Orlando to Buffalo (MCO–BUF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,013 mi airlines 72/wk
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Flight Schedule 30 flights Verified 26m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WN920
WN Southwest
B38M
6:15 AM
EDT TA
9:00 AM
EDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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WN746
WN Southwest
B38M
7:10 AM
EDT TA
9:55 AM
EDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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F93262+1
F9 Frontier
32Q
7:20 AM
EDT
10:07 AM
EDT
2h 47m
M T W T F S S
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WN2288
WN Southwest
73H
7:40 AM
EDT TA
10:20 AM
EDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN935
WN Southwest
7M8
8:00 AM
EDT TA
10:45 AM
EDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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Y42895cs
Y4 Volaris
32Q
8:13 AM
EDT
10:59 AM
EDT
2h 46m
M T W T F S S
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WN3914
WN Southwest
738
9:50 AM
EDT TA
12:30 PM
EDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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B61086
B6 JetBlue
320
12:45 PM
EDT TC
3:19 PM
EDT
2h 34m
M T W T F S S
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Y42216cs
Y4 Volaris
32N
3:56 PM
EDT TA
6:46 PM
EDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
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F91692+2
F9 Frontier
A21N
4:22 PM
EDT TA
7:13 PM
EDT
2h 51m
M T W T F S S
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WN3090
WN Southwest
B38M
4:35 PM
EDT TA
7:20 PM
EDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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WN2576
WN Southwest
7M8
7:00 PM
EDT TA
9:40 PM
EDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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AD7674cs
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
320
8:00 PM
EDT TC
10:48 PM
EDT
2h 48m
M T W T F S S
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B61586+1
B6 JetBlue
320
8:00 PM
EDT TC
10:48 PM
EDT
2h 48m
M T W T F S S
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B685+1
B6 JetBlue
320
6:00 AM
EDT
8:40 AM
EDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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AD7401cs
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
320
6:00 AM
EDT
8:40 AM
EDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN927
WN Southwest
7S7
6:55 AM
EDT
9:35 AM
EDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN1690
WN Southwest
7S7
7:00 AM
EDT
9:40 AM
EDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN295
WN Southwest
7S7
9:50 AM
EDT
12:25 PM
EDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
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F91691+2
F9 Frontier
A21N
11:44 AM
EDT
2:30 PM
EDT
2h 46m
M T W T F S S
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Y42215cs
Y4 Volaris
32Q
11:54 AM
EDT
2:40 PM
EDT
2h 46m
M T W T F S S
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WN1093
WN Southwest
73H
11:55 AM
EDT
2:30 PM
EDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN747
WN Southwest
3:22 PM
EDT
3:50 PM
EDT
0h 28m
M T W T F S S
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B61085
B6 JetBlue
320
4:17 PM
EDT
6:51 PM
EDT
2h 34m
M T W T F S S
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WN4087
WN Southwest
7M8
5:05 PM
EDT
7:45 PM
EDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN3938
WN Southwest
6:00 PM
EDT
6:42 PM
EDT
0h 42m
M T W T F S S
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WN1137
WN Southwest
73H
6:03 PM
EDT
8:49 PM
EDT
2h 46m
M T W T F S S
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WN775
WN Southwest
7M8
6:05 PM
EDT
8:30 PM
EDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN2238
WN Southwest
73H
7:46 PM
EDT
10:27 PM
EDT
2h 41m
M T W T F S S
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F91351
F9 Frontier
32N
9:07 PM
EDT
11:37 PM
EDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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Orlando to Buffalo
3 carriers, 72 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 72 Flights/wk 1,013 mi 2h 34m nonstop 77 1-stop hubs

MCO–BUF is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, JetBlue and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 1,013 miles in approximately 2h 34m. Beyond nonstop, 77 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MCO–BUF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 23 738, 73H, 7M8, B38M 2h40-2h45 44%
B6 JetBlue Also: AD 14 320 2h34-2h48 44% AD
F9 Frontier Also: Y4 14 32Q, A21N 2h47-2h51 44% Y4
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – AD, B6
32N Airbus A320neo – Y4
32Q Airbus A321neo – F9, Y4
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
A21N Airbus A321neo – F9
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: B6 + F9 + WN (51 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MCO to BUF direction.
Mon
10
flights
Tue
10
flights
Wed
10
flights
Thu
10
flights
Fri
10
flights
Sat
11
flights
Sun
11
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
14
Nonstop flights
72
Outbound / wk
64
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MCO to BUF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
77
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,166
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.

Other ways to reach Buffalo from Orlando

Nearby airports with service to Buffalo Niagara International Airport.
Metric MCO→BUF VRB→BUF TPA→BUF
Distance from MCO 76 mi 81 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1 4
Weekly flights 72 1 16
Flight time 2h 34m 2h 21m 2h 40m
Departure OTP 44%
Airports within 200 miles of MCO with service to Buffalo Niagara International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Orlando, it's 6:00 PM in Buffalo.
Distance & Flight Time
1,013 mi / 1,630 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 34m to 2h 51m.
Getting to MCO

SunRail commuter rail connects downtown Orlando to the Sand Lake Road station (not at the airport). A shuttle or ride-hail covers the remaining 4 miles; the full trip takes 50–70 minutes and costs around $8–15 total. Brightline high-speed rail (launched 2023) runs from Miami and Fort Lauderdale to MCO's Terminal C, with one-way fares from $30–80.Ride-hails (Uber/Lyft) from International Drive cost $18–30; from Walt Disney World resort area $25–40. Taxis are metered. Park-and-ride options are limited; most long-term parking is in the airport's own garages ($15–25/day).

MCO–BUF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Orlando to Buffalo route.
Route details
Distance1,013 mi / 1,630 km
Flight time2h 34m to 2h 51m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights72 out / 64 return
1-stop connections77 hubs
Origin: MCO
IATA / ICAOMCO / KMCO
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr55.7M
Elevation96 ft / 29 m
Destination: BUF
IATA / ICAOBUF / KBUF
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr5.0M
Elevation728 ft / 222 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MCO to BUF flights.
Nonstop flights from Orlando International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport take approximately 2h 34m to 2h 51m. The route covers 1,013 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: JetBlue, Frontier and Southwest Airlines. Plus 2 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 72 nonstop flights per week from MCO to BUF. The return direction has about 64 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through JAX, AGC, LEX, CHS, TEB, SUA, VRB, MRK, ERI, ROC, PIT, BCT, SUS, PIE, YYZ, SYR, FRG, ACY, TPA, CLE, APF, HPN, PWK, OPF, PBI, IND, YQG, HYA, DAL, ALB, YOW, MKE, UES, MHT, PSM, BED, ISP, EYW, YUL, MIA, AEX, PLS, HOU, FSD, STT, EGE, SCF, BUR, SRQ, SJC, PDX, IAD, DCA, ATL, DTW, BOS, LTN, EWR, LAX, RSW, JFK, CLT, PHL, BWI, SJU, LGA, RDU, ORD, MDW, DFW, DEN, PHX, BNA, LAS, MSY, FLL and RIC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from BUF to MCO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include VRB, TPA and PIE. 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 MCO to BUF

Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) are connected by nonstop service from JetBlue, Frontier and Southwest Airlines. With 72 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MCO to BUF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MCO to BUF ranges from 2 hours 34 minutes to 2 hours 51 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,013 miles (1,630 km). There are approximately 72 weekly flights outbound and 64 return, totaling 136 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

77 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via JAX. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Vero Beach (VRB), Tampa (TPA) and Pinellas Park (PIE).