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title: "Charlotte (CLT) to Buffalo (BUF) flights: who flies it"
description: "American Airlines flies nonstop from CLT to BUF, about 22 flights a week. See confirmed upgrade and award space by date on 2LNR, the next 14 days free."
canonical: "https://2lnr.com/routes/clt-buf"
url: "https://2lnr.com/routes/clt-buf.md"
date_modified: "2026-10-18T05:10:47Z"
---

# Charlotte to Buffalo (CLT-BUF): nonstop upgrade & award space

American Airlines flies nonstop between Charlotte (CLT) and Buffalo (BUF), roughly 22 times a week. The timetable below shows the nonstop scheduled at 1h 45m to 1h 49m for the 547 miles. 2LNR checks confirmed upgrade and award space on American Airlines flights on this route, so you can see which departures have space before you book.

Schedule last confirmed October 18, 2026. Departure times come from 2LNR's schedule data; confirm with the airline before you book.

Updated October 23, 2026.

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22

Flights a week, 4-week average

1h 45m to 1h 49m

Scheduled flight time

547 mi

Nonstop distance

Free

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## Charlotte to Buffalo flight schedule

Scheduled nonstop departures for CLT to BUF starting October 23, 2026, last checked against our schedule feed on October 18, 2026. Airlines retime and cancel flights, so confirm with the airline before you book.

Scheduled nonstop departures from Charlotte (CLT) to Buffalo (BUF)

| Date | Flight | Airline | Departs CLT | Arrives BUF | Duration | Aircraft |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Fri, Oct 23 | AA 1203 | American Airlines | 09:03 | 10:48 | 1h 45m | [Boeing 737-800](https://2lnr.com/seatmaps/aa/737-800.md) |
| Fri, Oct 23 | AA 2442 | American Airlines | 13:20 | 15:06 | 1h 46m | Boeing 737-800 |
| Fri, Oct 23 | AA 1486 | American Airlines | 17:14 | 19:03 | 1h 49m | Boeing 737-800 |
| Fri, Oct 23 | AA 703 | American Airlines | 21:01 | 22:50 | 1h 49m | Boeing 737-800 |
| Sat, Oct 24 | AA 1203 | American Airlines | 09:03 | 10:48 | 1h 45m | Boeing 737-800 |
| Sat, Oct 24 | AA 2442 | American Airlines | 13:20 | 15:06 | 1h 46m | Boeing 737-800 |
| Sat, Oct 24 | AA 1486 | American Airlines | 17:14 | 19:03 | 1h 49m | Boeing 737-800 |
| Sat, Oct 24 | AA 703 | American Airlines | 21:01 | 22:50 | 1h 49m | Boeing 737-800 |
| Sun, Oct 25 | AA 1203 | American Airlines | 09:03 | 10:48 | 1h 45m | Boeing 737-800 |
| Sun, Oct 25 | AA 2442 | American Airlines | 13:20 | 15:06 | 1h 46m | Boeing 737-800 |
| Sun, Oct 25 | AA 1486 | American Airlines | 17:14 | 19:03 | 1h 49m | Boeing 737-800 |
| Sun, Oct 25 | AA 703 | American Airlines | 21:01 | 22:50 | 1h 49m | Boeing 737-800 |
| Mon, Oct 26 | AA 1203 | American Airlines | 09:03 | 10:48 | 1h 45m | Boeing 737-800 |
| Mon, Oct 26 | AA 2442 | American Airlines | 13:20 | 15:06 | 1h 46m | Boeing 737-800 |
| Mon, Oct 26 | AA 1486 | American Airlines | 17:14 | 19:03 | 1h 49m | Boeing 737-800 |
| Mon, Oct 26 | AA 703 | American Airlines | 21:01 | 22:50 | 1h 49m | Boeing 737-800 |
| Tue, Oct 27 | AA 1203 | American Airlines | 10:20 | 12:05 | 1h 45m | Boeing 737-800 |
| Tue, Oct 27 | AA 2442 | American Airlines | 13:48 | 15:34 | 1h 46m | Boeing 737-800 |
| Tue, Oct 27 | AA 1486 | American Airlines | 16:12 | 18:01 | 1h 49m | Boeing 737-800 |
| Tue, Oct 27 | AA 703 | American Airlines | 19:55 | 21:44 | 1h 49m | Boeing 737-800 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | AA 1203 | American Airlines | 09:03 | 10:48 | 1h 45m | Boeing 737-800 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | AA 2442 | American Airlines | 13:20 | 15:06 | 1h 46m | Boeing 737-800 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | AA 1486 | American Airlines | 17:14 | 19:03 | 1h 49m | Boeing 737-800 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | AA 1203 | American Airlines | 09:03 | 10:48 | 1h 45m | Boeing 737-800 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | AA 2442 | American Airlines | 13:20 | 15:06 | 1h 46m | Boeing 737-800 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | AA 1486 | American Airlines | 17:14 | 19:03 | 1h 49m | Boeing 737-800 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | AA 703 | American Airlines | 21:01 | 22:50 | 1h 49m | Boeing 737-800 |

Showing all 27 scheduled CLT to BUF departures across 7 days with service, starting October 23, 2026. Later dates are on the interactive map.

Departure and arrival times are local at their own airport, so an arrival can fall on a different local date than the departure; the duration column is the true elapsed flying time. A dash means the airline hasn't filed that value in the schedule data we hold. Aircraft are the equipment the airline filed, named where the code pins down one type and shown as the family or the bare code where it doesn't. Swaps can happen up to departure.

See every CLT to BUF date on the interactive map

## Aircraft on the Charlotte to Buffalo nonstop

American Airlines flies the [Boeing 737-800](https://2lnr.com/seatmaps/aa/737-800.md) on every departure in the schedule table on this page. Each linked aircraft page shows where that airline schedules it. Airlines can swap aircraft up to departure.

## Confirmed upgrade & award space on CLT to BUF departures

2LNR tracks confirmed upgrade and award space on American Airlines, segment by segment and date by date. Open the calendar for Charlotte to Buffalo to see which departures have space, the next 14 days free on every product and the full horizon on Pro.

American Airlines award space was open on 11 of the 14 Charlotte to Buffalo departure dates from October 19 to November 1 that 2LNR checked in the 7 days to October 19, 2026.

### See real availability

Confirmed upgrade or award seats by date on the CLT to BUF departures 2LNR tracks, checked against live inventory so you know what's open before you book.

### Set an alert

Premium inventory turns over fast. Watch this route on Pro and 2LNR notifies you when space appears on a date you're tracking.

### Plan on the map

See CLT to BUF on the interactive route map, with schedules, connections, and route statistics.

## Airlines flying Charlotte to Buffalo nonstop

Carriers operating CLT to BUF nonstop in the current schedule. Where 2LNR tracks the carrier, its departures show confirmed upgrade or award space by date.

- [American Airlines (AA) route map](https://2lnr.com/routes/airlines/aa.md)\
  [The aircraft AA flies](https://2lnr.com/seatmaps/aa.md)

See CLT to BUF on the interactive map →

## Frequently asked questions about CLT to BUF

**How long is the flight from Charlotte (CLT) to Buffalo (BUF)?**

Scheduled flight times from Charlotte (CLT) to Buffalo (BUF) run from 1h 45m to 1h 49m across the departures in the schedule table on this page. The nonstop covers about 547 miles, and airlines adjust scheduled times by season, so confirm with the airline before you book.

**Which airlines fly nonstop from CLT to BUF?**

American Airlines is currently the only airline flying CLT to BUF nonstop. 2LNR tracks confirmed upgrade and award space on American Airlines.

**How many flights a week are there from CLT to BUF?**

About 22 nonstop flights a week run between Charlotte (CLT) and Buffalo (BUF) in the current schedule, operated by American Airlines. Frequency shifts by season, and the schedule table on this page shows what is scheduled next.

**What time do flights from CLT to BUF depart?**

Scheduled CLT to BUF nonstops in the next 7 days with service leave between 09:03 and 21:01, local time at Charlotte. The schedule table on this page lists every departure by date, with its arrival time and aircraft.

**Which flights operate CLT to BUF nonstop?**

In the schedule table on this page, CLT to BUF nonstops fly as AA 703, AA 1203, AA 1486, and AA 2442 on American Airlines. The table lists each departure by date with its times and aircraft.

**How do I check upgrade or award availability on CLT to BUF?**

Open the CLT to BUF route on the interactive map or the matrix to see confirmed upgrade and award space by date on American Airlines, the next 14 days free and the full horizon on Pro. On Pro you can also set an alert on the route and 2LNR notifies you when space opens.

Flying the other way? See [BUF to CLT upgrade and award space](https://2lnr.com/routes/buf-clt.md).

Award seats rather than schedules? See [American Airlines award availability](https://2lnr.com/awards/aa.md).

Looking beyond this route? See [every route from Charlotte (CLT)](https://2lnr.com/routes/clt.md), or [every route from Buffalo (BUF)](https://2lnr.com/routes/buf.md).

Nonstops to Buffalo (BUF) from other airports within 150 miles of Charlotte (CLT):

- [Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Buffalo (BUF)](https://2lnr.com/routes/rdu-buf.md), 130 miles from CLT

Nonstops from Charlotte (CLT) to other airports within 150 miles of Buffalo (BUF):

- [Charlotte (CLT) to Rochester (ROC)](https://2lnr.com/routes/clt-roc.md), 55 miles from BUF
- [Charlotte (CLT) to Toronto (YYZ)](https://2lnr.com/routes/clt-yyz.md), 68 miles from BUF
- [Charlotte (CLT) to Erie (ERI)](https://2lnr.com/routes/clt-eri.md), 94 miles from BUF
- [Charlotte (CLT) to Syracuse (SYR)](https://2lnr.com/routes/clt-syr.md), 133 miles from BUF
- [Charlotte (CLT) to Williamsport (IPT)](https://2lnr.com/routes/clt-ipt.md), 150 miles from BUF

Distances are great-circle between the airports, not driving distance.

- [How American upgrades clear](https://2lnr.com/about/aa/upgrades.md)
- [How to read award availability by date](https://2lnr.com/guides/award-availability.md)

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