Charlotte (CLT) to Buffalo (BUF) flights
American Airlines flies nonstop from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, with about 21 flights a week in July 2026. The 546-mile flight takes about 1h 42m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 546 mi · 879 km
- Flight time
- 1h 42m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 84%
Airlines flying CLT to BUF
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 21 | Boeing 737-800, Airbus A321, Airbus A319 | 160,989 | 1h 42m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
CLT to BUF flight schedule
6 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 4 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 10:22am and the last at 8:10pm. 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 1203American Airlines | 10:22am | 12:06pm | 27 | 85% |
| AA 1616American Airlines | 11:06am | 12:51pm | 4 | 88% |
| AA 2442American Airlines | 2:15pm | 3:59pm | 27 | 92% |
| AA 1486American Airlines | 4:15pm | 6:02pm | 27 | 67% |
| AA 1614American Airlines | 4:50pm | 6:43pm | 4 | 59% |
| AA 703American Airlines | 8:10pm | 9:55pm | 31 | 71% |
Is CLT to BUF on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 74% of 1,164 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1.5% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 10am were the most punctual (90%), those around 8pm the least (61%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (54%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 1,163 | 73% | 19 min | 1.5% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9am to 10am | 52 | 89% | |
| 10am to 11am | 125 | 90% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 196 | 85% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 29 | 62% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 311 | 66% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 58 | 60% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 25 | 84% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 71 | 61% | |
| 9pm to 10pm | 118 | 72% | |
| 10pm to 11pm | 143 | 66% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 121 | 19,313 | |
| September 2025 | 98 | 14,086 | |
| October 2025 | 122 | 16,630 | |
| November 2025 | 88 | 12,449 | |
| December 2025 | 88 | 12,351 | |
| January 2026 | 82 | 10,058 | |
| February 2026 | 86 | 10,397 | |
| March 2026 | 96 | 11,989 | |
| April 2026 | 91 | 12,779 | |
| May 2026 | 93 | 13,680 | |
| June 2026 | 89 | 12,925 | |
| July 2026 | 94 | 14,591 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.