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$65+ Cheap flights from Indianapolis to Buffalo (IND - 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 12/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IND — BUF
Dec 5 — Dec 121
Fri 12/5
Fri 12/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Indianapolis to Buffalo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Indianapolis to Buffalo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 5, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/85:30 amIND - BUF
1 stop8h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/1112:35 pmBUF - IND
1 stop26h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/4$167
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/612:22 pmIND - BUF
1 stop26h 01mFrontier
Mon 12/811:40 amBUF - IND
1 stop7h 10mFrontier
Deal found 11/3$222
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/139:49 amIND - BUF
1 stop10h 20mFrontier
Sun 11/1612:39 pmBUF - IND
1 stop8h 57mFrontier
Deal found 11/4$231
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/2312:59 pmIND - BUF
1 stop27h 21mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/2611:57 amBUF - IND
1 stop20h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/3$239
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/1712:17 pmIND - BUF
2 stops8h 51mFrontier
Sat 11/226:14 pmBUF - IND
1 stop17h 50mFrontier
Deal found 11/4$271
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/910:21 pmIND - BUF
1 stop13h 23mFrontier
Sat 11/157:12 pmBUF - IND
1 stop13h 32mFrontier
Deal found 11/4$281
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/69:49 amIND - BUF
1 stop10h 20mFrontier
Sun 11/912:39 pmBUF - IND
1 stop8h 57mFrontier
Deal found 11/4$321
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/269:29 pmIND - BUF
1 stop13h 16mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/2810:24 amBUF - IND
2 stops10h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/3$322
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/81:10 pmIND - BUF
2 stops7h 30mSouthwest
Thu 12/117:40 amBUF - IND
2 stops10h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 11/4$343

Cheap flight deals from Indianapolis to Buffalo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Indianapolis (IND) 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 November 5, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$167
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$65
(Mytrip)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$419
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 25% potential increase in price ($127 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Indianapolis 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 November 5, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Indianapolis to Buffalo that are best for you.

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Buffalo

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Depart

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Price

IndianapolisBuffalo

IND - BUF

INDBUF

Indianapolis

Mon 12/8

5:30 am-2:15 pm

1 stop8h 45m

Buffalo

Thu 12/11

12:35 pm-3:10 pm

1 stop26h 35m

$167

IndianapolisBuffalo

IND - BUF

INDBUF

Indianapolis

Sat 12/6

12:22 pm-2:23 pm

1 stop26h 01m

Buffalo

Mon 12/8

11:40 am-6:50 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$222

IndianapolisBuffalo

IND - BUF

INDBUF

Indianapolis

Sun 11/23

12:59 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop27h 21m

Buffalo

Wed 11/26

11:57 am-8:08 am

1 stop20h 11m

$239

IndianapolisBuffalo

IND - BUF

INDBUF

Indianapolis

Mon 11/17

12:17 pm-9:08 pm

2 stops8h 51m

Buffalo

Sat 11/22

6:14 pm-12:04 pm

1 stop17h 50m

$271

IndianapolisBuffalo

IND - BUF

INDBUF

Indianapolis

Tue 1/13

11:59 am-4:55 pm

1 stop4h 56m

Buffalo

Sun 1/18

2:54 pm-7:58 pm

1 stop5h 04m

$280

IndianapolisBuffalo

IND - BUF

INDBUF

Indianapolis

Tue 3/3

6:45 am-11:11 am

1 stop4h 26m

Buffalo

Thu 3/5

10:28 am-3:02 pm

1 stop4h 34m

$307

IndianapolisBuffalo

IND - BUF

INDBUF

Indianapolis

Tue 1/13

10:30 am-5:05 pm

2 stops6h 35m

Buffalo

Sun 1/18

6:20 am-12:10 pm

1 stop5h 50m

$311

IndianapolisBuffalo

IND - BUF

INDBUF

Indianapolis

Sat 12/6

12:22 pm-2:23 pm

1 stop26h 01m

$65

IndianapolisBuffalo

IND - BUF

INDBUF

Indianapolis

Wed 12/3

7:15 am-2:22 pm

2 stops7h 07m

$134

IndianapolisBuffalo

IND - BUF

INDBUF

Indianapolis

Sat 12/6

8:48 am-2:23 pm

3 stops29h 35m

$152

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Compare providers for flights from Indianapolis to Buffalo

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Indianapolis to Buffalo in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*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 Indianapolis-Buffalo flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Indianapolis-Buffalo flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Indianapolis-Buffalo flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Indianapolis-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 Indianapolis-Buffalo flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Indianapolis to Buffalo

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Buffalo from Indianapolis with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Indianapolis to Buffalo

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Indianapolis to Buffalo (average of $60). Flying from Indianapolis to Buffalo in June is currently the most expensive (average of $262). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Indianapolis to Buffalo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 5, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Indianapolis to Buffalo in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 44% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

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 November 5, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Indianapolis 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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,240 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,240 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,240 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Delta
7.9
Good
8,004 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,240 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,002 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,240 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,042 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,240 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,116 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,240 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis to Buffalo?

    Airlines like Frontier fly from Indianapolis to Buffalo in about 26h 01m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . The distance between Indianapolis and Buffalo is about 451 mi.

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

    According to our current data, Frontier ($60), Delta ($83), and American Airlines ($225) offers the cheapest pricing from Indianapolis to Buffalo. Frontier is 84% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $65 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $134 and Delta from $179 one-way.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Indianapolis to Buffalo?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis to Buffalo?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Indianapolis to Buffalo (average of $60). Flying from Indianapolis to Buffalo in June is currently the most expensive (average of $262). 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 5 airlines flying from Indianapolis to Buffalo

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Indianapolis 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 November 5, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$60Average$208FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$83Average$354FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$225Average$364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$236Average$464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$286Average$412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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