Buffalo to Syracuse (BUF–SYR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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133 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 20 1-stop flights Verified 3d 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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
IAD Dulles 3h 34m AVCMSN → AVOSSN Dulles (IAD) to Syracuse flights
PHL Philadelphia 3h 42m AAASBA → AAQR Philadelphia (PHL) to Syracuse flights
JFK New York 3h 49m AFAMAT → B6DLEI New York (JFK) to Syracuse flights
DTW Detroit 4h 7m AMDLKE → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Syracuse flights
BOS Boston 4h 26m AAB6EI → AAB6TP Boston (BOS) to Syracuse flights
LGA New York 4h 54m AADL → DL New York (LGA) to Syracuse flights
ORD Chicago 4h 55m AAACAS → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Syracuse flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 55m AA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Syracuse flights
DCA Washington 5h 3m AAAS → AAAS Washington (DCA) to Syracuse flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 10m AFAMDL → AMDLKE Atlanta (ATL) to Syracuse flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Buffalo to Syracuse
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Airlines 133 mi 0h 35m nonstop

BUF–SYR had nonstop service from American Airlines, last on the schedule in July 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 133 miles in 0h 35m.

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All flights from Syracuse (SYR) Syracuse to Buffalo flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop BUF–SYR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 1 – – 100% Oneworld –
SGX SGX 0 – – 100% – –
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (1 flights/wk, 100%)
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 SYR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
IAD ~3h 34m PHL ~3h 42m JFK ~3h 49m DTW ~4h 7m BOS ~4h 26m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
527
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 → SYR
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
SYR → 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 → SYR delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Syracuse from Buffalo

Nearby airports with service to Syracuse Hancock International Airport.
Metric BUF→SYR ROC→SYR
Distance from BUF – 55 mi
Nonstop airlines – 3
Weekly flights – –
Flight time 0h 35m 0h 43m
Departure OTP 100% –
Rochester (ROC) to Syracuse flights
Airports within 200 miles of BUF with service to Syracuse Hancock International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Buffalo, it's 6:00 PM in Syracuse.
Distance & Flight Time
133 mi / 214 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 35m gate to gate.
Facts

BUF–SYR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Buffalo to Syracuse route.
Route details
Distance133 mi / 214 km
Flight time0h 35m
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: SYR
Full nameSyracuse Hancock International Airport
IATA / ICAOSYR / KSYR
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr3.0M
Elevation421 ft / 128 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BUF to SYR flights.
Nonstop flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport take about 0h 35m gate to gate. The route covers 133 miles.
2 airlines operated the nonstop from BUF to SYR: American Airlines, and others. The last scheduled nonstop was in July 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 July 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 0h 35m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Washington Dulles, Philadelphia and John F. Kennedy.
Yes, return flights from SYR to BUF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ROC. 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 SYR

Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) had nonstop service from American Airlines, last on the schedule in July 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 SYR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BUF to SYR is about 0 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 133 miles (214 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Washington Dulles, Philadelphia and John F. Kennedy. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Rochester (ROC).