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$89+ Cheap flights from Detroit to Buffalo (DTT - 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.
DTT — BUF
Jul 6 — Jul 131
Sun 7/6
Sun 7/13
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 (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 July 1, 2025.

Round-trip from

$177
(Southwest)

One-way from

$89
(Southwest)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$507

Good round-trip deal

$349 or less

Good one-way deal

$208 or less
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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 1, 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 8/197:10 pmDTW - BUF
1 stop3h 50mSouthwest
Wed 8/206:45 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 6/30. 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.
Thu 8/149:36 amDTW - BUF
2 stops10h 40mFrontier
Thu 8/218:18 pmBUF - DTW
1 stop12h 29mFrontier
Deal found 6/30$244
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 7/217:30 amDTW - BUF
1 stop5h 33mJetBlue
Tue 7/2210:54 amBUF - DTW
1 stop7h 58mJetBlue
Deal found 6/30$263
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Thu 7/312:00 pmDTW - BUF
Nonstop1h 12mDelta
Sun 8/37:34 pmBUF - DTW
Nonstop1h 18mDelta
Deal found 6/30$309
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 6/29$332

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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 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit 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

Thu 8/14

9:36 am-8:16 pm

2 stops10h 40m

Buffalo

Thu 8/21

8:18 pm-8:47 am

1 stop12h 29m

$244

DetroitBuffalo

DTW - BUF

DTWBUF

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 7/21

7:30 am-1:03 pm

1 stop5h 33m

Buffalo

Tue 7/22

10:54 am-6:52 pm

1 stop7h 58m

$263

DetroitBuffalo

DTW - BUF

DTWBUF

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 7/31

2:00 pm-3:12 pm

Nonstop1h 12m

Buffalo

Sun 8/3

7:34 pm-8:52 pm

Nonstop1h 18m

$309

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

$332

DetroitBuffalo

DTW - BUF

DTWBUF

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 9/11

5:40 am-12:00 pm

1 stop6h 20m

$89

DetroitBuffalo

DTW - BUF

DTWBUF

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 7/30

1:17 pm-8:52 am

1 stop19h 35m

$126

DetroitBuffalo

DTW - BUF

DTWBUF

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 7/26

6:00 am-11:42 am

1 stop5h 42m

$132

DetroitBuffalo

DTW - BUF

DTWBUF

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 7/26

3:33 pm-10:44 am

2 stops19h 11m

$187

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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 to Buffalo

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Buffalo (average of $256). Flying from Detroit 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 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 July 1, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Detroit to Buffalo in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 11% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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 July 1, 2025.

The most flights from DTT to BUF are scheduled on a Monday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Detroit 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 1, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Detroit to Buffalo, such as Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,273 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

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
4,273 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,273 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

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
7,973 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,273 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

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
8,858 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,273 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

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
2,919 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,273 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

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
4,273 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

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?

    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 9 flights from All airports to Buffalo, all of which are around 1h 07m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 1 airline when you book a flight from All airports to Buffalo.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Detroit to Buffalo round-trip from $177. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $188, and Frontier, from $244. Southwest is currently priced 55% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Detroit to Buffalo one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Southwest, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $89. However, be on the lookout for offers from Frontier and JetBlue, as they are both options that can get you from Detroit to Buffalo for a low price.

  • 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: Sun Country Air (100%), Korean Air (93%), KLM (90%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Detroit to Buffalo?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $208. While the most popular route (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Buffalo) can be booked for $227 on average our data indicates $343 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Buffalo (average of $256). Flying from Detroit 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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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 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$259Average$382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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