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

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Indianapolis to Buffalo
2 carriers, 1 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 451 mi 1h 29m nonstop 40 1-stop hubs

IND–BUF is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. MTN and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 451 miles in approximately 1h 29m. Beyond nonstop, 40 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IND–BUF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MTN MTN 1 – – 49% – –
AA American Airlines 0 – – 49% Oneworld –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: MTN (1 flights/wk, 100%)
Oneworld: AA (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 IND to BUF.
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One-Stop Connections
40
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
YYZ ~2h 57m PIT ~3h 11m PWK ~3h 37m HPN ~3h 59m RIC ~4h 1m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
922
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
49%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
49%
Arriving
63%
Return
BUF → IND
40%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
40%
Arriving
58%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IND delays → BUF delays →
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 29m.
Facts

IND–BUF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Indianapolis to Buffalo route.
Route details
Distance451 mi / 726 km
Flight time1h 29m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections40 hubs
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/Detroit
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 approximately 1h 29m. The route covers 451 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and MTN.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from IND to BUF.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YYZ, PIT, PWK, HPN, RIC, SUS, CHS, DAL, JAX, PBI, PIE, AEX, HOU, STT, SJC, BNA, MIA, ATL, DEN, JFK, IAD, DFW, BWI, PHL, ORD, DTW, BOS, MDW, EWR, CLT, LGA, DCA, RSW, TPA, FLL, LAS, MCO, PHX, MKE and SRQ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and MTN. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

IND to BUF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IND to BUF ranges from 1 hours 29 minutes. The route covers a distance of 451 miles (726 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

40 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via YYZ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.