- Home
- Flights
- Flights from Indianapolis
- Indianapolis to Buffalo
Flights from Indianapolis to Buffalo
There are no direct flights from Indianapolis to Buffalo. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Baltimore, about 3h 02m door to door (91 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 5 connection options From 3h 02m
Indianapolis to Buffalo at a glance
Fastest journey3h 02mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Baltimore
Best ways to fly from Indianapolis to Buffalo
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
1Search
IND Chicago (ORD) BUF
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, Republic Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines, Envoy Air
Tue13:45 IND13:43 ORD0h 47m connection14:30 ORD16:47 BUFUnited Airlines
2Search
IND Baltimore (BWI) BUF
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines, Sun Country Airlines · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines
Mon09:15 IND10:32 BWI0h 58m connection11:30 BWI12:26 BUFSouthwest Airlines
3Search
IND Detroit (DTW) BUF
Leg 1: Republic Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, SkyWest
Sat18:00 IND18:48 DTW2h 42m connection21:30 DTW22:20 BUFRepublic Airlines + Delta Air Lines
4Search
IND Washington (DCA) BUF
Leg 1: American Airlines, Republic Airlines · Leg 2: Republic Airlines, Envoy Air
Mon06:15 IND07:35 DCA2h 25m connection10:00 DCA11:05 BUFRepublic Airlines
5Search
IND Philadelphia (PHL) BUF
Leg 1: American Airlines, Republic Airlines · Leg 2: Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989)
Mon07:30 IND08:55 PHL2h 35m connection11:30 PHL12:26 BUFAmerican Airlines + Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989)
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 02mon current schedules
- Time difference
- NoneBuffalo vs Indianapolis
- Currency in Buffalo
- USD
- Airports
- IND → BUF
Flights from Indianapolis to Buffalo: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Indianapolis to Buffalo?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago, Baltimore 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 Indianapolis to Buffalo?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 02m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 699 km.
Where do you change planes between Indianapolis and Buffalo?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD), Baltimore (BWI), Detroit (DTW) and Washington (DCA). American Airlines flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Indianapolis and Buffalo?
Indianapolis: Indianapolis International Airport (IND). Buffalo: Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF).
