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

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5:55 PM
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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 10 hubs
BNA Nashville 4h 30m EJAWN → WN Nashville (BNA) to Buffalo flights
MDW Chicago 4h 45m WN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Buffalo flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 56m AFAMDL → AMDLF9 Atlanta (ATL) to Buffalo flights
BWI Baltimore 5h WN → WN Baltimore (BWI) to Buffalo flights
DCA Washington 5h 20m WN → AAAS Washington (DCA) to Buffalo flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 24m AAASBA → AAG3 Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Buffalo flights
TPA Tampa 5h 33m WN → WN Tampa (TPA) to Buffalo flights
MCO Orlando 5h 40m WN → ADB6F9 Orlando (MCO) to Buffalo flights
LGA New York 5h 41m WN → AADL New York (LGA) to Buffalo flights
DEN Denver 6h 25m WN → UAWN Denver (DEN) to Buffalo flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Houston to Buffalo
2 carriers, 1 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,296 mi 2h 40m nonstop +1h ahead

HOU–BUF is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,296 miles in approximately 2h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore Browse available seat maps HOU Routes BUF Routes HOU Live Flights BUF Live Flights HOU Delays BUF Delays
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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
SGX SGX 1 – 2h40 50% – –
WN Southwest Airlines 0 – – 50% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SGX + WN (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, HOU to BUF direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HOU to BUF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
BNA ~4h 30m MDW ~4h 45m ATL ~4h 56m BWI ~5h 0m DCA ~5h 20m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,098
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
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
100%
Return
BUF → HOU
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
34%
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 2 2
Weekly flights 1 1
Flight time 2h 40m 2h 47m
Departure OTP 50% –
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 40m 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 40m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights1 out
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 40m gate to gate. The route covers 1,296 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from HOU to BUF: Southwest Airlines, and others.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Nashville, Chicago Midway and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to BUF and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
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) 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 is about 2 hours 40 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, Chicago Midway and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (IAH).