BuffaloWashingtonDirect FlightsBUF–DCA
Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) to Washington (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport).
Flight time from BUF to DCA is estimated at about 1h 12m, based on the 296-mile great-circle distance. Our current captured departure sample includes 2-3/day across 1 captured airline, with American Airlines appearing most often in that sample. Captured departure times run from 05:00 to 17:34 local time.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Est. flight time | Distance | Captured freq. | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ~1h 12m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 296 mi | 2-3/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | Domestic |
Airlines on this route
Captured airlines for BUF to DCA
Our current provider sample includes 2-3/day from BUF to DCA across 1 captured airline.
- First departure
- 05:00
- Last departure
- 17:34
- Cadence
- ~every 2 hours
- Captured departures/day
- 11
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 2-3/day | Bombardier CRJ, Embraer E-Jet | 05:0005:3305:36 |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
DCA to BUF flights — 2-3/day on 1 airline →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from the rolling scheduled-departures window for BUF to DCA, last seen June 15, 2026. Frequency uses 20 scheduled departures across 6 observed days; flight time is estimated from great-circle distance until this route has enough tracked flights for an observed average. Provider coverage can miss operators on some routes, so confirm live timetables before booking.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from BUF to DCA?
The BUF to DCA flight time is estimated at about 1h 12m from great-circle distance until enough tracked flights are available.
How far is BUF from DCA?
BUF to DCA is about 296 miles by air.
Which airlines fly from BUF to DCA?
Our current provider sample for BUF to DCA includes American Airlines. Confirm live timetables before booking.
What aircraft fly from BUF to DCA?
Aircraft captured in our current provider sample for BUF to DCA include Bombardier CRJ, Embraer E-Jet.