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

PHL Airport Page →
279 mi airlines charter/private 41/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 13 flights Verified 44m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AA5925
AA American
E145
8:38 AM
EDT TF
10:12 AM
EDT
1h 34m
40%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4735
AA American
E75
10:51 AM
EDT TA
12:17 PM
EDT
1h 26m
40%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA6041
AA American
ER4
12:50 PM
EDT TF
2:21 PM
EDT
1h 31m
40%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA6114
AA American
E145
5:40 PM
EDT TF
7:13 PM
EDT
1h 33m
40%
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
AA5911
AA American
ER4
10:20 PM
EDT TF
11:54 PM
EDT
1h 34m
40%
M T W T F S S
Prices
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
E145
7:40 PM
EDT
9:10 PM
EDT
1h 30m
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 39m ACAVCM AVCMSN Dulles (IAD) to Buffalo flights
BOS Boston 3h 52m AAASB6 AAB6EI Boston (BOS) to Buffalo flights
DCA Washington 4h 13m AABA AA Washington (DCA) to Buffalo flights
EWR Newark 4h 18m UA CMOSUA Newark (EWR) to Buffalo flights
MDW Chicago 4h 20m EJAWN WN Chicago (MDW) to Buffalo flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 21m AABAEI AA Charlotte (CLT) to Buffalo flights
DTW Detroit 4h 35m AAAFAM AMDLKE Detroit (DTW) to Buffalo flights
BNA Nashville 4h 52m AAEIWN WN Nashville (BNA) to Buffalo flights
ORD Chicago 5h 5m AAACAS AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Buffalo flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 6m AAAFAM AMDLF9 Atlanta (ATL) to Buffalo flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Philadelphia to Buffalo
2 carriers, 41 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 279 mi 1h 33m nonstop

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 33m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 34 E145, E75, ER4 1h26-1h34 62% Oneworld AS, BA
DL Delta Air Lines 0 62% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
E145 Embraer ERJ-145 – AA
E75 Embraer E175 – AA
ER4 Embraer RJ145 – AA, BA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (34 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
6
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
41
Outbound / wk
49
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PHL to BUF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
38
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,970
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
62%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
62%
Arriving
67%
Return
BUF → PHL
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Arriving
73%
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 TTN→BUF ACY→BUF
Distance from PHL 36 mi 46 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 2
Weekly flights 41 1 1
Flight time 1h 33m 0h 54m 1h 15m
Departure OTP 62%
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 33m gate to gate.
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 33m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights41 out / 49 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 1h 33m gate to gate. The route covers 279 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from PHL to BUF: American Airlines and Delta Air Lines.
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 Ronald Reagan Washington National.
Yes, return flights from BUF to PHL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TTN, ACY and EWR. 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 41 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

PHL to BUF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PHL to BUF is about 1 hours 33 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 279 miles (448 km). There are approximately 41 weekly flights outbound and 49 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 Ronald Reagan Washington National. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Ewing Township (TTN), Atlantic City (ACY) and Newark (EWR).