DTW - BUF

$65 Find Cheap Flights from Detroit to Buffalo

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Detroit to Buffalo departing on 5/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Detroit to Buffalo, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Detroit to Buffalo, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$201
Typical prices: $216-$349
Frontier
Sun 5/3Wed 5/13
DTW - BUF • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$239
Typical prices: $264-$517
Delta
Wed 4/22Thu 4/30
DTW - BUF • Non-stop
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Cheapest • from $201 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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You can fly direct with Delta. Average duration is 1h 12m
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Cheapest • Avg $154 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 3h 49m (one-way)
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Cheapest • 23% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Detroit to Buffalo (DTW-BUF)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Detroit to Buffalo that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Detroit to Buffalo

Sun, May 3 - Wed, May 13
Frontier Logo
10:09 am - 10:34 am
DTW
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BUF
24h 25m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
2:49 pm - 12:39 am
BUF
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DTW
9h 50m
1 stop
$201Frontier
Wed, Apr 29 - Wed, May 6
Frontier Logo
7:04 pm - 12:12 pm
DTW
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BUF
17h 08m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
2:49 pm - 12:39 am
BUF
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DTW
9h 50m
1 stop
$209Frontier
Sun, May 3 - Wed, May 13
Frontier Logo
10:10 pm - 10:41 am
DTW
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BUF
36h 31m
2 stops
Frontier Logo
2:49 pm - 12:39 am
BUF
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DTW
9h 50m
1 stop
$214Frontier
Mon, Apr 13 - Mon, Apr 20
Frontier Logo
5:50 pm - 12:42 pm
DTW
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BUF
18h 52m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
12:32 pm - 11:38 am
BUF
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DTW
23h 06m
1 stop
$228Frontier
Wed, Apr 29 - Wed, May 6
Frontier Logo
12:33 pm - 10:34 am
DTW
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BUF
22h 01m
2 stops
Frontier Logo
2:49 pm - 12:39 am
BUF
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DTW
9h 50m
1 stop
$232Frontier
Mon, Apr 13 - Mon, Apr 20
Frontier Logo
5:50 pm - 12:42 pm
DTW
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BUF
18h 52m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
12:32 pm - 11:38 am
BUF
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DTW
23h 06m
1 stop
$234Frontier
Sat, May 2 - Sat, May 9
Frontier Logo
12:40 pm - 11:37 am
DTW
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BUF
22h 57m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
12:41 pm - 12:39 am
BUF
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DTW
11h 58m
1 stop
$235Frontier
Wed, Apr 22 - Thu, Apr 30
Delta Logo
10:30 am - 11:39 am
DTW
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BUF
1h 09mnonstop
Delta Logo
7:36 pm - 8:56 pm
BUF
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DTW
1h 20mnonstop
$239Delta
Fri, May 29 - Thu, Jun 4
JetBlue Logo
7:35 am - 12:33 pm
DTW
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BUF
4h 58m
1 stop
JetBlue Logo
5:49 pm - 10:55 pm
BUF
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DTW
5h 06m
1 stop
$243JetBlue
Sun, Jun 21 - Tue, Jun 23
JetBlue Logo
7:30 am - 12:36 pm
DTW
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BUF
5h 06m
1 stop
JetBlue Logo
6:00 am - 1:51 pm
BUF
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DTW
7h 51m
1 stop
$247JetBlue
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Detroit to Buffalo flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Detroit to Buffalo to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Buffalo?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Buffalo departing in May.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Detroit to Buffalo?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Buffalo clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Detroit to Buffalo, look for departures on Saturdays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Buffalo, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Buffalo?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Buffalo, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Buffalo is March, where tickets cost $261 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $501 and $379 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Buffalo?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $319 on average.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$65
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 3% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 9% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Detroit to Buffalo

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Detroit to Buffalo based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Detroit to Buffalo flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Buffalo?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Buffalo was $65 for a one-way ticket and $201 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Detroit and Buffalo?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Detroit to Buffalo. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Detroit to Buffalo?

    Only Delta offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Detroit to Buffalo flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Detroit to Buffalo?

    The Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Detroit to Buffalo flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Detroit to Buffalo?

    SkyTeam is the only airline alliance operating flights between Detroit and Buffalo.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Detroit to Buffalo?

    There are nonstop flights from Detroit to Buffalo on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Detroit to Buffalo, Delta or Frontier?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Detroit to Buffalo are Delta and Frontier. With an average price for the route of $344 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. Frontier is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $178 and an overall rating of 5.7.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Detroit to Buffalo?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Detroit to Buffalo.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Detroit to Buffalo?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Buffalo from Detroit is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Detroit to Buffalo?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Buffalo with an airline and back to Detroit with another airline. Booking your flights between Detroit and BUF can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Detroit to Buffalo?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Buffalo from Detroit up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Buffalo

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $309 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Detroit to Buffalo?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Buffalo.
Find which airlines fly direct from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Buffalo Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Buffalo

Monday

Delta

Delta

Tuesday

Delta

Delta

Wednesday

Delta

Delta

Thursday

Delta

Delta

Friday

Delta

Delta

Saturday

Delta

Delta

Sunday

Delta

Delta

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Direct returns

Buffalo to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Monday

Delta

Delta

Tuesday

Delta

Delta

Wednesday

Delta

Delta

Thursday

Delta

Delta

Friday

Delta

Delta

Saturday

Delta

Delta

Sunday

Delta

Delta

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Reviews of the top airlines flying from Detroit to Buffalo

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Detroit to Buffalo. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Detroit to Buffalo? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 8288 reviews
7.9Comfort
7.2Food
8.1Boarding
8.5Crew
7.8Entertainment
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Miserable. This entire round trip was miserable. I booked evening flights to and from Detroit on consecutive days that should have had me at my destination by 10:30. Instead I arrived after 3am on my flight to Detroit and after midnight on my return. Multiple unforced errors like awaiting bags to get put on the plane for almost an hour in Detroit and a 20 minute delay to pull up to the gate in Atlanta has me rethinking my assumption that delta is the best and most reliable airline

2.0 MediocreKyle, Mar 2026
DTW - ATL
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Miserable. This entire round trip was miserable. I booked evening flights to and from Detroit on consecutive days that should have had me at my destination by 10:30. Instead I arrived after 3am on my flight to Detroit and after midnight on my return. Multiple unforced errors like awaiting bags to get put on the plane for almost an hour in Detroit and a 20 minute delay to pull up to the gate in Atlanta has me rethinking my assumption that delta is the best and most reliable airline

Cabin was not pressurized properly. Several passengers had respiratory difficulties.

The staff was fine. The plane was extremely tight, and I paid for the wifi and it did not work at all. I was actually going to ask for a refund.

2+hrs delay without any reason provided and a cramped flight

Terrible. Four hour delay because Delta could not find crew to man the aircraft. Terrible communication. Terrible insight into the delays. One of the worst flight experiences I’ve had.

The crew, and fellow passengers, were super gracious and kind. There seemed to be plenty of bin space even though the plane was full. It’s nice to get a glass of wine with dinner in Premiere seating, and there was a lot of food.

Good experience and the flight landed early. There was no food I had or entertainment.

Flight was delayed and no reasons provided. After the passengers were boarded, the crew made announcement that the captain has jot arrived and he would take another 15 mins. All passengers patiently sat until the captain came and started. Terrible experience!

Flight delay was frustrating, also you cannot checkin online without delta app, web browser check-in throw errors

bulkhead seat had very little legroom - even in bsiness class.

More inflight connection. And leg space is horrible. And the paying for baggage I'd ridiculous!!!

My flight was originally from SAT to MCO connecting from MCO to ORD. We got diverted to ATL and than Frontier staff there was sooo un helpful first they said they couldn’t give us any accommodation since our flight first got delayed that cancelled and now it’s 221am and I am still in ATL since they said they need to create a new flight my final destination is ORD and I have been delayed twice and cancelled. With no real help the frontier app didn’t work no email updates over all such a horrible experience

There's no seats that lean back with little leg space i wad uncomfortable the entire flight. Your charges for extra baggage is despicable and costly!!

Remind customers of the need to have passport or new ID for boarding.

Flight was canceled. Most upsetting was message from Kayak, stating that the flight was canceled and click with Kayak for details regarding rebook, refund details. THERE'S NO INFORMATION PROVIDED BY KAYAK EXCEPT THAT FLIGHT IS CANCELED. AND NOW THIS SURVEY TO FIND OUT HOW WAS THE FLIGHT !!!!!!!

The flight never took off and we spent 7 hours at the airport

Gate not determined until I got to the airport - hard to plan the trip to the airport.

Our flight was canceled. I will never use Kayak nor Frontier for travel again. The entire experience was a headache.

Frontier.. nickel and dime add-ons. Flight late, on time, late again, last minute gate change, arrival gate required a shuttle to the terminal. They sure keep you guessing.. if you like a little chaos and airport anxiety, this is the airline for you!

This is my second time flying with Frontier. My current experience was very favorable. The staff from the gate to the plane was friendly, warm and professional. The food options lacked in my opinion. This area needs some attention in my opinion.

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