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 14m nonstop 62 1-stop hubs

IND–BUF is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and MTN lead the route. The flight covers 451 miles in approximately 1h 14m. Beyond nonstop, 62 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
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

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IND to BUF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
62
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
983
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Buffalo from Indianapolis

Nearby airports with service to Buffalo Niagara International Airport.
Metric IND→BUF CMI→BUF
Distance from IND – 107 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2
Weekly flights 1 1
Flight time 1h 14m 3h 29m
Departure OTP 100% –
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 14m.
Facts

IND–BUF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Indianapolis to Buffalo route.
Route details
Distance451 mi / 726 km
Flight time1h 14m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections62 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/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 approximately 1h 14m. 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, ROC, LEX, YQG, CLE, PWK, YOW, TEB, HPN, FRG, PIT, SUS, DAL, CHS, UES, BED, JAX, PSM, VRB, BCT, PIE, PBI, OPF, HOU, FSD, AEX, EYW, PLS, MIA, SCF, STT, SJC, BUR, MDW, FLL, DTW, ATL, IAD, BOS, DEN, DCA, ORD, EWR, BWI, JFK, LAX, CLT, LTN, BNA, LGA, PHL, TPA, RSW, PHX, MCO, DFW, MKE, RDU, LAS, RIC, SRQ and CMI. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from BUF to IND are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CMI. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 14 minutes. The route covers a distance of 451 miles (726 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

62 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via YYZ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Savoy (CMI).