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 46m nonstop +1h ahead 33 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 46m. Beyond nonstop, 33 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 1 – – 49% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (1 flights/wk, 100%)
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.
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One-Stop Connections
33
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
DAL ~3h 40m YYZ ~5h 4m HPN ~5h 11m PIT ~5h 11m IND ~5h 14m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,058
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
49%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
49%
Arriving
67%
Return
BUF → HOU
42%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
42%
Arriving
79%
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 46m.
Facts

HOU–BUF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Buffalo route.
Route details
Distance1,296 mi / 2,086 km
Flight time2h 46m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections33 hubs
Origin: HOU
Full nameWilliam P. Hobby Airport
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Passengers/yr14.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m
Destination: BUF
Full nameBuffalo Niagara International Airport
IATA / ICAOBUF / KBUF
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
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 46m. 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, YYZ, HPN, PIT, IND, CHS, IAD, JAX, BCT, EWR, MHT, RSW, PBI, PHL, SRQ, OPF, HRL, APF, MIA, SJC, DFW, DCA, DEN, TPA, BWI, MDW, FLL, MCO, LGA, LAS, ATL, PHX and BNA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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) 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 46 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,296 miles (2,086 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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