Buffalo to Detroit (BUF–DTW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
BUF–DTW is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, WestJet and JetBlue lead the route. The flight covers 240 miles in approximately 1h 9m. Beyond nonstop, 58 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KE, KL, VS | 48 | 319, 712, CR9 | 1h09-1h20 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KE, KL, VS | |
| WS WestJet | 5 | CR9 | 1h17 | – | – | |
| B6 JetBlue | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Detroit from Buffalo
| Metric | BUF→DTW | ROC→DTW | YYZ→DTW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from BUF | – | 55 mi | 68 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 8 | 12 |
| Weekly flights | 100 | 91 | 199 |
| Flight time | 1h 9m | 1h 21m | 0h 42m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
BUF: EDT · DTW: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Buffalo, it's 6:00 PM in Detroit.
DTW has no rail. Ride-shares and taxis are the practical options. Taxis to downtown cost $45–60. Ride-shares run $30–45. The two terminals (McNamara and North) are connected by the automated people mover (MTC); both share the same baggage claim and ground transport facilities.Car rental desks are in the consolidated facility accessible from McNamara Terminal. SMART bus Route 261 serves the airport with transfers into the bus network. Allow extra time for I-94 congestion during peak hours.
Humid continental climate. Winters are cold and snowy (−8 to 0°C) from December through March. Lake Erie and Lake St. Clair generate significant lake-effect snow that can fall heavily with little warning. Ice storms and blizzards cause the most serious flight disruptions.
Summers are warm and humid (26–32°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms. Spring and fall are transitional with frost risk into April and from October. January and February are the highest disruption-risk months.
BUF–DTW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BUF to DTW
Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) are connected by nonstop service from JetBlue, Delta Air Lines and WestJet. With 100 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
BUF to DTW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BUF to DTW ranges from 1 hours 9 minutes to 1 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 240 miles (387 km). There are approximately 100 weekly flights outbound and 106 return, totaling 206 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
58 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via PTK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Rochester (ROC) and Toronto (YYZ).