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

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866 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 1 1-stop flight Verified 1mo 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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Jun 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 1 hub
JFK New York ~6h 23m B6 → AMATB6 New York (JFK) to Buffalo flights
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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
1
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
JFK ~6h 23m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
82%
Return
BUF → MKC
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 Kansas City

Nearby airports with service to Buffalo Niagara International Airport.
Metric MKC→BUF MCI→BUF OMA→BUF
Distance from MKC – 14 mi 166 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2 2
Weekly flights – 2 1
Flight time 1h 52m 1h 53m 2h 5m
Kansas City (MCI) to Buffalo flights · 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.
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 MCI and 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. Nearby alternative airports include Kansas City (MCI) and Omaha (OMA).