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$139+ 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 9/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BUF — DSM
Aug 27 — Sep 31
Thu 8/27
Thu 9/3
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Buffalo to Iowa

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 July 28, 2026.

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.
Wed 9/237:59 am
BUF
-
OMA
1 stop4h 49m
American Airlines
Mon 9/2810:26 am
OMA
-
BUF
1 stop5h 52m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/26$279
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.
Wed 9/169:45 am
BUF
-
OMA
2 stops7h 20m
Southwest
Tue 9/225:50 am
OMA
-
BUF
2 stops7h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 7/25$289
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 9/166:20 am
BUF
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OMA
1 stop4h 24m
Delta
Mon 9/216:00 pm
OMA
-
BUF
1 stop4h 53m
Delta
Deal found 7/25$309
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.
Wed 9/169:45 am
BUF
-
OMA
2 stops7h 20m
Southwest
Mon 9/215:35 am
OMA
-
BUF
1 stop8h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 7/25$313
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 8/315:21 pm
BUF
-
DSM
1 stop5h 45m
American Airlines
Wed 9/25:40 am
DSM
-
BUF
1 stop7h 46m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/23$317
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/245:58 pm
BUF
-
CID
1 stop4h 21m
United Airlines
Mon 8/313:00 pm
CID
-
BUF
1 stop5h 07m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/27$319
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Mon 8/315:40 am
BUF
-
DSM
2 stops9h 05m
Southwest
Wed 9/26:10 am
DSM
-
BUF
1 stop4h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 7/23$322
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/246:09 pm
BUF
-
CID
1 stop7h 09m
American Airlines
Mon 8/311:43 pm
CID
-
BUF
2 stops9h 13m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/27$324
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/186:55 am
BUF
-
DSM
1 stop6h 25m
United Airlines
Sat 8/2211:32 am
DSM
-
BUF
1 stop4h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/26$325
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.
Tue 8/186:14 am
BUF
-
DSM
2 stops8h 11m
American Airlines
Sat 8/221:55 pm
DSM
-
BUF
2 stops9h 01m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/26$335
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Sat 8/86:04 pm
BUF
-
CID
1 stop5h 38m
United Airlines
Wed 8/123:00 pm
CID
-
BUF
1 stop5h 07m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/24$349
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 8/2210:50 am
BUF
-
DSM
2 stops10h 55m
Southwest
Sat 8/295:30 am
DSM
-
BUF
1 stop3h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 7/25$350

Find flight deals from Buffalo to Iowa

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Round-trip from

$279
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$139
(American Airlines)

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Average price

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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 July 28, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Buffalo to Iowa that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

BuffaloOmaha

BUF - OMA

BUFOMA

Buffalo

Wed 9/23

6:10 am-1:15 pm

1 stop8h 05m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 9/28

2:17 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop7h 42m

$279

BuffaloOmaha

BUF - OMA

BUFOMA

Buffalo

Thu 9/17

6:20 am-9:44 am

1 stop4h 24m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 9/21

6:00 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop4h 53m

$289

BuffaloOmaha

BUF - OMA

BUFOMA

Buffalo

Wed 9/16

9:45 am-4:05 pm

2 stops7h 20m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 9/22

5:50 am-2:20 pm

2 stops7h 30m

$289

BuffaloCedar Rapids

BUF - CID

BUFCID

Buffalo

Mon 8/24

5:58 pm-9:19 pm

1 stop4h 21m

Cedar Rapids

Mon 8/31

3:00 pm-9:07 pm

1 stop5h 07m

$319

BuffaloDes Moines

BUF - DSM

BUFDSM

Buffalo

Mon 8/31

5:40 am-1:45 pm

2 stops9h 05m

Des Moines

Wed 9/2

6:10 am-11:20 am

1 stop4h 10m

$322

BuffaloDes Moines

BUF - DSM

BUFDSM

Buffalo

Sat 8/22

4:54 pm-8:46 pm

1 stop4h 52m

Des Moines

Sat 8/29

1:09 pm-7:07 pm

1 stop4h 58m

$325

BuffaloDes Moines

BUF - DSM

BUFDSM

Buffalo

Tue 8/18

6:55 am-10:26 am

1 stop4h 31m

Des Moines

Sat 8/22

5:45 am-4:52 pm

2 stops10h 07m

$330

BuffaloCedar Rapids

BUF - CID

BUFCID

Buffalo

Sat 8/8

6:04 pm-10:42 pm

1 stop5h 38m

Cedar Rapids

Wed 8/12

3:00 pm-9:07 pm

1 stop5h 07m

$349

BuffaloCedar Rapids

BUF - CID

BUFCID

Buffalo

Mon 9/14

3:58 pm-9:53 pm

1 stop6h 55m

Cedar Rapids

Mon 9/21

6:39 am-5:52 pm

2 stops10h 13m

$364

BuffaloOmaha

BUF - OMA

BUFOMA

Buffalo

Mon 9/14

6:56 pm-12:13 am

1 stop6h 17m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 9/17

3:03 pm-9:47 pm

1 stop5h 44m

$371

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Best time to book a flight from Buffalo to Iowa

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Iowa from Buffalo with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Buffalo to Iowa (average of $268). Flying from Buffalo to Iowa in September is currently the most expensive (average of $646). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Buffalo to Iowa?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Buffalo to Iowa flights typically cost between $426 and $572 in August.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $317 on American Airlines (Aug 31-Sep 2).

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 July 28, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines from Buffalo to Iowa have to say. 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.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,482 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work
Delta
7.8
Good
8,482 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,482 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,046 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,482 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,839 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,482 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work

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.

  • How long is the flight from Buffalo to Iowa?

    American Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest can get you from Buffalo to Iowa in just under 4h 21m. Your travel time can differ by up to 4h 44m. Buffalo and Iowa are separated by a distance of 665 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    While some choose either Buffalo - Omaha Eppley Airfield or Buffalo - Cedar Rapids, Buffalo - Des Moines 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Buffalo to Iowa (average of $268). Flying from Buffalo to Iowa in September is currently the most expensive (average of $646). 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 July 28, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$404FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$294Average$510FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$319Average$458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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