Houston to Buffalo (HOU–BUF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

HOU Airport Page →
1,296 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 17 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: Executive Jet Management.
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✈ Nonstop

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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 10 hubs
MDW Chicago 4h 45m WN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Buffalo flights
BNA Nashville 4h 50m WN → WN Nashville (BNA) to Buffalo flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 57m AFAMDL → AMDLF9 Atlanta (ATL) to Buffalo flights
BWI Baltimore 5h 5m WN → WN Baltimore (BWI) to Buffalo flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 18m AAASBA → AAG3 Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Buffalo flights
LGA New York 5h 43m WN → AADLEJA New York (LGA) to Buffalo flights
MCO Orlando 5h 51m WN → ADB6F9 Orlando (MCO) to Buffalo flights
DEN Denver 6h 30m WN → UAWN Denver (DEN) to Buffalo flights
DCA Washington 6h 41m WN → AAAS Washington (DCA) to Buffalo flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 7h 29m WN → ADB6 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Buffalo flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Houston to Buffalo
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,296 mi 2h 33m nonstop +1h ahead

HOU–BUF had nonstop service from Southwest Airlines, last on the schedule in May 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,296 miles in 2h 33m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop HOU–BUF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 0 – – 68% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for HOU to BUF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
MDW ~4h 45m BNA ~4h 50m ATL ~4h 57m BWI ~5h 5m DFW ~5h 18m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,156
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
HOU → BUF
68%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
68%
Arriving
58%
Return
BUF → HOU
11%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
11%
Arriving
58%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. HOU delays → BUF delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Buffalo from Houston

Nearby airports with service to Buffalo Niagara International Airport.
Metric HOU→BUF IAH→BUF
Distance from HOU – 24 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – 1
Flight time 2h 33m 2h 41m
Departure OTP 68% –
Houston (IAH) to Buffalo flights
Airports within 200 miles of HOU 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 Houston.
HOU: CDT · BUF: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 7:00 PM in Buffalo.
Distance & Flight Time
1,296 mi / 2,086 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 33m gate to gate.
Facts

HOU–BUF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Buffalo route.
Route details
Distance1,296 mi / 2,086 km
Flight time2h 33m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: HOU
Full nameWilliam P. Hobby Airport
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr14.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 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 HOU to BUF flights.
Nonstop flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport take about 2h 33m gate to gate. The route covers 1,296 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from HOU to BUF: Southwest Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 33m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago Midway, Nashville and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
Buffalo is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
Yes, return flights from BUF to HOU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include IAH. 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 HOU to BUF

William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) had nonstop service from Southwest Airlines, last on the schedule in May 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

HOU to BUF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HOU to BUF is about 2 hours 33 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,296 miles (2,086 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago Midway, Nashville and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (IAH).