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Flights from Columbus to Buffalo
There are no direct flights from Columbus to Buffalo. The fastest way is one stop via Baltimore or New York, about 2h 41m door to door (83 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 2h 41m
Columbus to Buffalo at a glance
Fastest journey2h 41mVia Baltimore, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Baltimore or New York
Best ways to fly from Columbus 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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CMH Baltimore (BWI) BUF
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines
Thu10:00 CMH10:58 BWI0h 47m connection11:45 BWI12:41 BUFSouthwest Airlines
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CMH New York (LGA) BUF
Leg 1: Republic Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Republic Airlines
Sun13:30 CMH14:54 LGA1h 06m connection16:00 LGA17:11 BUFRepublic Airlines
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CMH Detroit (DTW) BUF
Leg 1: SkyWest, Republic Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, SkyWest
Mon10:45 CMH11:28 DTW2h 47m connection14:15 DTW15:07 BUFSkyWest
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CMH Chicago (ORD) BUF
Leg 1: United Airlines, Republic Airlines, Envoy Air · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines, Envoy Air
Wed16:30 CMH16:38 ORD2h 22m connection19:00 ORD21:17 BUFUnited Airlines
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CMH Philadelphia (PHL) BUF
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989)
Sat06:15 CMH07:22 PHL3h 53m connection11:15 PHL12:11 BUFAmerican Airlines + Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989)
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CMH Washington (IAD) BUF
Leg 1: United Airlines, Mesa Airlines, Republic Airlines · Leg 2: GoJet Airlines
Sat15:30 CMH16:31 IAD5h 44m connection22:15 IAD23:19 BUFUnited Airlines + GoJet 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
- 473 km294 miles
- Journey time
- 2h 41mon current schedules
- Time difference
- NoneBuffalo vs Columbus
- Currency in Buffalo
- USD
- Airports
- CMH, LCK → BUF
Flights from Columbus to Buffalo: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Columbus to Buffalo?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Baltimore, New York 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 Columbus to Buffalo?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 2h 41m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 473 km.
Where do you change planes between Columbus and Buffalo?
The best connecting points are Baltimore (BWI), New York (LGA), Detroit (DTW) and Chicago (ORD). Southwest Airlines flies both legs via Baltimore, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Columbus and Buffalo?
Columbus: John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK). Buffalo: Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF).





