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

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383 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 24 1-stop flights Verified 5mos ago
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Apr 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
PHX Phoenix 21h 30m MX → WN Phoenix (PHX) to Buffalo flights
DTW Detroit 21h 30m AFAMDL → AAAFDL Detroit (DTW) to Buffalo flights
LAS Las Vegas 21h 30m MX → EJAWN Las Vegas (LAS) to Buffalo flights
MSP Minneapolis 21h 30m AFAMDL → AFDL Minneapolis (MSP) to Buffalo flights
BNA Nashville 21h 30m G4WN → WN Nashville (BNA) to Buffalo flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 21h 30m AAASAY → AAG3 Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Buffalo flights
CLT Charlotte 21h 30m AABA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Buffalo flights
MCO Orlando 21h 30m ADB6F9 → ADB6F9 Orlando (MCO) to Buffalo flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 21h 30m ADB6 → ADB6 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Buffalo flights
MDW Chicago 21h 30m LXJWN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Buffalo flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Richmond to Buffalo
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
3 Airlines 383 mi 21h 30m nonstop

RIC–BUF had nonstop service from American Airlines, GoJet Airlines and United Airlines, last on the schedule in April 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 383 miles in 21h 30m.

Also explore Browse available seat maps RIC Routes BUF Routes RIC Live Flights BUF Live Flights RIC Delays BUF Delays
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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop RIC–BUF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 0 – – 87% Oneworld –
G7 GoJet Airlines 0 – – 87% – –
UA United Airlines 0 – – 87% 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

1-stop and 2-stop options for RIC to BUF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
24
Hubs
~21h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
PHX ~21h 30m DTW ~21h 30m LAS ~21h 30m MSP ~21h 30m RSW ~21h 30m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
792
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
87%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
87%
Arriving
100%
Return
BUF → RIC
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
85%
Arriving
84%
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 – 3 7
Weekly flights – 63 67
Flight time 21h 30m 1h 14m 1h 20m
Departure OTP 87% – –
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 gate to gate.
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 connectionsAvailable
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 about 21h 30m gate to gate. The route covers 383 miles.
3 airlines operated the nonstop from RIC to BUF: American Airlines, GoJet Airlines and United Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 21h 30m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Phoenix Sky Harbor, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Harry Reid.
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.
Yes, return flights from BUF to RIC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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) had nonstop service from American Airlines, GoJet Airlines and United Airlines, last on the schedule in April 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

RIC to BUF Flight Duration and Schedule

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

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Phoenix Sky Harbor, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Washington (DCA), Dulles (IAD) and Baltimore (BWI).