Direct flights from Buffalo to Detroit
35 nonstop flights a week on 2 airlines. Zero layovers — one hop from BUF to DTW.
Flight time: about 39m nonstop
Which days does it fly?
When does it fly?
Departure times in Buffalo local time, from flights observed over the last 7 days.
| Flight | Departs | Duration | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta DAL2898 | 6:29a | 43m | Wed |
| Delta DAL2898 | 6:42a | 41m | Thu, Sat, Sun |
| Delta DAL2898 | 6:48a | 45m | Mon, Tue, Fri |
| SkyWest SKW3639 | 9:03a | 38m | Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun |
| SkyWest SKW3639 | 9:09a | 39m | Tue–Thu |
| SkyWest SKW3636 | 12:13p | 37m | Mon, Tue, Sun |
| SkyWest SKW3636 | 12:26p | 34m | Thu–Fri |
| SkyWest SKW3636 | 12:52p | 52m | Sat |
| SkyWest SKW3636 | 1:33p | 39m | Wed |
| SkyWest SKW3642 | 3:54p | 48m | Sun |
| SkyWest SKW3642 | 4:02p | 39m | Mon, Thu, Fri |
| SkyWest SKW3642 | 4:43p | 40m | Tue |
| SkyWest SKW3642 | 5:18p | 41m | Sat |
| SkyWest SKW3642 | 6:09p | 39m | Wed |
| SkyWest SKW3637 | 8:03p | 45m | Fri |
| SkyWest SKW3637 | 8:10p | 24m | Mon |
| SkyWest SKW3637 | 8:20p | 37m | Thu, Sun |
| SkyWest SKW3637 | 8:32p | 37m | Tue |
| SkyWest SKW3637 | 9:18p | 38m | Wed |
| Delta DAL9965 | 9:55p | 41m | Sat |
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Nonstop from Buffalo (BUF) to Detroit (DTW)
Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) has 35 nonstop flights a week to Detroit (DTW), operated by Delta and SkyWest. No layovers, no connections — one hop out of BUF and you're there.
This route flies every day of the week, so any travel day works. Route data updated July 2026 from observed departures.
Route data updated July 2026 from observed flight departures. Schedules change — always confirm with the airline before booking.
How long is the flight from Buffalo to Detroit?
The nonstop flight from Buffalo (BUF) to Detroit (DTW) takes about 39m in the air, based on recently observed nonstop departures.
How long does it take to drive from Buffalo to Detroit?
Driving from Buffalo to Detroit takes about 4h 4m, covering roughly 256 miles. The nonstop flight takes about 39m.