DL 5249 Buffalo to Detroit Flight Status

Delta Air Lines Flight DL5249 from Buffalo Niagara International Airport BUF to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport DTW is not scheduled for today June 4th, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on November 8th, 2025.
Check the table below for DL5249's most recent flight history:

DL 5249 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Nov 08 17:39 18:28
Landed
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Nov 06 20:32 21:19
Landed Late
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Nov 06 19:30 20:44
Scheduled
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Nov 05 19:49 20:36
Landed
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Nov 04 20:12 20:56
Landed
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Delta Air Lines DL 5249 Buffalo to Detroit Flight Information

Delta Air Lines Flight DL5249 connects Buffalo, United States to Detroit, United States, taking off from Buffalo Niagara International Airport BUF and landing at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport DTW.

How long is the DL5249 flight from Buffalo to Detroit?

The average flight time from Buffalo to Detroit is 46 minutes. The flight distance is 387 km / 240 miles and the average flight speed is 481 km/h / 299 mph.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of Delta Air Lines Flight DL5249 Buffalo to Detroit?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for Delta Air Lines Flight DL5249 is 4.9/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

Which terminal is the flight DL5249 arriving at?

Flight DL5249 arrives at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) Terminal M.

When was the latest DL5249 flight?

The latest flight took off on Saturday, November 8th, 2025 with the flight status being Landed on 18:28.

How else can the flight DL5249 be referenced as?

This Delta Air Lines flight can also be referenced as DAL5249, DL 5249, DAL 5249.

How often is flight DL5249 delayed?

On average, 30% of all DL5249 flights are delayed. The average delay is 16 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled DL5249 flight or baggage issues?

If your DL5249 flight was cancelled, delayed, or if you experienced baggage issues such as delayed, damaged, or lost bags, you may be entitled to compensation. Compensation amounts and eligibility depend on various regulations, including EC 261/2004, UK261, CA Montreal Convention, US GoodWill, BR-ANAC, SA-GACA and TK-SHY.

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DL5249 and Buffalo BUF to Detroit DTW Flights

Flight DL5249 is code-shared by 2 airlines using the flight numbers KL6857, VS1610

Other flights departing from Buffalo BUF: DL5661, WN3246, AA1044, UA4494

Other flights arriving at Detroit DTW: DL2771, DL4679, UA5444, DL5215

All flights connecting Buffalo BUF to Detroit DTW.

DL5249 Delta Air Lines Flight: Buffalo to Detroit Route Map

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