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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AA1616
AA American
738
11:10 AM
EDT
12:55 PM
EDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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AA1915
AA American
319
11:16 AM
EDT
1:05 PM
EDT
1h 49m
M T W T F S S
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AA1919
AA American
738
4:50 PM
EDT
6:38 PM
EDT
1h 48m
M T W T F S S
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AA1614
AA American
738
4:51 PM
EDT
6:41 PM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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AA703
AA American
321
10:00 PM
EDT
11:47 PM
EDT
1h 47m
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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AA1915
AA American
319
1:45 PM
EDT
3:44 PM
EDT
1h 59m
M T W T F S S
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AA1616
AA American
738
1:45 PM
EDT
3:45 PM
EDT
2h
M T W T F S S
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AA1919
AA American
738
7:28 PM
EDT
9:31 PM
EDT
2h 3m
M T W T F S S
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AA1614
AA American
738
7:31 PM
EDT
9:36 PM
EDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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Charlotte to Buffalo
2 carriers, 35 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 35 Flights/wk 547 mi 1h 45m nonstop 74 1-stop hubs

CLT–BUF is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 547 miles in approximately 1h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 74 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 35 319, 321, 738 1h45-1h50 75% Oneworld
DL Delta Air Lines 0 75% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – AA
321 Airbus A321 – AA
738 Boeing 737-800 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (35 flights/wk, 100%)
SkyTeam: DL (0 flights/wk, 0%)
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
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
35
Outbound / wk
35
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CLT to BUF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
74
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,333
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.

Other ways to reach Buffalo from Charlotte

Nearby airports with service to Buffalo Niagara International Airport.
Metric CLT→BUF RDU→BUF
Distance from CLT 130 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 3
Weekly flights 35 4
Flight time 1h 45m 1h 53m
Departure OTP 75%
Airports within 200 miles of CLT with service to Buffalo Niagara International Airport.

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 45m to 1h 53m.
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 45m to 1h 53m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights35 out / 35 return
1-stop connections74 hubs
Origin: CLT
IATA / ICAOCLT / KCLT
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr58.8M
Elevation748 ft / 228 m
Destination: BUF
IATA / ICAOBUF / KBUF
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
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 45m to 1h 53m. The route covers 547 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 35 nonstop flights per week from CLT to BUF. The return direction has about 35 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AGC, CGF, CPS, TEB, PIT, ROC, MTN, ERI, LEX, SYR, YYZ, CLE, FRG, PSM, CHS, ACY, IND, HYA, HPN, PWK, ALB, BED, JAX, ISM, MKE, YOW, MHT, YUL, SUA, DAL, PIE, SUS, BCT, VRB, OPF, APF, PBI, HOU, MRK, EYW, MIA, FSD, PLS, EGE, STT, SCF, DTW, FLL, PDX, ATL, IAD, DCA, JFK, BOS, EWR, LGA, BWI, SJU, PHL, BNA, LAX, ORD, MCO, MDW, TPA, SRQ, RDU, MSY, RSW, DFW, RIC, PHX, DEN 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.
Nearby alternatives include RDU. 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 CLT to BUF

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and Delta Air Lines. With 35 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 45 minutes to 1 hours 53 minutes. The route covers a distance of 547 miles (880 km). There are approximately 35 weekly flights outbound and 35 return, totaling 70 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

74 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via AGC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Raleigh/Durham (RDU).