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

YIP Airport Page →
249 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Flight Schedule Charter / private Verified 3w ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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Detroit to Buffalo
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
249 mi 1h 8m nonstop

YIP–BUF 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
YIP → BUF
58%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
58%
Return
BUF → YIP
11%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
11%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BUF delays →

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 ~1 64
Flight time 1h 8m 1h 8m 0h 44m
Airports within 200 miles of YIP with service to Buffalo Niagara International Airport.

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.
Distance & Flight Time
249 mi / 400 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 8m gate to gate.

YIP–BUF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Detroit to Buffalo route.
Route details
Distance249 mi / 400 km
Flight time1h 8m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
Origin: YIP
IATA / ICAOYIP / KYIP
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Elevation716 ft / 218 m
Destination: BUF
IATA / ICAOBUF / KBUF
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr5.0M
Elevation728 ft / 222 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YIP to BUF flights.
Nonstop flights from Willow Run Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport take about 1h 8m gate to gate. The route covers 249 miles.
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.
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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 YIP to BUF

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

YIP to BUF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YIP to BUF is about 1 hours 8 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 249 miles (400 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

Nearby alternative airports include Detroit (DTW), Windsor (YQG) and Kalamazoo (AZO).