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$129+ 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 10/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IND — BUF
Oct 17 — Oct 241
Fri 10/17
Fri 10/24
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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 September 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$168
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$129
(Delta)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$286
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 September 17, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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.
Thu 10/168:51 pmIND - BUF
1 stop19h 38mFrontier
Sun 10/199:13 pmBUF - IND
1 stop23h 58mFrontier
Deal found 9/17$168
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 9/186:58 pmIND - BUF
1 stop23h 16mFrontier
Thu 9/257:41 pmBUF - IND
1 stop21h 40mFrontier
Deal found 9/17$236
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 9/256:58 pmIND - BUF
1 stop23h 16mFrontier
Sun 9/281:23 pmBUF - IND
1 stop20h 24mFrontier
Deal found 9/16$252
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 10/186:06 pmIND - BUF
1 stop5h 50mDelta
Tue 10/217:30 pmBUF - IND
1 stop4h 29mDelta
Deal found 9/16$257
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Wed 10/155:14 pmIND - BUF
1 stop4h 39mAmerican Airlines
Thu 10/236:14 amBUF - IND
1 stop5h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$280
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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.
Thu 10/1612:59 pmIND - BUF
1 stop5h 19mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/186:00 amBUF - IND
1 stop5h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/17$284
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Fri 10/177:29 amIND - BUF
1 stop7h 41mDelta
Tue 10/217:30 pmBUF - IND
1 stop4h 29mDelta
Deal found 9/16$288
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Thu 10/166:40 pmIND - BUF
2 stops21h 49mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/209:13 pmBUF - IND
1 stop12h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/16$291
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Wed 10/157:15 amIND - BUF
2 stops6h 57mUnited Airlines
Fri 10/177:07 amBUF - IND
1 stop4h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$293
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Wed 10/156:06 amIND - BUF
1 stop16h 51mDelta
Tue 10/217:30 pmBUF - IND
1 stop4h 29mDelta
Deal found 9/16$301
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 10/166:00 amIND - BUF
1 stop3h 53mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/207:07 amBUF - IND
1 stop4h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/16$303
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 10/15:45 amIND - BUF
2 stops29h 37mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/57:41 pmBUF - IND
1 stop21h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/16$304

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 September 17, 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

Fri 10/3

6:21 pm-6:14 pm

1 stop23h 53m

Buffalo

Sun 10/5

4:57 pm-8:04 pm

1 stop27h 07m

$236

IndianapolisBuffalo

IND - BUF

INDBUF

Indianapolis

Sat 10/18

6:06 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop5h 50m

Buffalo

Tue 10/21

7:30 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop4h 29m

$257

IndianapolisBuffalo

IND - BUF

INDBUF

Indianapolis

Wed 10/15

5:14 pm-9:53 pm

1 stop4h 39m

Buffalo

Thu 10/23

6:14 am-12:08 pm

1 stop5h 54m

$280

IndianapolisBuffalo

IND - BUF

INDBUF

Indianapolis

Thu 10/16

6:40 pm-4:29 pm

2 stops21h 49m

Buffalo

Mon 10/20

9:13 pm-9:20 am

1 stop12h 07m

$291

IndianapolisBuffalo

IND - BUF

INDBUF

Indianapolis

Wed 10/15

7:15 am-2:12 pm

2 stops6h 57m

Buffalo

Fri 10/17

7:07 am-11:17 am

1 stop4h 10m

$293

IndianapolisBuffalo

IND - BUF

INDBUF

Indianapolis

Wed 10/1

5:45 am-11:22 am

2 stops29h 37m

Buffalo

Sun 10/5

7:41 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop21h 29m

$304

IndianapolisBuffalo

IND - BUF

INDBUF

Indianapolis

Wed 10/29

8:00 am-12:09 pm

1 stop4h 09m

Buffalo

Sun 11/2

5:20 am-10:14 am

1 stop4h 54m

$307

IndianapolisBuffalo

IND - BUF

INDBUF

Indianapolis

Tue 3/3

7:20 am-2:36 pm

1 stop7h 16m

Buffalo

Thu 3/5

6:16 am-1:59 pm

1 stop7h 43m

$307

IndianapolisBuffalo

IND - BUF

INDBUF

Indianapolis

Wed 10/8

7:29 am-3:10 pm

1 stop7h 41m

$129

IndianapolisBuffalo

IND - BUF

INDBUF

Indianapolis

Wed 10/15

4:21 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop7h 22m

$129

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Best time to book a flight from Indianapolis to Buffalo

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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, 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 September 17, 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.

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 September 17, 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
4,242 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

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
4,242 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

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
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

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
8,926 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

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
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

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, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Indianapolis to Buffalo in about 4h 39m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 19h 14m. The distance between Indianapolis and Buffalo is about 451 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    According to our current data, Delta ($83), American Airlines ($231), and United Airlines ($236) offers the cheapest pricing from Indianapolis to Buffalo. Delta is 79% 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 $129 on Delta. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $129 and United Airlines from $134 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 September 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$83Average$351FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$231Average$393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$236Average$464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$286Average$314FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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