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$79+ 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 8/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IND — BUF
Jun 19 — Jun 261
Thu 6/19
Thu 6/26
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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 June 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$237
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$79
(Southwest)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$416
From Indianapolis to Buffalo
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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 June 14, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 6/307:36 amIND - BUF
1 stop3h 45mAmerican Airlines
Wed 7/210:09 amBUF - IND
1 stop4h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$237
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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.
Thu 7/106:48 pmIND - BUF
1 stop12h 59mMultiple Airlines
Mon 7/1411:47 amBUF - IND
1 stop6h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/14$241
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Sat 7/126:52 pmIND - BUF
1 stop5h 07mDelta
Tue 7/156:30 amBUF - IND
1 stop4h 54mDelta
Deal found 6/12$249
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Fri 6/135:44 pmIND - BUF
1 stop26h 53mFrontier
Mon 6/168:50 amBUF - IND
1 stop9h 17mFrontier
Deal found 6/12$268
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Tue 7/156:00 amIND - BUF
1 stop3h 54mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/215:54 pmBUF - IND
1 stop5h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$293
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 8/47:35 pmIND - BUF
1 stop4h 10mSouthwest
Mon 8/118:30 amBUF - IND
2 stops7h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 6/12$296

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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 June 14, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Indianapolis to Buffalo that are best for you.

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Indianapolis

Fly to

Buffalo

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Depart

Return

Price

IndianapolisBuffalo

IND - BUF

INDBUF

Indianapolis

Mon 6/30

7:36 am-11:21 am

1 stop3h 45m

Buffalo

Wed 7/2

10:09 am-2:33 pm

1 stop4h 24m

$237

IndianapolisBuffalo

IND - BUF

INDBUF

Indianapolis

Thu 7/10

6:48 pm-7:47 am

1 stop12h 59m

Buffalo

Mon 7/14

11:47 am-6:12 pm

1 stop6h 25m

$241

IndianapolisBuffalo

IND - BUF

INDBUF

Indianapolis

Sat 7/12

6:52 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 07m

Buffalo

Tue 7/15

6:30 am-11:24 am

1 stop4h 54m

$249

IndianapolisBuffalo

IND - BUF

INDBUF

Indianapolis

Fri 6/20

5:44 pm-8:37 pm

1 stop26h 53m

Buffalo

Mon 6/23

8:50 am-6:07 pm

1 stop9h 17m

$268

IndianapolisBuffalo

IND - BUF

INDBUF

Indianapolis

Tue 7/15

6:00 am-9:54 am

1 stop3h 54m

Buffalo

Mon 7/21

5:54 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop5h 49m

$293

IndianapolisBuffalo

IND - BUF

INDBUF

Indianapolis

Mon 8/4

7:35 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop4h 10m

Buffalo

Mon 8/11

8:30 am-4:20 pm

2 stops7h 50m

$296

IndianapolisBuffalo

IND - BUF

INDBUF

Indianapolis

Wed 8/13

7:30 am-12:30 pm

1 stop5h 00m

$79

IndianapolisBuffalo

IND - BUF

INDBUF

Indianapolis

Tue 7/1

5:44 pm-10:03 pm

1 stop4h 19m

$119

IndianapolisBuffalo

IND - BUF

INDBUF

Indianapolis

Fri 6/20

7:02 pm-8:56 am

1 stop13h 54m

$142

IndianapolisBuffalo

IND - BUF

INDBUF

Indianapolis

Tue 7/1

12:30 pm-11:38 pm

2 stops11h 08m

$154

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Best time to book a flight from Indianapolis to Buffalo

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Cheapflights Insights

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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Indianapolis to Buffalo (average of $256). Flying from Indianapolis to Buffalo in December is currently the most expensive (average of $337). 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 June 14, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Indianapolis to Buffalo in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 45% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

Rainfall in Buffalo by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Buffalo ranges from 2.5 - 4.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Buffalo when rainfall is around 2.5 in.

Temperature in Buffalo by month

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

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 14, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from Indianapolis to Buffalo have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,283 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,283 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,283 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,283 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,793 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,283 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,283 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Sun Country Air
6.9
Okay
345 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,283 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

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.

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

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($237), Delta ($249), and Frontier ($268) offers the cheapest pricing from Indianapolis to Buffalo. American Airlines is 41% 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 $79 on Southwest. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $119 and Frontier from $142 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Indianapolis to Buffalo (average of $256). Flying from Indianapolis to Buffalo in December is currently the most expensive (average of $337). 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 4 airlines flying from Indianapolis to Buffalo

Discover the top 4 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 June 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$83Average$346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$236Average$484FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$243Average$389FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$314Average$365FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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