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$80+ Cheap flights from Buffalo to Detroit (BUF - DTT)

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BUF — DTT
Apr 22 — Apr 291
Tue 4/22
Tue 4/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Buffalo to Detroit

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Buffalo (BUF) to Detroit (DTT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated April 17, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$180
(Frontier)

One-way from

$80
(Frontier)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$577

Good round-trip deal

$302 or less

Good one-way deal

$176 or less
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Cheapest flights from Buffalo to Detroit
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Buffalo to Detroit. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 17, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/29:51 amBUF - DTW
1 stop8h 09mFrontier
Sun 5/49:42 amDTW - BUF
1 stop10h 06mFrontier
Deal found 4/17$180
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/143:50 pmBUF - DTW
1 stop7h 28mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/2112:22 pmDTW - BUF
1 stop10h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/16$263
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/91:00 pmBUF - DTW
2 stops9h 10mSouthwest
Sat 7/125:10 pmDTW - BUF
1 stop6h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 4/16$298
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/289:02 amBUF - DTW
Nonstop1h 12mDelta
Sat 5/319:40 pmDTW - BUF
Nonstop1h 06mDelta
Deal found 4/16$309
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/15:57 pmBUF - DTW
1 stop4h 10mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/57:44 pmDTW - BUF
1 stop3h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/16$439

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Buffalo to Detroit that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Buffalo to Detroit that are best for you.

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Buffalo

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Detroit

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BuffaloDetroit

BUF - DTW

BUFDTW

Buffalo

Fri 5/2

9:51 am-6:00 pm

1 stop8h 09m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 5/4

9:42 am-7:48 pm

1 stop10h 06m

$180

BuffaloDetroit

BUF - DTW

BUFDTW

Buffalo

Mon 5/5

3:50 pm-11:18 pm

1 stop7h 28m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 5/12

12:22 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop10h 23m

$293

BuffaloDetroit

BUF - DTW

BUFDTW

Buffalo

Mon 5/5

5:59 pm-7:10 pm

Nonstop1h 11m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 5/12

9:40 pm-10:46 pm

Nonstop1h 06m

$384

BuffaloDetroit

BUF - DTW

BUFDTW

Buffalo

Fri 5/2

5:57 pm-10:07 pm

1 stop4h 10m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 5/4

7:32 am-11:36 pm

2 stops16h 04m

$598

BuffaloDetroit

BUF - DTW

BUFDTW

Buffalo

Fri 5/16

9:51 am-6:00 pm

1 stop8h 09m

$80

BuffaloDetroit

BUF - DTW

BUFDTW

Buffalo

Thu 5/15

6:10 am-10:43 am

1 stop4h 33m

$132

BuffaloDetroit

BUF - DTW

BUFDTW

Buffalo

Tue 6/17

8:35 am-12:50 pm

1 stop4h 15m

$147

BuffaloDetroit

BUF - DTW

BUFDTW

Buffalo

Sat 7/19

5:00 pm-7:55 am

1 stop14h 55m

$148

BuffaloDetroit

BUF - DTW

BUFDTW

Buffalo

Wed 6/18

6:00 am-4:22 pm

1 stop10h 22m

$218

BuffaloDetroit

BUF - DTW

BUFDTW

Buffalo

Sun 5/4

6:00 am-10:07 pm

2 stops16h 07m

$399

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Deals found on 4/16

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Buffalo to Detroit in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Buffalo-Detroit flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Buffalo-Detroit flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Buffalo-Detroit flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Buffalo-Detroit flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Buffalo-Detroit flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Buffalo to Detroit

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Detroit from Buffalo with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Buffalo to Detroit

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Buffalo to Detroit?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Buffalo to Detroit (average of $257). Flying from Buffalo to Detroit in March is currently the most expensive (average of $305). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from BUF to DTT?

Find hourly flight availability from Buffalo to Detroit. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 17, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Buffalo to Detroit in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 49% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Buffalo to Detroit?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Buffalo to Detroit. Price data was last updated on March 30, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Buffalo to Detroit flight should consider departing on Thursday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Buffalo to Detroit

Explore weekly flight availability from Buffalo to Detroit. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated April 17, 2025.

The most flights from BUF to DTT are scheduled on a Monday (13 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

Rainfall in Detroit by month

Plan your trip to Detroit by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Detroit ranges from 1.8 - 3.1 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.1 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Detroit when rainfall is around 1.8 in.

Temperature in Detroit by month

Plan your trip to Detroit by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Detroit, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 24.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Detroit

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Detroit. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Detroit. Reviews last updated April 17, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Buffalo to Detroit, such as Southwest, Delta and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,667 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
JetBlue
7.3
Good
2,926 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Buffalo to Detroit. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Buffalo to Detroit?

    Booking a flight from Buffalo (BUF) to Detroit All airports (DTT) is your only option if you wish to fly from Buffalo to Detroit. On a typical day, there are 11 flights from Buffalo to All airports, all of which are around 1h 08m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 1 airline when you book a flight from Buffalo to Detroit.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Buffalo to Detroit round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Buffalo to Detroit round-trip from $180. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $263, and Southwest, from $298. You may be able to fly from Buffalo to Detroit for 52% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Buffalo to Detroit one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $80. However, be on the lookout for offers from JetBlue and Southwest, as they are both options that can get you from Buffalo to Detroit for a low price.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Buffalo to Detroit?

    Before booking your flight to Detroit from Buffalo, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Aeromexico (87%), Korean Air (84%), Air France( 80%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Buffalo to Detroit?

    While on average a flight from Buffalo to Detroit is generally $646, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $120. When looking at the most popular route, (Buffalo - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County), you can expect to pay $293 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Buffalo to Detroit that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Buffalo to Detroit flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Buffalo to Detroit?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Buffalo to Detroit.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Buffalo to Detroit?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Buffalo to Detroit by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Buffalo to Detroit?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Buffalo to Detroit (average of $257). Flying from Buffalo to Detroit in March is currently the most expensive (average of $305). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top airline flying from Buffalo to Detroit

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Buffalo to Detroit. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 17, 2025.
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DeltaCheapest$259Average$363FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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