Cleveland to Buffalo (CLE–BUF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Cleveland to Buffalo
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 191 mi 0h 54m nonstop 57 1-stop hubs

CLE–BUF is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 191 miles in approximately 0h 54m. Beyond nonstop, 57 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CLE–BUF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 0 – – 78% Star Alliance –
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CLE to BUF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
57
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
926
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Buffalo from Cleveland

Nearby airports with service to Buffalo Niagara International Airport.
Metric CLE→BUF YQG→BUF DTW→BUF
Distance from CLE – 82 mi 95 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 8
Weekly flights 0 – 106
Flight time 0h 54m 0h 44m 1h 7m
Departure OTP 78% – –
Windsor (YQG) to Buffalo flights · Detroit (DTW) to Buffalo flights · Erie (ERI) to Buffalo flights
Airports within 200 miles of CLE 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 Cleveland.
CLE: EDT · BUF: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Cleveland, it's 6:00 PM in Buffalo.
Distance & Flight Time
191 mi / 308 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 54m.
Facts

CLE–BUF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cleveland to Buffalo route.
Route details
Distance191 mi / 308 km
Flight time0h 54m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connections57 hubs
Origin: CLE
Full nameCleveland Hopkins International Airport
IATA / ICAOCLE / KCLE
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr9.9M
Elevation791 ft / 241 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 CLE to BUF flights.
Nonstop flights from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport take approximately 0h 54m. The route covers 191 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CGF, ERI, YYZ, LEX, TEB, HPN, MKE, IND, PWK, ACY, BED, CPS, CHS, DAL, SUA, VRB, PBI, MSY, BCT, OPF, MRK, HOU, JAX, APF, EYW, SRQ, EGE, MIA, SCF, SJC, LGB, BOS, DTW, BWI, DCA, IAD, MDW, EWR, CLT, FLL, LTN, ATL, PHL, JFK, LGA, BNA, DEN, ORD, RSW, MCO, DFW, LAX, PIT, TPA, PHX, RDU and LAS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from BUF to CLE are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include YQG, DTW and ERI. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 CLE to BUF

Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines.

CLE to BUF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CLE to BUF ranges from 0 hours 54 minutes. The route covers a distance of 191 miles (308 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

57 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via CGF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Windsor (YQG), Detroit (DTW) and Erie (ERI).