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$136+ Cheap flights from Buffalo (BUF) to Iowa

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 5/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BUF — DSM
May 4 — May 111
Sun 5/4
Sun 5/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Buffalo to Iowa

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$224
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$136
(Delta)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$406
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Cheapest flights from Buffalo to Iowa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Buffalo to Iowa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 29, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/305:10 amBUF - MLI
1 stop6h 32mAmerican Airlines
Wed 6/46:32 pmMLI - BUF
1 stop3h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$224
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Fri 5/306:35 pmBUF - MLI
1 stop5h 22mDelta
Wed 6/45:15 pmMLI - BUF
1 stop5h 40mDelta
Deal found 4/29$233
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Sat 7/127:50 pmBUF - CID
1 stop4h 06mDelta
Sat 7/1912:04 pmCID - BUF
1 stop5h 41mDelta
Deal found 4/29$249
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 6/187:00 amBUF - OMA
1 stop4h 32mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/2511:28 amOMA - BUF
1 stop4h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$271
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Thu 5/810:11 amBUF - CID
1 stop6h 44mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/126:21 pmCID - BUF
1 stop4h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$309
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/266:30 amBUF - DSM
1 stop4h 07mDelta
Thu 7/316:10 amDSM - BUF
1 stop4h 58mDelta
Deal found 4/28$324
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Tue 5/135:57 pmBUF - MLI
1 stop4h 37mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/173:56 pmMLI - BUF
1 stop4h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$329
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Mon 6/237:53 pmBUF - OMA
1 stop5h 41mAmerican Airlines
Fri 6/276:04 pmOMA - BUF
1 stop5h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$351
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Fri 9/196:10 amBUF - OMA
1 stop4h 30mSouthwest
Fri 9/265:20 amOMA - BUF
2 stops5h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 4/29$364
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/1310:50 amBUF - OMA
1 stop6h 30mDelta
Sat 5/176:20 amOMA - BUF
1 stop4h 50mDelta
Deal found 4/28$427
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/135:10 amBUF - DSM
1 stop7h 02mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/176:45 amDSM - BUF
1 stop5h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/27$427
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/135:57 pmBUF - DSM
1 stop4h 55mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/178:48 amDSM - BUF
2 stops11h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/27$432

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Buffalo to Iowa 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 April 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Buffalo to Iowa that are best for you.

Fly from

Buffalo

Fly to

Iowa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BuffaloMoline

BUF - MLI

BUFMLI

Buffalo

Fri 5/30

5:10 am-10:42 am

1 stop6h 32m

Moline Quad-City

Wed 6/4

6:32 pm-11:22 pm

1 stop3h 50m

$224

BuffaloMoline

BUF - MLI

BUFMLI

Buffalo

Fri 5/30

6:35 pm-10:57 pm

1 stop5h 22m

Moline Quad-City

Wed 6/4

5:15 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop5h 40m

$233

BuffaloCedar Rapids

BUF - CID

BUFCID

Buffalo

Sat 7/12

7:50 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop4h 06m

Cedar Rapids

Sat 7/19

12:04 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop5h 41m

$249

BuffaloOmaha

BUF - OMA

BUFOMA

Buffalo

Wed 6/18

7:00 am-10:32 am

1 stop4h 32m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 6/25

11:28 am-4:55 pm

1 stop4h 27m

$271

BuffaloDes Moines

BUF - DSM

BUFDSM

Buffalo

Sat 7/26

6:30 am-9:37 am

1 stop4h 07m

Des Moines

Thu 7/31

6:10 am-12:08 pm

1 stop4h 58m

$324

BuffaloMoline

BUF - MLI

BUFMLI

Buffalo

Tue 5/13

5:57 pm-9:34 pm

1 stop4h 37m

Moline Quad-City

Sat 5/17

3:56 pm-9:22 pm

1 stop4h 26m

$329

BuffaloCedar Rapids

BUF - CID

BUFCID

Buffalo

Wed 5/14

5:17 am-11:47 am

1 stop7h 30m

Cedar Rapids

Sat 5/17

4:30 pm-12:14 am

2 stops6h 44m

$332

BuffaloOmaha

BUF - OMA

BUFOMA

Buffalo

Mon 6/23

7:53 pm-12:34 am

1 stop5h 41m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Fri 6/27

6:04 pm-12:38 am

1 stop5h 34m

$351

BuffaloOmaha

BUF - OMA

BUFOMA

Buffalo

Fri 9/19

6:10 am-9:40 am

1 stop4h 30m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Fri 9/26

5:20 am-12:05 pm

2 stops5h 45m

$364

BuffaloOmaha

BUF - OMA

BUFOMA

Buffalo

Tue 5/13

10:50 am-4:20 pm

1 stop6h 30m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 5/17

6:20 am-12:10 pm

1 stop4h 50m

$427

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Deals found on 4/29

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Best time to book a flight from Buffalo to Iowa

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Buffalo to Iowa

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Buffalo to Iowa (average of $336). Flying from Buffalo to Iowa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $422). 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 IA?

Find hourly flight availability from Buffalo to Iowa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 29, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Buffalo to Iowa as you normally would.

Rainfall in Iowa by month

Plan your trip to Iowa by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Iowa ranges from 1.0 - 4.9 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Iowa when rainfall is around 1.0 in.

Temperature in Iowa by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Iowa, 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 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Iowa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Iowa. 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 Iowa. Reviews last updated April 29, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from Buffalo to Iowa by reading reviews from past customers. 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
4,295 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Buffalo to Iowa?

    Buffalo (BUF) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Buffalo to Iowa. It is only a 8.3 mi journey to Buffalo (BUF) from Buffalo’s city center.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $136 on Delta. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $136 and United Airlines from $176 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Buffalo to Iowa?

    While some choose either Buffalo - Des Moines or Buffalo - Moline Quad-City, Buffalo - Cedar Rapids is the most popular route from Buffalo to Iowa.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Buffalo to Iowa (average of $336). Flying from Buffalo to Iowa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $422). 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 Iowa

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Buffalo to Iowa. 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 April 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$258Average$417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$258Average$399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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