Is a 1-Hour Layover Enough at BUF?
Buffalo Niagara International — Buffalo
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Risky — 21% miss rate
It's risky — a 1 hour layover at BUF gives you about a 21% chance of missing your connection.
21%
Miss Rate
78%
On-Time Rate
72m
Avg Delay
Why 60 Minutes Is Risky at BUF
A 60-minute connection at BUF is risky. Based on delay patterns, roughly 21% of travelers on connections like this would miss their flight. We recommend at least 138 minutes.
·Airport reliability: BUF has a 78% on-time rate
−High average delay: When flights are late at BUF, the average delay is 72 minutes
Minimum Connection Time at BUF
60m
Domestic
120m
International
Your layover exactly matches the domestic minimum. You'll make it if everything goes perfectly, but any delay on your inbound flight puts you at risk.
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What to Do Instead
- →Look for itineraries with 138+ minute layovers at BUF
- →Consider a direct flight if available
- →Book both legs on the same ticket (airline must rebook you if you miss the connection)
- →Choose an early morning first leg — morning flights are delayed less often
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