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$214+ Cheap flights from Buffalo to Des Moines (BUF - DSM)

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 8/11. 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 Buffalo to Des Moines

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Buffalo (BUF) to Des Moines (DSM). 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 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$237
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$214
(American Airlines)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$495
From Buffalo to Des Moines
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Cheapest flights from Buffalo to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Buffalo to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on julho 29, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
ter 9/25:54 pmBUF - DSM
1 stop4h 51mUnited Airlines
qui 9/41:10 pmDSM - BUF
1 stop7h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/28$237
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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.
sáb 9/612:02 pmBUF - DSM
1 stop5h 27mDelta
seg 9/83:12 pmDSM - BUF
1 stop7h 12mDelta
Deal found 7/27$302
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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.
qui 8/148:00 amBUF - DSM
1 stop5h 14mAmerican Airlines
qua 8/208:17 amDSM - BUF
1 stop4h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/26$332
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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.
sex 8/297:50 amBUF - DSM
1 stop6h 10mSouthwest
seg 9/16:00 amDSM - BUF
2 stops12h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 7/27$475

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Buffalo to Des Moines that are best for you.

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Buffalo

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Des Moines

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BuffaloDes Moines

BUF - DSM

BUFDSM

Buffalo

ter 9/2

5:54 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop4h 51m

Des Moines

qui 9/4

1:10 pm-9:16 pm

1 stop7h 06m

$237

BuffaloDes Moines

BUF - DSM

BUFDSM

Buffalo

sáb 9/6

12:02 pm-4:29 pm

1 stop5h 27m

Des Moines

seg 9/8

3:12 pm-11:24 pm

1 stop7h 12m

$302

BuffaloDes Moines

BUF - DSM

BUFDSM

Buffalo

qui 8/14

8:00 am-12:14 pm

1 stop5h 14m

Des Moines

qua 8/20

8:17 am-1:50 pm

1 stop4h 33m

$332

BuffaloDes Moines

BUF - DSM

BUFDSM

Buffalo

sex 8/29

7:50 am-1:00 pm

1 stop6h 10m

Des Moines

seg 9/1

6:00 am-7:35 pm

2 stops12h 35m

$475

BuffaloDes Moines

BUF - DSM

BUFDSM

Buffalo

seg 8/11

5:51 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop6h 59m

$214

BuffaloDes Moines

BUF - DSM

BUFDSM

Buffalo

sex 8/15

12:50 pm-8:20 pm

2 stops8h 30m

$309

BuffaloDes Moines

BUF - DSM

BUFDSM

Buffalo

ter 8/12

7:45 pm-4:15 pm

3 stops21h 30m

$491

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Deals found on 7/28

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Buffalo to Des Moines

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Buffalo to Des Moines?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Buffalo to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Buffalo to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $402). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Des Moines

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Des Moines. 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 Des Moines. Reviews last updated julho 29, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Buffalo to Des Moines, such as Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Gina,Jul 2025

LAS - DEN

We experienced bad weather, which turned our 1.5 hour flight from Las Vegas to Denver, into 3.5. The pilot and crew kept us updated and explained that we had to circle and or possibly redirect to another airport. After circling for sometime, we were able to land smoothly in Denver. Thank you to all the flight crew, tower control, and all who got us to our destination safely.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Gina,Jul 2025

LAS - DEN

We experienced bad weather, which turned our 1.5 hour flight from Las Vegas to Denver, into 3.5. The pilot and crew kept us updated and explained that we had to circle and or possibly redirect to another airport. After circling for sometime, we were able to land smoothly in Denver. Thank you to all the flight crew, tower control, and all who got us to our destination safely.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Gina,Jul 2025

LAS - DEN

We experienced bad weather, which turned our 1.5 hour flight from Las Vegas to Denver, into 3.5. The pilot and crew kept us updated and explained that we had to circle and or possibly redirect to another airport. After circling for sometime, we were able to land smoothly in Denver. Thank you to all the flight crew, tower control, and all who got us to our destination safely.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,899 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Gina,Jul 2025

LAS - DEN

We experienced bad weather, which turned our 1.5 hour flight from Las Vegas to Denver, into 3.5. The pilot and crew kept us updated and explained that we had to circle and or possibly redirect to another airport. After circling for sometime, we were able to land smoothly in Denver. Thank you to all the flight crew, tower control, and all who got us to our destination safely.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Gina,Jul 2025

LAS - DEN

We experienced bad weather, which turned our 1.5 hour flight from Las Vegas to Denver, into 3.5. The pilot and crew kept us updated and explained that we had to circle and or possibly redirect to another airport. After circling for sometime, we were able to land smoothly in Denver. Thank you to all the flight crew, tower control, and all who got us to our destination safely.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Buffalo to Des Moines. 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 Buffalo to Des Moines round-trip?

    United Airlines, at $237, was found to be the cheapest airline from Buffalo to Des Moines.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and American Airlines. You may be able to fly from Buffalo to Des Moines for 44% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Buffalo to Des Moines one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for American Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $214. Users have also found prices from $309 and $491 on Southwest and United Airlines, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Buffalo to Des Moines that include hotel bookings?

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  • How can I find direct flights from Buffalo to Des Moines?

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Buffalo to Des Moines?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Buffalo to Des Moines 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 Buffalo to Des Moines?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Buffalo to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Buffalo to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $402). 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 3 airlines flying from Buffalo to Des Moines

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Buffalo to Des Moines. 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 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$281Average$497FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$299Average$356FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$341Average$386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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