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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Dakota to Buffalo (average of $256). Flying from South Dakota 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 month to fly from South Dakota to Buffalo?

Flights from South Dakota to Buffalo lean towards being more expensive in December. Prices are generally better when you fly from South Dakota to Buffalo in March, with the cheapest ticket starting at $243.

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?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Dakota 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.

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Cheapest flights from South Dakota to Buffalo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Dakota to Buffalo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 29, 2025.

Tue 6/2412:56 pmFSD - BUF

1 stop4h 37mDelta

Mon 6/307:48 pmBUF - FSD

1 stop4h 56mDelta

Deal found 4/27

$259

Wed 5/1412:45 pmRAP - BUF

1 stop6h 37mUnited Airlines

Sun 5/186:45 amBUF - RAP

1 stop6h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/27

$337

Sun 5/412:26 pmRAP - BUF

1 stop8h 34mAmerican Airlines

Sun 5/115:10 amBUF - RAP

1 stop8h 09mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/28

$349

Sat 5/36:00 amRAP - BUF

2 stops9h 14mDelta

Sat 5/101:35 pmBUF - RAP

2 stops10h 59mDelta

Deal found 4/27

$359

Tue 6/243:10 pmFSD - BUF

1 stop4h 51mUnited Airlines

Mon 6/305:54 pmBUF - FSD

3 stops27h 26mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/27

$438

Mon 7/2112:33 pmFSD - BUF

1 stop6h 21mAmerican Airlines

Fri 7/2512:26 pmBUF - FSD

1 stop5h 54mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/28

$459

Best flights from South Dakota to Buffalo
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Tue 6/2412:56 pmFSD - BUF

1 stop4h 37mDelta

Mon 6/307:48 pmBUF - FSD

1 stop4h 56mDelta

Deal found 4/27

$259

Wed 5/1412:45 pmRAP - BUF

1 stop6h 37mUnited Airlines

Sun 5/186:45 amBUF - RAP

1 stop6h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/27

$337

Mon 7/2112:33 pmFSD - BUF

1 stop6h 21mAmerican Airlines

Fri 7/2512:26 pmBUF - FSD

1 stop5h 54mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/28

$459

Tue 6/243:10 pmFSD - BUF

1 stop4h 51mUnited Airlines

Mon 6/305:54 pmBUF - FSD

3 stops27h 26mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/27

$438

Mon 5/1210:46 amRAP - BUF

2 stops11h 07mDelta

Sat 5/175:54 pmBUF - RAP

2 stops6h 40mDelta

Deal found 4/27

$459

Tue 5/1311:49 amRAP - BUF

1 stop6h 29mAmerican Airlines

Sun 5/188:00 amBUF - RAP

1 stop5h 19mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/27

$618

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Sat 5/36:00 amRAP - BUF

2 stops9h 14mDelta

Sat 5/101:35 pmBUF - RAP

2 stops10h 59mDelta

Deal found 4/27

$359

Sun 5/412:26 pmRAP - BUF

1 stop8h 34mAmerican Airlines

Sun 5/115:10 amBUF - RAP

1 stop8h 09mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/28

$349

Tue 5/66:23 amRAP - BUF

1 stop4h 57mUnited Airlines

Sat 5/106:45 amBUF - RAP

1 stop6h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/27

$379

Mon 5/1211:40 amFSD - BUF

2 stops10h 56mUnited Airlines

Fri 5/165:57 pmBUF - FSD

3 stops27h 52mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/28

$509

Mon 5/124:10 pmFSD - BUF

1 stop6h 12mAmerican Airlines

Fri 5/1610:11 amBUF - FSD

1 stop6h 26mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/28

$619

Wed 5/1412:45 pmRAP - BUF

1 stop6h 37mUnited Airlines

Sun 5/186:45 amBUF - RAP

1 stop6h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/27

$337

One-way flights from South Dakota to Buffalo
Search for one-way flight options from South Dakota to Buffalo. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated April 29, 2025.

Sat 8/97:00 amRAP - BUF

1 stop13h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/28

$607

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FSD - BUF

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Tue 6/24

12:56 pm-6:33 pm

1 stop4h 37m

Buffalo

Mon 6/30

7:48 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop4h 56m

$259

Rapid CityBuffalo

RAP - BUF

RAPBUF

Rapid City

Wed 5/14

12:45 pm-9:22 pm

1 stop6h 37m

Buffalo

Sun 5/18

6:45 am-11:00 am

1 stop6h 15m

$337

Sioux FallsBuffalo

FSD - BUF

FSDBUF

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Tue 6/24

3:10 pm-9:01 pm

1 stop4h 51m

Buffalo

Mon 6/30

5:54 pm-8:20 pm

3 stops27h 26m

$438

Sioux FallsBuffalo

FSD - BUF

FSDBUF

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Mon 7/21

12:33 pm-7:54 pm

1 stop6h 21m

Buffalo

Fri 7/25

12:26 pm-5:20 pm

1 stop5h 54m

$459

Rapid CityBuffalo

RAP - BUF

RAPBUF

Rapid City

Mon 5/12

10:46 am-11:53 pm

2 stops11h 07m

Buffalo

Sat 5/17

5:54 pm-10:34 pm

2 stops6h 40m

$459

Rapid CityBuffalo

RAP - BUF

RAPBUF

Rapid City

Tue 5/13

11:49 am-8:18 pm

1 stop6h 29m

Buffalo

Sun 5/18

8:00 am-11:19 am

1 stop5h 19m

$618

Rapid CityBuffalo

RAP - BUF

RAPBUF

Rapid City

Sat 8/9

7:00 am-10:55 pm

1 stop13h 55m

$607

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Rainfall in Buffalo 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

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

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, United Airlines and American Airlines from South Dakota to Buffalo. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,929 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,929 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,929 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,696 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,929 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,929 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!

Related info for your journey

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?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Dakota 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 South Dakota to Buffalo?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Dakota to Buffalo (average of $256). Flying from South Dakota 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 2 airlines flying from South Dakota to Buffalo

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
American Airlines	Cheapest$268	Average$401	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$318	Average$488	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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Best time to book a flight from South Dakota to Buffalo

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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Dakota to Buffalo

Rainfall in Buffalo by month

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Temperature in Buffalo by month

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Buffalo

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, United Airlines and American Airlines from South Dakota to Buffalo. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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

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