Direct flights from Washington to Buffalo

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Washington

United States

United States

DCA

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

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Buffalo

United States

United States

BUF

Buffalo Niagara International Airport

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Distance
295 miles  ·  (475 km)
Flight time
1 hour and 19 minutes
Airlines
  • American Airlines
Alliances
  • Oneworld
  • SkyTeam
  • Star Alliance
Classes
  • Economy
  • Premium Economy
  • Business Class
  • First Class
Aircrafts
  • Airbus A319
  • Canadair Regional Jet 700
  • Canadair Regional Jet 900
  • Embraer 175

Washington to Buffalo Flight Schedule

Scan through all non-stop flights from Washington to Buffalo. The full flight schedule below gives an overview of all non-stop flights from DCA to BUF, which includes the daily timetable of every operating airline for the upcoming 12 months.

Note: for airline-specific flight schedules, please scroll further down.

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Best time to visit Buffalo

What is the best time to visit Buffalo?

🌳 🍂  Warm Continental

Warm Continental destinations such as Buffalo enjoy summer temperatures that fluctuate between 20°C and 28°C (68°F to 82°F), with some heatwaves leading to even hotter days. Winters are mostly cold and snowy, with average temperatures ranging from -5°C to 0°C (23°F to 32°F). Travelers can enjoy the vibrant autumn scenery, ski during the winter season, or enjoy the comfortable to warm summer months.

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If you're planning a trip to Buffalo, the best time to visit is from late spring through the end of summer, when the weather is pleasantly warm from May to August. Winters can be quite cold, with frost occurring almost every month from November to March and regular snowfall. This makes the mountainous regions perfect for winter sports, offering great opportunities for a winter getaway as well!

Airlines flying from Washington to Buffalo

Airline-specific flight schedules from Washington to Buffalo

Currently, there is only one airline operating non-stop flights from Washington DCA to Buffalo BUF, which is American Airlines. This section gives an overview of the flight schedules and timetables of every airline with direct flights for this route.

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American Airlines
American Airlines flight schedulefrom Washington to Buffalo

American Airlines is a member of Oneworld
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Washington to Buffalo Flights

Flights from DCA to BUF are operated 10 times a week, with an average of 1 flight per day. Departure times vary between 09:44 - 22:40. The earliest flight departs at 09:44, the last flight departs at 22:40. However, this depends on the date you are flying so please check with the full flight schedule above to see which departure times are available on your preferred date(s) of travel.

You can fly in Economy and Business Class. Premium Economy and First Class are not available on this route (at least not as a non-stop flight).

The fastest direct flight from Washington to Buffalo takes 1 hour and 19 minutes. The flight distance between Washington and Buffalo is 295 miles (or 475 km).

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Frequently asked questions - FAQ

How many airports are there in Buffalo?

There is 1 airport in Buffalo: Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF).

How many flights per week are there from DCA to BUF?

There are 10 flights per week flying from Washington to Buffalo (as of March 2026).

How long does it take to fly from Washington to Buffalo?

1 hour and 19 minutes is the average flight time from Washington to Buffalo.

How far is Buffalo from Washington?

The distance from Washington to Buffalo is 295 miles (475 kilometers).

What airlines fly nonstop from DCA airport to BUF airport?

American Airlines is the only airline flying nonstop from Washington to Buffalo.

What alliances have direct flights from Washington to Buffalo?

Oneworld is currently the only alliance flying nonstop from Washington to Buffalo.

What classes are available from Washington to Buffalo?

You can fly non-stop in Economy and Business Class.

What aircraft types fly from Washington to Buffalo?

Aircraft types that fly from Washington to Buffalo:

  • Airbus A319
  • Canadair Regional Jet 700
  • Canadair Regional Jet 900
  • Embraer 175

What is the earliest flight departing from Washington to Buffalo?

The earliest flight departs at 09:44 from Washington and arrives at 11:03 at Buffalo.

What is the latest flight available from Washington to Buffalo?

The latest flight departs at 22:40 from Washington and arrives at 23:59 at Buffalo.

Non-stop flights from DCA to BUF

295 miles (475 km)  ·  1h 19m

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1 passenger
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