Syracuse to Buffalo (SYR–BUF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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133 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 25 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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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: May 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
PHL Philadelphia 3h 38m AA → AABA Philadelphia (PHL) to Buffalo flights
BOS Boston 3h 47m AAB6QR → AAB6EI Boston (BOS) to Buffalo flights
IAD Dulles 3h 51m AVNHOS → AVCMSN Dulles (IAD) to Buffalo flights
JFK New York 3h 52m AFAMB6 → AMATB6 New York (JFK) to Buffalo flights
DCA Washington 4h 12m AAAS → AA Washington (DCA) to Buffalo flights
LGA New York 4h 37m DL → AADL New York (LGA) to Buffalo flights
DTW Detroit 4h 44m AFAMDL → AMDLKE Detroit (DTW) to Buffalo flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 53m AA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Buffalo flights
ORD Chicago 4h 54m AAACAS → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Buffalo flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 18m AMDLKE → AMDLF9 Atlanta (ATL) to Buffalo flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Syracuse to Buffalo
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
133 mi 0h 31m nonstop

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SYR to BUF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
25
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
ALB ~3h 13m FRG ~3h 14m BWI ~3h 36m PHL ~3h 38m BOS ~3h 47m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
528
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
SYR → BUF
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
67%
Return
BUF → SYR
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
86%
Arriving
80%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SYR delays → BUF delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Buffalo from Syracuse

Nearby airports with service to Buffalo Niagara International Airport.
Metric SYR→BUF ROC→BUF ALB→BUF
Distance from SYR – 79 mi 119 mi
Nonstop airlines – 5 1
Weekly flights – 1 –
Flight time 0h 31m 0h 34m 1h 10m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Rochester (ROC) to Buffalo flights · Albany (ALB) to Buffalo flights
Airports within 200 miles of SYR 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 Syracuse.
SYR: EDT · BUF: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Syracuse, it's 6:00 PM in Buffalo.
Distance & Flight Time
133 mi / 214 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 31m gate to gate.
Facts

SYR–BUF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Syracuse to Buffalo route.
Route details
Distance133 mi / 214 km
Flight time0h 31m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SYR
Full nameSyracuse Hancock International Airport
IATA / ICAOSYR / KSYR
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr3.0M
Elevation421 ft / 128 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 SYR to BUF flights.
Nonstop flights from Syracuse Hancock International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport take about 0h 31m gate to gate. The route covers 133 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Philadelphia, Boston Logan and Washington Dulles.
Yes, return flights from BUF to SYR are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ROC and ALB. 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 SYR to BUF

Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SYR to BUF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SYR to BUF is about 0 hours 31 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 133 miles (214 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Philadelphia, Boston Logan and Washington Dulles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Rochester (ROC) and Albany (ALB).