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$116+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to Buffalo (DSM - BUF)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — BUF
Jan 3 — Jan 101
Sat 1/3
Sat 1/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Buffalo

Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Buffalo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Buffalo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 4, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/188:00 amDSM - BUF
1 stop4h 24mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/225:35 pmBUF - DSM
1 stop5h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/3$467
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/156:15 amDSM - BUF
2 stops10h 20mSouthwest
Wed 12/248:05 amBUF - DSM
2 stops12h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 12/2$520
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/156:28 pmDSM - BUF
1 stop14h 16mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/246:00 amBUF - DSM
1 stop9h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/2$542
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/196:35 pmDSM - BUF
1 stop7h 20mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/236:29 pmBUF - DSM
1 stop6h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/4$548
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/78:00 amDSM - BUF
1 stop5h 17mDelta
Tue 12/96:00 amBUF - DSM
1 stop8h 31mDelta
Deal found 12/3$677
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/78:00 amDSM - BUF
1 stop6h 00mSouthwest
Tue 12/912:10 pmBUF - DSM
2 stops10h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 12/3$682
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/199:00 amDSM - BUF
2 stops23h 46mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/232:50 pmBUF - DSM
2 stops10h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/4$850

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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 December 4, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$181
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$116
(American Airlines)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$581
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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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 4, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Buffalo that are best for you.

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Des MoinesBuffalo

DSM - BUF

DSMBUF

Des Moines

Sat 1/17

3:35 pm-8:29 pm

1 stop3h 54m

Buffalo

Sat 1/24

8:30 am-2:33 pm

1 stop7h 03m

$303

Des MoinesBuffalo

DSM - BUF

DSMBUF

Des Moines

Sat 2/14

3:24 pm-9:01 pm

1 stop4h 37m

Buffalo

Wed 2/18

6:00 am-2:27 pm

2 stops9h 27m

$334

Des MoinesBuffalo

DSM - BUF

DSMBUF

Des Moines

Mon 1/5

3:14 pm-8:54 pm

1 stop4h 40m

Buffalo

Thu 1/8

8:30 am-2:33 pm

1 stop7h 03m

$380

Des MoinesBuffalo

DSM - BUF

DSMBUF

Des Moines

Thu 12/18

8:00 am-1:24 pm

1 stop4h 24m

Buffalo

Mon 12/22

5:35 pm-9:40 pm

1 stop5h 05m

$467

Des MoinesBuffalo

DSM - BUF

DSMBUF

Des Moines

Sun 5/17

11:30 am-4:47 pm

1 stop4h 17m

Buffalo

Wed 5/20

7:00 am-10:20 am

1 stop4h 20m

$517

Des MoinesBuffalo

DSM - BUF

DSMBUF

Des Moines

Wed 12/24

8:31 am-1:12 pm

3 stops27h 41m

$203

Des MoinesBuffalo

DSM - BUF

DSMBUF

Des Moines

Thu 12/25

8:00 am-1:24 pm

1 stop4h 24m

$204

Des MoinesBuffalo

DSM - BUF

DSMBUF

Des Moines

Wed 12/24

3:14 pm-8:54 pm

1 stop4h 40m

$204

Des MoinesBuffalo

DSM - BUF

DSMBUF

Des Moines

Tue 12/23

3:14 pm-8:54 pm

1 stop4h 40m

$234

Des MoinesBuffalo

DSM - BUF

DSMBUF

Des Moines

Thu 12/25

6:15 am-5:35 pm

2 stops10h 20m

$250

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Des Moines to Buffalo in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Buffalo flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Buffalo flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Buffalo flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Buffalo flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Des Moines-Buffalo flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Des Moines to Buffalo

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

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Buffalo (average of $100). Flying from Des Moines to Buffalo in January is currently the most expensive (average of $367). 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.

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 December 4, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Des Moines to Buffalo. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,011 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!
Delta
7.9
Good
8,011 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,011 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,063 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,011 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,045 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,011 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

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

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Des Moines to Buffalo. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Des Moines to Buffalo?

    A quick flight from Des Moines to Buffalo can take about 3h 34m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $215. Des Moines and Buffalo are separated by a distance of 768 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    Delta, at $148, was found to be the cheapest airline from Des Moines to Buffalo.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include American Airlines and United Airlines. These flights start at 63% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Des Moines to Buffalo one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Delta, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $135. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines and American Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Des Moines to Buffalo for a low price.

  • 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.

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

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Buffalo (average of $100). Flying from Des Moines to Buffalo in January is currently the most expensive (average of $367). 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$148Average$332FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$238Average$351FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$360Average$460FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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