Travelling from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Philadelphia: what you need to know
Around 1 hour 30 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Philadelphia.
Philadelphia and Buffalo (where Buffalo Niagara International Airport is located) share the UTC-5 timezone. This means there's no time difference to consider.
With 26 flights a week between the two airports, Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is the busiest route. American Airlines operates the earliest flight at 05:30. If you'd like to make the most of your day before taking off, the last flight from BUF to PHL is with American Airlines at 18:49.
Leave plenty of time to catch your BUF to Philadelphia flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a popular month such as August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Direct Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Philadelphia tickets are available for booking. Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) will be where your journey ends.
Get on board with American Airlines. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Philadelphia.
Travelling from central Buffalo to BUF takes around 40 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a taxi, you'll cover the 13 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Looking for a hotel close to BUF? If you've booked an early flight from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Philadelphia, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Of all flights leaving Buffalo Niagara International Airport, 74% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
You'll find BUF at Genesee Street.
How to find the cheapest flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Philadelphia
$90 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Philadelphia flight. A return ticket right now is $180. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To find cheap flights from BUF to Philadelphia, book ahead. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets first go on sale.
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Airports in Philadelphia
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to central Philadelphia takes around 20 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 18 kilometres away.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Philadelphia, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near PHL:
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Philadelphia International Airport around three weeks ahead of your flight from BUF to Philadelphia.
The street address for PHL is 8500 Essington Ave.
Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN)
Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN) is about 48 kilometres from central Philadelphia. Once you've hopped off your flight from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Philadelphia, it'll take you around 40 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or taxi.
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take about 1 hour 35 minutes.
There are some comfortable places to rest your head close to TTN. Kick back and get cosy after your BUF to Philadelphia flight at any of these perfectly located options:
Snap up the best price by reserving your ride from TTN four weeks ahead of time. You can also expect to have a bigger selection of vehicles.
The address for Trenton-Mercer Airport is Scotch Road, Terminal Building.
Best time to go to Philadelphia
July is the most popular month for flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Philadelphia. To skip the crowds, plan your trip to Philadelphia in December.
The warmest month in Philadelphia is July, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Philadelphia plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between -7ºC (19ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Look for a cheap ticket from BUF to Philadelphia around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Philadelphia
Start your Philadelphia trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Philadelphia, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art are top attractions which should feature on every Philadelphia itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
Philadelphia is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of the United States just waiting to be discovered. About 129 kilometres northeast of Philadelphia, a trip to New York will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Central Park, Statue of Liberty and Metropolitan Museum of Art.
If you're ready to explore another major stop in the United States, head for Boston, about 434 kilometres northeast of Philadelphia. Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Freedom Trail and USS Constitution Museum are the start of reasons to visit.
