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Flights from Buffalo to Cleveland
There are no direct flights from Buffalo to Cleveland. The fastest way is one stop via Detroit, about 6h 35m door to door (1 connection a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 1 connection option From 6h 35m
Buffalo to Cleveland at a glance
Fastest journey6h 35mVia Detroit, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Detroit
Best ways to fly from Buffalo to Cleveland
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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BUF Detroit (DTW) CLE
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, SkyWest · Leg 2: SkyWest
Mon06:45 BUF07:33 DTW5h 12m connection12:45 DTW13:20 CLEDelta Air Lines + SkyWest
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 279 km173 miles
- Journey time
- 6h 35mon current schedules
- Time difference
- NoneCleveland vs Buffalo
- Currency in Cleveland
- USD
- Airports
- BUF → CLE
Flights from Buffalo to Cleveland: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Buffalo to Cleveland?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Detroit. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Buffalo to Cleveland?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 35m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 279 km.
Where do you change planes between Buffalo and Cleveland?
The best connecting points are Detroit (DTW). Delta Air Lines flies both legs via Detroit, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Buffalo and Cleveland?
Buffalo: Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF). Cleveland: Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE).
