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Cheap flights from Des Moines to Buffalo (DSM - BUF) from $281

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
DSM — BUF
Jun 14 — Jun 211
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Buffalo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Buffalo (BUF). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated June 9, 2024.

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Average price

$454

Round-trip from

$256
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Buffalo?

Sunday flights are generally found to be more expensive for flights from Des Moines to Buffalo. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Buffalo.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Buffalo?

February can be a great time to fly to Buffalo from Des Moines with a flight ticket averaging about $410. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of February for as cheap as $259. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of July.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DSM to BUF?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Des Moines to Buffalo is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 22% on airfare.

Cheap Des Moines to Buffalo flights in June & July 2024

Find cheap flight options from Des Moines to Buffalo specifically for the months of June and July 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,022,473 searches. Prices were last updated on June 9, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Buffalo in 2024 at this time. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Thu 7/182:25 pmDSM - BUF
1 stop27h 51mFrontier
Sat 7/279:42 pmBUF - DSM
1 stop16h 56mFrontier
Deal found 6/8$338
Fri 7/195:24 pmDSM - BUF
1 stop5h 56mDelta
Sat 7/206:15 amBUF - DSM
1 stop6h 06mDelta
Deal found 6/8$346
Wed 6/1211:53 amDSM - BUF
1 stop5h 26mDelta
Mon 6/175:49 pmBUF - DSM
1 stop3h 58mDelta
Deal found 6/8$608
Wed 6/126:54 amDSM - BUF
2 stops9h 43mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/176:46 pmBUF - DSM
1 stop6h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/8$613
Thu 7/186:00 amDSM - BUF
2 stops10h 40mAmerican Airlines
Sat 7/276:48 pmBUF - DSM
1 stop5h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/8$623
Thu 6/132:21 pmDSM - BUF
1 stop7h 41mDelta
Sun 6/166:00 amBUF - DSM
1 stop5h 15mDelta
Deal found 6/8$653
Wed 6/121:40 pmDSM - BUF
2 stops9h 19mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/1710:05 amBUF - DSM
2 stops14h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/8$669
Fri 7/193:25 pmDSM - BUF
1 stop5h 24mUnited Airlines
Sat 7/207:55 pmBUF - DSM
3 stops19h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/8$731
Thu 7/186:00 amDSM - BUF
2 stops10h 40mAmerican Airlines
Sat 7/275:34 amBUF - DSM
2 stops17h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/8$779

Des Moines to Buffalo 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Des Moines and Buffalo in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,022,473 searches. Data last updated June 9, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Buffalo in 2024 at this time. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Wed 8/146:35 amDSM - BUF
1 stop3h 38mDelta
Sat 8/176:15 amBUF - DSM
1 stop6h 06mDelta
Deal found 6/8$281
Thu 7/182:25 pmDSM - BUF
1 stop27h 51mFrontier
Sat 7/279:42 pmBUF - DSM
1 stop16h 56mFrontier
Deal found 6/8$338
Fri 7/195:24 pmDSM - BUF
1 stop5h 56mDelta
Sat 7/206:15 amBUF - DSM
1 stop6h 06mDelta
Deal found 6/8$346
Wed 8/146:50 pmDSM - BUF
1 stop4h 06mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/196:00 amBUF - DSM
2 stops9h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/8$356
Wed 8/1411:20 amDSM - BUF
2 stops11h 05mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/196:00 amBUF - DSM
2 stops9h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/8$387
Wed 8/146:50 pmDSM - BUF
1 stop4h 06mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/177:00 amBUF - DSM
2 stops16h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/8$448
Wed 8/1411:20 amDSM - BUF
2 stops11h 05mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/177:00 amBUF - DSM
2 stops16h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/8$479
Tue 8/611:21 amDSM - BUF
2 stops11h 04mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/107:00 amBUF - DSM
1 stop15h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/8$523
Tue 8/611:21 amDSM - BUF
2 stops11h 04mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/106:18 amBUF - DSM
2 stops16h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/8$592

Find flights from Des Moines to Buffalo within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Buffalo that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,022,473 searches. Data last updated June 9, 2024.

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$281 - $623

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Des MoinesBuffalo

DSM - BUF

DSMBUF

Des Moines

Wed 8/14

1 stop3h 38m

Buffalo

Sat 8/17

1 stop6h 06m

$281

Des MoinesBuffalo

DSM - BUF

DSMBUF

Des Moines

Thu 7/18

1 stop27h 51m

Buffalo

Sat 7/27

1 stop16h 56m

$338

Des MoinesBuffalo

DSM - BUF

DSMBUF

Des Moines

Fri 7/19

1 stop5h 56m

Buffalo

Sat 7/20

1 stop6h 06m

$346

Des MoinesBuffalo

DSM - BUF

DSMBUF

Des Moines

Wed 8/14

1 stop4h 06m

Buffalo

Mon 8/19

2 stops9h 07m

$356

Des MoinesBuffalo

DSM - BUF

DSMBUF

Des Moines

Wed 8/14

2 stops11h 05m

Buffalo

Mon 8/19

2 stops9h 07m

$387

Des MoinesBuffalo

DSM - BUF

DSMBUF

Des Moines

Wed 8/14

1 stop4h 06m

Buffalo

Sat 8/17

2 stops16h 20m

$448

Des MoinesBuffalo

DSM - BUF

DSMBUF

Des Moines

Wed 8/14

2 stops11h 05m

Buffalo

Sat 8/17

2 stops16h 20m

$479

Des MoinesBuffalo

DSM - BUF

DSMBUF

Des Moines

Tue 8/6

2 stops11h 04m

Buffalo

Sat 8/10

1 stop15h 29m

$523

Des MoinesBuffalo

DSM - BUF

DSMBUF

Des Moines

Thu 7/18

2 stops10h 40m

Buffalo

Sat 7/27

1 stop5h 49m

$623

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Deals found on 6/8

What is the cheapest day to fly from Des Moines to Buffalo?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Buffalo. Price data was last updated on June 2, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Des Moines to Buffalo flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Buffalo

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Temperature and rainfall in Buffalo by month

Plan your trip to Buffalo by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

BUF

Temperature

24.8 - 71.6 °F

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Buffalo, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 71.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 24.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Buffalo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Buffalo. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Buffalo. Reviews last updated June 9, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines and American Airlines from Des Moines to Buffalo have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,310 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!

Delta
8.0
Very good
10,310 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,310 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!

United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,680 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,310 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,186 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,310 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!

Frontier
6.2
Okay
3,975 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,310 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from Des Moines to Buffalo for under $300 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Des Moines to Buffalo for under $300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Delta for just $281, but on average you can expect to pay $490.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to Buffalo round-trip?

    Delta, at $281, was found to be the cheapest airline from Des Moines to Buffalo.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Frontier and United Airlines. These flights start at 31% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What does DSM to BUF mean?

    Des Moines Airport is DSM and Buffalo Airport is BUF. These codes are created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use them to identify the departing and arrival airports in the flight routes they service.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Buffalo that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Des Moines to Buffalo flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Des Moines to Buffalo with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Des Moines to Buffalo flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Buffalo that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines to Buffalo flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Buffalo?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Des Moines to Buffalo.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Buffalo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Buffalo by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Buffalo that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Des Moines to Buffalo offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Des Moines to Buffalo?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Des Moines to Buffalo flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Des Moines to Buffalo flight deals updated?

    The Des Moines to Buffalo flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 6/8.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Des Moines to Buffalo?

    When booking a flight from Des Moines to Buffalo, you may want to consider flying on American Airlines, Delta or United Airlines as they are the most popular for this route.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Buffalo?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Buffalo (average of $256). Flying from Des Moines to Buffalo in July is currently the most expensive (average of $359). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Des Moines to Buffalo

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Buffalo. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,022,473 searches. Data last updated June 9, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$287Average$386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$304Average$388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$335Average$497FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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