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$81+ Cheap flights from Buffalo to Detroit (BUF - DTT)

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 1/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BUF — DTT
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
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 December 18, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 12/209:28 amBUF - DTW
1 stop10h 41mFrontier
Sun 12/218:15 pmDTW - BUF
1 stop13h 43mFrontier
Deal found 12/15$298
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 12/236:10 amBUF - DTW
Nonstop1h 16mDelta
Tue 12/3010:15 pmDTW - BUF
Nonstop1h 13mDelta
Deal found 12/15$319
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 12/309:08 pmDTW - BUF
1 stop13h 05mFrontier
Deal found 12/15$328
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Mon 12/227:15 pmBUF - DTW
1 stop5h 29mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/36:00 amDTW - BUF
1 stop6h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/15$339
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 12/236:00 amBUF - DTW
1 stop5h 11mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/306:00 amDTW - BUF
1 stop6h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/15$340
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Tue 12/166:00 amBUF - DTW
1 stop5h 26mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/305:45 amDTW - BUF
1 stop4h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/15$369
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 12/1611:26 amBUF - DTW
2 stops7h 44mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/306:00 amDTW - BUF
1 stop6h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/15$374
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Wed 12/315:35 pmBUF - DTW
1 stop4h 55mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/47:15 amDTW - BUF
1 stop6h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$379
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Wed 12/319:35 pmBUF - DTW
1 stop12h 45mFrontier
Sun 1/411:39 amDTW - BUF
1 stop7h 34mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$382
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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
Thu 1/19:22 pmDTW - BUF
Nonstop1h 11mDelta
Deal found 12/17$389

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 (DTT). 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 18, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$187
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$81
(Frontier)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$294

Good round-trip deal

$298 or less

Good one-way deal

$179 or less
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($26 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Buffalo to Detroit that are best for you.

Fly from

Buffalo

Fly to

Detroit

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BuffaloDetroit

BUF - DTW

BUFDTW

Buffalo

Thu 1/29

1:39 pm-9:46 am

2 stops20h 07m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 2/5

5:05 am-12:44 pm

1 stop7h 39m

$187

BuffaloDetroit

BUF - DTW

BUFDTW

Buffalo

Fri 1/16

5:44 pm-7:15 pm

Nonstop1h 31m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 1/19

9:45 pm-10:57 pm

Nonstop1h 12m

$199

BuffaloDetroit

BUF - DTW

BUFDTW

Buffalo

Thu 1/29

10:33 am-11:58 am

Nonstop1h 25m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 2/5

3:50 pm-4:59 pm

Nonstop1h 09m

$199

BuffaloDetroit

BUF - DTW

BUFDTW

Buffalo

Thu 1/22

6:03 am-7:31 am

Nonstop1h 28m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 1/25

3:50 pm-4:59 pm

Nonstop1h 09m

$199

BuffaloDetroit

BUF - DTW

BUFDTW

Buffalo

Thu 1/29

6:00 am-11:16 am

1 stop5h 16m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 2/5

6:00 am-12:08 pm

1 stop6h 08m

$220

BuffaloDetroit

BUF - DTW

BUFDTW

Buffalo

Thu 1/29

7:59 pm-6:19 pm

2 stops22h 20m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 2/5

2:06 pm-6:36 pm

2 stops28h 30m

$269

BuffaloDetroit

BUF - DTW

BUFDTW

Buffalo

Fri 1/16

12:15 pm-7:56 am

2 stops19h 41m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 1/19

5:05 am-10:49 am

1 stop5h 44m

$283

BuffaloDetroit

BUF - DTW

BUFDTW

Buffalo

Thu 1/1

5:52 pm-7:12 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 1/5

3:50 pm-4:59 pm

Nonstop1h 09m

$299

BuffaloDetroit

BUF - DTW

BUFDTW

Buffalo

Wed 12/24

9:35 pm-10:20 am

1 stop12h 45m

$87

BuffaloDetroit

BUF - DTW

BUFDTW

Buffalo

Thu 3/12

12:50 pm-10:37 pm

1 stop9h 47m

$119

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Deals found on 12/16

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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
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 Buffalo-Detroit flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Buffalo-Detroit flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Buffalo-Detroit flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Buffalo-Detroit 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 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

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Buffalo to Detroit (average of $100). Flying from Buffalo to Detroit 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 DTT?

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 18, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Buffalo to Detroit at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 34% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Buffalo to Detroit?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Buffalo to Detroit. Price data was last updated on December 13, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Buffalo to Detroit 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 18, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta from Buffalo to Detroit by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,005 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Comfort

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
8,005 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,005 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Comfort

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?

    Booking a flight from Buffalo (BUF) to Detroit All airports (DTT) is your only option if you wish to fly from Buffalo to Detroit. On a typical day, there are 8 flights from Buffalo to All airports, all of which are around 1h 16m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 2 airlines when you book a flight from Buffalo to Detroit.

  • How long is the flight from Buffalo to Detroit?

    For as low as $199, Delta can have you in Detroit from Buffalo in 1h 31m. The distance from Buffalo to Detroit is about 240 mi. All flights are typically nonstop.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Buffalo to Detroit round-trip from $75. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Delta. You may be able to fly from Buffalo to Detroit for 78% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Buffalo to Detroit?

    Before booking your flight to Detroit from Buffalo, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: WestJet (100%), Aeromexico (94%), SkyWest Airlines( 86%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Buffalo to Detroit?

    While on average a flight from Buffalo to Detroit is generally $677, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $128. When looking at the most popular route, (Buffalo - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County), you can expect to pay $199 for that flight.

  • 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?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Buffalo to Detroit (average of $100). Flying from Buffalo to Detroit 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 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$151Average$232FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$199Average$320FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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