Columbus to Buffalo (CMH–BUF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

CMH Airport Page →
296 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 26 1-stop flights Verified 22h 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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DTW Detroit 3h 13m AMDLKE → DLKEVS Detroit (DTW) to Buffalo flights
BWI Baltimore 3h 35m WN → WN Baltimore (BWI) to Buffalo flights
MDW Chicago 3h 39m WN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Buffalo flights
IAD Dulles 3h 41m ACAVCM → AVCMSN Dulles (IAD) to Buffalo flights
BNA Nashville 3h 55m WN → WN Nashville (BNA) to Buffalo flights
PHL Philadelphia 3h 57m AAASBA → AAXSR Philadelphia (PHL) to Buffalo flights
DCA Washington 4h 5m AAASWN → AAAS Washington (DCA) to Buffalo flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 9m AABAEJA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Buffalo flights
EWR Newark 4h 11m UA → CMOSUA Newark (EWR) to Buffalo flights
ORD Chicago 4h 13m AAASAY → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Buffalo flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Columbus to Buffalo
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
296 mi 0h 54m nonstop

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for CMH to BUF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
26
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~14h
Longest
DTW ~3h 13m BWI ~3h 35m MDW ~3h 39m IAD ~3h 41m BNA ~3h 55m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,151
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
CMH → BUF
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Arriving
70%
Return
BUF → CMH
58%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
58%
Arriving
87%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CMH delays → BUF delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Buffalo from Columbus

Nearby airports with service to Buffalo Niagara International Airport.
Metric CMH→BUF LCK→BUF CAK→BUF
Distance from CMH – 13 mi 99 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 1
Weekly flights – – 1
Flight time 0h 54m 1h 1m 0h 57m
Departure OTP 80% – –
Columbus (LCK) to Buffalo flights · Akron (CAK) to Buffalo flights · Cleveland (CLE) to Buffalo flights
Airports within 200 miles of CMH 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 Columbus.
CMH: EDT · BUF: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Columbus, it's 6:00 PM in Buffalo.
Distance & Flight Time
296 mi / 477 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 54m gate to gate.
Facts

CMH–BUF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Columbus to Buffalo route.
Route details
Distance296 mi / 477 km
Flight time0h 54m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CMH
Full nameJohn Glenn Columbus International Airport
IATA / ICAOCMH / KCMH
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr8.8M
Elevation815 ft / 248 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 CMH to BUF flights.
Nonstop flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport take about 0h 54m gate to gate. The route covers 296 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall and Chicago Midway.
Yes, return flights from BUF to CMH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LCK, CAK and CLE. 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 CMH to BUF

John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

CMH to BUF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CMH to BUF is about 0 hours 54 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 296 miles (477 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall and Chicago Midway. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Columbus (LCK), Akron (CAK) and Cleveland (CLE).