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

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249 mi airlines charter/private
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Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
BUF → YIP
45%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
45%
Return
YIP → BUF
44%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
44%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BUF delays →

Other ways to reach Detroit from Buffalo

Nearby airports with service to Willow Run Airport.
Metric BUF→YIP IAG→YIP ROC→YIP
Distance from BUF 16 mi 55 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 1
Flight time 0h 49m 1h 5m 0h 58m
Departure OTP 45%
Airports within 200 miles of BUF with service to Willow Run Airport.

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.

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
Origin: BUF
IATA / ICAOBUF / KBUF
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr5.0M
Elevation728 ft / 222 m
Destination: YIP
IATA / ICAOYIP / KYIP
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Elevation716 ft / 218 m

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, return flights from YIP to BUF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include IAG, ROC and YHM. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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

Nearby alternative airports include Niagara Falls (IAG), Rochester (ROC) and Hamilton (YHM).