Buffalo (BUF) to Philadelphia (PHL) flights
Piedmont Airlines flies nonstop from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, with about 25 flights a week in July 2026. The 279-mile flight takes about 1h 22m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 279 mi · 449 km
- Flight time
- 1h 22m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 83%
Airlines flying BUF to PHL
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piedmont Airlines | 25 | Embraer ERJ-145 | 47,412 | 1h 23m |
| Republic AirlineSeasonal or ended | n/a | Embraer E175 | 6,771 | 1h 20m |
| PSA AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Bombardier CRJ900, Bombardier CRJ700 | 5,734 | 1h 20m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
BUF to PHL flight schedule
9 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 6 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 6:00am and the last at 7:40pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA 5799American Airlines · operated by Piedmont Airlines | 6:00am | 7:30am | 27 | 82% |
| AA 5933American Airlines · operated by Piedmont Airlines | 10:43am | 12:10pm | 27 | 85% |
| AA 5925American Airlines · operated by Piedmont Airlines | 10:44am | 12:10pm | 4 | 80% |
| AA 5800American Airlines · operated by Piedmont Airlines | 1:03pm | 2:32pm | 27 | 64% |
| AA 6041American Airlines · operated by Piedmont Airlines | 2:44pm | 4:14pm | 4 | 73% |
| AA 5804American Airlines · operated by Piedmont Airlines | 2:51pm | 4:20pm | 27 | 72% |
| AA 5809American Airlines · operated by Piedmont Airlines | 5:21pm | 6:53pm | 24 | 60% |
| AA 5935American Airlines · operated by Piedmont Airlines | 7:34pm | 9:04pm | 27 | 64% |
| AA 6114American Airlines · operated by Piedmont Airlines | 7:40pm | 9:10pm | 4 | 71% |
Is BUF to PHL on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 79% of 1,367 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 3.4% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 10am were the most punctual (89%), those around 7pm the least (68%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (49%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 1,367 | 79% | 23 min | 3.4% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am to 6am | 194 | 86% | |
| 6am to 7am | 144 | 87% | |
| 8am to 9am | 63 | 84% | |
| 10am to 11am | 180 | 89% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 176 | 71% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 30 | 87% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 57 | 76% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 103 | 72% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 115 | 78% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 137 | 73% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 113 | 68% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 169 | 8,146 | |
| September 2025 | 139 | 6,712 | |
| October 2025 | 146 | 7,367 | |
| November 2025 | 92 | 3,762 | |
| December 2025 | 88 | 4,013 | |
| January 2026 | 86 | 3,604 | |
| February 2026 | 79 | 3,455 | |
| March 2026 | 94 | 4,608 | |
| April 2026 | 89 | 3,949 | |
| May 2026 | 108 | 5,061 | |
| June 2026 | 130 | 5,703 | |
| July 2026 | 112 | 5,140 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.