Detroit to Buffalo (DTW–BUF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
DTW–BUF is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, WestJet and Sun Country Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 240 miles in approximately 1h 7m. Beyond nonstop, 56 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 | 46 | 319, 712, CR9 | 1h09-1h15 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KE, KL, VS | |
| WS WestJet | 24 | 320, CR9 | 1h07-1h11 | – | – | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 1 | 738 | 1h10 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Buffalo from Detroit
| Metric | DTW→BUF | YQG→BUF | CLE→BUF |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DTW | – | 21 mi | 95 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 104 | – | – |
| Flight time | 1h 7m | 0h 44m | 0h 54m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
DTW: EDT · BUF: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 6:00 PM in Buffalo.
There is no rail link to DTW; the airport is 18 miles southwest of downtown Detroit. SMART bus Route 261 provides a slow connection ($2), but ride-share or car is standard for most travelers. Ride-shares from downtown cost $30–45.Driving is the primary mode: I-94 and I-275 are the main expressways. Economy parking is well-organized with frequent shuttles. For Windsor, Ontario arrivals, the airport connects via I-75 and the Ambassador Bridge or DRIC tunnel.
DTW–BUF Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DTW to BUF
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines and WestJet. With 104 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DTW to BUF Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DTW to BUF ranges from 1 hours 7 minutes to 1 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 240 miles (387 km). There are approximately 104 weekly flights outbound and 91 return, totaling 195 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
56 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via ROC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Windsor (YQG), Cleveland (CLE) and Kalamazoo (AZO).