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Flights from Cleveland to Buffalo
There are no direct flights from Cleveland to Buffalo. The fastest way is one stop via Detroit, about 4h 22m door to door (4 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 1 connection option From 4h 22m
Cleveland to Buffalo at a glance
Fastest journey4h 22mVia Detroit, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Detroit
Best ways to fly from Cleveland 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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CLE Detroit (DTW) BUF
Leg 1: SkyWest · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, SkyWest
Sun14:30 CLE15:04 DTW2h 56m connection18:00 DTW18:52 BUFSkyWest
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
- 4h 22mon current schedules
- Time difference
- NoneBuffalo vs Cleveland
- Currency in Buffalo
- USD
- Airports
- CLE → BUF
Flights from Cleveland to Buffalo: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Cleveland to Buffalo?
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 Cleveland to Buffalo?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 22m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 279 km.
Where do you change planes between Cleveland and Buffalo?
The best connecting points are Detroit (DTW). SkyWest flies both legs via Detroit, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Cleveland and Buffalo?
Cleveland: Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE). Buffalo: Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF).
