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

IAH Airport Page →
1,281 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 26 1-stop flights Verified 1w ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by Executive Jet Management.
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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
DTW Detroit 4h 58m AFAMDL → DLKEVS Detroit (DTW) to Buffalo flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 8m AFAMDL → AMDLF9 Atlanta (ATL) to Buffalo flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 17m AAF9IB → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Buffalo flights
BNA Nashville 5h 18m CMNZUA → WN Nashville (BNA) to Buffalo flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 22m AAASAY → AAG3 Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Buffalo flights
ORD Chicago 5h 29m AAASAV → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Buffalo flights
BWI Baltimore 5h 31m F9NZUA → WN Baltimore (BWI) to Buffalo flights
IAD Dulles 5h 36m AVAZCA → AVCMSN Dulles (IAD) to Buffalo flights
DCA Washington 5h 40m AAEKNZ → AAAS Washington (DCA) to Buffalo flights
PHL Philadelphia 5h 43m AABAEI → AA Philadelphia (PHL) to Buffalo flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Houston to Buffalo
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,281 mi 2h 41m nonstop +1h ahead

IAH–BUF has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to BUF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
26
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
DTW ~4h 58m ATL ~5h 8m CLT ~5h 17m BNA ~5h 18m DFW ~5h 22m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,209
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
IAH → BUF
94%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
94%
Arriving
89%
Return
BUF → IAH
94%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
94%
Arriving
96%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAH delays → BUF delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Buffalo from Houston

Nearby airports with service to Buffalo Niagara International Airport.
Metric IAH→BUF HOU→BUF
Distance from IAH – 24 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2
Weekly flights ~1 –
Flight time 2h 41m 2h 33m
Departure OTP 94% –
Houston (HOU) to Buffalo flights
Airports within 200 miles of IAH 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.
IAH: CDT · BUF: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 7:00 PM in Buffalo.
Distance & Flight Time
1,281 mi / 2,062 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 41m gate to gate.
Getting to IAH

IAH has no direct rail link to downtown Houston. The IAH Express bus runs from Houston Amtrak/Greyhound station via Park & Ride to Terminal C (60–90 min, $1.25 with METRO Q card). This is the only transit option; Houston's rail network does not reach the airport.Taxis from downtown Houston cost $50–70 and take 40–60 minutes. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) are typically $35–55. IAH sits 23 miles north of downtown on the North Freeway (I-45); traffic is heavy during morning and evening rush. Remote economy parking lots serve all terminals via shuttle.

Facts

IAH–BUF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Buffalo route.
Route details
Distance1,281 mi / 2,062 km
Flight time2h 41m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IAH
Full nameGeorge Bush Intercontinental Airport
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 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 IAH to BUF flights.
Nonstop flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport take about 2h 41m gate to gate. The route covers 1,281 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Charlotte Douglas.
Buffalo is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
Nearby alternatives include HOU. 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 IAH to BUF

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

IAH to BUF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to BUF is about 2 hours 41 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,281 miles (2,062 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Charlotte Douglas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (HOU).