Buffalo (BUF) to Philadelphia (PHL) flights
One airline flies nonstop from Buffalo (BUF) to Philadelphia (PHL): American Airlines. The two airports are 278 miles (447 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld. There are also 9 ways to fly it with one stop, through Baltimore, Washington and Dulles and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from BUF to PHL
- American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it

Book BUF to PHL with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks American Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks American Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks American Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks American Airlines
- Finnair PlusBooks American Airlines
- Iberia ClubBooks American Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks American Airlines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks American Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks American Airlines
BUF to PHL with one stop
9 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Baltimore (BWI)Southwest Airlines the whole way


- Via Washington (DCA)American Airlines the whole way


- Via Dulles (IAD)United Airlines the whole way


- Via Boston (BOS)JetBlue Airways, Delta Air Lines and 1 more the whole way






- Via Detroit (DTW)Delta Air Lines and American Airlines the whole way





- Via Raleigh/Durham (RDU)Frontier Airlines the whole way



- Via Charlotte (CLT)American Airlines the whole way



- Via Chicago (MDW)Southwest Airlines the whole way


- Via Chicago (ORD)American Airlines and United Airlines the whole way





BUF to PHL: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from BUF to PHL?
American Airlines (oneworld) flies nonstop from Buffalo (BUF) to Philadelphia (PHL).
How far is Buffalo from Philadelphia by plane?
Buffalo (BUF) and Philadelphia (PHL) are 278 miles (447 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book BUF to PHL award flights?
9 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer and 1 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
How many miles does BUF to PHL cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for BUF to PHL with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Buffalo and Philadelphia?
The most direct connections are through Baltimore (BWI), Washington (DCA), Dulles (IAD), Boston (BOS) and Detroit (DTW). On 9 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Southwest Airlines through Baltimore.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.