Kansas City to Buffalo (MKC–BUF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

MKC Airport Page →
866 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 11 1-stop flights Verified 41m ago
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
LGA New York 5h 22m UA → AADL New York (LGA) to Buffalo flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 10h 32m UA → ADB6 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Buffalo flights
EWR Newark 12h 33m UA → CMOSUA Newark (EWR) to Buffalo flights
DEN Denver 22h 44m UA → UAWN Denver (DEN) to Buffalo flights
CLE Cleveland ~4h 19m → Cleveland (CLE) to Buffalo flights
CLT Charlotte ~4h 52m LF → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Buffalo flights
BWI Baltimore ~5h → EJAWN Baltimore (BWI) to Buffalo flights
IAD Dulles ~5h 24m UA → AVCMSN Dulles (IAD) to Buffalo flights
MSP Minneapolis ~5h 46m → AFDLWS Minneapolis (MSP) to Buffalo flights
MCO Orlando ~6h 37m MX → ADB6F9 Orlando (MCO) to Buffalo flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Kansas City to Buffalo
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
866 mi 1h 52m nonstop +1h ahead

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MKC to BUF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
CLE ~4h 19m CLT ~4h 52m BWI ~5h 0m LGA ~5h 22m IAD ~5h 24m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
50
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
MKC → BUF
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
Return
BUF → MKC
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
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 Kansas City

Nearby airports with service to Buffalo Niagara International Airport.
Metric MKC→BUF OMA→BUF
Distance from MKC – 166 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – 1
Flight time 1h 52m 1h 43m
Omaha (OMA) to Buffalo flights
Airports within 200 miles of MKC with service to Buffalo Niagara International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Buffalo is 1 hour ahead of Kansas City.
MKC: CDT · BUF: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Kansas City, it's 7:00 PM in Buffalo.
Distance & Flight Time
866 mi / 1,394 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 52m gate to gate.
Facts

MKC–BUF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kansas City to Buffalo route.
Route details
Distance866 mi / 1,394 km
Flight time1h 52m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MKC
Full nameCharles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport
IATA / ICAOMKC / KMKC
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation759 ft / 231 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 MKC to BUF flights.
Nonstop flights from Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport take about 1h 52m gate to gate. The route covers 866 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include LaGuardia, Fort Lauderdale Hollywood and Newark Liberty.
Buffalo is 1 hour ahead of Kansas City.
Yes, return flights from BUF to MKC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OMA. 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 MKC to BUF

Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

MKC to BUF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MKC to BUF is about 1 hours 52 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 866 miles (1,394 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via LaGuardia, Fort Lauderdale Hollywood and Newark Liberty. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Omaha (OMA).