Buffalo to Philadelphia (BUF–PHL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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279 mi airlines charter/private 49/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 13 flights Verified 43m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AA5873+1
AA American
E145
5:25 AM
EDT
6:51 AM
EDT
1h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS6584cs
AS Alaska
ER4
5:25 AM
EDT
6:51 AM
EDT
1h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA2376
BA British
ER4
10:38 AM
EDT
12:04 PM
EDT
1h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5925
AA American
ER4
10:38 AM
EDT
12:04 PM
EDT
1h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4735
AA American
E75
1:21 PM
EDT
3:17 PM
EDT
1h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA6041
AA American
ER4
2:47 PM
EDT
4:18 PM
EDT
1h 31m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA6114
AA American
ER4
7:40 PM
EDT
9:10 PM
EDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5925
AA American
E145
8:38 AM
EDT TF
10:12 AM
EDT
1h 34m
41%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4735
AA American
E75
10:51 AM
EDT TA
12:17 PM
EDT
1h 26m
41%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA6041
AA American
ER4
12:50 PM
EDT TF
2:21 PM
EDT
1h 31m
41%
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA4362
BA British
ER4
5:40 PM
EDT TF
7:13 PM
EDT
1h 33m
53%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA6114
AA American
ER4
7:19 PM
EDT TF
8:42 PM
EDT
1h 23m
41%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5911
AA American
ER4
10:20 PM
EDT TF
11:54 PM
EDT
1h 34m
41%
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
IAD Dulles 3h 30m AVCMSN ACAVCM Dulles (IAD) to Philadelphia flights
BOS Boston 3h 49m AAB6EI AAAFB6 Boston (BOS) to Philadelphia flights
DTW Detroit 4h 25m AFAMDL AAAFAM Detroit (DTW) to Philadelphia flights
MDW Chicago 4h 25m WN EJAWN Chicago (MDW) to Philadelphia flights
DCA Washington 4h 27m AAAS AAASBA Washington (DCA) to Philadelphia flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 47m AAF9XSR AAASBA Charlotte (CLT) to Philadelphia flights
ORD Chicago 5h 1m AAACAS AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Philadelphia flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 5m AFAMDL AAAFAM Atlanta (ATL) to Philadelphia flights
BNA Nashville 5h 6m WN AAEIWN Nashville (BNA) to Philadelphia flights
MCO Orlando 6h 2m ADB6EJA AAASBA Orlando (MCO) to Philadelphia flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Buffalo to Philadelphia
3 carriers, 49 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 279 mi 1h 26m nonstop

BUF–PHL is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Allegiant Air and Sun Country Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 279 miles in approximately 1h 26m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BUF–PHL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines Also: AS, BA 34 E145, E75, ER4 1h26-1h56 80% Oneworld AS, BA
G4 Allegiant Air 0 80%
SY Sun Country Airlines 0 80%
Aircraft on this route
E145 Embraer ERJ-145 – AA
E75 Embraer E175 – AA
ER4 Embraer RJ145 – AA, AS, BA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (34 flights/wk, 100%)
Unaffiliated: G4 + SY (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BUF to PHL direction.
Mon
7
flights
Tue
7
flights
Wed
7
flights
Thu
7
flights
Fri
7
flights
Sat
7
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
49
Outbound / wk
41
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BUF to PHL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
36
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,919
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
BUF → PHL
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Arriving
96%
Return
PHL → BUF
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Arriving
86%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BUF delays → PHL delays →

Other ways to reach Philadelphia from Buffalo

Nearby airports with service to Philadelphia International Airport.
Metric BUF→PHL ROC→PHL YTZ→PHL
Distance from BUF 55 mi 58 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 5 1
Weekly flights 49 63 1
Flight time 1h 26m 1h 25m 1h 18m
Departure OTP 80%
Airports within 200 miles of BUF with service to Philadelphia International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Philadelphia is 0 hours the same as Buffalo.
BUF: EDT · PHL: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Buffalo, it's 6:00 PM in Philadelphia.
Distance & Flight Time
279 mi / 448 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 26m gate to gate.
Getting from PHL

SEPTA Airport Line from the terminal to Center City takes 25–30 minutes ($8). Trains run every 30 minutes (5am to midnight) to 30th Street, Suburban, and Jefferson stations; all with connections to the subway and regional rail network. Buy tickets at platform machines.Taxis to Center City cost $28–35 (flat rate). Ride-shares to Center City run $22–35. For New York City, the Bolt Bus and Greyhound stop near 30th Street Station, or take NJ Transit to New York Penn Station (connecting from 30th Street). Amtrak also departs 30th Street Station for New York in 65 minutes.

Philadelphia Climate

Humid continental climate on the Delaware River. Winters (December–March) are cold (−2 to 5°C) with snow and ice. Philadelphia sits in the I-95 "snow corridor" and receives significant nor'easter snowfall several times per winter. PHL has solid de-icing capacity, but major storms cause multi-hour and multi-day disruptions.

Summers are hot and humid (28–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that cause frequent delays June through August. Spring and fall are transitional with variable conditions. Fog along the Delaware is occasional in fall and early winter mornings.

BUF–PHL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Buffalo to Philadelphia route.
Route details
Distance279 mi / 448 km
Flight time1h 26m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights49 out / 41 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BUF
IATA / ICAOBUF / KBUF
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr5.0M
Elevation728 ft / 222 m
Destination: PHL
IATA / ICAOPHL / KPHL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr30.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BUF to PHL flights.
Nonstop flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport take about 1h 26m gate to gate. The route covers 279 miles.
3 airlines operate flights from BUF to PHL: American Airlines, Allegiant Air and Sun Country Airlines.
This route has frequent daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Washington Dulles, Boston Logan and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.
Yes, return flights from PHL to BUF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ROC, YTZ and YYZ. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from BUF to PHL

Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Allegiant Air and Sun Country Airlines. With 49 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

BUF to PHL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BUF to PHL is about 1 hours 26 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 279 miles (448 km). There are approximately 49 weekly flights outbound and 41 return, totaling 90 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Washington Dulles, Boston Logan and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Rochester (ROC), Toronto (YTZ) and Toronto (YYZ).