Louisville to Buffalo (SDF–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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DTW Detroit 3h 28m AFDLKE → AMDLKE Detroit (DTW) to Buffalo flights
MDW Chicago 3h 40m LXJWN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Buffalo flights
IAD Dulles 3h 59m ACCMUA → AVCMSN Dulles (IAD) to Buffalo flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 7m AA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Buffalo flights
BWI Baltimore 4h 8m WN → EJAWN Baltimore (BWI) to Buffalo flights
ORD Chicago 4h 16m AAACAS → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Buffalo flights
EWR Newark 4h 32m ACUA → CMOSUA Newark (EWR) to Buffalo flights
PHL Philadelphia 4h 40m AAEI → AABA Philadelphia (PHL) to Buffalo flights
LGA New York 4h 45m DLWS → AADL New York (LGA) to Buffalo flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 47m AFAMDL → AMDLF9 Atlanta (ATL) to Buffalo flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Louisville to Buffalo
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.

While no nonstop service exists between SDF and BUF, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SDF to BUF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
32
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
DTW ~3h 28m MKE ~3h 35m MDW ~3h 40m IAD ~3h 59m CLT ~4h 7m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
783
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
SDF → BUF
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
76%
Return
BUF → SDF
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
77%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SDF delays → BUF delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Buffalo from Louisville

Nearby airports with service to Buffalo Niagara International Airport.
Metric SDF→BUF LEX→BUF IND→BUF
Distance from SDF – 62 mi 111 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 5
Weekly flights – – 1
Departure OTP 100% – –
Lexington (LEX) to Buffalo flights · Indianapolis (IND) to Buffalo flights · Nashville (BNA) to Buffalo flights
Airports within 200 miles of SDF 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 Louisville.
SDF: EDT · BUF: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Louisville, it's 6:00 PM in Buffalo.
Facts

SDF–BUF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Louisville to Buffalo route.
Route details
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SDF
Full nameLouisville Muhammad Ali International Airport
IATA / ICAOSDF / KSDF
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.7M
Elevation501 ft / 153 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 SDF to BUF flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Chicago Midway and Washington Dulles.
Yes, return flights from BUF to SDF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LEX, IND and BNA. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Chicago Midway and Washington Dulles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Lexington (LEX), Indianapolis (IND) and Nashville (BNA).