Denver to Buffalo (DEN–BUF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

DEN Airport Page →
1,356 mi airlines charter/private 17/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 16 flights Verified 21m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WN1083
WN Southwest
738
12:00 PM
MDT
5:05 PM
EDT
3h 5m
25%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN958
WN Southwest
B38M
12:10 PM
MDT
5:15 PM
EDT
3h 5m
25%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN117
WN Southwest
737
12:45 PM
MDT
5:45 PM
EDT
3h
25%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA286
UA United
739
1:25 PM
MDT
6:38 PM
EDT
3h 13m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2259
WN Southwest
7M8
1:25 PM
MDT
6:30 PM
EDT
3h 5m
25%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA248
UA United
738
5:40 PM
MDT
10:58 PM
EDT
3h 18m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1761
WN Southwest
7M8
8:11 PM
MDT
12:52 AM+1
EDT
2h 41m
25%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2708
WN Southwest
7M8
8:32 PM
MDT
1:22 AM+1
EDT
2h 50m
25%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1514
WN Southwest
7M8
5:05 AM
EDT
6:40 AM
MDT
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3974
WN Southwest
B38M
5:15 AM
EDT
6:50 AM
MDT
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1727
UA United
738
9:54 AM
EDT
11:16 AM
MDT
3h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN739
WN Southwest
73H
12:40 PM
EDT
2:10 PM
MDT
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN324
WN Southwest
7S7
4:20 PM
EDT
5:55 PM
MDT
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3413
WN Southwest
738
4:40 PM
EDT
6:15 PM
MDT
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN450
WN Southwest
73H
5:21 PM
EDT
7:01 PM
MDT
3h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2589
WN Southwest
73H
6:15 PM
EDT
7:39 PM
MDT
3h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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 4h 55m ACAFDL AMDLKE Detroit (DTW) to Buffalo flights
ORD Chicago 5h 11m AAACAY AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Buffalo flights
MSP Minneapolis 5h 17m AFCMDL AFDLWS Minneapolis (MSP) to Buffalo flights
MKE Milwaukee 5h 22m UAWN WN Milwaukee (MKE) to Buffalo flights
MDW Chicago 5h 25m WN WN Chicago (MDW) to Buffalo flights
BWI Baltimore 5h 25m UAWN EJAWN Baltimore (BWI) to Buffalo flights
DAL Dallas 5h 43m LXJWN WN Dallas (DAL) to Buffalo flights
BNA Nashville 5h 48m F9UAWN WN Nashville (BNA) to Buffalo flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 55m AFAMDL AMDLF9 Atlanta (ATL) to Buffalo flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h AAACAV AA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Buffalo flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Denver to Buffalo
2 carriers, 17 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,356 mi 3h 5m nonstop +2h ahead

DEN–BUF is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,356 miles in approximately 3h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DEN–BUF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 9 737, 738, 7M8, B38M 2h41-3h05 88%
UA United Airlines 8 738, 739 3h13-3h18 88% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
738 Boeing 737-800 – UA, WN
739 Boeing 737-900 – UA
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (9 flights/wk, 53%)
Star Alliance: UA (8 flights/wk, 47%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DEN to BUF direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
17
Outbound / wk
17
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DEN to BUF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
39
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,251
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
DEN → BUF
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
88%
Arriving
86%
Return
BUF → DEN
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Arriving
95%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DEN delays → BUF delays →

Other ways to reach Buffalo from Denver

Nearby airports with service to Buffalo Niagara International Airport.
Metric DEN→BUF EGE→BUF
Distance from DEN 120 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2
Weekly flights 17
Flight time 3h 5m 3h 8m
Departure OTP 88%
Airports within 200 miles of DEN with service to Buffalo Niagara International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Buffalo is 2 hours ahead of Denver.
DEN: MDT · BUF: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Denver, it's 8:00 PM in Buffalo.
Distance & Flight Time
1,356 mi / 2,182 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 5m gate to gate.
Getting to DEN

RTD A Line commuter rail runs from Denver Union Station to the airport (37 min, $10.50). Trains depart every 15 minutes during peak hours. The airport is 25 miles northeast of downtown; ride-shares cost $35–55 and take 30–45 minutes depending on I-70 traffic.Economy parking in lots 4–6 connects via free shuttle. Mountain shuttle services depart from Jeppesen Terminal's Ground Transportation level.

DEN–BUF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Denver to Buffalo route.
Route details
Distance1,356 mi / 2,182 km
Flight time3h 5m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights17 out / 17 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DEN
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m
Destination: BUF
IATA / ICAOBUF / KBUF
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr5.0M
Elevation728 ft / 222 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DEN to BUF flights.
Nonstop flights from Denver International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport take about 3h 5m gate to gate. The route covers 1,356 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from DEN to BUF: Southwest Airlines and United Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Chicago O'Hare and Minneapolis–Saint Paul.
Buffalo is 2 hours ahead of Denver.
Yes, return flights from BUF to DEN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include EGE. 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 DEN to BUF

Denver International Airport (DEN) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines and United Airlines. With 17 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

DEN to BUF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DEN to BUF is about 3 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,356 miles (2,182 km). There are approximately 17 weekly flights outbound and 17 return, totaling 34 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Chicago O'Hare and Minneapolis–Saint Paul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Eagle (EGE).