Charlotte to Buffalo (CLT–BUF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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547 mi airlines 43/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
AA1915
AA American
319
10:57 AM
EDT
12:46 PM
EDT
1h 49m
M T W T F S S
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AA1203
AA American
319
11:05 AM
EDT
12:55 PM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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AA1919
AA American
321
4:14 PM
EDT
6:03 PM
EDT
1h 49m
M T W T F S S
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AA1621
AA American
319
4:30 PM
EDT
6:20 PM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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AA2301
AA American
319
5:12 PM
EDT
7:00 PM
EDT
1h 48m
M T W T F S S
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AA703
AA American
321
8:53 PM
EDT
10:40 PM
EDT
1h 47m
M T W T F S S
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AA2429
AA American
321
10:06 PM
EDT
11:50 PM
EDT
1h 44m
M T W T F S S
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AA1204
AA American
321
6:00 AM
EDT
8:04 AM
EDT
2h 4m
M T W T F S S
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AA1659
AA American
321
6:13 AM
EDT
8:19 AM
EDT
2h 6m
M T W T F S S
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AA1915
AA American
319
1:34 PM
EDT
3:33 PM
EDT
1h 59m
M T W T F S S
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AA1203
AA American
319
1:35 PM
EDT
3:37 PM
EDT
2h 2m
M T W T F S S
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AA1919
AA American
321
6:59 PM
EDT
9:00 PM
EDT
2h 1m
M T W T F S S
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AA1621
AA American
319
7:02 PM
EDT
9:06 PM
EDT
2h 4m
M T W T F S S
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DL5873
DL Delta
10:37 PM
EDT
12:06 AM+1
EDT
1h 29m
M T W T F S S
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AA2301
AA American
319
11:56 PM
EDT
2:24 AM+1
EDT
2h 28m
M T W T F S S
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Charlotte to Buffalo
1 carrier, 43 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 43 Flights/wk 547 mi 1h 44m nonstop 43 1-stop hubs

CLT–BUF is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 547 miles in approximately 1h 44m. Beyond nonstop, 43 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CLT–BUF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 43 319, 321 1h44-1h50 54% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – AA
321 Airbus A321 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (43 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CLT to BUF direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
7
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
43
Outbound / wk
45
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CLT to BUF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
43
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,162
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
CLT → BUF
54%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
54%
Arriving
51%
Return
BUF → CLT
44%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
44%
Arriving
80%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CLT delays → BUF delays →

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Charlotte, it's 6:00 PM in Buffalo.
Distance & Flight Time
547 mi / 880 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 44m to 1h 50m.
Getting to CLT

There is no rail link to CLT. CATS Route 5 bus runs from Charlotte Transportation Center to the airport in 45 minutes ($2.20). The airport is 7 miles from Uptown Charlotte.Ride-shares from Uptown cost $18–30 and take 15–25 minutes. Taxis are available but less common than ride-share in Charlotte. I-85 and Billy Graham Parkway are the primary expressway routes; allow extra time during afternoon rush (4–6:30pm).

CLT–BUF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Charlotte to Buffalo route.
Route details
Distance547 mi / 880 km
Flight time1h 44m to 1h 50m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights43 out / 45 return
1-stop connections43 hubs
Origin: CLT
IATA / ICAOCLT / KCLT
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr58.8M
Elevation748 ft / 228 m
Destination: BUF
IATA / ICAOBUF / KBUF
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr5.0M
Elevation728 ft / 222 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CLT to BUF flights.
Nonstop flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport take approximately 1h 44m to 1h 50m. The route covers 547 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines.
There are approximately 43 nonstop flights per week from CLT to BUF. The return direction has about 45 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PIT, BED, RIC, YYZ, CHS, HPN, SUS, IND, JAX, MHT, DAL, PIE, YUL, BCT, OPF, PBI, APF, HOU, STT, MKE, BNA, DFW, MIA, DCA, IAD, ATL, EWR, PHL, JFK, BWI, LGA, TPA, DTW, FLL, ORD, BOS, MCO, MDW, SRQ, RSW, DEN, PHX and LAS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from BUF to CLT are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 CLT to BUF

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 43 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

CLT to BUF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CLT to BUF ranges from 1 hours 44 minutes to 1 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 547 miles (880 km). There are approximately 43 weekly flights outbound and 45 return, totaling 88 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

43 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via PIT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.