Calgary to Buffalo (YYC–BUF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

YYC Airport Page →
1,736 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 18 1-stop flights Verified 3d ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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
MSP Minneapolis 6h AFDLKE → AFDLSY Minneapolis (MSP) to Buffalo flights
DTW Detroit 6h 5m WS → DLKEVS Detroit (DTW) to Buffalo flights
ORD Chicago 6h 13m AAAVAY → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Buffalo flights
DEN Denver 6h 20m ACUAWS → UAWN Denver (DEN) to Buffalo flights
IAD Dulles 6h 46m ACUAWS → AVCMSN Dulles (IAD) to Buffalo flights
LGA New York 7h 4m AA → AADLEJA New York (LGA) to Buffalo flights
ATL Atlanta 7h 16m WS → AMDLF9 Atlanta (ATL) to Buffalo flights
JFK New York 7h 21m AAEKLA → AMATB6 New York (JFK) to Buffalo flights
BNA Nashville 7h 40m WS → WN Nashville (BNA) to Buffalo flights
CLT Charlotte 7h 46m AA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Buffalo flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Calgary to Buffalo
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,736 mi 3h 7m nonstop +2h ahead

YYC–BUF has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for YYC to BUF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
18
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
MSP ~6h 0m DTW ~6h 5m ORD ~6h 13m DEN ~6h 20m IAD ~6h 46m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
901
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
YYC → BUF
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
76%
Arriving
70%
Return
BUF → YYC
46%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
46%
Arriving
90%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YYC delays → BUF delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Buffalo is 2 hours ahead of Calgary.
YYC: MDT · BUF: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Calgary, it's 8:00 PM in Buffalo.
Distance & Flight Time
1,736 mi / 2,793 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 7m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Canadian citizens do not need a visa or ESTA to enter the United States for tourism or business stays up to 6 months. A valid Canadian passport is required for air travel. Land and sea crossings also accept a NEXUS card, enhanced driver's license, or FAST card. At the border, officers determine the length of stay and may ask for proof of ties to Canada and a return plan.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

YYC–BUF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Calgary to Buffalo route.
Route details
Distance1,736 mi / 2,793 km
Flight time3h 7m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out / ~1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YYC
Full nameCalgary International Airport
IATA / ICAOYYC / CYYC
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton
Passengers/yr18.0M
Elevation3,557 ft / 1,084 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 YYC to BUF flights.
Nonstop flights from Calgary International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport take about 3h 7m gate to gate. The route covers 1,736 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Chicago O'Hare.
Buffalo is 2 hours ahead of Calgary.
Yes, return flights from BUF to YYC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 YYC to BUF

Calgary International Airport (YYC) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

YYC to BUF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YYC to BUF is about 3 hours 7 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,736 miles (2,793 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.