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 27 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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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
BNA Nashville 4h 26m WN → WN Nashville (BNA) to Buffalo flights
DAL Dallas 4h 48m CWGLBQLXJ → WN Dallas (DAL) to Buffalo flights
MDW Chicago 4h 55m WN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Buffalo flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 56m AFAMDL → AMDLF9 Atlanta (ATL) to Buffalo flights
BWI Baltimore 5h 15m WNYE → EJAWN Baltimore (BWI) to Buffalo flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 21m AAASBA → AA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Buffalo flights
LGA New York 5h 53m WN → AADL New York (LGA) to Buffalo flights
MCO Orlando 6h 5m WN → ADB6F9 Orlando (MCO) to Buffalo flights
TPA Tampa 6h 25m EJMWN → LXJWN Tampa (TPA) to Buffalo flights
DEN Denver 6h 28m WN → UAWN Denver (DEN) 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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All flights from Buffalo (BUF) Buffalo to Houston flights
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 – – 64% – –
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
27
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
BNA ~4h 26m CPS ~4h 47m DAL ~4h 48m MSY ~4h 54m MDW ~4h 55m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,207
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
64%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
64%
Arriving
28%
Return
BUF → HOU
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
40%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. HOU delays → BUF delays →
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 Nashville, Dallas Love Field and Chicago Midway.
Buffalo is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
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 Nashville, Dallas Love Field and Chicago Midway. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.