Indianapolis to Buffalo (IND–BUF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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451 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 26 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: Aug 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DTW Detroit 3h 14m AFAMDL → AAAFDL Detroit (DTW) to Buffalo flights
MDW Chicago 3h 20m WN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Buffalo flights
BWI Baltimore 3h 35m WN → WN Baltimore (BWI) to Buffalo flights
IAD Dulles 3h 56m AVCMET → AVCMSN Dulles (IAD) to Buffalo flights
ORD Chicago 3h 58m AAACAS → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Buffalo flights
DCA Washington 4h 18m AA → AAAS Washington (DCA) to Buffalo flights
PHL Philadelphia 4h 21m AAEIQR → AAQR Philadelphia (PHL) to Buffalo flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 25m AFAMCV → AMDLF9 Atlanta (ATL) to Buffalo flights
LGA New York 4h 29m AADLWS → AADL New York (LGA) to Buffalo flights
EWR Newark 4h 33m OSUA → CMG7OS Newark (EWR) to Buffalo flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Indianapolis to Buffalo
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Airlines 451 mi 1h 30m nonstop

IND–BUF had nonstop service from American Airlines, last on the schedule in August 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 451 miles in 1h 30m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop IND–BUF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 0 – – 100% Oneworld –
MTN MTN 0 – – 100% – –
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
Unaffiliated: MTN (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 IND to BUF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
26
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
DTW ~3h 14m MDW ~3h 20m BWI ~3h 35m IAD ~3h 56m ORD ~3h 58m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
892
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
IND → BUF
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
BUF → IND
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
67%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IND delays → BUF delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Buffalo from Indianapolis

Nearby airports with service to Buffalo Niagara International Airport.
Metric IND→BUF CVG→BUF CMI→BUF
Distance from IND – 98 mi 107 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 2
Weekly flights – – –
Flight time 1h 30m 1h 7m 3h 29m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Buffalo flights · Savoy (CMI) to Buffalo flights
Airports within 200 miles of IND with service to Buffalo Niagara International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Buffalo is 0 hours the same as Indianapolis.
IND: EDT · BUF: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Indianapolis, it's 6:00 PM in Buffalo.
Distance & Flight Time
451 mi / 726 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 30m gate to gate.
Facts

IND–BUF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Indianapolis to Buffalo route.
Route details
Distance451 mi / 726 km
Flight time1h 30m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IND
Full nameIndianapolis International Airport
IATA / ICAOIND / KIND
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
Passengers/yr10.4M
Elevation797 ft / 243 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 IND to BUF flights.
Nonstop flights from Indianapolis International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport take about 1h 30m gate to gate. The route covers 451 miles.
2 airlines operated the nonstop from IND to BUF: American Airlines, and others. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 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 August 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 1h 30m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Chicago Midway and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall.
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.
Yes, return flights from BUF to IND are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CVG and CMI. 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 IND to BUF

Indianapolis International Airport (IND) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) had nonstop service from American Airlines, last on the schedule in August 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.

IND to BUF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IND to BUF is about 1 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 451 miles (726 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Chicago Midway and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) and Savoy (CMI).