Erie to Buffalo (ERI–BUF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

ERI Airport Page →
94 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 3 1-stop flights Verified 4mos ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets Aviation.
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: May 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 3 hubs
CLT Charlotte 4h 46m AA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Buffalo flights
ORD Chicago 5h 3m AA → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Buffalo flights
MCO Orlando 13h 52m MX → ADB6F9 Orlando (MCO) to Buffalo flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Erie to Buffalo
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
94 mi 0h 21m nonstop

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ERI to BUF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~13h
Longest
CLT ~4h 46m ORD ~5h 3m MCO ~13h 52m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
73
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
ERI → BUF
34%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
34%
Return
BUF → ERI
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BUF delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Buffalo from Erie

Nearby airports with service to Buffalo Niagara International Airport.
Metric ERI→BUF YKF→BUF CLE→BUF
Distance from ERI – 96 mi 98 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2 3
Weekly flights – 1 1
Flight time 0h 21m 0h 24m 0h 58m
Breslau (YKF) to Buffalo flights · Cleveland (CLE) to Buffalo flights · Akron (CAK) to Buffalo flights
Airports within 200 miles of ERI 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 Erie.
ERI: EDT · BUF: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Erie, it's 6:00 PM in Buffalo.
Distance & Flight Time
94 mi / 152 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 21m gate to gate.
Facts

ERI–BUF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Erie to Buffalo route.
Route details
Distance94 mi / 152 km
Flight time0h 21m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ERI
Full nameErie International Tom Ridge Field
IATA / ICAOERI / KERI
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr0.1M
Elevation732 ft / 223 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 ERI to BUF flights.
Nonstop flights from Erie International Tom Ridge Field to Buffalo Niagara International Airport take about 0h 21m gate to gate. The route covers 94 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Charlotte Douglas, Chicago O'Hare and Orlando.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to BUF and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Yes, return flights from BUF to ERI are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include YKF, CLE and CAK. 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 ERI to BUF

Erie International Tom Ridge Field (ERI) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

ERI to BUF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ERI to BUF is about 0 hours 21 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 94 miles (152 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Charlotte Douglas, Chicago O'Hare and Orlando. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Breslau (YKF), Cleveland (CLE) and Akron (CAK).