How long is the flight from South Dakota to Buffalo?

Departing from South Dakota to Buffalo will take you 4h 54m. There are 905 mi between South Dakota and Buffalo.

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.

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).

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

When flying from South Dakota to Buffalo, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Buffalo from South Dakota?

Most people fly into Buffalo (BUF) if they book a flight to Buffalo from South Dakota. Buffalo is conveniently located just 8.3 mi from Buffalo’s city center.

Can I find deals for flights from South Dakota to Buffalo that include hotel bookings?

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

How can I find direct flights from South Dakota to Buffalo?

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

Can I find deals for business class flights from South Dakota to Buffalo?

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$341+ Flights from South Dakota to Buffalo

Q: How much does it cost to fly round-trip from South Dakota to Buffalo?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. South Dakota to Buffalo flights typically cost between $358 and $558 in January. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $341 on United Airlines (Jan 31-Feb 3).

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Sat 1/317:30 amFSD - BUF

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Tue 2/310:45 amBUF - FSD

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Deal found 12/15

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Wed 12/173:15 pmFSD - BUF

1 stop4h 52mUnited Airlines

Wed 12/316:30 amBUF - FSD

1 stop8h 57mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$691

Wed 12/171:30 pmFSD - BUF

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Wed 12/3112:01 pmBUF - FSD

2 stops11h 06mDelta

Deal found 12/17

$978

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Sun 1/46:30 amBUF - RAP

1 stop6h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$708

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2 stops11h 29mUnited Airlines

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2 stops8h 33mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$404

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Tue 2/310:45 amBUF - FSD

1 stop7h 33mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$341

Sat 1/317:00 amRAP - BUF

2 stops11h 29mUnited Airlines

Tue 2/311:24 amBUF - RAP

2 stops11h 08mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$379

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Buffalo from South Dakota?
Most people fly into Buffalo (BUF) if they book a flight to Buffalo from South Dakota. Buffalo is conveniently located just 8.3 mi from Buffalo’s city center.
How long is the flight from South Dakota to Buffalo?
Departing from South Dakota to Buffalo will take you 4h 54m. There are 905 mi between South Dakota and Buffalo.
Can I find deals for flights from South Dakota to Buffalo that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on South Dakota to Buffalo flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from South Dakota to Buffalo?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Dakota to Buffalo.
Can I find deals for business class flights from South Dakota to Buffalo?
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