Toronto to Buffalo (YYZ–BUF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

YYZ Airport Page →
68 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 31 1-stop flights Verified 4d 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
DTW Detroit 3h 43m ACAFAM AMDLKE Detroit (DTW) to Buffalo flights
DCA Washington 3h 53m AAACPD AA Washington (DCA) to Buffalo flights
PHL Philadelphia 3h 53m AAACJRE AABA Philadelphia (PHL) to Buffalo flights
LGA New York 3h 55m AAACDL AADL New York (LGA) to Buffalo flights
EWR Newark 3h 57m ACUA CMOSUA Newark (EWR) to Buffalo flights
BOS Boston 4h 5m ACAZEJA AAB6EI Boston (BOS) to Buffalo flights
IAD Dulles 4h 5m ACAVCM AVCMSN Dulles (IAD) to Buffalo flights
ORD Chicago 4h 39m 3SAAAC AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Buffalo flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 13m ACAMDL AMDLF9 Atlanta (ATL) to Buffalo flights
BNA Nashville 5h 18m ACEJAUA WN Nashville (BNA) to Buffalo flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Toronto to Buffalo
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
68 mi

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for YYZ to BUF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
31
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,650
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
YYZ → BUF
58%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
58%
Arriving
75%
Return
BUF → YYZ
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
67%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YYZ delays → BUF delays →

Other ways to reach Buffalo from Toronto

Nearby airports with service to Buffalo Niagara International Airport.
Metric YYZ→BUF YTZ→BUF
Distance from YYZ 12 mi
Nonstop airlines 2
Weekly flights ~1 1
Departure OTP 58%
Airports within 200 miles of YYZ with service to Buffalo Niagara International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Buffalo is 0 hours the same as Toronto.
YYZ: EDT · BUF: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Toronto, it's 6:00 PM in Buffalo.
Distance & Flight Time
68 mi / 109 km
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.

Getting to YYZ

The UP Express train runs from Union Station (downtown Toronto) to Terminal 1 in 25 minutes (CAD $12.35). Trains depart every 15 minutes during peak hours, every 30 minutes off-peak and overnight. Highway 427 and the 401 are heavily congested during rush hours.

Taxis and ride-hail from downtown cost CAD $50–70 and take 25–60 minutes depending on traffic. MiWay and Brampton Transit buses serve the airport from the western suburbs. Long-term parking is available in the Viscount Road lots with free shuttle service.

YYZ–BUF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Toronto to Buffalo route.
Route details
Distance68 mi / 109 km
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out / ~1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YYZ
IATA / ICAOYYZ / CYYZ
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
Passengers/yr46.8M
Elevation569 ft / 173 m
Destination: BUF
IATA / ICAOBUF / KBUF
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr5.0M
Elevation728 ft / 222 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YYZ to BUF flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Ronald Reagan Washington National and Philadelphia.
Yes, return flights from BUF to YYZ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include YTZ. 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, Ronald Reagan Washington National and Philadelphia. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Toronto (YTZ).