Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport is 1 hour 10 minutes.
You can choose from 37 weekly Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport flights. The 07:05 departure with Delta Air Lines is the earliest flight available. Delta Air Lines operates the latest service of the day at 23:13.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your DTW to BUF flight.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
Delta Air Lines has direct flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Buffalo — and maybe even more of United States if time allows.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Delta Air Lines.
The most punctual carrier that offers DTW to BUF flights is Delta Air Lines. Its services arrive as scheduled 66.02% of the time.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between DTW and BUF:
Washington Dulles International Airport
Ronald Reagan National Airport
LaGuardia Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport flight is RM302. A return fare right now is RM623. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Book six months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from DTW to BUF.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across each month.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from DTW to BUF.
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Handy information about Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
You'll find DTW at 1 Detroit Metro Airport.
Of all flights departing from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, 75.1% land on schedule at their destination.
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is around 32 kilometres from central Detroit. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel near DTW? If you're boarding an early flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
Consider staying in a hotel near BUF if you're catching a late Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport flight. Select one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Travel at your own speed with a Buffalo Niagara International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Dollar, Hertz or Budget and venture far and wide through Buffalo and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Buffalo Niagara International Airport around two weeks before travelling.
Getting from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to central Buffalo
You'll find BUF at Genesee Street.
From Buffalo Niagara International Airport, Buffalo is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It typically takes 1 hour 15 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Buffalo. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in May.
Lock in your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport for July if you'd like to explore Buffalo during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -10ºC (14ºF) and 2ºC (36ºF). Search for cheap tickets from DTW to BUF sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
Buffalo has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of United States waiting to be explored. About 467 kilometres south-east of Buffalo, a visit to New York will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Empire State Building.
If there's time to check out another great destination in United States, consider Philadelphia, about 451 kilometres south-east of Buffalo. Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art are among its highlights.
