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

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1,013 mi airlines 73/wk
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Flight Schedule 33 flights Verified 3h ago
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WN920
WN Southwest
7M8
6:15 AM
EDT TA
9:00 AM
EDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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F93262
F9 Frontier
A20N
7:05 AM
EDT TA
9:57 AM
EDT
2h 52m
M T W T F S S
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WN746
WN Southwest
7M8
7:10 AM
EDT TA
9:55 AM
EDT
2h 45m
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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WN1305
WN Southwest
B38M
9:10 AM
EDT TA
11:50 AM
EDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN3914
WN Southwest
73H
9:50 AM
EDT TA
12:30 PM
EDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN3550
WN Southwest
7M8
12:20 PM
EDT TA
3:05 PM
EDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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B61086
B6 JetBlue
320
12:23 PM
EDT TC
3:09 PM
EDT
2h 46m
M T W T F S S
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WN3090
WN Southwest
7M8
1:55 PM
EDT TA
4:35 PM
EDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN1623
WN Southwest
B38M
2:00 PM
EDT TA
4:50 PM
EDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
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WN3709
WN Southwest
7M8
4:10 PM
EDT TA
6:55 PM
EDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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F91692
F9 Frontier
321
5:37 PM
EDT
8:30 PM
EDT
2h 53m
M T W T F S S
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B61586
B6 JetBlue
223
6:15 PM
EDT TC
9:00 PM
EDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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WN2576
WN Southwest
7S7
8:25 PM
EDT TA
11:05 PM
EDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN411
WN Southwest
7M8
9:24 PM
EDT TA
11:49 PM
EDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN1411
WN Southwest
7M8
5:00 AM
EDT
7:45 AM
EDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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WN518
WN Southwest
738
6:20 AM
EDT
9:10 AM
EDT
2h 50m
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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AD7401
AD Azul
320
7:00 AM
EDT
9:50 AM
EDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
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B685
B6 JetBlue
223
7:00 AM
EDT
9:50 AM
EDT
2h 50m
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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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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F91691
F9 Frontier
A20N
12:22 PM
EDT
3:32 PM
EDT
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
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WN1294
WN Southwest
B38M
12:47 PM
EDT
3:40 PM
EDT
2h 53m
M T W T F S S
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WN2356
WN Southwest
B38M
2:00 PM
EDT
4:40 PM
EDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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B61085
B6 JetBlue
320
3:45 PM
EDT
6:35 PM
EDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
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WN1137
WN Southwest
73H
4:10 PM
EDT
6:50 PM
EDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN3216
WN Southwest
B38M
4:30 PM
EDT
7:10 PM
EDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN2238
WN Southwest
7M8
5:20 PM
EDT
8:00 PM
EDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN775
WN Southwest
7M8
5:30 PM
EDT
8:10 PM
EDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN3345
WN Southwest
73H
6:35 PM
EDT
9:15 PM
EDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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F91351
F9 Frontier
321
9:25 PM
EDT
12:23 AM+1
EDT
2h 58m
M T W T F S S
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Orlando to Buffalo
3 carriers, 73 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 73 Flights/wk 1,013 mi 2h 12m nonstop 46 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 12m. Beyond nonstop, 46 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 45 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M 2h25-2h50 62%
B6 JetBlue 14 223, 320 2h45-2h46 62%
F9 Frontier 13 321, A20N 2h52-2h53 62%
Aircraft on this route
223 Airbus A220-300 – B6
320 Airbus A320 – B6
321 Airbus A321 – F9
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
A20NF9
B38MWN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: B6 + F9 + WN (72 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
9
flights
Wed
10
flights
Thu
10
flights
Fri
10
flights
Sat
13
flights
Sun
10
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
15
Nonstop flights
73
Outbound / wk
78
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MCO to BUF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
46
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,053
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MCO → BUF
62%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
62%
Arriving
60%
Return
BUF → MCO
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
78%
Arriving
76%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MCO delays → BUF delays →

Other ways to reach Buffalo from Orlando

Nearby airports with service to Buffalo Niagara International Airport.
Metric MCO→BUF TPA→BUF PIE→BUF
Distance from MCO 81 mi 91 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 3 1
Weekly flights 73 34 1
Flight time 2h 12m 2h 29m 2h 29m
Departure OTP 62%
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 12m to 2h 53m.
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 12m to 2h 53m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights73 out / 78 return
1-stop connections46 hubs
Origin: MCO
IATA / ICAOMCO / KMCO
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr55.7M
Elevation96 ft / 29 m
Destination: BUF
IATA / ICAOBUF / KBUF
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
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 12m to 2h 53m. The route covers 1,013 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: JetBlue, Frontier and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 73 nonstop flights per week from MCO to BUF. The return direction has about 78 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through JAX, CHS, PIE, PIT, TPA, PBI, YYZ, RIC, APF, BED, BCT, OPF, HPN, PWK, IND, DAL, MHT, YUL, HOU, FSD, SUS, STT, SJC, SRQ, MKE, DCA, IAD, MIA, DFW, EWR, CLT, JFK, PHL, DEN, BWI, FLL, BOS, ATL, LGA, DTW, RSW, MDW, ORD, BNA, LAS and PHX. 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 TPA, PIE and SRQ. 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 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 73 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 12 minutes to 2 hours 53 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,013 miles (1,630 km). There are approximately 73 weekly flights outbound and 78 return, totaling 151 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

46 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 Tampa (TPA), Pinellas Park (PIE) and Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ).