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383 mi airlines charter/private 2/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 24 1-stop flights Verified 1w ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: YanAir.
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✈ Nonstop

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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
BWI Baltimore 2h 55m EJAWN → WN Baltimore (BWI) to Richmond flights
IAD Dulles 3h 11m AVCMSN → ACAVCM Dulles (IAD) to Richmond flights
PHL Philadelphia 3h 43m AAASBA → AABAQR Philadelphia (PHL) to Richmond flights
LGA New York 3h 48m AADL → AADLPD New York (LGA) to Richmond flights
EWR Newark 3h 49m CMOSUA → ACG7UA Newark (EWR) to Richmond flights
DTW Detroit 3h 52m AAAFAM → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Richmond flights
JFK New York 4h 2m AFAMAT → AMCIDL New York (JFK) to Richmond flights
BOS Boston 4h 7m AAASB6 → AFB6DL Boston (BOS) to Richmond flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 14m AA → AABA Charlotte (CLT) to Richmond flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 30m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Richmond flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Buffalo to Richmond
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Airlines 383 mi 1h 55m nonstop

BUF–RIC had nonstop service from GoJet Airlines and United Airlines, last on the schedule in September 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 383 miles in 1h 55m.

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All flights from Richmond (RIC) Richmond to Buffalo flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop BUF–RIC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
G7 GoJet Airlines 1 – – 82% – –
UA United Airlines 1 – – 82% Star Alliance –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: G7 (1 flights/wk, 50%)
Star Alliance: UA (1 flights/wk, 50%)
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 RIC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
24
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
BWI ~2h 55m IAD ~3h 11m PHL ~3h 43m LGA ~3h 48m EWR ~3h 49m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
792
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 → RIC
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
82%
Arriving
88%
Return
RIC → BUF
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
86%
Arriving
86%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BUF delays → RIC delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Richmond from Buffalo

Nearby airports with service to Richmond International Airport.
Metric BUF→RIC ROC→RIC YYZ→RIC
Distance from BUF – 55 mi 68 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2 6
Weekly flights – – 1
Flight time 1h 55m 1h 25m 1h 11m
Departure OTP 82% – –
Rochester (ROC) to Richmond flights · Toronto (YYZ) to Richmond flights · Erie (ERI) to Richmond flights
Airports within 200 miles of BUF with service to Richmond International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Buffalo, it's 6:00 PM in Richmond.
Distance & Flight Time
383 mi / 616 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 55m gate to gate.
Facts

BUF–RIC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Buffalo to Richmond route.
Route details
Distance383 mi / 616 km
Flight time1h 55m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BUF
Full nameBuffalo Niagara International Airport
IATA / ICAOBUF / KBUF
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr5.0M
Elevation728 ft / 222 m
Destination: RIC
Full nameRichmond International Airport
IATA / ICAORIC / KRIC
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation167 ft / 51 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BUF to RIC flights.
Nonstop flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Richmond International Airport take about 1h 55m gate to gate. The route covers 383 miles.
2 airlines operated the nonstop from BUF to RIC: GoJet Airlines and United Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in September 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 September 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 1h 55m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall, Washington Dulles and Philadelphia.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to RIC 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.
Yes, return flights from RIC to BUF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ROC, YYZ and ERI. 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 RIC

Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Richmond International Airport (RIC) had nonstop service from GoJet Airlines and United Airlines, last on the schedule in September 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 RIC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BUF to RIC is about 1 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 383 miles (616 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall, Washington Dulles and Philadelphia. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Rochester (ROC), Toronto (YYZ) and Erie (ERI).