Philadelphia to Buffalo (PHL–BUF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
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
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines | 42 | E145, E75, ER4 | 1h24-1h33 | Oneworld | – | |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 7 | E75 | 1h29 | Oneworld | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 1 | – | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Buffalo from Philadelphia
| 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% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
PHL: EDT · BUF: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Philadelphia, it's 6:00 PM in Buffalo.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
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).