Raleigh/Durham to Buffalo (RDU–BUF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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F9 Frontier
A20N
1:20 PM
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3:13 PM
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F9 Frontier
32Q
8:08 PM
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Raleigh/Durham to Buffalo
2 carriers, 4 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 4 Flights/wk 488 mi 1h 53m nonstop 64 1-stop hubs

RDU–BUF is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Frontier and Air Canada lead the route. The flight covers 488 miles in approximately 1h 53m. Beyond nonstop, 64 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop RDU–BUF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
F9 Frontier 4 A20N 1h53 100% – –
AC Air Canada 0 – – 100% Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
A20N Airbus A320neo – F9
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: F9 (4 flights/wk, 100%)
Star Alliance: AC (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, RDU to BUF direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
4
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RDU to BUF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
64
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,465
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Buffalo is 0 hours the same as Raleigh/Durham.
RDU: EDT · BUF: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 6:00 PM in Buffalo.
Distance & Flight Time
488 mi / 785 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 53m.
Getting to RDU

No rail connection exists. GoTriangle Route 100 (RDU Express) runs from the Durham Station Transportation Center and downtown Raleigh to the airport for $2.25; takes 35–50 minutes but service is limited in the evenings and does not run all night.Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown Raleigh: $20–30, 20–25 minutes. From Durham: $18–25, 15–20 minutes. Taxis: $30–40. Long-term parking from $7/day in Economy lots with shuttle service. I-40 provides direct access to both Raleigh and Durham.

Facts

RDU–BUF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Raleigh/Durham to Buffalo route.
Route details
Distance488 mi / 785 km
Flight time1h 53m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights4 out / 4 return
1-stop connections64 hubs
Origin: RDU
Full nameRaleigh-Durham International Airport
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 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 RDU to BUF flights.
Nonstop flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport take approximately 1h 53m. The route covers 488 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Air Canada and Frontier.
There are approximately 4 nonstop flights per week from RDU to BUF. The return direction has about 4 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ERI, TEB, LEX, ROC, PIT, CHS, YYZ, FRG, ACY, YOW, CLE, HPN, MKE, ALB, PWK, IND, PSM, ISP, BED, MHT, JAX, YUL, ISM, VRB, DAL, SUA, BCT, MRK, OPF, SRQ, PBI, APF, MSY, PLS, EYW, MIA, HOU, SJC, PDX, BOS, SJU, IAD, DTW, ATL, DCA, JFK, LAX, CLT, EWR, BWI, LGA, PHL, MDW, ORD, TPA, BNA, MCO, DFW, FLL, PHX, LAS, RIC, RSW and DEN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from BUF to RDU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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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 RDU to BUF

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada and Frontier. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

RDU to BUF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RDU to BUF ranges from 1 hours 53 minutes. The route covers a distance of 488 miles (785 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

64 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via ERI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.