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$80+ Cheap flights from Buffalo to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (BUF - DTW)

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 2/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BUF — DTW
Feb 20 — Feb 271
Fri 2/20
Fri 2/27
1 adult, Economy
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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 January 21, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 2/2812:00 pm
BUF
-
DTW
2 stops11h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/15:06 pm
DTW
-
BUF
1 stop19h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$166
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 2/51:39 pm
BUF
-
DTW
1 stop20h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 2/95:05 am
DTW
-
BUF
1 stop7h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$176
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Wed 2/1811:28 am
BUF
-
DTW
1 stop11h 09m
American Airlines
Wed 2/2512:00 pm
DTW
-
BUF
1 stop10h 50m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/21$193
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 2/51:39 pm
BUF
-
DTW
1 stop23h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 2/112:36 pm
DTW
-
BUF
2 stops19h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$196
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 2/215:44 pm
BUF
-
DTW
Nonstop1h 29m
Delta
Mon 2/239:45 pm
DTW
-
BUF
Nonstop1h 12m
Delta
Deal found 1/20$199
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Fri 2/201:29 pm
BUF
-
DTW
1 stop7h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 2/236:00 am
DTW
-
BUF
1 stop8h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$219
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 2/176:15 am
BUF
-
DTW
Nonstop1h 26m
Delta
Tue 2/243:50 pm
DTW
-
BUF
Nonstop1h 09m
Delta
Deal found 1/20$229
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 2/247:17 pm
BUF
-
DTW
1 stop13h 40m
Frontier
Wed 2/255:28 pm
DTW
-
BUF
2 stops18h 06m
Frontier
Deal found 1/21$231
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Tue 2/311:27 am
BUF
-
DTW
1 stop11h 18m
American Airlines
Wed 2/116:05 am
DTW
-
BUF
1 stop9h 12m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/20$233
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 2/261:39 pm
BUF
-
DTW
1 stop18h 28m
Frontier
Fri 2/2710:00 pm
DTW
-
BUF
1 stop13h 05m
Frontier
Deal found 1/20$237

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 January 21, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$173
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$80
(Frontier)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$369

Good round-trip deal

$284 or less

Good one-way deal

$195 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($50 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 January 21, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Buffalo to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Buffalo

Fly to

Detroit

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BuffaloDetroit

BUF - DTW

BUFDTW

Buffalo

Thu 2/5

1:39 pm-10:20 am

1 stop20h 41m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/9

5:05 am-12:44 pm

1 stop7h 39m

$176

BuffaloDetroit

BUF - DTW

BUFDTW

Buffalo

Mon 2/9

7:31 pm-5:09 pm

2 stops21h 38m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 2/13

10:29 pm-10:52 am

1 stop12h 23m

$190

BuffaloDetroit

BUF - DTW

BUFDTW

Buffalo

Wed 2/18

11:28 am-10:37 pm

1 stop11h 09m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 2/25

12:00 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop10h 50m

$193

BuffaloDetroit

BUF - DTW

BUFDTW

Buffalo

Fri 4/17

8:56 am-10:14 am

Nonstop1h 18m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 4/20

2:00 pm-3:13 pm

Nonstop1h 13m

$199

BuffaloDetroit

BUF - DTW

BUFDTW

Buffalo

Fri 2/20

12:26 pm-1:49 pm

Nonstop1h 23m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/23

9:45 pm-10:57 pm

Nonstop1h 12m

$199

BuffaloDetroit

BUF - DTW

BUFDTW

Buffalo

Mon 5/18

7:25 pm-8:43 pm

Nonstop1h 18m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 11/29

5:45 pm-6:58 pm

Nonstop1h 13m

$199

BuffaloDetroit

BUF - DTW

BUFDTW

Buffalo

Sat 2/21

5:44 pm-7:13 pm

Nonstop1h 29m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/23

9:45 pm-10:57 pm

Nonstop1h 12m

$199

BuffaloDetroit

BUF - DTW

BUFDTW

Buffalo

Mon 2/16

2:01 pm-9:13 pm

1 stop7h 12m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/23

6:00 am-2:01 pm

1 stop8h 01m

$213

BuffaloDetroit

BUF - DTW

BUFDTW

Buffalo

Thu 2/5

1:39 pm-10:08 pm

1 stop8h 29m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 2/7

11:00 am-12:44 pm

1 stop25h 44m

$217

BuffaloDetroit

BUF - DTW

BUFDTW

Buffalo

Fri 4/17

6:14 am-12:42 pm

1 stop6h 28m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 4/20

8:24 am-2:19 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$219

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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 January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Buffalo-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 Expedia the most. Expedia 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 January is currently the most expensive (average of $298). 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 January 21, 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from Buffalo to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 35% 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 January 17, 2026.

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 January 21, 2026.
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
8,087 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

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
8,087 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,087 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

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
5.7
Fair
3,055 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,087 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

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 11m 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 18m. Fly via American Airlines or Delta 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 77% 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 SkyWest Airlines (76%), Endeavor Airlines (75%) and Aeromexico (75%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $616 for a flight from Buffalo to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. The cheapest flight overall is $116 while the most popular route, (Buffalo - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County) is currently priced at $199.

  • 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 January is currently the most expensive (average of $298). 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 January 21, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$75Average$232FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$199Average$309FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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