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Among airlines operating Philadelphia to Buffalo flights:

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

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

Only American Airlines operates flights between Philadelphia and Buffalo.

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

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 travelers should check the fare details before booking.

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

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $217 round-trip via Raleigh-Durham (RDU), compared to $497 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 Embraer ERJ-135 / ERJ-140 / ERJ-145 variants.

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

• Boston Logan Intl (BOS) - 54% of one-stop connections
• Chicago Midway (MDW) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Raleigh-Durham (RDU) - 10% of one-stop connections
• Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 8% of one-stop connections

Boston Logan Intl (BOS) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 43% on the Philadelphia to Buffalo route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $455 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $798, a difference of $343. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

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

• Earliest: departs at 8:14 am and lands at 9:47 am
• Latest: departs at 10:01 pm and lands at 11:34 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 33m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 8% above the route average of $474. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Philadelphia to Buffalo takes 1h 33m, 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.

One-way fares from Philadelphia to Buffalo are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $160, which is 32% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 48m, compared with 5h 37m via Chicago Midway (MDW) and 5h 54m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW).

Buffalo Airport (BUF) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $19 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Dollar
• Budget
• Hertz
• Alamo
• Thrifty

Round-trip flights from Philadelphia to Buffalo range from $390 to $554, with an average of $474 over the past 12 months. Anything below $390 counts as a good deal.