Dallas-Fort Worth to Buffalo (DFW–BUF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AA3076
AA American
7M8
11:55 AM
CDT
3:56 PM
EDT
3h 1m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1615
AA American
7M8
11:55 AM
CDT
3:56 PM
EDT
3h 1m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2898
AA American
7M8
11:55 AM
CDT
3:56 PM
EDT
3h 1m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1724
AA American
320
8:11 PM
CDT TC
12:03 AM+1
EDT
2h 52m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA882
AA American
320
7:00 AM
EDT
9:32 AM
CDT
3h 32m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3076
AA American
7M8
4:46 PM
EDT
7:15 PM
CDT
3h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1615
AA American
7M8
4:46 PM
EDT
7:15 PM
CDT
3h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2206
QR Qatar
7M8
4:46 PM
EDT
7:15 PM
CDT
3h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Dallas-Fort Worth to Buffalo
1 carrier, 17 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 17 Flights/wk 1,211 mi 2h 52m nonstop +1h ahead 68 1-stop hubs

DFW–BUF is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,211 miles in approximately 2h 52m. Beyond nonstop, 68 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DFW–BUF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines Also: QR 17 320, 7M8 2h52-3h01 76% Oneworld QR
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – AA
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (17 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, DFW to BUF direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
17
Outbound / wk
17
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DFW to BUF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
68
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,435
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 Dallas-Fort Worth

Nearby airports with service to Buffalo Niagara International Airport.
Metric DFW→BUF DAL→BUF
Distance from DFW 12 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 17
Flight time 2h 52m 1h
Departure OTP 76%
Airports within 200 miles of DFW with service to Buffalo Niagara International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Buffalo is 1 hour ahead of Dallas-Fort Worth.
DFW: CDT · BUF: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth, it's 7:00 PM in Buffalo.
Distance & Flight Time
1,211 mi / 1,949 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 52m to 3h 1m.
Getting to DFW

DART Orange Line runs from downtown Dallas to Terminal A (50 min, $3). TEXRail serves Terminal B from Fort Worth ($2.50). No direct rail connects both cities to DFW; choose based on your origin. Ride-shares cost $25–45 from either city center.DFW's five terminals span 17,000 acres. The free Skylink people mover connects all terminals airside.

DFW–BUF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dallas-Fort Worth to Buffalo route.
Route details
Distance1,211 mi / 1,949 km
Flight time2h 52m to 3h 1m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights17 out / 17 return
1-stop connections68 hubs
Origin: DFW
IATA / ICAODFW / KDFW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr87.8M
Elevation607 ft / 185 m
Destination: BUF
IATA / ICAOBUF / KBUF
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr5.0M
Elevation728 ft / 222 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DFW to BUF flights.
Nonstop flights from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport take approximately 2h 52m to 3h 1m. The route covers 1,211 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 17 nonstop flights per week from DFW to BUF. The return direction has about 17 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PWK, FRG, TYQ, LEX, PIT, IND, YYZ, MKE, PIE, TEB, VRB, CLE, MRK, BED, AEX, BCT, HOU, OPF, HPN, CHS, JAX, MSY, APF, YUL, SUA, ALB, SCF, FSD, HRL, EGE, PBI, MIA, PLS, BUR, LRD, SJC, STT, PDX, FLL, LAX, LTN, EWR, JFK, DCA, DEN, TPA, ORD, IAD, BOS, PHL, ATL, MDW, DTW, MCO, CLT, BWI, LGA, BNA, LAS, RSW, PHX, RDU, SJU, SRQ, RIC, CPS, CMI and SUS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Buffalo is 1 hour ahead of Dallas-Fort Worth.
Yes, return flights from BUF to DFW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DAL. 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 DFW to BUF

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 17 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

DFW to BUF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DFW to BUF ranges from 2 hours 52 minutes to 3 hours 1 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,211 miles (1,949 km). There are approximately 17 weekly flights outbound and 17 return, totaling 34 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

68 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via PWK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dallas (DAL).