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Flights from Seattle to Buffalo
There are no direct flights from Seattle to Buffalo. The fastest way is one stop via Denver or Chicago, about 6h 05m door to door (388 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 6h 05m
Seattle to Buffalo at a glance
Fastest journey6h 05mVia Denver, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Denver or Chicago
Best ways to fly from Seattle 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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SEA Denver (DEN) BUF
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines
Sat13:45 SEA17:12 DEN0h 48m connection18:00 DEN22:50 BUFSouthwest Airlines
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SEA Chicago (ORD) BUF
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines, Envoy Air
Fri07:00 SEA12:47 ORD1h 13m connection14:00 ORD16:17 BUFUnited Airlines
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SEA New York (JFK) BUF
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue Airways · Leg 2: JetBlue Airways
Wed22:00 SEA05:55 JFK0h 50m connection06:45 JFK07:58 BUFJetBlue Airways
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SEA Atlanta (ATL) BUF
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Korean Air · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines
Mon07:30 SEA14:59 ATL0h 46m connection15:45 ATL17:33 BUFDelta Air Lines
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SEA Dallas (DFW) BUF
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: American Airlines
Mon05:30 SEA11:14 DFW0h 46m connection12:00 DFW15:42 BUFAmerican Airlines
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SEA Detroit (DTW) BUF
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, SkyWest
Sat11:45 SEA18:42 DTW2h 48m connection21:30 DTW22:20 BUFDelta Air Lines
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
- 3,397 km2,110 miles
- Journey time
- 6h 05mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +3hBuffalo vs Seattle
- Currency in Buffalo
- USD
- Airports
- SEA, BFI → BUF
Flights from Seattle to Buffalo: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Seattle to Buffalo?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Denver, Chicago and New York. 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 Seattle to Buffalo?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 05m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,397 km.
Where do you change planes between Seattle and Buffalo?
The best connecting points are Denver (DEN), Chicago (ORD), New York (JFK) and Atlanta (ATL). Alaska Airlines flies both legs via Denver, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Seattle and Buffalo?
Seattle: Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and King County International Airport - Boeing Field (BFI). Buffalo: Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF).
What is the time difference between Seattle and Buffalo?
Buffalo is 3 hours ahead of Seattle.





