Omaha to Buffalo (OMA–BUF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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885 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 19 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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
MDW Chicago 3h 40m LXJWN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Buffalo flights
DTW Detroit 4h 5m AFDLKE → AAAFDL Detroit (DTW) to Buffalo flights
ORD Chicago 4h 29m AAACAS → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Buffalo flights
BNA Nashville 4h 30m WN → WN Nashville (BNA) to Buffalo flights
MSP Minneapolis 4h 40m AFAMDL → AFDL Minneapolis (MSP) to Buffalo flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 3m AFAMDL → AMDLF9 Atlanta (ATL) to Buffalo flights
DCA Washington 5h 5m DLWN → AAAS Washington (DCA) to Buffalo flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 18m AA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Buffalo flights
PHL Philadelphia 5h 23m AAQR → AAQR Philadelphia (PHL) to Buffalo flights
DEN Denver 5h 39m ACCMF9 → UAWN Denver (DEN) to Buffalo flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Omaha to Buffalo
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
885 mi 2h 5m nonstop +1h ahead

OMA–BUF has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for OMA to BUF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
19
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
MDW ~3h 40m DTW ~4h 5m ORD ~4h 29m BNA ~4h 30m MSP ~4h 40m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
622
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
OMA → BUF
83%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
83%
Arriving
47%
Return
BUF → OMA
89%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
89%
Arriving
84%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. OMA delays → BUF delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Buffalo from Omaha

Nearby airports with service to Buffalo Niagara International Airport.
Metric OMA→BUF DSM→BUF MCI→BUF
Distance from OMA – 117 mi 152 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 2
Weekly flights – 1 –
Flight time 2h 5m 1h 30m 1h 53m
Departure OTP 83% – –
Des Moines (DSM) to Buffalo flights · Kansas City (MCI) to Buffalo flights · Sioux Falls (FSD) to Buffalo flights
Airports within 200 miles of OMA 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 Omaha.
OMA: CDT · BUF: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Omaha, it's 7:00 PM in Buffalo.
Distance & Flight Time
885 mi / 1,425 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 5m gate to gate.
Facts

OMA–BUF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Omaha to Buffalo route.
Route details
Distance885 mi / 1,425 km
Flight time2h 5m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: OMA
Full nameEppley Airfield
IATA / ICAOOMA / KOMA
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr5.2M
Elevation984 ft / 300 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 OMA to BUF flights.
Nonstop flights from Eppley Airfield to Buffalo Niagara International Airport take about 2h 5m gate to gate. The route covers 885 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago Midway, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Chicago O'Hare.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to BUF and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Buffalo is 1 hour ahead of Omaha.
Yes, return flights from BUF to OMA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DSM, MCI and FSD. 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 OMA to BUF

Eppley Airfield (OMA) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

OMA to BUF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from OMA to BUF is about 2 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 885 miles (1,425 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago Midway, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Des Moines (DSM), Kansas City (MCI) and Sioux Falls (FSD).