Travelling from Buffalo Niagara Airport (BUF) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Philadelphia International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 30 minutes.
Buffalo and Philadelphia follow the same timezone, UTC-5.
Every week, there are 27 Buffalo Niagara Airport to Philadelphia International Airport flights. If you prefer to take off as soon as possible, pick the 05:30 American Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the latest flight is at 18:49 with American Airlines.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your BUF to PHL flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Flying into Philadelphia (and then exploring more of the United States!) is a breeze with American Airlines. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Philadelphia International Airport.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is American Airlines.
The most punctual carrier offering BUF to PHL flights is American Airlines. Its services arrive without delay 72.9% of the time.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Philadelphia International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Check out these options between BUF and PHL:
New York Newark Airport
Washington Ronald Reagan Airport
Washington Dulles Airport
Handy information about Buffalo Niagara Airport (BUF)
You'll find BUF at Genesee Street.
74% of flights departing from Buffalo Niagara Airport make it to their destination on time.
To get to Buffalo Niagara Airport from central Buffalo, it'll take around 20 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport will take about 40 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near BUF? If you're boarding an early flight from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Reserve a hotel near PHL if you're on a late Buffalo Niagara Airport to Philadelphia International Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Go where the road takes you with a Philadelphia International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Budget and see more of Philadelphia and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Philadelphia International Airport about three weeks in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
When to fly to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
The quietest month for a flight from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Philadelphia International Airport is March, while August is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Philadelphia based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
When reserving your flight from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Philadelphia, with the temperature ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BUF to PHL in January. Average temperatures are between -7ºC (19ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) then.
Explore more of the United States
New York is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered after you've seen Philadelphia. Around 129 kilometres away to the north-east, popular attractions include Central Park, Statue of Liberty and Metropolitan Museum of Art.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in the United States, consider Boston, roughly 434 kilometres north-east of Philadelphia. Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Freedom Trail and USS Constitution Museum are among the biggest draws.
