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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Buffalo to Philadelphia:

• Earliest: departs at 5:50 am and lands at 7:25 am
• Latest: departs at 7:35 pm and lands at 9:10 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 35m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Buffalo to Philadelphia.

A nonstop flight from Buffalo to Philadelphia takes 1h 35m, covering 278 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Buffalo to Philadelphia range from $402 to $543, with an average of $470 over the past 12 months. Anything below $402 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 12% above the $470 route average. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $208 round-trip via Raleigh-Durham (RDU), compared to $490 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $50–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Embraer ERJ-145 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by American Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Buffalo to Philadelphia flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, evening flights for 25%, and night flights for 0%.

American Airlines is the only airline on the Buffalo to Philadelphia route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Buffalo to Philadelphia are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $130, which is 54% below the typical average for this route.

Philadelphia Airport (PHL) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $69 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Payless
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Thrifty
• Alamo

Flights from Buffalo to Philadelphia usually depart from Buffalo (BUF) and arrive at Philadelphia (PHL).

One-stop flights from Buffalo to Philadelphia most commonly connect through:

• Boston Logan Intl (BOS) - 55% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 10% of one-stop connections
• Chicago Midway (MDW) - 10% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 49% on flights from Buffalo to Philadelphia. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $405 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $783, a difference of $378.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only American Airlines operates flights between Buffalo and Philadelphia.

Flying via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 39m, compared with 3h 55m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) and 4h 28m via Chicago Midway (MDW).

Some of the most popular sights in Philadelphia are Philadelphia Convention Center, Rittenhouse Square and Philadelphia Stadium. These are among the most viewed places in Philadelphia on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Buffalo to Philadelphia flights:

• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.