Columbus to Buffalo (LCK–BUF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

LCK Airport Page →
307 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 2 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
No nonstop service between LCK and BUF. Nearest airports to LCK with scheduled service: John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH, 13 mi) · James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY, 69 mi) · Mid Ohio Valley Regional Airport (PKB, 86 mi)
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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: Jun 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 2 hubs
ORD Chicago 4h 1m CX → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Buffalo flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 7h 19m G4 → ADB6 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Buffalo flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Columbus to Buffalo
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
307 mi 1h 1m nonstop

While no nonstop service exists between LCK and BUF, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LCK to BUF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
ORD ~4h 1m FLL ~7h 19m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
140
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
LCK → BUF
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
82%
Return
BUF → LCK
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
86%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BUF delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Buffalo from Columbus

Nearby airports with service to Buffalo Niagara International Airport.
Metric LCK→BUF CMH→BUF CVG→BUF
Distance from LCK – 13 mi 107 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 1
Weekly flights – 1 1
Flight time 1h 1m 0h 54m 1h 7m
Columbus (CMH) to Buffalo flights · Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Buffalo flights · Akron (CAK) to Buffalo flights
Airports within 200 miles of LCK 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 Columbus.
LCK: EDT · BUF: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Columbus, it's 6:00 PM in Buffalo.
Distance & Flight Time
307 mi / 493 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 1m gate to gate.
Facts

LCK–BUF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Columbus to Buffalo route.
Route details
Distance307 mi / 493 km
Flight time1h 1m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LCK
Full nameRickenbacker International Airport
IATA / ICAOLCK / KLCK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr0.3M
Elevation744 ft / 227 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 LCK to BUF flights.
Nonstop flights from Rickenbacker International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport take about 1h 1m gate to gate. The route covers 307 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood.
Yes, return flights from BUF to LCK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CMH, CVG and CAK. 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 LCK to BUF

Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

LCK to BUF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LCK to BUF is about 1 hours 1 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 307 miles (493 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Columbus (CMH), Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) and Akron (CAK).