Buffalo to Calgary (BUF–YYC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

BUF Airport Page →
1,736 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 17 1-stop flights Verified 1w ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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
DTW Detroit 6h 11m AMDLKE → WS Detroit (DTW) to Calgary flights
ORD Chicago 6h 43m AAACAS → AAACAV Chicago (ORD) to Calgary flights
DEN Denver 6h 51m UAWN → UAWS Denver (DEN) to Calgary flights
MSP Minneapolis 7h 30m DLSYVS → AFDLVS Minneapolis (MSP) to Calgary flights
IAD Dulles 7h 43m AVCMEJA → ACSKUA Dulles (IAD) to Calgary flights
BNA Nashville 7h 45m WN → WS Nashville (BNA) to Calgary flights
JFK New York 7h 45m AFAMAT → AACXEK New York (JFK) to Calgary flights
CLT Charlotte 7h 52m AAEJA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Calgary flights
EWR Newark 8h 34m CMOSUA → AC Newark (EWR) to Calgary flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 8h 34m AAFJG3 → AAAYIB Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Calgary flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Buffalo to Calgary
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,736 mi 3h 59m nonstop -2h behind

BUF–YYC has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore BUF Routes YYC Routes BUF Live Flights YYC Live Flights BUF Delays YYC Delays
All flights from Calgary (YYC) Calgary to Buffalo flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for BUF to YYC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
DTW ~6h 11m ORD ~6h 43m DEN ~6h 51m MSP ~7h 30m IAD ~7h 43m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
891
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 → YYC
40%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
40%
Arriving
94%
Return
YYC → BUF
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
Arriving
50%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BUF delays → YYC delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Calgary from Buffalo

Nearby airports with service to Calgary International Airport.
Metric BUF→YYC YHM→YYC YYZ→YYC
Distance from BUF – 63 mi 68 mi
Nonstop airlines – 5 40
Weekly flights ~1 32 516
Flight time 3h 59m 4h 3h 48m
Departure OTP 40% – –
Hamilton (YHM) to Calgary flights · Toronto (YYZ) to Calgary flights · Breslau (YKF) to Calgary flights
Airports within 200 miles of BUF with service to Calgary International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Calgary is 2 hours behind Buffalo.
BUF: EDT · YYC: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Buffalo, it's 4:00 PM in Calgary.
Distance & Flight Time
1,736 mi / 2,793 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 59m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders enter Canada without a visa for stays up to 6 months. No eTA is needed when arriving by air with a US passport. Passport must be valid for the duration of the stay. A return or onward ticket and proof of funds may be requested at the border.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

BUF–YYC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Buffalo to Calgary route.
Route details
Distance1,736 mi / 2,793 km
Flight time3h 59m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out / ~1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BUF
Full nameBuffalo Niagara International Airport
IATA / ICAOBUF / KBUF
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr5.0M
Elevation728 ft / 222 m
Destination: YYC
Full nameCalgary International Airport
IATA / ICAOYYC / CYYC
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton
Passengers/yr18.0M
Elevation3,557 ft / 1,084 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BUF to YYC flights.
Nonstop flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Calgary International Airport take about 3h 59m gate to gate. The route covers 1,736 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Chicago O'Hare and Denver.
Calgary is 2 hours behind Buffalo.
Yes, return flights from YYC to BUF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include YHM, YYZ and YKF. 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 YYC

Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Calgary International Airport (YYC) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

BUF to YYC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BUF to YYC is about 3 hours 59 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,736 miles (2,793 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Chicago O'Hare and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Hamilton (YHM), Toronto (YYZ) and Breslau (YKF).