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$62+ Cheap flights from Buffalo to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (BUF - DTW)

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BUF — DTW
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Cheap flight deals from Buffalo to Detroit

Cheapest flights from Buffalo to Detroit
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Buffalo to Detroit. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 8, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/2210:03 pmBUF - DTW
1 stop11h 55mFrontier
Tue 12/306:25 amDTW - BUF
1 stop11h 12mFrontier
Deal found 12/7$213
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/209:52 pmBUF - DTW
1 stop12h 06mFrontier
Wed 12/245:49 pmDTW - BUF
1 stop19h 23mFrontier
Deal found 12/7$248
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/306:10 amBUF - DTW
Nonstop1h 16mDelta
Tue 1/69:45 pmDTW - BUF
Nonstop1h 12mDelta
Deal found 12/6$298
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/199:14 amBUF - DTW
Nonstop1h 25mDelta
Sun 12/2810:15 pmDTW - BUF
Nonstop1h 13mDelta
Deal found 12/7$299
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/1311:54 amBUF - DTW
1 stop6h 51mAmerican Airlines
Tue 1/205:57 pmDTW - BUF
1 stop5h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/8$319
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/1511:48 amBUF - DTW
1 stop7h 34mJetBlue
Thu 12/186:00 amDTW - BUF
1 stop4h 45mJetBlue
Deal found 12/6$320
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. 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 12/133:18 pmBUF - DTW
2 stops16h 49mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/146:12 pmDTW - BUF
1 stop20h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/6$326
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/136:12 amBUF - DTW
Nonstop1h 18mDelta
Tue 1/209:45 pmDTW - BUF
Nonstop1h 12mDelta
Deal found 12/8$329
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/136:12 amBUF - DTW
Nonstop1h 18mDelta
Sun 12/143:57 pmDTW - BUF
Nonstop1h 13mDelta
Deal found 12/6$339
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/209:52 pmBUF - DTW
1 stop12h 06mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/246:00 amDTW - BUF
2 stops13h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/7$352
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/133:03 pmBUF - DTW
1 stop3h 50mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/146:00 amDTW - BUF
1 stop7h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/6$354

Find flight deals from Buffalo to Detroit

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Buffalo (BUF) to Detroit (DTW). 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 8, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$187
(Priceline)

One-way from

$62
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$274

Good round-trip deal

$299 or less

Good one-way deal

$183 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Buffalo to Detroit 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 8, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Buffalo to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport that are best for you.

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Buffalo

Fly to

Detroit

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BuffaloDetroit

BUF - DTW

BUFDTW

Buffalo

Thu 1/8

6:03 am-7:31 am

Nonstop1h 28m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 1/11

9:45 pm-10:57 pm

Nonstop1h 12m

$199

BuffaloDetroit

BUF - DTW

BUFDTW

Buffalo

Fri 1/23

12:25 pm-1:50 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 1/25

9:45 pm-10:57 pm

Nonstop1h 12m

$199

BuffaloDetroit

BUF - DTW

BUFDTW

Buffalo

Tue 1/6

5:44 pm-7:15 pm

Nonstop1h 31m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 1/13

3:50 pm-4:59 pm

Nonstop1h 09m

$199

BuffaloDetroit

BUF - DTW

BUFDTW

Buffalo

Mon 12/22

10:03 pm-9:58 am

1 stop11h 55m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 12/30

6:25 am-5:37 pm

1 stop11h 12m

$213

BuffaloDetroit

BUF - DTW

BUFDTW

Buffalo

Thu 1/8

7:30 am-12:21 pm

1 stop4h 51m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 1/11

7:05 am-12:08 pm

1 stop5h 03m

$219

BuffaloDetroit

BUF - DTW

BUFDTW

Buffalo

Fri 1/23

5:23 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop6h 21m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 1/25

2:19 pm-8:29 pm

1 stop6h 10m

$219

BuffaloDetroit

BUF - DTW

BUFDTW

Buffalo

Fri 2/27

12:47 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop8h 18m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 2/28

9:10 pm-11:52 am

2 stops14h 42m

$228

BuffaloDetroit

BUF - DTW

BUFDTW

Buffalo

Sat 12/20

9:52 pm-9:58 am

1 stop12h 06m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 12/24

5:49 pm-1:12 pm

1 stop19h 23m

$248

BuffaloDetroit

BUF - DTW

BUFDTW

Buffalo

Thu 2/19

12:25 pm-1:48 pm

Nonstop1h 23m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/23

3:50 pm-4:59 pm

Nonstop1h 09m

$249

BuffaloDetroit

BUF - DTW

BUFDTW

Buffalo

Fri 1/9

1:15 pm-2:15 pm

1 stop25h 00m

$94

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Deals found on 12/7

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Compare providers for flights from Buffalo to Detroit

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 Buffalo to Detroit in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*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 Buffalo-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Buffalo-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Buffalo-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Buffalo-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 Buffalo-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 Buffalo to Detroit

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Detroit from Buffalo with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Buffalo to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Buffalo to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $100). Flying from Buffalo to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in February is currently the most expensive (average of $329). 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 BUF to DTW?

Find hourly flight availability from Buffalo to Detroit. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 8, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Buffalo to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 33% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Buffalo to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Buffalo to Detroit. Price data was last updated on December 6, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Buffalo to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight should consider departing on Friday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Detroit

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Detroit. 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 Detroit. Reviews last updated December 8, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta and Frontier from Buffalo to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,011 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,011 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,011 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,087 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,011 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Buffalo to Detroit. 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 Buffalo to Detroit?

    If you book a flight from Buffalo to Detroit, you will be flying from Buffalo to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County. Flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) from Buffalo (BUF) take 1h 16m for a nonstop flight. There are 11 flights from Buffalo to Detroit per day from 2 airlines.

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Buffalo to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in 1h 28m. Fly via Delta or Frontier to get the fastest option. The distance from Buffalo to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is about 240 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Buffalo to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport round-trip?

    According to our current data, Frontier ($75), and Delta ($199) offers the cheapest pricing from Buffalo to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Frontier is currently priced 78% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Buffalo to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Buffalo to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are WestJet (98%), Aeromexico (97%) and SkyWest Airlines (92%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $688 for a flight from Buffalo to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. The cheapest flight overall is $128 while the most popular route, (Buffalo - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County) is currently priced at $187.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Buffalo to Detroit 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 Buffalo to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Buffalo to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $100). Flying from Buffalo to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in February is currently the most expensive (average of $329). 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 Buffalo to Detroit

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Buffalo to Detroit. 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 8, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$151Average$232FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$199Average$318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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