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

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279 mi airlines 70/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AA5925
AA American
ER4
8:38 AM
EDT TF
10:12 AM
EDT
1h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5962
AA American
ER4
8:45 AM
EDT TF
10:18 AM
EDT
1h 33m
M T W T F S S
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AA4735
AA American
E75
10:51 AM
EDT
12:17 PM
EDT
1h 26m
M T W T F S S
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AA5136
AA American
CR7
10:51 AM
EDT TF
12:20 PM
EDT
1h 29m
M T W T F S S
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AA6041
AA American
ER4
12:50 PM
EDT TF
2:21 PM
EDT
1h 31m
M T W T F S S
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AA5963+1
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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BA4362
BA British
ER4
5:40 PM
EDT TF
7:13 PM
EDT
1h 33m
M T W T F S S
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AA6114
AA American
ER4
5:40 PM
EDT TF
7:13 PM
EDT
1h 33m
M T W T F S S
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AS4523cs
AS Alaska
E75S
9:50 PM
EDT TB
11:19 PM
EDT
1h 29m
M T W T F S S
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AA4651+1
AA American
E75
9:50 PM
EDT TB
11:19 PM
EDT
1h 29m
M T W T F S S
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AA5911
AA American
ER4
10:20 PM
EDT TF
11:54 PM
EDT
1h 34m
M T W T F S S
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AS6109cs
AS Alaska
E75
5:00 AM
EDT
6:28 AM
EDT
1h 28m
M T W T F S S
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AA4650+1
AA American
E75
5:00 AM
EDT
6:28 AM
EDT
1h 28m
M T W T F S S
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AA4775
AA American
E75
5:25 AM
EDT
6:49 AM
EDT
1h 24m
M T W T F S S
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AA5873
AA American
ER4
5:25 AM
EDT
6:51 AM
EDT
1h 26m
M T W T F S S
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AA5925
AA American
ER4
10:38 AM
EDT
12:04 PM
EDT
1h 26m
M T W T F S S
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BA2376
BA British
ER4
10:38 AM
EDT
12:04 PM
EDT
1h 26m
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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AA4735
AA American
E75
12:51 PM
EDT
2:18 PM
EDT
1h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5136
AA American
CR7
12:51 PM
EDT
2:16 PM
EDT
1h 25m
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
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AA5963+1
AA American
E145
3:55 PM
EDT
5:27 PM
EDT
1h 32m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4224cs
AS Alaska
ER4
3:55 PM
EDT
5:27 PM
EDT
1h 32m
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
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Philadelphia to Buffalo
2 carriers, 70 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 70 Flights/wk 279 mi 1h 26m nonstop 75 1-stop hubs

PHL–BUF is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 279 miles in approximately 1h 26m. Beyond nonstop, 75 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 Also: AS, BA 56 CR7, E75, ER4 1h26-1h34 86% Oneworld AS, BA
DL Delta Air Lines 0 86% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – AA
E75 Embraer E175 – AA
E75S Embraer E175 STD – AS
ER4 Embraer RJ145 – AA, BA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (56 flights/wk, 100%)
SkyTeam: DL (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, PHL to BUF direction.
Mon
10
flights
Tue
10
flights
Wed
10
flights
Thu
10
flights
Fri
10
flights
Sat
10
flights
Sun
10
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
11
Nonstop flights
70
Outbound / wk
78
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PHL to BUF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
75
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,944
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.

Other ways to reach Buffalo from Philadelphia

Nearby airports with service to Buffalo Niagara International Airport.
Metric PHL→BUF ACY→BUF EWR→BUF
Distance from PHL 46 mi 80 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2 5
Weekly flights 70 1 56
Flight time 1h 26m 1h 6m 1h 27m
Departure OTP 86%
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 26m to 1h 34m.
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 26m to 1h 34m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights70 out / 78 return
1-stop connections75 hubs
Origin: PHL
IATA / ICAOPHL / KPHL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr30.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m
Destination: BUF
IATA / ICAOBUF / KBUF
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
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 26m to 1h 34m. The route covers 279 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and Delta Air Lines. Plus 2 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 70 nonstop flights per week from PHL to BUF. The return direction has about 78 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TEB, AGC, HPN, CGF, ERI, FRG, ROC, SYR, LGA, PSM, PIT, EWR, BED, YYZ, HYA, ACY, CLE, ALB, ISP, CPS, MHT, PWK, YUL, LEX, JFK, UES, IND, MKE, CHS, SUS, JAX, VRB, ISM, DAL, SUA, MRK, BCT, PIE, OPF, PBI, HOU, APF, EYW, MIA, PLS, EGE, STT, SCF, LGB, BUR, SJC, MSY, DTW, IAD, PDX, CLT, BOS, FLL, SJU, RDU, ORD, ATL, DEN, LAX, DCA, TPA, MCO, BNA, RSW, DFW, MDW, LAS, RIC, PHX 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 ACY, 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 and Delta Air Lines. With 70 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 26 minutes to 1 hours 34 minutes. The route covers a distance of 279 miles (448 km). There are approximately 70 weekly flights outbound and 78 return, totaling 148 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

75 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via TEB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Atlantic City (ACY), Newark (EWR) and Baltimore (BWI).