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$94+ Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Buffalo (DTW - BUF)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — BUF
Aug 8 — Aug 151
Sat 8/8
Sat 8/15
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 July 9, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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.
Sat 8/12:56 pm
DTW
-
BUF
1 stop19h 33m
Frontier
Wed 8/52:48 pm
BUF
-
DTW
1 stop9h 52m
Frontier
Deal found 7/6$186
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/4. 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.
Mon 8/106:10 am
DTW
-
BUF
1 stop7h 43m
Frontier
Tue 8/1111:29 am
BUF
-
DTW
1 stop13h 11m
Frontier
Deal found 7/4$187
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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.
Wed 8/56:10 am
DTW
-
BUF
1 stop7h 43m
Frontier
Wed 8/122:48 pm
BUF
-
DTW
1 stop9h 52m
Frontier
Deal found 7/8$188
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/4. 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.
Wed 8/55:13 pm
DTW
-
BUF
1 stop17h 16m
Frontier
Fri 8/72:48 pm
BUF
-
DTW
1 stop9h 52m
Frontier
Deal found 7/4$190
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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.
Thu 8/62:56 pm
DTW
-
BUF
1 stop22h 57m
Frontier
Thu 8/1311:29 am
BUF
-
DTW
1 stop13h 11m
Frontier
Deal found 7/9$191
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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.
Wed 9/166:50 am
DTW
-
BUF
1 stop5h 31m
Frontier
Fri 9/181:16 pm
BUF
-
DTW
1 stop25h 23m
Frontier
Deal found 7/8$192
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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.
Thu 9/173:34 pm
DTW
-
BUF
1 stop20h 47m
Frontier
Sun 9/201:16 pm
BUF
-
DTW
1 stop11h 26m
Frontier
Deal found 7/7$203
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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.
Fri 8/288:46 pm
DTW
-
BUF
1 stop13h 43m
Frontier
Sun 8/3011:36 am
BUF
-
DTW
1 stop13h 28m
Frontier
Deal found 7/6$211
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/4. 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.
Thu 8/62:56 pm
DTW
-
BUF
1 stop22h 57m
Frontier
Sun 8/911:29 am
BUF
-
DTW
1 stop13h 11m
Frontier
Deal found 7/4$214
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 8/106:10 am
DTW
-
BUF
1 stop7h 43m
Frontier
Wed 8/122:48 pm
BUF
-
DTW
1 stop9h 52m
Frontier
Deal found 7/8$225
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/2210:55 am
DTW
-
BUF
2 stops6h 45m
Southwest
Tue 8/253:00 pm
BUF
-
DTW
1 stop6h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 7/8$239

Find flight deals from Detroit to Buffalo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTW) 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 July 9, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$186
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$94
(United Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$489

Good round-trip deal

$329 or less

Good one-way deal

$448 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 24% potential increase in price ($129 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($19 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 July 9, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Buffalo that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

DetroitBuffalo

DTW - BUF

DTWBUF

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 8/29

6:40 pm-10:29 am

1 stop15h 49m

Buffalo

Tue 9/1

11:36 am-1:04 am

1 stop13h 28m

$188

DetroitBuffalo

DTW - BUF

DTWBUF

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 8/25

6:44 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop4h 59m

Buffalo

Wed 8/26

3:55 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 04m

$252

DetroitBuffalo

DTW - BUF

DTWBUF

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 8/6

7:00 am-8:15 am

Nonstop1h 15m

Buffalo

Sun 8/9

7:48 pm-9:11 pm

Nonstop1h 23m

$259
Quickest round-trip

DetroitBuffalo

DTW - BUF

DTWBUF

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 10/8

10:50 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop1h 09m

Buffalo

Sun 10/11

12:00 pm-1:15 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

$259

DetroitBuffalo

DTW - BUF

DTWBUF

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 8/8

10:00 pm-11:09 pm

Nonstop1h 09m

Buffalo

Sun 8/9

7:48 pm-9:11 pm

Nonstop1h 23m

$259

DetroitBuffalo

DTW - BUF

DTWBUF

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 8/12

10:10 am-11:22 am

Nonstop1h 12m

Buffalo

Sat 8/15

12:02 pm-1:20 pm

Nonstop1h 18m

$259

DetroitBuffalo

DTW - BUF

DTWBUF

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 8/29

2:00 pm-3:14 pm

Nonstop1h 14m

Buffalo

Tue 9/1

6:40 am-7:51 am

Nonstop1h 11m

$259

DetroitBuffalo

DTW - BUF

DTWBUF

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 8/6

7:00 am-8:15 am

Nonstop1h 15m

Buffalo

Thu 8/13

7:48 pm-9:11 pm

Nonstop1h 23m

$279

DetroitBuffalo

DTW - BUF

DTWBUF

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 8/15

5:21 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop6h 22m

Buffalo

Wed 8/19

3:55 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 04m

$287

DetroitBuffalo

DTW - BUF

DTWBUF

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 9/25

5:30 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop6h 20m

Buffalo

Sun 9/27

7:00 am-3:00 pm

1 stop8h 00m

$287

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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 July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Buffalo flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Buffalo flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Buffalo flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Buffalo flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-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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Everything you need to know about your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Buffalo

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Buffalo?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Buffalo (average of $309). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Buffalo in June is currently the most expensive (average of $617). 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 DTW 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 July 9, 2026.

When flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Buffalo, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 36% versus a flight at noon.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Buffalo?

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 July 9, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Buffalo to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,453 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Christopher,Aug 2023

JFK - BUF

flight was completely cancelled. had to rent a car and drive 7 hours to get home.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,453 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,453 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Christopher,Aug 2023

JFK - BUF

flight was completely cancelled. had to rent a car and drive 7 hours to get home.

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?

    If you wish to fly to Buffalo from Detroit, then you need to book flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Buffalo. There are 14 flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) to Buffalo (BUF) per day to choose from. Flights to Buffalo from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County are available from 1 airline, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 1h 04m is how long a nonstop flight from Detroit to Buffalo typically takes.

  • How long is the flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Buffalo?

    For as low as $259, Frontier can have you in Buffalo from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in 1h 15m. The distance between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Buffalo is about 240 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Buffalo round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Buffalo round-trip from $199. You may be able to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Buffalo for 51% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Buffalo on time: Sun Country Air (100%), Korean Air (92%), SkyWest Airlines (87%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Buffalo?

    The cheapest flight price from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Buffalo is $233. On average you can expect to pay $460. The most popular route, (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Buffalo), can usually be booked for $249.

  • 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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Buffalo?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Buffalo (average of $309). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Buffalo in June is currently the most expensive (average of $617). 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 airline flying from Detroit to Buffalo

Discover the top airline 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 July 9, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$199Average$369FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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