Buffalo (BUF) to Detroit (DTW) flights
SkyWest Airlines, Delta Air Lines fly nonstop from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, with about 33 flights a week in July 2026. The 241-mile flight takes about 1h 12m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 241 mi · 388 km
- Flight time
- 1h 12m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 80%
Airlines flying BUF to DTW
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlines | 27 | Bombardier CRJ900, Bombardier CRJ700, Bombardier CRJ550 | 42,262 | 1h 12m |
| Delta Air Lines | 7 | Airbus A319, Boeing 717-200, Airbus A320-100/200 | 45,671 | 1h 12m |
| Endeavor AirSeasonal or ended | n/a | Bombardier CRJ900, Bombardier CRJ700 | 20,207 | 1h 10m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
BUF to DTW flight schedule
5 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 5 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 6:27am and the last at 7:48pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL 2898Delta Air Lines | 6:27am | 7:40am | 31 | 90% |
| DL 3639Delta Air Lines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 8:57am | 10:14am | 31 | 91% |
| DL 3636Delta Air Lines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 12:02pm | 1:20pm | 31 | 85% |
| DL 3642Delta Air Lines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 3:54pm | 5:10pm | 31 | 79% |
| DL 5232Delta Air Lines · operated by Endeavor Air | 7:48pm | 9:11pm | 24 | 52% |
Is BUF to DTW on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 81% of 1,538 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1.8% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 8am were the most punctual (92%), those around 5pm the least (69%). Most delay time was caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning, fuelling) (54%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 1,538 | 81% | 19 min | 1.8% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am to 7am | 365 | 85% | |
| 8am to 9am | 78 | 92% | |
| 9am to 10am | 147 | 86% | |
| 10am to 11am | 60 | 76% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 280 | 82% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 77 | 72% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 148 | 86% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 33 | 79% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 158 | 69% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 178 | 76% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 143 | 10,982 | |
| September 2025 | 137 | 10,018 | |
| October 2025 | 148 | 10,139 | |
| November 2025 | 111 | 7,901 | |
| December 2025 | 105 | 7,600 | |
| January 2026 | 88 | 6,534 | |
| February 2026 | 95 | 7,119 | |
| March 2026 | 118 | 8,289 | |
| April 2026 | 131 | 8,820 | |
| May 2026 | 149 | 10,684 | |
| June 2026 | 144 | 9,827 | |
| July 2026 | 149 | 10,728 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.