| Date | From | To | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
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| Jul 17 | DTW | BUF | 23:43 | 00:24 |
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| Jul 16 | DTW | BUF | 00:21 | 01:00 |
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| Jul 15 | DTW | BUF | 23:01 | 23:44 |
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| Jul 14 | DTW | BUF | 23:52 | 00:34 |
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| Jul 13 | DTW | BUF | 23:02 | 23:47 |
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| Jul 12 | DTW | BUF | 00:01 | 00:38 |
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| Jul 11 | DTW | BUF | 23:33 | 00:16 |
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| Jul 10 | DTW | BUF | 23:43 | 00:23 |
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| Jul 09 | DTW | BUF | 01:22 | 23:58 |
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| Jul 08 | DTW | BUF | 23:01 | 23:45 |
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Delta Air Lines Flight DL978 connects Detroit, United States to Buffalo, United States, taking off from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport DTW and landing at Buffalo Niagara International Airport BUF.
How long is the DL978 flight from Detroit to Buffalo?
The average flight time from Detroit to Buffalo is 41 minutes. The flight distance is 387 km / 240 miles and the average flight speed is 539 km/h / 335 mph.
How many DL978 flights are operated per week?
7 flights per week. The flight DL978 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of Delta Air Lines Flight DL978 Detroit to Buffalo?
The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for Delta Air Lines Flight DL978 is 4.5/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.
When was the latest DL978 flight?
The latest flight took off on Saturday, July 18th, 2026 with the flight status being Landed on 00:24.
How else can the flight DL978 be referenced as?
This Delta Air Lines flight can also be referenced as DAL978, DL0978, DL 978, DAL 978.
How often is flight DL978 delayed?
On average, 60% of all DL978 flights are delayed. The average delay is 46 minutes.
Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled DL978 flight or baggage issues?
If your DL978 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.
See our DL978 Flight Tracker above for more details.
Flight DL978 is code-shared by 4 airlines using the flight numbers AF5717, AM3752, VS1609, WS5500
Other flights departing from Detroit DTW: DL5095, DL5369, DL5634, OO3909
Other flights arriving at Buffalo BUF: DL2334, UA4546, AA403, AA5911
All flights connecting Detroit DTW to Buffalo BUF.
