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

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WN2957
WN Southwest
7S7
11:30 AM
MDT
4:35 PM
EDT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA762
UA United
738
5:53 PM
MDT
11:10 PM
EDT
3h 17m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA263
UA United
738
5:55 PM
MDT
11:10 PM
EDT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1727
UA United
738
8:17 AM
EDT
10:01 AM
MDT
3h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN435
WN Southwest
7S7
3:25 PM
EDT
5:00 PM
MDT
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Denver to Buffalo
2 carriers, 15 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 15 Flights/wk 1,356 mi 3h 5m nonstop +2h ahead 39 1-stop hubs

DEN–BUF is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,356 miles in approximately 3h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 39 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DEN–BUF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 14 738 3h15-3h17 91% Star Alliance
WN Southwest Airlines 1 7S7 3h05 91%
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – UA
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (14 flights/wk, 93%)
Unaffiliated: WN (1 flights/wk, 7%)
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
3
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
15
Outbound / wk
8
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
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,991
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
91%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
91%
Arriving
85%
Return
BUF → DEN
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
92%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DEN delays → BUF delays →

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 to 3h 17m.
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 to 3h 17m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights15 out / 8 return
1-stop connections39 hubs
Origin: DEN
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m
Destination: BUF
IATA / ICAOBUF / KBUF
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
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 approximately 3h 5m to 3h 17m. The route covers 1,356 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: United Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 15 nonstop flights per week from DEN to BUF. The return direction has about 8 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DAL, YYZ, PIT, IND, BED, FSD, RIC, SUS, CHS, JAX, YUL, HOU, PBI, HRL, SJC, DFW, DCA, EWR, BWI, IAD, BNA, JFK, RSW, MDW, ORD, DTW, PHL, TPA, MCO, BOS, LGA, CLT, MIA, LAS, ATL, PHX, FLL, MKE and SRQ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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 United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 15 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

DEN to BUF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DEN to BUF ranges from 3 hours 5 minutes to 3 hours 17 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,356 miles (2,182 km). There are approximately 15 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 23 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

39 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via DAL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.