Phoenix to Buffalo (PHX–BUF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
WN909
WN Southwest
7M8
7:45 AM
MST T4
3:00 PM
EDT
4h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN775
WN Southwest
7M8
9:40 AM
MST T4
4:50 PM
EDT
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1360
WN Southwest
7M8
6:30 AM
EDT
8:20 AM
MST
4h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2164
WN Southwest
73H
4:05 PM
EDT
5:50 PM
MST
4h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Phoenix to Buffalo
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 1,908 mi 4h 10m nonstop +3h ahead 38 1-stop hubs

PHX–BUF is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,908 miles in approximately 4h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 38 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PHX–BUF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 2 7M8 4h10-4h15 77%
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (2 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, PHX to BUF direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PHX to BUF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
38
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,617
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
PHX → BUF
77%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
77%
Arriving
60%
Return
BUF → PHX
40%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
40%
Arriving
84%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PHX delays → BUF delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
Buffalo is 3 hours ahead of Phoenix.
PHX: MST · BUF: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Phoenix, it's 9:00 PM in Buffalo.
Distance & Flight Time
1,908 mi / 3,070 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 10m to 4h 15m.
Getting to PHX

Valley Metro Rail runs to the PHX Sky Train station at 44th Street/Washington (free Sky Train connects to T3 and T4 in 5 minutes). Fare from downtown Phoenix is $2 (20–25 min). The light rail network reaches Tempe, Mesa, and Glendale. The Sky Train runs 24 hours, but light rail does not; check schedules for early morning or late night travel.Taxis from downtown Phoenix cost $20–30; from Scottsdale $30–45. Ride-shares are widely available and comparable to taxis. Terminal 2 is closed; all commercial flights operate from T3 and T4. On-site parking is expensive ($36+/day); off-airport lots are cheaper with shuttles.

PHX–BUF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Phoenix to Buffalo route.
Route details
Distance1,908 mi / 3,070 km
Flight time4h 10m to 4h 15m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connections38 hubs
Origin: PHX
IATA / ICAOPHX / KPHX
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Passengers/yr51.2M
Elevation1,135 ft / 346 m
Destination: BUF
IATA / ICAOBUF / KBUF
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr5.0M
Elevation728 ft / 222 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PHX to BUF flights.
Nonstop flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport take approximately 4h 10m to 4h 15m. The route covers 1,908 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from PHX to BUF. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DAL, SUS, PWK, YYZ, PIT, IND, HPN, HOU, FSD, RIC, JAX, YUL, SJC, PBI, APF, OPF, DFW, CLT, IAD, TPA, MDW, EWR, BWI, DCA, MCO, LAS, PHL, DTW, JFK, MIA, BOS, ORD, BNA, DEN, ATL, MKE, FLL and RSW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Buffalo is 3 hours ahead of Phoenix.
Yes, return flights from BUF to PHX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 PHX to BUF

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

PHX to BUF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PHX to BUF ranges from 4 hours 10 minutes to 4 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,908 miles (3,070 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

38 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via DAL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.