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Flights from Buffalo to Traverse City
There are no direct flights from Buffalo to Traverse City. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Detroit, about 4h 09m door to door (15 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 2 connection options From 4h 09m
Buffalo to Traverse City at a glance
Fastest journey4h 09mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Detroit
Best ways to fly from Buffalo to Traverse City
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 Chicago (ORD) TVC
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines, Republic Airlines, Envoy Air
Fri18:00 BUF18:35 ORD1h 40m connection20:15 ORD22:09 TVCUnited Airlines
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BUF Detroit (DTW) TVC
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, SkyWest · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, SkyWest
Mon06:45 BUF07:33 DTW2h 57m connection10:30 DTW11:17 TVCDelta 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
- 576 km358 miles
- Journey time
- 4h 09mon current schedules
- Time difference
- NoneTraverse City vs Buffalo
- Currency in Traverse City
- USD
- Airports
- BUF → TVC
Flights from Buffalo to Traverse City: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Buffalo to Traverse City?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago and 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 Traverse City?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 09m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 576 km.
Where do you change planes between Buffalo and Traverse City?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD) and Detroit (DTW). American Airlines flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Buffalo and Traverse City?
Buffalo: Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF). Traverse City: Cherry Capital Airport (TVC).





