Richmond to Buffalo (RIC–BUF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Richmond to Buffalo
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
3 Airlines 383 mi 21h 30m nonstop 45 1-stop hubs

RIC–BUF is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, GoJet Airlines and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 383 miles in approximately 21h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 45 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop RIC–BUF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 0 – – 92% Oneworld –
G7 GoJet Airlines 0 – – 92% – –
UA United Airlines 0 – – 92% Star Alliance –
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
Unaffiliated: G7 (0 flights/wk, 0%)
Star Alliance: UA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RIC to BUF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
45
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
761
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Buffalo from Richmond

Nearby airports with service to Buffalo Niagara International Airport.
Metric RIC→BUF DCA→BUF IAD→BUF
Distance from RIC – 94 mi 100 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 2 6
Weekly flights 0 53 76
Flight time 21h 30m 1h 19m 1h 21m
Departure OTP 92% – –
Washington (DCA) to Buffalo flights · Dulles (IAD) to Buffalo flights · Baltimore (BWI) to Buffalo flights
Airports within 200 miles of RIC with service to Buffalo Niagara International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Buffalo is 0 hours the same as Richmond.
RIC: EDT · BUF: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Richmond, it's 6:00 PM in Buffalo.
Distance & Flight Time
383 mi / 616 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 21h 30m.
Facts

RIC–BUF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Richmond to Buffalo route.
Route details
Distance383 mi / 616 km
Flight time21h 30m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
1-stop connections45 hubs
Origin: RIC
Full nameRichmond International Airport
IATA / ICAORIC / KRIC
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation167 ft / 51 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 RIC to BUF flights.
Nonstop flights from Richmond International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport take approximately 21h 30m. The route covers 383 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, GoJet Airlines and United Airlines.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YYZ, TEB, ROC, PIT, CHS, HYA, ISP, IND, DCA, JAX, SUA, VRB, PIE, BCT, MSY, DAL, AEX, PBI, SRQ, APF, MIA, SJU, BUR, PHX, BOS, IAD, PHL, DTW, JFK, LGA, DEN, BWI, EWR, ATL, ORD, CLT, TPA, BNA, MCO, MDW, DFW, RSW, FLL, LAX and LAS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Nearby alternatives include DCA, IAD and BWI. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 RIC to BUF

Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, GoJet Airlines and United Airlines.

RIC to BUF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RIC to BUF ranges from 21 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 383 miles (616 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

45 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via YYZ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Washington (DCA), Dulles (IAD) and Baltimore (BWI).