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RDU–BUF · Nonstop

Raleigh (Raleigh-Durham International Airport) to Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport).

The estimated flight time from Raleigh (RDU) to Buffalo (BUF) is about 1h 35m, covering 488 miles. Frontier Airlines flies the route nonstop with 3×/wk departures, from 18:35 to 18:35 local time.

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At a glance

RDU to BUF route summary
Est. flight time	Distance	Route type	Captured freq.	Market
~1h 35m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet.	488 mi	Nonstop	3×/wk From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking.	Domestic

Airlines on this route

Nonstop airlines from Raleigh to Buffalo

Frontier Airlines operates 3×/wk flights from RDU to BUF. Departures leave from Terminal 2 at RDU.

First departure: 18:35
Last departure: 18:35
Scheduled departure times: 1

Captured airlines for RDU to BUF, sampled daily frequency, aircraft and departure times
Airline	Captured daily freq.	Aircraft	Departures (local)
Frontier Airlines	3×/wk	Airbus A320 family · Terminal 2 · Seat map	18:35

Aircraft on this route

Airbus A320 family

Flying the other way?

BUF to RDU flights — 3×/wk on 1 airline →

Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from a full week of published airline schedules for RDU, refreshed on a rolling basis. Frequency uses 3 scheduled departures across 3 observed days; flight time is estimated from flying distance until this route has enough tracked flights for an observed average.

Data methodology

Route FAQ

How long is the flight from Raleigh to Buffalo?

The estimated flight time from Raleigh (RDU) to Buffalo (BUF) is about 1h 35m, based on the 488-mile flying distance.

How far is Raleigh from Buffalo?

Raleigh (RDU) to Buffalo (BUF) is about 488 miles by air.

Are there nonstop flights from Raleigh to Buffalo?

Yes. Frontier Airlines flies nonstop from Raleigh (RDU) to Buffalo (BUF), with 3×/wk departures.

Which airlines fly from Raleigh to Buffalo?

Frontier Airlines flies nonstop from Raleigh (RDU) to Buffalo (BUF).

What aircraft fly from Raleigh to Buffalo?

The RDU–BUF route is flown with Airbus A320 family.

Route hubs

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