Minneapolis to Buffalo (MSP–BUF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

MSP Airport Page →
733 mi airlines charter/private 23/wk
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Flight Schedule 8 flights Verified 2h ago
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WS6773
WS WestJet
320
3:22 PM
CDT T1
6:27 PM
EDT
2h 5m
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M T W T F S S
Prices
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DL1749+1
DL Delta
320
3:22 PM
CDT T1
6:27 PM
EDT
2h 5m
49%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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DL3675
DL Delta
E7W
3:22 PM
CDT T1
6:27 PM
EDT
2h 5m
49%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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WS6746
WS WestJet
320
3:22 PM
CDT T1
6:27 PM
EDT
2h 5m
—
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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AF2431cs
AF Air France
320
3:22 PM
CDT T1
6:24 PM
EDT
2h 2m
—
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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DL1751
DL Delta
320
7:14 PM
EDT TM
8:35 PM
CDT
2h 21m
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M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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DL3675
DL Delta
E7W
7:45 PM
EDT
9:00 PM
CDT
2h 15m
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M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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WS7909
WS WestJet
320
7:45 PM
EDT
9:00 PM
CDT
2h 15m
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M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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
MKE Milwaukee 3h 21m AFDLKE → WN Milwaukee (MKE) to Buffalo flights
MDW Chicago 3h 47m AFDLEJA → WN Chicago (MDW) to Buffalo flights
DTW Detroit 3h 51m AFDLKE → AMDLKE Detroit (DTW) to Buffalo flights
ORD Chicago 4h 15m AAACAF → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Buffalo flights
BWI Baltimore 4h 26m DLKESY → EJAWN Baltimore (BWI) to Buffalo flights
RDU Raleigh/Durham 4h 42m DLKEKL → F9LXJ Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Buffalo flights
IAD Dulles 4h 53m AFDLKE → AVCMSN Dulles (IAD) to Buffalo flights
DCA Washington 4h 54m AADLKE → AA Washington (DCA) to Buffalo flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 3m AAAFBA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Buffalo flights
PHL Philadelphia 5h 14m AADLEI → AABA Philadelphia (PHL) to Buffalo flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Minneapolis to Buffalo
2 carriers, 23 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 733 mi 2h 5m nonstop +1h ahead

MSP–BUF is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. WestJet and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 733 miles in approximately 2h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MSP–BUF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WS WestJet 11 320 2h05 76% – –
DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF 8 320, E7W 2h05 76% SkyTeam AF
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – AF, DL, WS
E7W Embraer E175 – DL
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WS (11 flights/wk, 58%)
SkyTeam: DL (8 flights/wk, 42%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MSP to BUF direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
23
Outbound / wk
15
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to BUF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
40
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
MKE ~3h 21m ROC ~3h 38m MDW ~3h 47m DTW ~3h 51m CPS ~4h 5m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,911
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
MSP → BUF
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
76%
Arriving
63%
Return
BUF → MSP
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
Arriving
83%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSP delays → BUF delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 7:00 PM in Buffalo.
Distance & Flight Time
733 mi / 1,179 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 5m gate to gate.
Getting to MSP

Metro Blue Line light rail runs from downtown Minneapolis (Warehouse District/Hennepin station) to T1-Lindbergh in 25–28 minutes ($2.50). The line also connects the Mall of America (Bloomington) in 13 minutes to the same station. T2-Humphrey (primarily Sun Country and charter flights) requires a free shuttle from T1 or a direct Blue Line stop at the Terminal 2-Humphrey station.Taxis and ride-hails from downtown Minneapolis cost $25–40 and take 15–30 minutes. The airport is conveniently close to both downtowns; St. Paul is 10–15 minutes by car.

Facts

MSP–BUF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to Buffalo route.
Route details
Distance733 mi / 1,179 km
Flight time2h 5m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights23 out / 15 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MSP
Full nameMinneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 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 MSP to BUF flights.
Nonstop flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field to Buffalo Niagara International Airport take about 2h 5m gate to gate. The route covers 733 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from MSP to BUF: WestJet and Delta Air Lines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include General Mitchell, Chicago Midway and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.
Buffalo is 1 hour ahead of Minneapolis.
Yes, return flights from BUF to MSP are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 MSP to BUF

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) are connected by nonstop service from WestJet and Delta Air Lines. With 23 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

MSP to BUF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to BUF is about 2 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 733 miles (1,179 km). There are approximately 23 weekly flights outbound and 15 return, totaling 38 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via General Mitchell, Chicago Midway and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.