Raleigh/Durham to Buffalo (RDU–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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
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 27m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F9 Frontier | 3 | 32N | 1h44 | – | – | |
| AC Air Canada | 0 | – | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Buffalo from Raleigh/Durham
| Metric | RDU→BUF | USA→BUF | ROA→BUF |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from RDU | – | 113 mi | 120 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Flight time | 1h 27m | 1h 29m | 0h 56m |
| Departure OTP | 87% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
RDU: EDT · BUF: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 6:00 PM in Buffalo.
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.
RDU–BUF Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from RDU to BUF
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) are connected by nonstop service from Frontier and Air Canada. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
RDU to BUF Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from RDU to BUF is about 1 hours 27 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 488 miles (785 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 7 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall, Ronald Reagan Washington National and Charlotte Douglas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Concord (USA) and Roanoke (ROA).