Akron to Buffalo (CAK–BUF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

CAK Airport Page →
197 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 10 1-stop flights Verified 3w 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
ORD Chicago 4h 26m AAAVNZ → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Buffalo flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 51m AA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Buffalo flights
DCA Washington 5h 43m AAAS → AAAS Washington (DCA) to Buffalo flights
TPA Tampa 6h 45m MX → WN Tampa (TPA) to Buffalo flights
MCO Orlando 8h 10m MX → ADB6F9 Orlando (MCO) to Buffalo flights
RSW Fort Myers 11h 10m MX → B6 Fort Myers (RSW) to Buffalo flights
LAS Las Vegas 14h 2m MX → EJAWN Las Vegas (LAS) to Buffalo flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 15h 11m MX → ADB6 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Buffalo flights
SRQ Sarasota/Bradenton 22h 25m G4 → WN Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Buffalo flights
RDU Raleigh/Durham ~4h 39m MX → F9 Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Buffalo flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Akron to Buffalo
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
197 mi 0h 53m nonstop

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for CAK to BUF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
ORD ~4h 26m RDU ~4h 39m CLT ~4h 51m DCA ~5h 43m TPA ~6h 45m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
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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
CAK → BUF
34%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
34%
Arriving
34%
Return
BUF → CAK
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. CAK delays → BUF delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Buffalo from Akron

Nearby airports with service to Buffalo Niagara International Airport.
Metric CAK→BUF CLE→BUF PIT→BUF
Distance from CAK – 40 mi 70 mi
Nonstop airlines – 3 6
Weekly flights ~1 1 1
Flight time 0h 53m 0h 58m 0h 29m
Departure OTP 34% – –
Cleveland (CLE) to Buffalo flights · Pittsburgh (PIT) to Buffalo flights · Columbus (CMH) to Buffalo flights
Airports within 200 miles of CAK with service to Buffalo Niagara International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Akron, it's 6:00 PM in Buffalo.
Distance & Flight Time
197 mi / 318 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 53m gate to gate.
Facts

CAK–BUF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Akron to Buffalo route.
Route details
Distance197 mi / 318 km
Flight time0h 53m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CAK
Full nameAkron Canton Regional Airport
IATA / ICAOCAK / KCAK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr0.8M
Elevation1,228 ft / 374 m
Destination: BUF
Full nameBuffalo Niagara International Airport
IATA / ICAOBUF / KBUF
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr5.0M
Elevation728 ft / 222 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CAK to BUF flights.
Nonstop flights from Akron Canton Regional Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport take about 0h 53m gate to gate. The route covers 197 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare, Charlotte Douglas and Ronald Reagan Washington National.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to BUF 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 BUF to CAK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CLE, PIT and CMH. 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 CAK to BUF

Akron Canton Regional Airport (CAK) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

CAK to BUF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CAK to BUF is about 0 hours 53 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 197 miles (318 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare, Charlotte Douglas and Ronald Reagan Washington National. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cleveland (CLE), Pittsburgh (PIT) and Columbus (CMH).