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Flights from Buffalo to Indianapolis
There are no direct flights from Buffalo to Indianapolis. The fastest way is one stop via Baltimore or Chicago, about 3h 12m door to door (68 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 5 connection options From 3h 12m
Buffalo to Indianapolis at a glance
Fastest journey3h 12mVia Baltimore, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Baltimore or Chicago
Best ways to fly from Buffalo to Indianapolis
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 Baltimore (BWI) IND
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines, Sun Country Airlines
Fri16:00 BUF16:53 BWI0h 52m connection17:45 BWI19:12 INDSouthwest Airlines
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BUF Chicago (ORD) IND
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest
Mon08:00 BUF08:36 ORD0h 54m connection09:30 ORD11:15 INDAmerican Airlines
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BUF Philadelphia (PHL) IND
Leg 1: Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989) · Leg 2: American Airlines, Republic Airlines
Mon17:30 BUF18:25 PHL3h 35m connection22:00 PHL23:35 INDPiedmont Airlines (1948-1989) + American Airlines
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BUF Washington (IAD) IND
Leg 1: GoJet Airlines, CommutAir · Leg 2: Republic Airlines, Mesa Airlines
Sun15:15 BUF16:20 IAD6h 40m connection23:00 IAD00:32 INDCommutAir + Mesa Airlines
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BUF Detroit (DTW) IND
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, SkyWest · Leg 2: Republic Airlines
Sat06:45 BUF07:33 DTW8h 27m connection16:00 DTW16:51 INDDelta Air Lines + Republic Airlines
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
- 699 km434 miles
- Journey time
- 3h 12mon current schedules
- Time difference
- NoneIndianapolis vs Buffalo
- Currency in Indianapolis
- USD
- Airports
- BUF → IND
Flights from Buffalo to Indianapolis: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Buffalo to Indianapolis?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Baltimore, Chicago and Philadelphia. 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 Indianapolis?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 12m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 699 km.
Where do you change planes between Buffalo and Indianapolis?
The best connecting points are Baltimore (BWI), Chicago (ORD), Philadelphia (PHL) and Washington (IAD). Southwest Airlines flies both legs via Baltimore, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Buffalo and Indianapolis?
Buffalo: Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF). Indianapolis: Indianapolis International Airport (IND).
