Buffalo to Detroit (BUF–YIP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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249 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 5 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 5 hubs
BNA Nashville ~4h 39m WN → Nashville (BNA) to Detroit flights
ORD Chicago ~4h 45m AAACAS → Chicago (ORD) to Detroit flights
MSP Minneapolis ~4h 53m DLWS → Minneapolis (MSP) to Detroit flights
DAL Dallas ~6h 37m WN → SGX Dallas (DAL) to Detroit flights
DEN Denver ~8h 5m UAWN → Denver (DEN) to Detroit flights
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Buffalo to Detroit
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
249 mi 0h 49m nonstop

BUF–YIP has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Detroit (YIP) Detroit to Buffalo flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for BUF to YIP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
BNA ~4h 39m ORD ~4h 45m MSP ~4h 53m DAL ~6h 37m DEN ~8h 5m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
BUF → YIP
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Return
YIP → BUF
41%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
41%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BUF delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Detroit from Buffalo

Nearby airports with service to Willow Run Airport.
Metric BUF→YIP ROC→YIP YHM→YIP
Distance from BUF – 55 mi 63 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 1
Weekly flights – – –
Flight time 0h 49m 0h 58m 0h 44m
Departure OTP 67% – –
Rochester (ROC) to Detroit flights · Hamilton (YHM) to Detroit flights · Toronto (YYZ) to Detroit flights
Airports within 200 miles of BUF with service to Willow Run Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Detroit is 0 hours the same as Buffalo.
BUF: EDT · YIP: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Buffalo, it's 6:00 PM in Detroit.
Distance & Flight Time
249 mi / 400 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 49m gate to gate.
Facts

BUF–YIP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Buffalo to Detroit route.
Route details
Distance249 mi / 400 km
Flight time0h 49m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BUF
Full nameBuffalo Niagara International Airport
IATA / ICAOBUF / KBUF
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr5.0M
Elevation728 ft / 222 m
Destination: YIP
Full nameWillow Run Airport
IATA / ICAOYIP / KYIP
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Elevation716 ft / 218 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BUF to YIP flights.
Nonstop flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Willow Run Airport take about 0h 49m gate to gate. The route covers 249 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Nearby alternatives include ROC, YHM and YYZ. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from BUF to YIP

Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Willow Run Airport (YIP) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

BUF to YIP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BUF to YIP is about 0 hours 49 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 249 miles (400 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Nearby alternative airports include Rochester (ROC), Hamilton (YHM) and Toronto (YYZ).