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

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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 6 hubs
ORD Chicago ~5h 4m UA → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Buffalo flights
AEX Alexandria ~6h 15m → Alexandria (AEX) to Buffalo flights
LAS Las Vegas ~6h 17m RJ → WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Buffalo flights
DAL Dallas ~6h 37m SGX → WN Dallas (DAL) to Buffalo flights
MIA Miami ~7h 10m TXG → Miami (MIA) to Buffalo flights
LRD Laredo ~7h 33m → Laredo (LRD) to Buffalo flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Detroit to Buffalo
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.

While no nonstop service exists between YIP and BUF, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for YIP to BUF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
ORD ~5h 4m AEX ~6h 15m LAS ~6h 17m DAL ~6h 37m MIA ~7h 10m
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
YIP → BUF
94%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
94%
Return
BUF → YIP
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BUF delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Buffalo from Detroit

Nearby airports with service to Buffalo Niagara International Airport.
Metric YIP→BUF DTW→BUF YQG→BUF
Distance from YIP – 9 mi 30 mi
Nonstop airlines – 8 1
Weekly flights – 87 –
Detroit (DTW) to Buffalo flights · Windsor (YQG) to Buffalo flights · Kalamazoo (AZO) to Buffalo flights
Airports within 200 miles of YIP with service to Buffalo Niagara International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 6:00 PM in Buffalo.
Facts

YIP–BUF Quick Facts

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YIP to BUF flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Yes, return flights from BUF to YIP are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DTW, YQG and AZO. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Nearby alternative airports include Detroit (DTW), Windsor (YQG) and Kalamazoo (AZO).