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$89+ 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 8/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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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 julho 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$177
(Southwest)

One-way from

$89
(American Airlines)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$335
From Indianapolis to Buffalo
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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 julho 3, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
seg 9/85:15 pmIND - BUF
1 stop6h 15mSouthwest
qua 9/104:05 pmBUF - IND
1 stop6h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 7/1$177
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
ter 8/128:08 amIND - BUF
1 stop3h 56mAmerican Airlines
sex 8/151:04 pmBUF - IND
1 stop4h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/2$232
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
qui 7/316:48 pmIND - BUF
1 stop12h 59mFrontier
sáb 8/29:37 pmBUF - IND
1 stop20h 16mFrontier
Deal found 7/1$245
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
seg 9/84:40 pmIND - BUF
1 stop4h 36mUnited Airlines
qua 9/1010:40 amBUF - IND
2 stops11h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/2$297
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
qui 7/177:01 amIND - BUF
3 stops27h 43mMultiple Airlines
seg 7/2111:47 amBUF - IND
1 stop6h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$445

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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 julho 3, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Indianapolis to Buffalo that are best for you.

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IND - BUF

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Indianapolis

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5:15 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop6h 15m

Buffalo

qua 9/10

4:05 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$177

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IND - BUF

INDBUF

Indianapolis

ter 8/12

5:27 pm-11:31 pm

1 stop6h 04m

Buffalo

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5:40 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop5h 20m

$232

IndianapolisBuffalo

IND - BUF

INDBUF

Indianapolis

qui 7/31

6:48 pm-7:47 am

1 stop12h 59m

Buffalo

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9:37 pm-5:53 pm

1 stop20h 16m

$245

IndianapolisBuffalo

IND - BUF

INDBUF

Indianapolis

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4:40 pm-9:16 pm

1 stop4h 36m

Buffalo

qua 9/10

10:40 am-9:51 pm

2 stops11h 11m

$297

IndianapolisBuffalo

IND - BUF

INDBUF

Indianapolis

qui 7/17

7:01 am-10:44 am

3 stops27h 43m

Buffalo

seg 7/21

11:47 am-6:12 pm

1 stop6h 25m

$445

IndianapolisBuffalo

IND - BUF

INDBUF

Indianapolis

qui 8/14

5:22 pm-10:06 pm

1 stop4h 44m

$89

IndianapolisBuffalo

IND - BUF

INDBUF

Indianapolis

dom 7/20

6:48 pm-7:47 am

1 stop12h 59m

$141

IndianapolisBuffalo

IND - BUF

INDBUF

Indianapolis

qui 8/14

7:20 am-2:12 pm

2 stops6h 52m

$184

IndianapolisBuffalo

IND - BUF

INDBUF

Indianapolis

dom 7/20

4:10 pm-1:00 am

2 stops8h 50m

$250

IndianapolisBuffalo

IND - BUF

INDBUF

Indianapolis

dom 7/20

7:01 am-10:50 am

3 stops27h 49m

$261

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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 julho 3, 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 julho 3, 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
4,266 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

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
4,266 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

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
7,982 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

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
8,861 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

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
4,266 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

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.
Frontier
5.9
Fair
3,286 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

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, Southwest ($177), American Airlines ($232), and Frontier ($245) offers the cheapest pricing from Indianapolis to Buffalo. Southwest is 56% 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 $89 on American Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Frontier from $141 and United Airlines from $184 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 julho 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$83Average$354FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$236Average$484FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$266Average$445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$314Average$365FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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