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

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Richmond to Buffalo
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Airlines 383 mi 1h 19m nonstop 29 1-stop hubs

RIC–BUF is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. GoJet Airlines LLC d/b/a United Express and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 383 miles in approximately 1h 19m. Beyond nonstop, 29 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
G7 GoJet Airlines LLC d/b/a United Express 0 – – 100% – –
UA United Airlines 0 – – 100% Star Alliance –
Alliance coverage
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.
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One-Stop Connections
29
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
YYZ ~3h 19m PIT ~3h 40m PIE ~6h 10m AEX ~6h 18m PBI ~6h 25m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
607
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
RIC → BUF
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
67%
Return
BUF → RIC
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
34%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RIC delays → BUF delays →
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 2 2 4
Weekly flights 0 45 58
Flight time 1h 19m 1h 19m 0h 47m
Departure OTP 100% – –
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 1h 19m to 1h 30m.
Facts

RIC–BUF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Richmond to Buffalo route.
Route details
Distance383 mi / 616 km
Flight time1h 19m to 1h 30m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
1-stop connections29 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/Detroit
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 1h 19m to 1h 30m. The route covers 383 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: GoJet Airlines LLC d/b/a United Express and United Airlines.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YYZ, PIT, PIE, AEX, PBI, DAL, APF, PHX, TPA, IAD, MDW, BOS, BWI, DEN, LGA, PHL, LAS, JFK, CLT, ATL, DFW, EWR, FLL, RSW, ORD, DTW, MCO, MIA and BNA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Nearby alternatives include DCA, IAD and BWI. 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 RIC to BUF

Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) are connected by nonstop service from GoJet Airlines LLC d/b/a United Express and United Airlines.

RIC to BUF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RIC to BUF ranges from 1 hours 19 minutes to 1 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 383 miles (616 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

29 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).