Philadelphia (PHL) to Buffalo (BUF) flights
Piedmont Airlines flies nonstop from Philadelphia International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, with about 25 flights a week in July 2026. The 279-mile flight takes about 1h 27m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 279 mi · 449 km
- Flight time
- 1h 27m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 83%
Airlines flying PHL to BUF
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piedmont Airlines | 25 | Embraer ERJ-145 | 46,368 | 1h 27m |
| Republic AirlineSeasonal or ended | n/a | Embraer E175 | 7,273 | 1h 25m |
| PSA AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Bombardier CRJ900, Bombardier CRJ700 | 6,009 | 1h 24m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
PHL to BUF flight schedule
9 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 6 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 8:43am and the last at 10:20pm. 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 5925American Airlines · operated by Piedmont Airlines | 8:43am | 10:16am | 4 | 95% |
| AA 5933American Airlines · operated by Piedmont Airlines | 8:45am | 10:18am | 27 | 82% |
| AA 5800American Airlines · operated by Piedmont Airlines | 11:05am | 12:38pm | 27 | 54% |
| AA 6041American Airlines · operated by Piedmont Airlines | 12:50pm | 2:19pm | 4 | 77% |
| AA 5795American Airlines · operated by Piedmont Airlines | 12:55pm | 2:26pm | 27 | 81% |
| AA 5809American Airlines · operated by Piedmont Airlines | 3:25pm | 4:56pm | 24 | 61% |
| AA 5935American Airlines · operated by Piedmont Airlines | 5:35pm | 7:07pm | 27 | 59% |
| AA 6114American Airlines · operated by Piedmont Airlines | 5:40pm | 7:12pm | 4 | 57% |
| AA 5870American Airlines · operated by Piedmont Airlines | 10:20pm | 11:56pm | 27 | 65% |
Is PHL to BUF on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 78% of 1,366 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 3.5% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 8am were the most punctual (92%), those around 5pm the least (63%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (54%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 1,366 | 78% | 19 min | 3.5% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am to 9am | 175 | 92% | |
| 9am to 10am | 175 | 80% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 62 | 75% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 104 | 78% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 79 | 78% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 173 | 86% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 154 | 63% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 61 | 77% | |
| 9pm to 10pm | 219 | 71% | |
| 10pm to 11pm | 104 | 78% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 166 | 7,667 | |
| September 2025 | 139 | 6,335 | |
| October 2025 | 145 | 7,107 | |
| November 2025 | 91 | 4,037 | |
| December 2025 | 88 | 4,180 | |
| January 2026 | 87 | 3,261 | |
| February 2026 | 77 | 3,213 | |
| March 2026 | 90 | 4,305 | |
| April 2026 | 90 | 4,192 | |
| May 2026 | 107 | 5,115 | |
| June 2026 | 129 | 6,095 | |
| July 2026 | 111 | 5,120 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.