Milwaukee to Buffalo flights
Buffalo lies 734 km (456 mi) east of Milwaukee, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 41 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Milwaukee | Buffalo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 563,531 | 258,071 |
| Elevation | 203 m (666 ft) | 191 m (627 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Nearest large airport | MKE, 10 km out | BUF, 13 km out |
| Postal codes | 53201–53295 | 14201–14280 |
Clocks in Buffalo are 1 h ahead of Milwaukee right now, so a 1 h 41 min journey lands 2 h 41 min later by the destination clock.
Airports at each end
Leaving Milwaukee
Milwaukee is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is General Mitchell International Airport (MKE), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,990 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Buffalo
Buffalo is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF), 13 km (8 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,829 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM, 91 km), Niagara Falls International Airport (IAG, 25 km), Niagara District Airport (YCM, 41 km), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ, 92 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Niagara International Airport | BUF | 13 km (8 mi) | 8,829 ft | 728 ft |
| John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport | YHM | 91 km (57 mi) | 10,006 ft | 780 ft |
| Niagara Falls International Airport (regional) | IAG | 25 km (16 mi) | 9,826 ft | 589 ft |
| Niagara District Airport (regional) | YCM | 41 km (25 mi) | 5,000 ft | 321 ft |
| Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (regional) | YTZ | 92 km (57 mi) | 3,988 ft | 252 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Buffalo from Milwaukee?
734 km (456 mi) in a straight line, east of Milwaukee.
How long does it take to get from Milwaukee to Buffalo by air?
About 1 h 41 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Milwaukee and Buffalo?
Buffalo is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/New_York against America/Chicago).
Which airports are used for Milwaukee to Buffalo flights?
Typically General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF); Buffalo also has YHM, IAG, YCM, YTZ.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.