Traveling from Philadelphia to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF): What you need to know
Your route to adventure begins at Philadelphia's main airport, Philadelphia International Airport (PHL). Check out your options for reserving a flight from Philadelphia to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) leaving from this base.
Jump on a direct Philadelphia to Buffalo Niagara International Airport flight and you'll be traveling for an average of 1 hour 30 minutes.
Buffalo (where Buffalo Niagara International Airport is located) and Philadelphia share the UTC-5 timezone. You can fly without needing to calculate any time difference.
The most popular route is from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF), with 26 direct weekly services. If you're eager to be on your way, the earliest flight from PHL to BUF is the 8:14am American Airlines service. If you prefer traveling later, the final departure is at 9:30pm with American Airlines.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your flight from Philadelphia to BUF.
Popular months like July or vacation times such as Thanksgiving and Christmas will mean longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and head to the terminal even earlier. Arriving two hours before domestic flights and up four hours ahead of international flights is a smart idea.
Airports in Philadelphia
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
You can jump on a direct flight from Philadelphia to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) leaving from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL).
American Airlines is a popular airline that offers direct flights from Philadelphia to Buffalo Niagara International Airport jetting out of PHL.
Most travelers prefer to book seats with American Airlines from PHL to BUF.
With 74.56% of its services arriving as scheduled, American Airlines is the top on-time carrier on this route.
Traveling from central Philadelphia to PHL takes about 30 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 18 kilometers in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Booked an early flight from Philadelphia to Buffalo Niagara International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to Philadelphia International Airport:
Of the flights that depart from Philadelphia International Airport, 77% land on time at their destination.
PHL is located at 8500 Essington Ave.
Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Philadelphia to TTN in around 1 hour 35 minutes. The terminal is roughly 48 kilometers away, and getting there by car takes approximately 40 minutes.
Taking off bright and early? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Trenton-Mercer Airport the day before your Philadelphia to BUF flight:
Trenton-Mercer Airport has an on-time performance rate of 76%. This figure provides insight into how frequently flights departing from this airport reach their destination on time.
TTN is located at Scotch Road, Terminal Building.
About Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
Reserve a hotel close to BUF if you have a late flight from Philadelphia to Buffalo Niagara International Airport. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
For the lowest price, reserve your ride around two weeks in advance of your Philadelphia to Buffalo Niagara International Airport flight.
BUF is located at Genesee Street.
Getting from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to central Buffalo
From Buffalo Niagara International Airport, central Buffalo is around 16 kilometers away. It takes about 20 minutes to get to the city center by car.
Traveling by public transport takes about 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
Currently, $70 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Philadelphia to Buffalo Niagara International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $160. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Philadelphia to BUF, book in advance. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights first go on sale.
Affordable Philadelphia to Buffalo Niagara International Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across every month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Philadelphia to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
December is the quietest month for flights from Philadelphia to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF), while August is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Buffalo based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
When booking your Philadelphia to BUF plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Buffalo, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC (59ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Philadelphia to Buffalo Niagara International Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -10ºC (14ºF) and 2ºC (36ºF).
More about Buffalo
Once you've booked your flight from Philadelphia to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Buffalo:
There are plenty of fantastic things to do in Buffalo when you're ready to go sightseeing. Start exploring at Frank Lloyd Wright's Darwin D. Martin House Complex followed by Buffalo AKG Art Museum and Forest Lawn.
Explore more of the United States
Cleveland is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Buffalo. Around 290 kilometers away to the southwest, well-known attractions include Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Cleveland Museum of Art and Cleveland Museum of Natural History.
Around 290 kilometers south of Buffalo, Pittsburgh is another favorite stop in the United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Carnegie Museum of Art, The Andy Warhol Museum and Point State Park Fountain.
