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$159+ Cheap flights from Buffalo to Indianapolis (BUF - IND)

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BUF — IND
Jan 16 — Jan 231
Fri 1/16
Fri 1/23
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Buffalo to Indianapolis

Cheapest flights from Buffalo to Indianapolis
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Buffalo to Indianapolis. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 17, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Wed 12/316:10 amBUF - IND
1 stop3h 09mDelta
Sun 1/48:00 amIND - BUF
1 stop7h 09mDelta
Deal found 12/16$380
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Tue 12/306:10 amBUF - IND
1 stop5h 19mDelta
Sat 1/36:30 amIND - BUF
1 stop4h 51mDelta
Deal found 12/15$499
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/216:32 pmBUF - IND
1 stop23h 10mFrontier
Tue 12/236:39 pmIND - BUF
1 stop22h 10mFrontier
Deal found 12/14$546
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Tue 12/306:00 amBUF - IND
1 stop7h 53mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/37:45 pmIND - BUF
2 stops18h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$573
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Sat 12/277:15 pmBUF - IND
1 stop5h 23mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/285:30 amIND - BUF
1 stop5h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/15$613
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Sat 12/278:55 pmBUF - IND
1 stop3h 55mSouthwest
Sun 12/283:35 pmIND - BUF
2 stops8h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 12/15$618
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
Sun 12/216:55 amBUF - IND
2 stops11h 45mSouthwest
Tue 12/233:35 pmIND - BUF
2 stops8h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 12/14$623
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Wed 12/312:50 pmBUF - IND
2 stops7h 09mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/47:15 amIND - BUF
2 stops6h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$649
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Fri 12/196:26 amBUF - IND
1 stop7h 06mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/228:11 pmIND - BUF
1 stop3h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/15$677
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Fri 12/196:00 amBUF - IND
2 stops11h 03mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/224:15 pmIND - BUF
1 stop4h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/15$682

Find flight deals from Buffalo to Indianapolis

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Buffalo (BUF) to Indianapolis (IND). 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 December 17, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$241
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$159
(Delta)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$446
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Buffalo to Indianapolis 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 December 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Buffalo to Indianapolis that are best for you.

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Buffalo

Fly to

Indianapolis

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Depart

Return

Price

BuffaloIndianapolis

BUF - IND

BUFIND

Buffalo

Sat 1/31

12:29 pm-9:43 am

1 stop21h 14m

Indianapolis

Sat 2/7

8:01 pm-10:07 am

1 stop14h 06m

$241

BuffaloIndianapolis

BUF - IND

BUFIND

Buffalo

Fri 1/30

7:31 pm-9:43 am

1 stop14h 12m

Indianapolis

Fri 2/6

10:38 am-6:36 pm

1 stop7h 58m

$266

BuffaloIndianapolis

BUF - IND

BUFIND

Buffalo

Sat 1/31

2:49 pm-11:30 pm

2 stops8h 41m

Indianapolis

Sat 2/7

6:00 am-2:14 pm

2 stops8h 14m

$327

BuffaloIndianapolis

BUF - IND

BUFIND

Buffalo

Sat 1/31

3:35 pm-10:00 pm

2 stops6h 25m

Indianapolis

Sat 2/7

11:00 am-9:50 pm

2 stops10h 50m

$327

BuffaloIndianapolis

BUF - IND

BUFIND

Buffalo

Fri 1/30

1:20 pm-10:05 pm

2 stops8h 45m

Indianapolis

Fri 2/6

1:50 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops8h 40m

$343

BuffaloIndianapolis

BUF - IND

BUFIND

Buffalo

Sun 1/18

1:59 pm-8:02 pm

1 stop6h 03m

Indianapolis

Thu 1/22

3:52 pm-10:31 pm

1 stop6h 39m

$356

BuffaloIndianapolis

BUF - IND

BUFIND

Buffalo

Tue 4/14

6:16 am-1:51 pm

1 stop7h 35m

$159

BuffaloIndianapolis

BUF - IND

BUFIND

Buffalo

Tue 4/14

1:10 pm-9:05 pm

2 stops7h 55m

$164

BuffaloIndianapolis

BUF - IND

BUFIND

Buffalo

Thu 4/16

10:58 am-3:35 pm

1 stop4h 37m

$179

BuffaloIndianapolis

BUF - IND

BUFIND

Buffalo

Fri 4/17

6:00 am-3:25 pm

2 stops9h 25m

$184

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Compare providers for flights from Buffalo to Indianapolis

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Buffalo to Indianapolis in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Buffalo-Indianapolis flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Buffalo-Indianapolis flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Buffalo-Indianapolis flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Buffalo-Indianapolis flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Buffalo-Indianapolis flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Buffalo to Indianapolis

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Indianapolis from Buffalo with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Buffalo to Indianapolis

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Buffalo to Indianapolis (average of $146). Flying from Buffalo to Indianapolis in July is currently the most expensive (average of $265). 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 BUF to IND?

Find hourly flight availability from Buffalo to Indianapolis. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 17, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Buffalo to Indianapolis is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 83% on airfare.

Reviews of airlines servicing Indianapolis

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Indianapolis. 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 Indianapolis. Reviews last updated December 17, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Buffalo to Indianapolis. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Delta
7.9
Good
8,005 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,091 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,054 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Buffalo to Indianapolis. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Buffalo to Indianapolis?

    United Airlines and Southwest can get you from Buffalo to Indianapolis in just under 6h 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 16m. Airlines will cover a distance of 451 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Buffalo to Indianapolis round-trip from $147. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Southwest, from $174, and Delta, from $241. American Airlines is priced at 61% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is American Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $98. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and Southwest, as they are both options that can get you from Buffalo to Indianapolis for a low price.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Buffalo to Indianapolis?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Buffalo to Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Buffalo to Indianapolis (average of $146). Flying from Buffalo to Indianapolis in July is currently the most expensive (average of $265). 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 Buffalo to Indianapolis

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Buffalo to Indianapolis. 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 December 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$147Average$380FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$174Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$241Average$386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$271Average$474FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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