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Cheap flights from Buffalo to Des Moines (BUF - DSM) from $133

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 6/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
BUF — DSM
May 9 — May 161
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The best prices from Buffalo to Des Moines are usually found in December or June, booked 46 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

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 May 4, 2024.

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Round-trip from

$323

One-way from

$133
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Buffalo to Des Moines?

Saturday flights are generally found to be more expensive for flights from Buffalo to Des Moines. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Des Moines.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Buffalo to Des Moines?

Travelers have found it’s best to book a flight 47 days in advance to save up to 130% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 47 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Buffalo to Des Moines 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $548, or $676 for flights within the next 24 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Buffalo to Des Moines?

The best pricing can be found in the month of December. Prices to Des Moines from Buffalo average $446. You can even find prices in December for less than $446, as users have found deals to Des Moines from as low as $298. The month of February appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Des Moines from Buffalo. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 60%.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Buffalo to Des Moines (BUF - DSM)?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Buffalo to Des Moines at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 17% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

Cheap American Airlines flights from Buffalo to Des Moines

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by American Airlines for the route between Buffalo and Des Moines. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,795,183 searches. Data last updated May 4, 2024.
Thu 5/96:08 amBUF - DSM
1 stop16h 05mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/148:01 amDSM - BUF
1 stop14h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/4$636
Tue 7/166:48 pmBUF - DSM
1 stop5h 49mAmerican Airlines
Mon 7/227:00 amDSM - BUF
2 stops9h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/4$694
Thu 5/96:08 amBUF - DSM
1 stop16h 05mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/146:02 amDSM - BUF
2 stops8h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/4$715
Fri 5/106:08 amBUF - DSM
1 stop16h 05mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/138:01 amDSM - BUF
1 stop14h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/4$754
Thu 5/94:09 pmBUF - DSM
2 stops20h 53mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/1412:14 pmDSM - BUF
2 stops10h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/4$788
Fri 5/106:00 amBUF - DSM
1 stop6h 38mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/1312:32 pmDSM - BUF
2 stops10h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/4$829
Fri 5/104:09 pmBUF - DSM
2 stops23h 46mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/1312:32 pmDSM - BUF
2 stops10h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/4$944

Cheap Buffalo to Des Moines flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Buffalo to Des Moines specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,795,183 searches. Prices were last updated on May 4, 2024.
Thu 5/1612:01 pmBUF - DSM
1 stop6h 23mDelta
Sun 5/196:30 amDSM - BUF
1 stop6h 01mDelta
Deal found 5/3$582
Thu 5/96:08 amBUF - DSM
1 stop16h 05mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/148:01 amDSM - BUF
1 stop14h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/4$636
Thu 5/166:15 amBUF - DSM
2 stops17h 00mUnited Airlines
Sun 5/1911:37 amDSM - BUF
1 stop4h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/3$706
Thu 5/96:08 amBUF - DSM
1 stop16h 05mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/146:02 amDSM - BUF
2 stops8h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/4$715
Fri 5/106:08 amBUF - DSM
1 stop16h 05mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/138:01 amDSM - BUF
1 stop14h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/4$754
Thu 5/94:09 pmBUF - DSM
2 stops20h 53mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/1412:14 pmDSM - BUF
2 stops10h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/4$788
Thu 5/166:15 amBUF - DSM
3 stops29h 19mUnited Airlines
Sun 5/1911:37 amDSM - BUF
1 stop4h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/3$790
Fri 5/106:00 amBUF - DSM
1 stop6h 38mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/1312:32 pmDSM - BUF
2 stops10h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/4$829
Fri 5/104:09 pmBUF - DSM
2 stops23h 46mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/1312:32 pmDSM - BUF
2 stops10h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/4$944

Buffalo to Des Moines 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Buffalo and Des Moines in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,795,183 searches. Data last updated May 4, 2024.
Tue 9/175:55 pmBUF - DSM
1 stop3h 50mDelta
Sat 9/2112:45 pmDSM - BUF
1 stop4h 55mDelta
Deal found 5/2$266
Tue 9/175:55 pmBUF - DSM
1 stop3h 50mDelta
Sat 9/214:00 pmDSM - BUF
1 stop6h 54mDelta
Deal found 5/3$281
Tue 7/163:25 pmBUF - DSM
1 stop7h 58mDelta
Mon 7/225:20 pmDSM - BUF
1 stop5h 39mDelta
Deal found 5/4$392
Tue 9/171:30 pmBUF - DSM
1 stop7h 28mDelta
Sat 9/217:00 amDSM - BUF
2 stops9h 17mDelta
Deal found 5/2$451
Thu 5/1612:01 pmBUF - DSM
1 stop6h 23mDelta
Sun 5/196:30 amDSM - BUF
1 stop6h 01mDelta
Deal found 5/3$582
Thu 5/96:08 amBUF - DSM
1 stop16h 05mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/148:01 amDSM - BUF
1 stop14h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/4$636
Tue 7/166:48 pmBUF - DSM
1 stop5h 49mAmerican Airlines
Mon 7/227:00 amDSM - BUF
2 stops9h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/4$694
Tue 7/163:05 pmBUF - DSM
3 stops24h 24mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/223:25 pmDSM - BUF
1 stop5h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/4$702
Thu 5/166:15 amBUF - DSM
2 stops17h 00mUnited Airlines
Sun 5/1911:37 amDSM - BUF
1 stop4h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/3$706

Buffalo to Des Moines flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from Buffalo to Des Moines for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,795,183 searches. Data last updated May 4, 2024.
Thu 5/96:08 amBUF - DSM
1 stop16h 05mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/148:01 amDSM - BUF
1 stop14h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/4$636
Thu 5/96:08 amBUF - DSM
1 stop16h 05mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/146:02 amDSM - BUF
2 stops8h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/4$715
Fri 5/106:08 amBUF - DSM
1 stop16h 05mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/138:01 amDSM - BUF
1 stop14h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/4$754
Thu 5/94:09 pmBUF - DSM
2 stops20h 53mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/1412:14 pmDSM - BUF
2 stops10h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/4$788
Fri 5/106:00 amBUF - DSM
1 stop6h 38mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/1312:32 pmDSM - BUF
2 stops10h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/4$829
Fri 5/104:09 pmBUF - DSM
2 stops23h 46mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/1312:32 pmDSM - BUF
2 stops10h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/4$944

One-way flights to Des Moines from Buffalo

Search for one-way flight options from Buffalo to Des Moines. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,795,183 searches. Data last updated May 4, 2024.
Sat 6/16:00 amBUF - DSM
1 stop6h 05mDelta
Deal found 5/4$133
Sat 6/111:09 amBUF - DSM
2 stops11h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/4$284

Find flights from Buffalo to Des Moines within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Buffalo to Des Moines 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 2,795,183 searches. Data last updated May 4, 2024.

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BuffaloDes Moines

BUF - DSM

BUFDSM

Buffalo

Tue 7/16

1 stop7h 58m

Des Moines

Mon 7/22

1 stop5h 39m

$392

BuffaloDes Moines

BUF - DSM

BUFDSM

Buffalo

Thu 5/9

1 stop16h 05m

Des Moines

Tue 5/14

1 stop14h 31m

$636

BuffaloDes Moines

BUF - DSM

BUFDSM

Buffalo

Tue 7/16

1 stop5h 49m

Des Moines

Mon 7/22

2 stops9h 40m

$694

BuffaloDes Moines

BUF - DSM

BUFDSM

Buffalo

Tue 7/16

3 stops24h 24m

Des Moines

Mon 7/22

1 stop5h 24m

$702

BuffaloDes Moines

BUF - DSM

BUFDSM

Buffalo

Thu 5/9

1 stop16h 05m

Des Moines

Tue 5/14

2 stops8h 37m

$715

BuffaloDes Moines

BUF - DSM

BUFDSM

Buffalo

Fri 5/10

1 stop16h 05m

Des Moines

Mon 5/13

1 stop14h 31m

$754

BuffaloDes Moines

BUF - DSM

BUFDSM

Buffalo

Thu 5/9

2 stops20h 53m

Des Moines

Tue 5/14

2 stops10h 18m

$788

BuffaloDes Moines

BUF - DSM

BUFDSM

Buffalo

Fri 5/10

1 stop6h 38m

Des Moines

Mon 5/13

2 stops10h 00m

$829

BuffaloDes Moines

BUF - DSM

BUFDSM

Buffalo

Fri 5/10

2 stops23h 46m

Des Moines

Mon 5/13

2 stops10h 00m

$944

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When is the best time to book a flight from Buffalo to Des Moines?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Buffalo to Des Moines. Price data was last updated on May 3, 2024.
Booking 46 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Buffalo to Des Moines. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from Buffalo to Des Moines?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Buffalo to Des Moines. Price data was last updated on April 28, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Buffalo to Des Moines flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Des Moines by month

Plan your trip from Buffalo to Des Moines by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Buffalo to Des Moines is currently $209 while a round-trip flight costs $717. Price data was last updated on April 28, 2024.

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Buffalo to Des Moines (average of $323). Flying from Buffalo to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $453). 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.

January

$323

February

$364

March

$396

April

$387

May

$377

June

$453

July

$428

August

$385

September

$343

October

$370

November

$385

December

$365

Temperature and rainfall in Des Moines by month

Plan your trip to Des Moines by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

DSM

Temperature

23 - 77 °F

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 May 4, 2024.
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,838 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

In the boarding area at La Guardia, there are charging stations for electronics but the electric outlets do not work on many of the stations.

Delta
8.1
Very good
10,838 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,838 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

In the boarding area at La Guardia, there are charging stations for electronics but the electric outlets do not work on many of the stations.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
11,125 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,838 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

In the boarding area at La Guardia, there are charging stations for electronics but the electric outlets do not work on many of the stations.

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,728 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,838 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

In the boarding area at La Guardia, there are charging stations for electronics but the electric outlets do not work on many of the stations.

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from Buffalo to Des Moines for under $400 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Buffalo to Des Moines for under $400. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Delta for just $392, but on average you can expect to pay $717.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Buffalo to Des Moines for under $700?

    There are currently 6+ open flights from Buffalo to Des Moines within the next 7 days for less than $700.

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

    Delta, at $392, was found to be the cheapest airline from Buffalo to Des Moines.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include American Airlines and United Airlines. You may be able to fly from Buffalo to Des Moines for 12% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Buffalo to Des Moines?

    When booking a flight from Buffalo to Des Moines, you may want to consider flying on American Airlines, Delta or United Airlines as they are the most popular for this route.

  • What does BUF to DSM mean?

    This is defined as Buffalo Airport (BUF) and Des Moines Airport (DSM). Codes like Des Moines Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Buffalo to Des Moines that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Buffalo to Des Moines flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Buffalo to Des Moines with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Buffalo to Des Moines flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

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

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

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

  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Buffalo to Des Moines that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Buffalo to Des Moines offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Buffalo to Des Moines?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Buffalo to Des Moines flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Buffalo to Des Moines flight deals updated?

    The Buffalo to Des Moines flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/4.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Buffalo to Des Moines

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United AirlinesCheapest$294Average$542FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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