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Flights from Buffalo to Detroit

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Flight Duration10 h and 50 mFlights between Buffalo and Detroit take, on average, 10 h and 50 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors
Origin airportBuffalo Niagara International AirportWhen flying from Buffalo to Detroit
High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Buffalo to Detroit
One-way average Price£179The average price for a flight Buffalo - Detroit at Opodo is £179, based on the price of last 6 months
Best time to bookMarchAccording to real data February is the most popular time to book a flight to Detroit when departing from Buffalo
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Last checked on Mon 09/11
Distance: 215 mi
Buffalo airports
Detroit airports
Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)How far from city centre: 17 mi

Book your Buffalo to Detroit flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Buffalo to Detroit (United States) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

Flying non-stop from Buffalo to Detroit takes roughly 4 h and 29 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Buffalo–Detroit route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

  • Arrival airport: Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)

The weather in Detroit

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Detroit, temperatures average around 27ºC in the warmest months and roughly -5ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

  • Highs: up to 28ºC
  • Lows: down to -7ºC
  • Hottest month: July
  • Coldest month: January
  • Driest month: January
  • Wettest month: September

Tips for cheaper flights from Buffalo to Detroit

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Buffalo to Detroit:

  • Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
  • Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
  • Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Detroit. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Buffalo to Detroit

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Buffalo to Detroit?
When you fly from Buffalo to Detroit the average price is £179. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.
How can I find cheap flights from Buffalo to Detroit at Opodo?
At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the cheapest flight available from Buffalo to Detroit. Considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys, our search engine works to provides always the best price with the best conditions.
When is the best time to book a flight from Buffalo to Detroit?
The most popular months to book a flight from Buffalo to Detroit are June, December and August, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Buffalo to Detroit?
The best time of the year to go to Detroit when flying from Buffalo depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, September is the top 1º month to fly to Detroit from Buffalo in terms of searches from our customer, followed by July and August. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, January, May and February are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Buffalo - Detroit.
How long does the flight take to go from Buffalo to Detroit?
The total flight time between Buffalo and Detroit is of around 10 h and 50 m on average, considering an average distance of 215.35 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How is the weather in Detroit compared to Buffalo?
While in Buffalo temperatures can reach an average of 21º ºC in summer, Detroit can experience temperatures up to 22º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around -2º ºC in Detroit, compared to the -3º ºC average in Buffalo.

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