Milwaukee to Buffalo (MKE–BUF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Milwaukee to Buffalo
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Airlines 463 mi 1h 7m nonstop +1h ahead 59 1-stop hubs

MKE–BUF is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines and Air Wisconsin lead the route. The flight covers 463 miles in approximately 1h 7m. Beyond nonstop, 59 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MKE–BUF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 0 – – 73% SkyTeam –
ZW Air Wisconsin 0 – – 73% – –
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (0 flights/wk, 0%)
Unaffiliated: ZW (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MKE to BUF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
59
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
761
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Buffalo from Milwaukee

Nearby airports with service to Buffalo Niagara International Airport.
Metric MKE→BUF ORD→BUF MDW→BUF
Distance from MKE – 67 mi 81 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 12 2
Weekly flights 0 235 20
Flight time 1h 7m 1h 38m 1h 16m
Departure OTP 73% – –
Chicago (ORD) to Buffalo flights · Chicago (MDW) to Buffalo flights
Airports within 200 miles of MKE 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 Milwaukee.
MKE: CDT · BUF: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Milwaukee, it's 7:00 PM in Buffalo.
Distance & Flight Time
463 mi / 746 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 7m.
Facts

MKE–BUF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Milwaukee to Buffalo route.
Route details
Distance463 mi / 746 km
Flight time1h 7m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
1-stop connections59 hubs
Origin: MKE
Full nameGeneral Mitchell International Airport
IATA / ICAOMKE / KMKE
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr6.2M
Elevation723 ft / 220 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 MKE to BUF flights.
Nonstop flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport take approximately 1h 7m. The route covers 463 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Delta Air Lines and Air Wisconsin.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YYZ, PWK, PIT, CLE, IND, TEB, HPN, PSM, BED, ACY, ISP, CHS, DAL, ALB, RDU, MSY, AEX, ISM, VRB, HOU, PIE, BCT, SRQ, MRK, SUA, EGE, PBI, APF, FLL, OPF, MIA, PLS, SCF, LRD, BNA, BUR, SJC, LAX, IAD, MDW, JFK, DCA, DTW, ORD, EWR, PHL, LGA, BWI, BOS, CLT, RSW, MCO, ATL, DFW, TPA, LAS, PHX, RIC and DEN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Buffalo is 1 hour ahead of Milwaukee.
Yes, return flights from BUF to MKE are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORD and MDW. 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 MKE to BUF

General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines and Air Wisconsin.

MKE to BUF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MKE to BUF ranges from 1 hours 7 minutes. The route covers a distance of 463 miles (746 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

59 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via YYZ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD) and Chicago (MDW).