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

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279 mi airlines 49/wk
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AA5962
AA American
ER4
8:45 AM
EDT TF
10:18 AM
EDT
1h 33m
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AA5868
AA American
E145
9:29 AM
EDT TF
10:58 AM
EDT
1h 29m
M T W T F S S
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AA5963
AA American
ER4
2:01 PM
EDT TF
3:29 PM
EDT
1h 28m
M T W T F S S
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AA5866
AA American
E145
2:26 PM
EDT TF
3:54 PM
EDT
1h 28m
M T W T F S S
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AA4588
AA American
E75
9:21 PM
EDT TB
10:45 PM
EDT
1h 24m
M T W T F S S
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AS4523
AS Alaska
E75
10:20 PM
EDT
11:49 PM
EDT
1h 29m
M T W T F S S
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AA4651
AA American
E75
10:20 PM
EDT
11:49 PM
EDT
1h 29m
M T W T F S S
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AA4650
AA American
E75
5:00 AM
EDT
6:28 AM
EDT
1h 28m
M T W T F S S
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AA5962
AA American
ER4
10:44 AM
EDT
12:10 PM
EDT
1h 26m
M T W T F S S
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AA5869
AA American
ER4
11:23 AM
EDT
12:49 PM
EDT
1h 26m
M T W T F S S
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AA5963
AA American
ER4
3:55 PM
EDT
5:27 PM
EDT
1h 32m
M T W T F S S
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AS4224
AS Alaska
ER4
3:55 PM
EDT
5:27 PM
EDT
1h 32m
M T W T F S S
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AA5866
AA American
E145
4:25 PM
EDT
5:52 PM
EDT
1h 27m
M T W T F S S
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Philadelphia to Buffalo
3 carriers, 49 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 49 Flights/wk 279 mi 1h 24m nonstop 45 1-stop hubs

PHL–BUF is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 279 miles in approximately 1h 24m. Beyond nonstop, 45 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PHL–BUF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 42 E145, E75, ER4 1h24-1h33 77% Oneworld
AS Alaska Airlines 7 E75 1h29 77% Oneworld
DL Delta Air Lines 1 77% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
E145 Embraer ERJ-145 – AA
E75 Embraer E175 – AA, AS
ER4 Embraer RJ145 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA + AS (49 flights/wk, 98%)
SkyTeam: DL (1 flights/wk, 2%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, PHL to BUF direction.
Mon
7
flights
Tue
7
flights
Wed
7
flights
Thu
7
flights
Fri
7
flights
Sat
7
flights
Sun
7
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
49
Outbound / wk
42
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PHL to BUF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
45
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,821
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
PHL → BUF
77%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
77%
Arriving
75%
Return
BUF → PHL
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
58%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PHL delays → BUF delays →

Other ways to reach Buffalo from Philadelphia

Nearby airports with service to Buffalo Niagara International Airport.
Metric PHL→BUF EWR→BUF BWI→BUF
Distance from PHL 80 mi 90 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 3 1
Weekly flights 49 44 69
Flight time 1h 24m 1h 12m 0h 50m
Departure OTP 77%
Airports within 200 miles of PHL with service to Buffalo Niagara International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Philadelphia, it's 6:00 PM in Buffalo.
Distance & Flight Time
279 mi / 448 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 24m to 1h 33m.
Getting to PHL

SEPTA Airport Line rail runs from Center City Philadelphia (30th Street, Suburban, Jefferson, and Market East stations) to the airport in 25–30 minutes ($8 each way). Trains run every 30 minutes from about 5am to midnight. I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) and I-95 are both frequently congested, making the train a consistent choice for anyone based near a SEPTA station.

Ride-shares from Center City cost $20–35 and take 20–40 minutes. Taxis are metered and slightly more.

PHL–BUF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Philadelphia to Buffalo route.
Route details
Distance279 mi / 448 km
Flight time1h 24m to 1h 33m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights49 out / 42 return
1-stop connections45 hubs
Origin: PHL
IATA / ICAOPHL / KPHL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr30.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m
Destination: BUF
IATA / ICAOBUF / KBUF
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr5.0M
Elevation728 ft / 222 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PHL to BUF flights.
Nonstop flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport take approximately 1h 24m to 1h 33m. The route covers 279 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 49 nonstop flights per week from PHL to BUF. The return direction has about 42 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HPN, BED, PIT, YYZ, LGA, RIC, PWK, CPS, MHT, JFK, YUL, CHS, IND, JAX, PIE, DAL, OPF, BCT, PBI, APF, HOU, STT, SJC, MKE, IAD, DCA, BOS, CLT, EWR, DTW, MIA, DFW, ATL, ORD, TPA, FLL, MCO, MDW, BNA, RSW, DEN, PHX, LAS, BWI and SRQ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from BUF to PHL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include EWR and BWI. 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 PHL to BUF

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

PHL to BUF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PHL to BUF ranges from 1 hours 24 minutes to 1 hours 33 minutes. The route covers a distance of 279 miles (448 km). There are approximately 49 weekly flights outbound and 42 return, totaling 91 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

45 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via HPN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Newark (EWR) and Baltimore (BWI).