Cheap flights from Philadelphia to Buffalo (PHL - BUF) from $53

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 10/1. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
PHL — BUF
Oct 7 — Oct 141

The best prices from Philadelphia to Buffalo are usually found in December or January, booked 32 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Friday

How to find the cheapest flight from Philadelphia (PHL) to Buffalo (BUF)

All the information you need to plan the best PHL to BUF flight in 2023: compare Philadelphia to Buffalo flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Buffalo.

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

December

Round-trip from

$277

One-way from

$134
High demand for flights, 12% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 6% potential price drop
From Philadelphia to Buffalo
One-way flight from Philadelphia to Buffalo

PHL - BUF

Price

$277 - $456

BUF

Temperature

24.8 - 71.6 °F

BUF

Rainfall

2.5 - 4 inches

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Philadelphia to Buffalo?

Flights from Philadelphia to Buffalo are found to be more expensive on Thursday. This shouldn't discourage you from searching as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Buffalo.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Philadelphia to Buffalo?

To save on the cost of your flight from Philadelphia to Buffalo, book at least 31 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 44% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $525 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $643.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Philadelphia to Buffalo?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in July. For low rates, December can be a great choice for travel to Buffalo. Flights to Buffalo from Philadelphia in December are about $472 on average during December, but can be found for as low as $250.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Philadelphia to Buffalo (PHL - BUF)?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Philadelphia to Buffalo in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 10% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

Cheap Frontier flights from Philadelphia to Buffalo

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Cheap Delta flights from Philadelphia to Buffalo

Browse through some of the cheapest Delta flights traveling from Philadelphia to Buffalo. Deals frequently update to provide users with more options.

Cheap Philadelphia to Buffalo flights in October & November 2023

The best prices found for PHL to BUF flights for October, November
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Philadelphia to Buffalo 2023 flight deals

Cheap flights to Buffalo from Philadelphia found for this year
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Non-stop flights to Buffalo from Philadelphia

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One-way flights to Buffalo from Philadelphia

The cheapest one-way flights from Philadelphia to Buffalo
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1 stop11h 52m

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1 stop7h 50m

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1 stop16h 25m

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1 stop22h 13m

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1 stop7h 15m

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1 stop19h 05m

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1 stop21h 53m

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1 stop13h 41m

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1 stop20h 04m

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1 stop12h 15m

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1 stop21h 55m

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1 stop12h 15m

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1 stop13h 02m

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2 stops11h 15m

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1 stop7h 35m

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1 stop4h 53m

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1 stop3h 55m

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Reviews of airlines servicing Buffalo

See what other customers who have flown with Frontier, Delta and United Airlines from Philadelphia to Buffalo have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Horrible experience. Delayed bags, missing items, delayed flights. Complete disaster

Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Horrible experience. Delayed bags, missing items, delayed flights. Complete disaster

Sun Country Air
7.4
Good
94 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Horrible experience. Delayed bags, missing items, delayed flights. Complete disaster

United Airlines
7.4
Good
1,890 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Horrible experience. Delayed bags, missing items, delayed flights. Complete disaster

American Airlines
7.2
Good
2,635 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Horrible experience. Delayed bags, missing items, delayed flights. Complete disaster

Frontier
5.8
Fair
762 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Horrible experience. Delayed bags, missing items, delayed flights. Complete disaster

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about Philadelphia to Buffalo flights.

What airports do I use to fly from Philadelphia to Buffalo?

Buffalo is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Buffalo from Philadelphia. Booking flights from Philadelphia (PHL) to Buffalo (BUF) should be relatively easy as there are 3 daily flights to Buffalo from 4 different airlines. 1h 17m is how long a flight from Philadelphia to Buffalo will take if you book a nonstop flight.

Can I find flights from Philadelphia to Buffalo for under $100 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Philadelphia to Buffalo for under $100. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Frontier for just $96, but on average you can expect to pay $146.

Are there nonstop flights from Philadelphia to Buffalo for under $500 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from Philadelphia to Buffalo under $500. A good price for a nonstop flight from Philadelphia to Buffalo is less than $528.

Are there last-minute flights available from Philadelphia to Buffalo for under $200?

There are currently 20+ open flights from Philadelphia to Buffalo within the next 7 days for less than $200.

What days are nonstop flights available from Philadelphia to Buffalo?

Days when nonstop flights are available for this flight are: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

How many flights depart from Philadelphia to Buffalo on average per day?

On average 10 flights depart from Philadelphia to Buffalo per day.
Morning (6am - Noon) - 10% of flight departures
Afternoon (Noon - 6pm) - 50% of flight departures
Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 40% of flight departures

How long is the flight from Philadelphia to Buffalo?

For as low as $96, Frontier can have you in Buffalo from Philadelphia in 4h 53m. The distance from Philadelphia to Buffalo is about 280 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Philadelphia to Buffalo round-trip?

Our cheapest airline available from Philadelphia to Buffalo is Frontier. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $96 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at $331. These flights start at 79% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Philadelphia to Buffalo one-way?

The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $53. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines and American Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Philadelphia to Buffalo for a low price.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Philadelphia to Buffalo?

What are the most reliable airlines from Philadelphia to Buffalo?

Consider American Airlines (87%), Piedmont Airlines (87%) or British Airways (85%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Philadelphia to Buffalo.

What are the cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Buffalo?

While on average a flight from Philadelphia to Buffalo is generally $445, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $329. When looking at the most popular route, (Philadelphia - Buffalo), you can expect to pay $137 for that flight.

What does PHL to BUF mean?

PHL stands for Philadelphia Airport, while BUF stands for Buffalo Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry.

Alternative routes for Philadelphia to Buffalo

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Top 4 airlines flying from Philadelphia to Buffalo

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from Philadelphia to Buffalo choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$106Average$169FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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JetBlueCheapest$182Average$258FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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United AirlinesCheapest$229Average$337FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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American AirlinesCheapest$365Average$485FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Hourly flight availability from Philadelphia to Buffalo

See what time of day planes typically take off from Philadelphia to Buffalo
1%of flight departuresEarly morningMidnight to 6 am
23%of flight departuresMorning6 am to noon
35%of flight departuresAfternoonNoon to 6 pm
41%of flight departuresEvening6 pm to midnight
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Weekly flight availability from Philadelphia to Buffalo

See how many times per day planes take to the skies headed from Philadelphia to Buffalo
Sunday4daily flights
Monday5daily flights
Tuesday2daily flights
Wednesday3daily flights
Thursday3daily flights
Friday4daily flights
Saturday2daily flights

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