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

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Buffalo to Detroit
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
249 mi 0h 49m nonstop 33 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between BUF and YIP, connecting options are available through 33 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BUF to YIP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
33
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~10h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
49
Candidates
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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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Detroit from Buffalo

Nearby airports with service to Willow Run Airport.
Metric BUF→YIP ROC→YIP YYZ→YIP
Distance from BUF – 55 mi 68 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1 1
Weekly flights 0 1 1
Flight time 0h 49m 0h 58m 0h 49m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Rochester (ROC) to Detroit flights · Toronto (YYZ) to Detroit flights
Airports within 200 miles of BUF with service to Willow Run Airport.
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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.
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)0
1-stop connections33 hubs
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 approximately 0h 49m. The route covers 249 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CLE, BKL, PIT, SYR, ROC, IND, MKE, MDW, BWI, IAD, STL, YUL, PHL, BOS, BNA, MSP, ORD, JAX, MCO, PBI, FLL, RSW, DAL, MIA, DEN, PLS, BZN, SLC, PHX, SJU, LAS, SNA and LAX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Nearby alternatives include ROC and YYZ. 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 ranges from 0 hours 49 minutes. The route covers a distance of 249 miles (400 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

33 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via CLE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Rochester (ROC) and Toronto (YYZ).