Buffalo to St Louis (BUF–STL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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673 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 25 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets Aviation.
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Jul 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
MDW Chicago 3h 35m WN → WN Chicago (MDW) to St Louis flights
DTW Detroit 3h 39m AAAFAM → AFDLKE Detroit (DTW) to St Louis flights
BNA Nashville 3h 50m WN → WN Nashville (BNA) to St Louis flights
ORD Chicago 4h 19m AAACAS → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to St Louis flights
BWI Baltimore 4h 32m EJAWN → EJAWN Baltimore (BWI) to St Louis flights
IAD Dulles 4h 33m AVCMSN → AVCMEJA Dulles (IAD) to St Louis flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 37m AFAMDL → AMDLF9 Atlanta (ATL) to St Louis flights
DCA Washington 4h 38m AAAS → AAWN Washington (DCA) to St Louis flights
PHL Philadelphia 4h 44m AAASBA → AAEIIB Philadelphia (PHL) to St Louis flights
MSP Minneapolis 4h 46m DLVS → AFAMDL Minneapolis (MSP) to St Louis flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Buffalo to St Louis
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
673 mi 1h 38m nonstop -1h behind

While no nonstop service exists between BUF and STL, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore Browse available seat maps BUF Routes STL Routes BUF Live Flights STL Live Flights BUF Delays STL Delays
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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for BUF to STL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
25
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~14h
Longest
MDW ~3h 35m DTW ~3h 39m BNA ~3h 50m ORD ~4h 19m BWI ~4h 32m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,237
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 → STL
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
STL → 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 → STL delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach St Louis from Buffalo

Nearby airports with service to St. Louis Lambert International Airport.
Metric BUF→STL ROC→STL YYZ→STL
Distance from BUF – 55 mi 68 mi
Nonstop airlines – 3 6
Weekly flights – – 21
Flight time 1h 38m 1h 50m 2h 5m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Rochester (ROC) to St Louis flights · Toronto (YYZ) to St Louis flights
Airports within 200 miles of BUF with service to St. Louis Lambert International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
St Louis is 1 hour behind Buffalo.
BUF: EDT · STL: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Buffalo, it's 5:00 PM in St Louis.
Distance & Flight Time
673 mi / 1,083 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 38m gate to gate.
Facts

BUF–STL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Buffalo to St Louis route.
Route details
Distance673 mi / 1,083 km
Flight time1h 38m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BUF
Full nameBuffalo Niagara International Airport
IATA / ICAOBUF / KBUF
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr5.0M
Elevation728 ft / 222 m
Destination: STL
Full nameSt. Louis Lambert International Airport
IATA / ICAOSTL / KSTL
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr15.6M
Elevation618 ft / 188 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BUF to STL flights.
Nonstop flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to St. Louis Lambert International Airport take about 1h 38m gate to gate. The route covers 673 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago Midway, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Nashville.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to STL 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.
St Louis is 1 hour behind Buffalo.
Yes, return flights from STL to BUF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ROC 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 STL

Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

BUF to STL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BUF to STL is about 1 hours 38 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 673 miles (1,083 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago Midway, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Nashville. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Rochester (ROC) and Toronto (YYZ).