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

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Houston to Buffalo
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 1,296 mi 2h 33m nonstop +1h ahead 69 1-stop hubs

HOU–BUF is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,296 miles in approximately 2h 33m. Beyond nonstop, 69 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

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

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HOU to BUF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
69
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,215
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.
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.
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
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections69 hubs
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 approximately 2h 33m. The route covers 1,296 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from HOU to BUF.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DAL, SUS, LEX, CLE, MKE, CPS, PWK, PIT, YYZ, IND, TEB, UES, JAX, CHS, HPN, MSY, CLT, LRD, ALB, IAD, CMI, YOW, PHL, SUA, VRB, PIE, SRQ, MRK, MHT, FRG, PBI, RSW, BED, ORD, OPF, HRL, YUL, EWR, BCT, EYW, APF, JFK, BOS, MIA, EGE, SCF, BUR, LGB, LVK, SJC, FLL, PDX, SJU, DEN, ATL, LTN, TPA, BWI, MCO, DFW, MDW, DCA, PHX, LGA, RDU, LAX, LAS, BNA and RIC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Buffalo is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
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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 HOU to BUF

William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

HOU to BUF Flight Duration and Schedule

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

Connecting Options and Alternatives

69 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via DAL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.