How long is the flight from Buffalo to Indianapolis?

American Airlines, Southwest, and United Airlines can get you from Buffalo to Indianapolis in just under 5h 55m. Your travel time can differ by up to 5h 01m. 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.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Indianapolis ranges from 2.3 - 5.1 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.1 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Indianapolis when rainfall is around 2.3 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Indianapolis, 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 75.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 28.4 F).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Buffalo to Indianapolis?

The most popular airlines flying from Buffalo to Indianapolis are American Airlines, Delta and United Airlines. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

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

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Best flights from Buffalo to Indianapolis
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Buffalo to Indianapolis that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 25, 2025.

Fri 2/136:46 amBUF - IND

1 stop10h 56mAmerican Airlines

Mon 2/162:23 pmIND - BUF

1 stop8h 14mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/23

$345

Thu 1/89:08 amBUF - IND

1 stop24h 35mMultiple Airlines

Thu 1/158:52 pmIND - BUF

2 stops46h 19mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/24

$408

Fri 2/135:40 amBUF - IND

1 stop5h 55mSouthwest

Mon 2/163:10 pmIND - BUF

2 stops8h 45mSouthwest

Deal found 12/23

$421

Mon 2/28:30 amBUF - IND

1 stop6h 27mUnited Airlines

Fri 2/63:38 pmIND - BUF

1 stop4h 51mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/24

$425

Thu 1/811:27 amBUF - IND

1 stop10h 43mAmerican Airlines

Thu 1/157:01 amIND - BUF

1 stop3h 51mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/24

$358

Thu 1/83:45 pmBUF - IND

2 stops6h 20mSouthwest

Thu 1/151:50 pmIND - BUF

2 stops8h 40mSouthwest

Deal found 12/24

$449

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Fri 1/26:10 amBUF - IND

1 stop5h 19mDelta

Sat 1/108:00 amIND - BUF

1 stop4h 38mDelta

Deal found 12/24

$556

Fri 1/26:00 amBUF - IND

1 stop5h 50mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/102:00 pmIND - BUF

2 stops8h 31mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/24

$561

Fri 1/25:30 amBUF - IND

2 stops6h 20mSouthwest

Sat 1/107:20 amIND - BUF

2 stops8h 40mSouthwest

Deal found 12/24

$566

Wed 1/76:00 amBUF - IND

1 stop5h 42mUnited Airlines

Sun 1/112:00 pmIND - BUF

1 stop6h 29mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/23

$499

Thu 1/811:27 amBUF - IND

1 stop10h 43mAmerican Airlines

Thu 1/157:01 amIND - BUF

1 stop3h 51mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/24

$358

Thu 1/89:08 amBUF - IND

1 stop24h 35mMultiple Airlines

Thu 1/158:52 pmIND - BUF

2 stops46h 19mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/24

$408

Thu 1/83:45 pmBUF - IND

2 stops6h 20mSouthwest

Thu 1/151:50 pmIND - BUF

2 stops8h 40mSouthwest

Deal found 12/24

$449

One-way flights from Buffalo to Indianapolis
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Thu 1/89:08 amBUF - IND

3 stops39h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/23

$179

Thu 1/811:24 amBUF - IND

2 stops8h 38mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/23

$255

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Round-trip from	$345 (American Airlines)
One-way from	$179 (Kiwi.com)
Popular in	February
Cheapest in	September
Average price	$446

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BUF - IND

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Buffalo

Fri 2/13

6:46 am-5:42 pm

1 stop10h 56m

Indianapolis

Mon 2/16

2:23 pm-10:37 pm

1 stop8h 14m

$345

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BUF - IND

BUFIND

Buffalo

Thu 1/8

11:27 am-10:10 pm

1 stop10h 43m

Indianapolis

Thu 1/15

7:01 am-10:52 am

1 stop3h 51m

$358

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BUF - IND

BUFIND

Buffalo

Thu 1/8

9:08 am-9:43 am

1 stop24h 35m

Indianapolis

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8:52 pm-7:11 pm

2 stops46h 19m

$408

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BUF - IND

BUFIND

Buffalo

Fri 2/13

5:40 am-11:35 am

1 stop5h 55m

Indianapolis

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3:10 pm-11:55 pm

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$421

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BUF - IND

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Buffalo

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8:30 am-2:57 pm

1 stop6h 27m

Indianapolis

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3:38 pm-8:29 pm

1 stop4h 51m

$425

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BUF - IND

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Buffalo

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3:45 pm-10:05 pm

2 stops6h 20m

Indianapolis

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1:50 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops8h 40m

$449

BuffaloIndianapolis

BUF - IND

BUFIND

Buffalo

Thu 1/8

9:08 am-12:18 am

3 stops39h 10m

$179

BuffaloIndianapolis

BUF - IND

BUFIND

Buffalo

Thu 1/8

11:24 am-8:02 pm

2 stops8h 38m

$255

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust 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.

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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.

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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?

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

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

8.0

Very good

4,257 reviews

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

8.0

Very good

4,257 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,257 reviews

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

8,011 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,257 reviews

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

9,116 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,257 reviews

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

11,056 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,257 reviews

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

How long is the flight from Buffalo to Indianapolis?
American Airlines, Southwest, and United Airlines can get you from Buffalo to Indianapolis in just under 5h 55m. Your travel time can differ by up to 5h 01m. 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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
American Airlines	Cheapest$147	Average$380	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Southwest	Cheapest$174	Average$378	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
Delta	Cheapest$241	Average$394	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
United Airlines	Cheapest$271	Average$474	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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

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