Charleston to Buffalo (CHS–BUF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

CHS Airport Page →
698 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 35 1-stop flights Verified 3mos 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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Mar 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
BWI Baltimore 3h 40m LNXWN → EJAWN Baltimore (BWI) to Buffalo flights
CLT Charlotte 3h 56m AABAXSR → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Buffalo flights
DCA Washington 4h 2m AA → AA Washington (DCA) to Buffalo flights
DTW Detroit 4h 6m AFDLVS → AMDLKE Detroit (DTW) to Buffalo flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 7m AFAMDL → AMDLF9 Atlanta (ATL) to Buffalo flights
IAD Dulles 4h 7m ACCMEJA → AVCMSN Dulles (IAD) to Buffalo flights
PHL Philadelphia 4h 17m AAASEI → AABA Philadelphia (PHL) to Buffalo flights
LGA New York 4h 37m AADLWS → AADL New York (LGA) to Buffalo flights
BOS Boston 4h 48m AFB6DL → AAB6EI Boston (BOS) to Buffalo flights
MDW Chicago 5h EJAWN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Buffalo flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Charleston to Buffalo
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
698 mi 1h 34m nonstop

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for CHS to BUF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
35
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
BWI ~3h 40m CLT ~3h 56m DCA ~4h 2m FRG ~4h 4m DTW ~4h 6m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,057
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
CHS → BUF
69%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
69%
Arriving
67%
Return
BUF → CHS
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
82%
Arriving
84%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CHS delays → BUF delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Buffalo from Charleston

Nearby airports with service to Buffalo Niagara International Airport.
Metric CHS→BUF HHH→BUF CLT→BUF
Distance from CHS – 60 mi 168 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 5
Weekly flights – 1 23
Flight time 1h 34m 1h 42m 1h 16m
Departure OTP 69% – –
Hilton Head Island (HHH) to Buffalo flights · Charlotte (CLT) to Buffalo flights
Airports within 200 miles of CHS 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 Charleston.
CHS: EDT · BUF: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Charleston, it's 6:00 PM in Buffalo.
Distance & Flight Time
698 mi / 1,123 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 34m gate to gate.
Facts

CHS–BUF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Charleston to Buffalo route.
Route details
Distance698 mi / 1,123 km
Flight time1h 34m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CHS
Full nameCharleston International Airport
IATA / ICAOCHS / KCHS
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr6.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 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 CHS to BUF flights.
Nonstop flights from Charleston International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport take about 1h 34m gate to gate. The route covers 698 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall, Charlotte Douglas and Ronald Reagan Washington National.
Yes, return flights from BUF to CHS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include HHH and CLT. 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 CHS to BUF

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

CHS to BUF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CHS to BUF is about 1 hours 34 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 698 miles (1,123 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall, Charlotte Douglas and Ronald Reagan Washington National. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Hilton Head Island (HHH) and Charlotte (CLT).