Madison to Buffalo (MSN–BUF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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
DTW Detroit 3h 18m AFDLKE → AMDLKE Detroit (DTW) to Buffalo flights
ORD Chicago 3h 45m AAACAS → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Buffalo flights
DCA Washington 4h 40m AADL → AA Washington (DCA) to Buffalo flights
LGA New York 4h 43m AADL → AADL New York (LGA) to Buffalo flights
PHL Philadelphia 4h 48m AA → AABA Philadelphia (PHL) to Buffalo flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 1m AA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Buffalo flights
EWR Newark 5h 5m UA → CMOSUA Newark (EWR) to Buffalo flights
MSP Minneapolis 5h 9m AFAMDL → AFDLWS Minneapolis (MSP) to Buffalo flights
BOS Boston 5h 47m AADLYE → AAB6EI Boston (BOS) to Buffalo flights
ATL Atlanta 6h 2m AFAMDL → AMDLF9 Atlanta (ATL) to Buffalo flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Madison to Buffalo
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+1h ahead

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MSN to BUF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
21
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
MKE ~2h 58m DTW ~3h 18m ORD ~3h 45m DCA ~4h 40m LGA ~4h 43m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
397
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
MSN → BUF
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
86%
Arriving
76%
Return
BUF → MSN
65%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
65%
Arriving
72%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSN delays → BUF delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Buffalo from Madison

Nearby airports with service to Buffalo Niagara International Airport.
Metric MSN→BUF MKE→BUF ORD→BUF
Distance from MSN – 74 mi 108 mi
Nonstop airlines – 4 13
Weekly flights – 1 183
Departure OTP 86% – –
Milwaukee (MKE) to Buffalo flights · Chicago (ORD) to Buffalo flights · Chicago (MDW) to Buffalo flights
Airports within 200 miles of MSN 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 Madison.
MSN: CDT · BUF: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Madison, it's 7:00 PM in Buffalo.
Facts

MSN–BUF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Madison to Buffalo route.
Route details
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MSN
Full nameDane County Regional Truax Field
IATA / ICAOMSN / KMSN
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr2.3M
Elevation887 ft / 270 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 MSN to BUF flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Chicago O'Hare and Ronald Reagan Washington National.
Buffalo is 1 hour ahead of Madison.
Yes, return flights from BUF to MSN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MKE, ORD and MDW. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Chicago O'Hare and Ronald Reagan Washington National. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Milwaukee (MKE), Chicago (ORD) and Chicago (MDW).