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$86+ Cheap flights from Detroit to Buffalo (DTT - BUF)

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DTT — BUF
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Detroit to Buffalo

Cheapest flights from Detroit to Buffalo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to Buffalo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 12, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/319:22 pmDTW - BUF
Nonstop1h 11mDelta
Fri 1/165:44 pmBUF - DTW
Nonstop1h 31mDelta
Deal found 12/10$229
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/222:55 pmDTW - BUF
1 stop6h 13mFrontier
Wed 12/249:35 pmBUF - DTW
1 stop12h 45mFrontier
Deal found 12/11$242
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/2910:15 pmDTW - BUF
Nonstop1h 13mDelta
Thu 1/156:03 amBUF - DTW
Nonstop1h 28mDelta
Deal found 12/10$249
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/306:25 amDTW - BUF
1 stop11h 12mFrontier
Thu 1/158:58 pmBUF - DTW
1 stop12h 29mFrontier
Deal found 12/10$263
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/306:25 amDTW - BUF
1 stop11h 12mFrontier
Sun 1/188:58 pmBUF - DTW
1 stop12h 29mFrontier
Deal found 12/10$277
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/319:22 pmDTW - BUF
Nonstop1h 11mDelta
Sat 1/1711:51 amBUF - DTW
1 stop11h 50mDelta
Deal found 12/10$286
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/305:23 pmDTW - BUF
2 stops23h 26mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/1911:44 amBUF - DTW
1 stop25h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$290
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/305:23 pmDTW - BUF
2 stops23h 26mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/1612:15 pmBUF - DTW
1 stop22h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$294
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/305:23 pmDTW - BUF
2 stops23h 26mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/157:14 pmBUF - DTW
1 stop19h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$299
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/2910:15 pmDTW - BUF
Nonstop1h 13mDelta
Fri 1/166:00 amBUF - DTW
1 stop13h 08mDelta
Deal found 12/10$306
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/305:23 pmDTW - BUF
2 stops23h 26mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/187:14 pmBUF - DTW
1 stop15h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$308
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/3111:20 amDTW - BUF
1 stop5h 34mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/186:00 amBUF - DTW
1 stop7h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$309

Find flight deals from Detroit to Buffalo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTT) to Buffalo (BUF). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$167
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$86
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$340

Good round-trip deal

$299 or less

Good one-way deal

$168 or less
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 9% potential price decrease ($31 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Detroit to Buffalo that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit to Buffalo that are best for you.

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Detroit

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Buffalo

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Depart

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DetroitBuffalo

DTW - BUF

DTWBUF

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 1/9

3:50 pm-4:59 pm

Nonstop1h 09m

Buffalo

Sun 1/11

6:03 am-7:31 am

Nonstop1h 28m

$199

DetroitBuffalo

DTW - BUF

DTWBUF

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 1/1

9:22 pm-10:33 pm

Nonstop1h 11m

Buffalo

Mon 1/19

10:33 am-11:58 am

Nonstop1h 25m

$229

DetroitBuffalo

DTW - BUF

DTWBUF

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 12/31

9:22 pm-10:33 pm

Nonstop1h 11m

Buffalo

Sun 1/18

6:03 am-7:31 am

Nonstop1h 28m

$229

DetroitBuffalo

DTW - BUF

DTWBUF

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 1/2

10:02 am-11:21 am

Nonstop1h 19m

Buffalo

Mon 1/19

10:33 am-11:58 am

Nonstop1h 25m

$229

DetroitBuffalo

DTW - BUF

DTWBUF

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 12/31

9:22 pm-10:33 pm

Nonstop1h 11m

Buffalo

Thu 1/15

12:07 pm-1:30 pm

Nonstop1h 23m

$229

DetroitBuffalo

DTW - BUF

DTWBUF

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 1/2

10:02 am-11:21 am

Nonstop1h 19m

Buffalo

Sun 1/18

6:03 am-7:31 am

Nonstop1h 28m

$229

DetroitBuffalo

DTW - BUF

DTWBUF

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 1/1

9:22 pm-10:33 pm

Nonstop1h 11m

Buffalo

Fri 1/16

6:03 am-7:31 am

Nonstop1h 28m

$229

DetroitBuffalo

DTW - BUF

DTWBUF

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 12/31

9:22 pm-10:33 pm

Nonstop1h 11m

Buffalo

Mon 1/19

10:33 am-11:58 am

Nonstop1h 25m

$229

DetroitBuffalo

DTW - BUF

DTWBUF

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 1/1

9:22 pm-10:33 pm

Nonstop1h 11m

Buffalo

Sat 1/17

6:03 am-7:31 am

Nonstop1h 28m

$229

DetroitBuffalo

DTW - BUF

DTWBUF

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 12/31

9:22 pm-10:33 pm

Nonstop1h 11m

Buffalo

Sat 1/17

6:03 am-7:31 am

Nonstop1h 28m

$229

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Deals found on 12/10

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Compare providers for flights from Detroit to Buffalo

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Detroit to Buffalo in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit-Buffalo flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Detroit-Buffalo flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Detroit-Buffalo flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit-Buffalo flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Detroit-Buffalo flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Detroit to Buffalo

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Buffalo from Detroit with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Detroit to Buffalo

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit to Buffalo?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Buffalo (average of $130). Flying from Detroit to Buffalo in January is currently the most expensive (average of $313). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DTT to BUF?

Find hourly flight availability from Detroit to Buffalo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Detroit to Buffalo in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 24% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

Weekly flight availability from Detroit to Buffalo

Explore weekly flight availability from Detroit to Buffalo. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

The most flights from DTT to BUF are scheduled on a Thursday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Detroit to Buffalo?

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Detroit to Buffalo?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Detroit to Buffalo chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Baltimore (BWI) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of 1-stop itineraries from Detroit to Buffalo on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Detroit to Buffalo?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Detroit to Buffalo, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Denver (DEN) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $198.

What’s the fastest layover option from Detroit to Buffalo?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Detroit to Buffalo, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Baltimore (BWI) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 6h 30m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Detroit to Buffalo?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Detroit to Buffalo, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Denver (DEN) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 2h 19m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Buffalo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Buffalo. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Buffalo. Reviews last updated December 12, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Detroit to Buffalo, such as Delta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Detroit to Buffalo. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Detroit to Buffalo?

    Booking a flight from Detroit All airports (DTT) to Buffalo (BUF) is your only option if you wish to fly from Detroit to Buffalo. On a typical day, there are 8 flights from All airports to Buffalo, all of which are around 1h 08m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 2 airlines when you book a flight from All airports to Buffalo.

  • How long is the flight from Detroit to Buffalo?

    A quick flight from Detroit to Buffalo can take about 1h 09m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $199. There are 240 mi between Detroit and Buffalo. Generally, flights for this route are nonstop.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Detroit to Buffalo round-trip from $130. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Delta. Frontier is currently priced 64% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Detroit to Buffalo?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Detroit to Buffalo on time: Endeavor Airlines (95%), Aeromexico (95%), Air France (92%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Detroit to Buffalo?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $168. While the most popular route (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Buffalo) can be booked for $199 on average, our data indicates $274 when flying from Detroit to Buffalo.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Detroit to Buffalo that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Detroit to Buffalo flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Detroit to Buffalo?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Detroit to Buffalo.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Detroit to Buffalo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Detroit to Buffalo by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit to Buffalo?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Buffalo (average of $130). Flying from Detroit to Buffalo in January is currently the most expensive (average of $313). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Detroit to Buffalo

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Detroit to Buffalo. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$130Average$169FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$229Average$358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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