Sioux Falls to Buffalo (FSD–BUF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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905 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 7 1-stop flights Verified 5mos ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by 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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 7 hubs
MSP Minneapolis 4h 6m AMDLKE → AFDLSY Minneapolis (MSP) to Buffalo flights
ORD Chicago 4h 32m AAASCM → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Buffalo flights
BNA Nashville 5h 22m G4 → WN Nashville (BNA) to Buffalo flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 25m AMDLKE → AMDLF9 Atlanta (ATL) to Buffalo flights
DEN Denver 5h 46m CMDLF9 → UAWN Denver (DEN) to Buffalo flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 15m AAQFQR → AAG3 Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Buffalo flights
LAS Las Vegas 15h 50m G4 → WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Buffalo flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Sioux Falls to Buffalo
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
905 mi 2h 40m nonstop +1h ahead

FSD–BUF has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for FSD to BUF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~15h
Longest
MSP ~4h 6m ORD ~4h 32m BNA ~5h 22m ATL ~5h 25m DEN ~5h 46m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
214
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
FSD → BUF
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
100%
Return
BUF → FSD
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
50%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. FSD delays → BUF delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Buffalo from Sioux Falls

Nearby airports with service to Buffalo Niagara International Airport.
Metric FSD→BUF OMA→BUF MSP→BUF
Distance from FSD – 164 mi 196 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2 4
Weekly flights – 1 24
Flight time 2h 40m 2h 5m 2h
Departure OTP 67% – –
Omaha (OMA) to Buffalo flights · Minneapolis (MSP) to Buffalo flights
Airports within 200 miles of FSD with service to Buffalo Niagara International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Buffalo is 1 hour ahead of Sioux Falls.
FSD: CDT · BUF: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Sioux Falls, it's 7:00 PM in Buffalo.
Distance & Flight Time
905 mi / 1,457 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 40m gate to gate.
Facts

FSD–BUF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sioux Falls to Buffalo route.
Route details
Distance905 mi / 1,457 km
Flight time2h 40m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: FSD
Full nameSioux Falls Regional Airport
IATA / ICAOFSD / KFSD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr1.4M
Elevation1,429 ft / 436 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 FSD to BUF flights.
Nonstop flights from Sioux Falls Regional Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport take about 2h 40m gate to gate. The route covers 905 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Chicago O'Hare and Nashville.
Buffalo is 1 hour ahead of Sioux Falls.
Yes, return flights from BUF to FSD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OMA and MSP. 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 FSD to BUF

Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

FSD to BUF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FSD to BUF is about 2 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 905 miles (1,457 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Chicago O'Hare and Nashville. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Omaha (OMA) and Minneapolis (MSP).