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Among airlines operating Buffalo to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights:

• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

2 airlines operate flights between Buffalo and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Delta
• American Airlines

Flights from Buffalo to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport usually depart from Buffalo (BUF) and arrive at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Buffalo to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport:

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $207 round-trip via Boston Logan Intl (BOS), compared to $299 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by JetBlue and Delta. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A319 variants.

One-stop flights from Buffalo to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport most commonly connect through:

• Boston Logan Intl (BOS) - 25% of one-stop connections
• Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) - 25% of one-stop connections
• Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 25% of one-stop connections
• New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) - 25% of one-stop connections

Boston Logan Intl (BOS) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 56% on the Buffalo to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $229 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $517, a difference of $288. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Buffalo to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights, with 40% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 40%, evening flights for 20%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are Greektown Casino, Ford Field and Comerica Park. These are among the most viewed places in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Buffalo to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 7:17 am
• Latest: departs at 7:53 pm and lands at 9:10 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 17m.

A nonstop flight from Buffalo to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport takes 1h 17m, covering 240 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $191 to $740. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Buffalo to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $132, which is 49% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 50m, compared with 4h 06m via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) and 5h 24m via New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK).

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $31 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Hertz
• Dollar
• Budget
• Thrifty
• Alamo

Round-trip flights from Buffalo to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport range from $229 to $399, with an average of $278 over the past 12 months. Anything below $229 counts as a good deal.

Delta is the only airline on the Buffalo to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.