Flights from Kansas City to Buffalo
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via Chicago
- 6h 25m
- two tickets, via Chicago
- $172
- connection options
- 4
- straight-line distance
- 858 mi (1,381 km)
fastest
Via Chicago
6h 25m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $172
Via Washington
6h 49m
with the connection
Kansas City to Washington
flight 2h 29m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall, Ronald Reagan National, Washington Dulles International. Departure to Buffalo: Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall, Ronald Reagan National, Washington Dulles International.
Washington to Buffalo
flight 1h 20m
two ticketsfrom $235
Via Atlanta
7h 4m
with the connection
Via New York
7h 20m
with the connection
Kansas City to New York
flight 2h 46m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: John F. Kennedy International, LaGuardia, Newark Liberty International. Departure to Buffalo: John F. Kennedy International, LaGuardia, Newark Liberty International.
New York to Buffalo
flight 1h 34m
two ticketsfrom $272
One ticket or two
How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection
Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.
Nearest nonstop flights
The closest you can get without a connection
From Kansas City to cities closest to Buffalo
Kansas City to Harrisburg
Harrisburg: 212 mi (341 km) from Buffalo, flight 6h 35m
Kansas City to Washington
Washington: 292 mi (470 km) from Buffalo, flight 2h 29m
from $124
Kansas City to New York
New York: 292 mi (470 km) from Buffalo, flight 2h 46m
from $115
Kansas City to Boston
Boston: 399 mi (642 km) from Buffalo, flight 2h 59m
Kansas City to Indianapolis
Indianapolis: 434 mi (699 km) from Buffalo, flight 1h 25m
from $168
Kansas City to Chicago
Chicago: 452 mi (727 km) from Buffalo, flight 1h 45m
from $92
To Buffalo from cities closest to Kansas City
Minneapolis to Buffalo
Minneapolis: 412 mi (663 km) from Kansas City, flight 2h 2m
Chicago to Buffalo
Chicago: 413 mi (664 km) from Kansas City, flight 1h 40m
from $165
Dallas to Buffalo
Dallas: 454 mi (731 km) from Kansas City, flight 2h 58m
Denver to Buffalo
Denver: 557 mi (896 km) from Kansas City, flight 3h 5m
from $241
Austin to Buffalo
Austin: 636 mi (1,024 km) from Kansas City, flight 8h 23m
from $186
Atlanta to Buffalo
Atlanta: 676 mi (1,088 km) from Kansas City, flight 2h 5m
from $140
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from Kansas City to Buffalo?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Chicago.
What is the fastest way to fly from Kansas City to Buffalo?
Via Chicago: 1h 45m to the connection, 1h 40m after it, about 6h 25m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Kansas City to Buffalo with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Chicago from $172. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Kansas City and Buffalo?
Chicago (6h 25m total), Washington (6h 49m total), Atlanta (7h 4m total) and New York (7h 20m total).
How far is Buffalo from Kansas City?
858 mi (1,381 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.