Miami to Buffalo (MIA–BUF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

MIA Airport Page →
1,188 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 38 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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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: Apr 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
MCO Orlando 4h 35m AAG3IB → ADB6F9 Orlando (MCO) to Buffalo flights
BWI Baltimore 4h 39m 2IAAF9 → EJAWN Baltimore (BWI) to Buffalo flights
TPA Tampa 4h 40m AABAG3 → LXJWN Tampa (TPA) to Buffalo flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 46m AABAEJA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Buffalo flights
DCA Washington 4h 52m AADLG3 → AA Washington (DCA) to Buffalo flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 58m AAAFAM → AMDLF9 Atlanta (ATL) to Buffalo flights
RDU Raleigh/Durham 5h 1m AAAMDL → F9LXJ Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Buffalo flights
DTW Detroit 5h 20m AAAFDL → AMDLKE Detroit (DTW) to Buffalo flights
MDW Chicago 5h 20m EJAWN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Buffalo flights
PHL Philadelphia 5h 21m AAASBA → AABA Philadelphia (PHL) to Buffalo flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Miami to Buffalo
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,188 mi 2h 42m nonstop

MIA–BUF had nonstop service from American Airlines, last on the schedule in April 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,188 miles in 2h 42m.

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All flights from Buffalo (BUF) Buffalo to Miami flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop MIA–BUF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 0 – – 79% Oneworld –
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MIA to BUF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
38
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
MCO ~4h 35m BWI ~4h 39m TPA ~4h 40m CLT ~4h 46m DCA ~4h 52m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,019
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
MIA → BUF
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
79%
Arriving
70%
Return
BUF → MIA
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
73%
Arriving
89%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MIA delays → BUF delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Buffalo from Miami

Nearby airports with service to Buffalo Niagara International Airport.
Metric MIA→BUF OPF→BUF FLL→BUF
Distance from MIA – 8 mi 21 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 4
Weekly flights – – 14
Flight time 2h 42m 2h 50m 3h 3m
Departure OTP 79% – –
Miami (OPF) to Buffalo flights · Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Buffalo flights · West Palm Beach (PBI) to Buffalo flights
Airports within 200 miles of MIA 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 Miami.
MIA: EDT · BUF: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Miami, it's 6:00 PM in Buffalo.
Distance & Flight Time
1,188 mi / 1,912 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 42m gate to gate.
Getting to MIA

Metrorail Orange Line runs from downtown Miami to the MIA station (15 min from Government Center, $2.25). The MIA Mover people mover connects Metrorail to the terminal; free. Tri-Rail commuter rail serves the airport from Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach ($3.75–6.90).Ride-shares cost $15–25 from Miami Beach, $10–20 from downtown.

Facts

MIA–BUF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Miami to Buffalo route.
Route details
Distance1,188 mi / 1,912 km
Flight time2h 42m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MIA
Full nameMiami International Airport
IATA / ICAOMIA / KMIA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr55.9M
Elevation8 ft / 2 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 MIA to BUF flights.
Nonstop flights from Miami International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport take about 2h 42m gate to gate. The route covers 1,188 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from MIA to BUF: American Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 42m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Orlando, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall and Tampa.
Yes, return flights from BUF to MIA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OPF, FLL and PBI. 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 MIA to BUF

Miami International Airport (MIA) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) had nonstop service from American Airlines, last on the schedule in April 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

MIA to BUF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MIA to BUF is about 2 hours 42 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,188 miles (1,912 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Orlando, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall and Tampa. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Miami (OPF), Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and West Palm Beach (PBI).