Buffalo (BUF) to Charlotte (CLT) flights
American Airlines flies nonstop from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, with about 21 flights a week in July 2026. The 546-mile flight takes about 1h 55m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 546 mi · 879 km
- Flight time
- 1h 55m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 82%
Airlines flying BUF to CLT
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 21 | Boeing 737-800, Airbus A321, Airbus A319 | 156,858 | 1h 55m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
BUF to CLT flight schedule
6 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 4 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 6:50am and the last at 7:35pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA 1204American Airlines | 6:50am | 8:49am | 31 | 93% |
| AA 1203American Airlines | 12:56pm | 2:55pm | 27 | 79% |
| AA 1616American Airlines | 1:47pm | 3:49pm | 4 | 76% |
| AA 2442American Airlines | 4:49pm | 6:50pm | 27 | 79% |
| AA 1486American Airlines | 6:59pm | 9:00pm | 27 | 71% |
| AA 1614American Airlines | 7:35pm | 9:36pm | 4 | 64% |
Is BUF to CLT on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 79% of 1,164 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1.6% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 6am were the most punctual (90%), those around 7pm the least (65%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (51%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 1,163 | 79% | 20 min | 1.6% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am to 7am | 272 | 90% | |
| 7am to 8am | 81 | 85% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 54 | 87% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 78 | 77% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 241 | 82% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 33 | 72% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 134 | 76% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 230 | 65% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 120 | 19,050 | |
| September 2025 | 98 | 13,912 | |
| October 2025 | 121 | 17,328 | |
| November 2025 | 88 | 12,585 | |
| December 2025 | 88 | 11,885 | |
| January 2026 | 83 | 10,474 | |
| February 2026 | 85 | 10,628 | |
| March 2026 | 95 | 11,795 | |
| April 2026 | 91 | 11,299 | |
| May 2026 | 92 | 11,917 | |
| June 2026 | 89 | 11,848 | |
| July 2026 | 94 | 14,312 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.