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$89+ 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 9/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — BUF
Jul 8 — Jul 151
Tue 7/8
Tue 7/15
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$177
(Southwest)

One-way from

$89
(Southwest)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$364

Good round-trip deal

$349 or less

Good one-way deal

$208 or less
From Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Buffalo
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 3, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Tue 8/195:50 amDTW - BUF
1 stop6h 10mSouthwest
Tue 8/196:45 pmBUF - DTW
1 stop3h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 7/1$177
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/317:31 pmDTW - BUF
1 stop5h 01mAmerican Airlines
Thu 8/76:15 amBUF - DTW
1 stop4h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/1$187
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Sat 9/1311:40 amDTW - BUF
1 stop6h 34mFrontier
Sun 9/147:36 pmBUF - DTW
1 stop13h 08mFrontier
Deal found 7/3$201
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Fri 8/110:37 pmDTW - BUF
Nonstop1h 07mDelta
Sun 8/37:34 pmBUF - DTW
Nonstop1h 18mDelta
Deal found 7/2$309
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/216:00 amDTW - BUF
1 stop5h 56mJetBlue
Tue 7/2210:54 amBUF - DTW
1 stop7h 58mJetBlue
Deal found 7/1$323
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/316:47 pmDTW - BUF
1 stop15h 51mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/311:41 amBUF - DTW
2 stops19h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$333

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 3, 2025.
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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Detroit

Fly to

Buffalo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DetroitBuffalo

DTW - BUF

DTWBUF

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 8/19

7:10 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop3h 50m

Buffalo

Wed 8/20

6:45 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop3h 45m

$177

DetroitBuffalo

DTW - BUF

DTWBUF

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 7/31

7:31 pm-12:32 am

1 stop5h 01m

Buffalo

Thu 8/7

6:15 am-11:04 am

1 stop4h 49m

$187

DetroitBuffalo

DTW - BUF

DTWBUF

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 9/13

11:40 am-6:14 pm

1 stop6h 34m

Buffalo

Sun 9/14

7:36 pm-8:44 am

1 stop13h 08m

$201

DetroitBuffalo

DTW - BUF

DTWBUF

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 8/1

10:37 pm-11:44 pm

Nonstop1h 07m

Buffalo

Sun 8/3

7:34 pm-8:52 pm

Nonstop1h 18m

$309

DetroitBuffalo

DTW - BUF

DTWBUF

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 7/21

6:00 am-11:56 am

1 stop5h 56m

Buffalo

Tue 7/22

10:54 am-6:52 pm

1 stop7h 58m

$323

DetroitBuffalo

DTW - BUF

DTWBUF

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 7/31

6:47 pm-10:38 am

1 stop15h 51m

Buffalo

Sun 8/3

11:41 am-7:33 am

2 stops19h 52m

$333

DetroitBuffalo

DTW - BUF

DTWBUF

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 9/11

6:30 am-12:05 pm

1 stop5h 35m

$89

DetroitBuffalo

DTW - BUF

DTWBUF

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 9/13

11:40 am-6:14 pm

1 stop6h 34m

$100

DetroitBuffalo

DTW - BUF

DTWBUF

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 8/10

6:00 am-11:04 am

1 stop5h 04m

$124

DetroitBuffalo

DTW - BUF

DTWBUF

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 8/11

6:00 am-11:56 am

1 stop5h 56m

$132

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Best time to book a flight from Detroit to Buffalo

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Buffalo (average of $256). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Buffalo in December is currently the most expensive (average of $337). 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 3, 2025.

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 morning, which can drop the price by up to 11% versus a flight at noon.

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 3, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines 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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,861 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
JetBlue
7.3
Good
2,916 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

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 6 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 07m is how long a nonstop flight from Detroit to Buffalo typically takes.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying 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 $177. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $187, and Frontier, from $201. You may be able to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Buffalo for 53% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Buffalo one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $89 on Southwest. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Frontier from $100 and American Airlines from $124 one-way.

  • 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 (93%), SkyWest Airlines (90%).

  • 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 $208. On average you can expect to pay $343. The most popular route, (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Buffalo), can usually be booked for $177.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Buffalo (average of $256). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Buffalo in December is currently the most expensive (average of $337). 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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