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Cheap flights from Indianapolis to Buffalo (IND - BUF) from $91

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 8/17. 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.
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Jun 11 — Jun 181
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The best prices from Indianapolis to Buffalo are usually found in November or January, booked 29 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Indianapolis to Buffalo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Indianapolis (IND) to Buffalo (BUF). 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 June 6, 2024.

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One-way from

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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Indianapolis to Buffalo?

Leaving on a Wednesday is a viable option for saving on travel. Heavily demanded days of the week can typically drive up the prices you see. Booking your travel for a less competitive day can save up to 45% on the overall cost on flights from Indianapolis to Buffalo.

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

Find a great deal and save up to 120% by booking at least 30 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from Indianapolis to Buffalo within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $357.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Indianapolis to Buffalo?

November can be a great time to fly to Buffalo from Indianapolis with a flight ticket averaging about $350. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of November for as cheap as $225. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of April.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IND to BUF?

It’s typically best to fly out from Indianapolis to Buffalo in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 20% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

Cheap Indianapolis to Buffalo flights in June & July 2024

Find cheap flight options from Indianapolis to Buffalo specifically for the months of June and July 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Prices were last updated on June 6, 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals from Indianapolis to Buffalo in 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Fri 7/57:40 pmIND - BUF
1 stop15h 56mFrontier
Thu 7/1110:17 amBUF - IND
1 stop5h 07mFrontier
Deal found 6/5$235
Wed 7/37:57 pmIND - BUF
1 stop22h 56mFrontier
Wed 7/106:28 pmBUF - IND
1 stop15h 12mFrontier
Deal found 6/4$247
Mon 7/17:05 amIND - BUF
1 stop7h 25mDelta
Fri 7/55:49 pmBUF - IND
1 stop5h 37mDelta
Deal found 6/4$274
Sat 6/2210:55 amIND - BUF
1 stop10h 57mFrontier
Tue 6/257:00 pmBUF - IND
1 stop27h 08mFrontier
Deal found 6/5$299
Fri 7/55:50 pmIND - BUF
1 stop6h 19mDelta
Sun 7/76:15 amBUF - IND
1 stop3h 30mDelta
Deal found 6/5$304
Thu 7/117:07 pmIND - BUF
1 stop17h 53mSun Country Air
Sun 7/143:26 pmBUF - IND
1 stop26h 53mSun Country Air
Deal found 6/5$305
Sat 6/296:59 amIND - BUF
1 stop4h 01mAmerican Airlines
Mon 7/112:14 pmBUF - IND
1 stop4h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/6$314
Sun 7/73:55 pmIND - BUF
1 stop5h 05mAmerican Airlines
Mon 7/85:08 pmBUF - IND
1 stop6h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$334
Sun 7/215:40 amIND - BUF
1 stop6h 19mAmerican Airlines
Wed 7/245:08 pmBUF - IND
1 stop6h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$346

Indianapolis to Buffalo 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Indianapolis and Buffalo in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.
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Sat 8/175:36 pmIND - BUF
1 stop17h 16mFrontier
Tue 8/209:19 pmBUF - IND
1 stop20h 48mFrontier
Deal found 6/5$201
Fri 7/57:40 pmIND - BUF
1 stop15h 56mFrontier
Thu 7/1110:17 amBUF - IND
1 stop5h 07mFrontier
Deal found 6/5$235
Wed 7/37:57 pmIND - BUF
1 stop22h 56mFrontier
Wed 7/106:28 pmBUF - IND
1 stop15h 12mFrontier
Deal found 6/4$247
Sat 8/37:00 pmIND - BUF
1 stop15h 46mFrontier
Wed 8/76:28 pmBUF - IND
1 stop15h 12mFrontier
Deal found 6/5$259
Mon 7/17:05 amIND - BUF
1 stop7h 25mDelta
Fri 7/55:49 pmBUF - IND
1 stop5h 37mDelta
Deal found 6/4$274
Thu 9/265:45 amIND - BUF
1 stop3h 52mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/295:50 pmBUF - IND
1 stop5h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$284
Fri 9/275:50 pmIND - BUF
1 stop6h 53mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/306:07 amBUF - IND
1 stop7h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$294
Sat 6/2210:55 amIND - BUF
1 stop10h 57mFrontier
Tue 6/257:00 pmBUF - IND
1 stop27h 08mFrontier
Deal found 6/5$299
Fri 7/55:50 pmIND - BUF
1 stop6h 19mDelta
Sun 7/76:15 amBUF - IND
1 stop3h 30mDelta
Deal found 6/5$304

Indianapolis to Buffalo flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from Indianapolis to Buffalo 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 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.
Book one of these great deals on flights from Indianapolis to Buffalo. Users should double check the flight they book to ensure it matches the day, time, and destination they're looking for.
Thu 6/138:14 pmIND - BUF
1 stop3h 37mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/174:36 pmBUF - IND
1 stop6h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/4$456
Thu 6/1310:33 amIND - BUF
2 stops7h 04mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/1710:40 amBUF - IND
1 stop24h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/4$514
Thu 6/1310:33 amIND - BUF
2 stops7h 04mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/1710:40 amBUF - IND
2 stops7h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/4$532

One-way flights to Buffalo from Indianapolis

Search for one-way flight options from Indianapolis to Buffalo. 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 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.
Users traveling one-way from Indianapolis to Buffalo can select one of these great deals. For those needing a return trip from Indianapolis, there is a search form available above.
Sat 8/175:36 pmIND - BUF
1 stop17h 16mFrontier
Deal found 6/5$91
Fri 8/305:29 pmIND - BUF
1 stop7h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$157
Mon 7/87:05 pmIND - BUF
1 stop4h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/6$167
Sat 8/1711:20 amIND - BUF
2 stops7h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$172
Wed 7/37:57 pmIND - BUF
1 stop22h 56mFrontier
Deal found 6/4$204
Sat 8/178:10 amIND - BUF
3 stops27h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$251
Mon 7/88:25 amIND - BUF
2 stops9h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/6$262
Fri 8/3012:29 pmIND - BUF
2 stops12h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$319
Fri 8/307:30 amIND - BUF
3 stops15h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$433

Find flights from Indianapolis to Buffalo within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Indianapolis to Buffalo 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 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.

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IND - BUF

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Sat 8/17

1 stop17h 16m

Buffalo

Tue 8/20

1 stop20h 48m

$201

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IND - BUF

INDBUF

Indianapolis

Fri 7/5

1 stop15h 56m

Buffalo

Thu 7/11

1 stop5h 07m

$235

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IND - BUF

INDBUF

Indianapolis

Wed 7/3

1 stop22h 56m

Buffalo

Wed 7/10

1 stop15h 12m

$247

IndianapolisBuffalo

IND - BUF

INDBUF

Indianapolis

Mon 7/1

1 stop7h 25m

Buffalo

Fri 7/5

1 stop5h 37m

$274

IndianapolisBuffalo

IND - BUF

INDBUF

Indianapolis

Fri 7/5

1 stop6h 19m

Buffalo

Sun 7/7

1 stop3h 30m

$304

IndianapolisBuffalo

IND - BUF

INDBUF

Indianapolis

Thu 7/11

1 stop17h 53m

Buffalo

Sun 7/14

1 stop26h 53m

$305

IndianapolisBuffalo

IND - BUF

INDBUF

Indianapolis

Sat 6/29

1 stop4h 01m

Buffalo

Mon 7/1

1 stop4h 29m

$314

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IND - BUF

INDBUF

Indianapolis

Sat 8/17

1 stop4h 01m

Buffalo

Tue 8/20

2 stops10h 00m

$339

IndianapolisBuffalo

IND - BUF

INDBUF

Indianapolis

Sun 7/21

2 stops26h 41m

Buffalo

Wed 7/24

3 stops23h 57m

$513

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Indianapolis to Buffalo?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Indianapolis to Buffalo. Price data was last updated on May 31, 2024.
The best time to book flights from Indianapolis to Buffalo is 29 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
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What is the cheapest day to fly from Indianapolis to Buffalo?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Indianapolis to Buffalo. Price data was last updated on June 2, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Indianapolis to Buffalo flight should consider departing on Thursday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Best time to book a flight from Indianapolis to Buffalo

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Temperature and rainfall in Buffalo by month

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

BUF

Temperature

24.8 - 71.6 °F

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Buffalo, 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 71.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 24.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Buffalo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Buffalo. 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 Buffalo. Reviews last updated June 6, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, Frontier and United Airlines from Indianapolis to Buffalo 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
8.0
Very good
10,368 reviews

Food

7.4

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!

Delta
8.0
Very good
10,368 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,368 reviews

Food

7.4

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!

United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,696 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,368 reviews

Food

7.4

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,227 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,368 reviews

Food

7.4

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!

Sun Country Air
7.2
Good
593 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,368 reviews

Food

7.4

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!

Frontier
6.2
Okay
3,985 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,368 reviews

Food

7.4

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from Indianapolis to Buffalo for under $300 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Indianapolis to Buffalo for under $300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Frontier for just $201, but on average you can expect to pay $339.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Indianapolis to Buffalo for under $500?

    There are currently 3+ open flights from Indianapolis to Buffalo within the next 7 days for less than $500.

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

    According to our current data, Frontier ($201), Delta ($274), and Sun Country Air ($305) offers the cheapest pricing from Indianapolis to Buffalo. Frontier is 42% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $91 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $157 and United Airlines from $172 one-way.

  • What does IND to BUF mean?

    Indianapolis Airport is IND and Buffalo Airport is BUF. These codes are created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use them to identify the departing and arrival airports in the flight routes they service.

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

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Indianapolis to Buffalo 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.

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    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Indianapolis to Buffalo 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 Indianapolis to Buffalo that include hotel bookings?

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Indianapolis to Buffalo 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 Indianapolis to Buffalo that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Indianapolis to Buffalo 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 Indianapolis to Buffalo?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Indianapolis to Buffalo 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 Indianapolis to Buffalo flight deals updated?

    The Indianapolis to Buffalo flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 6/5.

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Indianapolis to Buffalo (average of $256). Flying from Indianapolis to Buffalo in July is currently the most expensive (average of $359). 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 Indianapolis to Buffalo

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Indianapolis to Buffalo. 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 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$172Average$260FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$221Average$307FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$228Average$345FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$269Average$436FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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