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Flights from Cincinnati to Buffalo
There are no direct flights from Cincinnati to Buffalo. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Baltimore, about 3h 17m door to door (79 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 3 connection options From 3h 17m
Cincinnati to Buffalo at a glance
Fastest journey3h 17mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Baltimore
Best ways to fly from Cincinnati to Buffalo
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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CVG Chicago (ORD) BUF
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines, Envoy Air
Fri05:45 CVG05:56 ORD0h 49m connection06:45 ORD09:02 BUFUnited Airlines
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CVG Baltimore (BWI) BUF
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines, Sun Country Airlines · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines
Sat06:00 CVG07:14 BWI1h 31m connection08:45 BWI09:41 BUFSouthwest Airlines
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CVG Washington (IAD) BUF
Leg 1: United Airlines, GoJet Airlines · Leg 2: GoJet Airlines
Sun15:00 CVG16:18 IAD1h 27m connection17:45 IAD18:49 BUFGoJet 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
- 633 km393 miles
- Journey time
- 3h 17mon current schedules
- Time difference
- NoneBuffalo vs Cincinnati
- Currency in Buffalo
- USD
- Airports
- CVG → BUF
Flights from Cincinnati to Buffalo: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Cincinnati to Buffalo?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago, Baltimore and Washington. 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 Cincinnati to Buffalo?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 17m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 633 km.
Where do you change planes between Cincinnati and Buffalo?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD), Baltimore (BWI) and Washington (IAD). American Airlines flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Cincinnati and Buffalo?
Cincinnati: Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG). Buffalo: Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF).





