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Cheap flights from Buffalo to Des Moines (BUF - DSM) from $148

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 9/20. 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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Cheap flight deals from Buffalo to Des Moines

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Buffalo (BUF) to Des Moines (DSM). 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 junio 6, 2024.

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Round-trip from

$323

One-way from

$148
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Buffalo to Des Moines?

Saturday flights are generally found to be more expensive for flights from Buffalo to Des Moines. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Des Moines.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Buffalo to Des Moines?

The best pricing can be found in the month of December. Prices to Des Moines from Buffalo average $441. You can even find prices in December for less than $441, as users have found deals to Des Moines from as low as $298. The month of February appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Des Moines from Buffalo. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 62%.

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

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Buffalo to Des Moines in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 10% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

Cheap Buffalo to Des Moines flights in June & July 2024

Find cheap flight options from Buffalo to Des Moines 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 junio 6, 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights traveling from Buffalo to Des Moines in June and July 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
vie. 7/198:06 pmBUF - DSM
1 stop18h 14mFrontier
dom. 7/212:28 pmDSM - BUF
1 stop26h 20mFrontier
Deal found 6/6$260
mar. 7/232:40 pmBUF - DSM
1 stop5h 48mDelta
mar. 7/302:44 pmDSM - BUF
1 stop7h 17mDelta
Deal found 6/5$266
mar. 7/236:03 pmBUF - DSM
1 stop4h 26mUnited Airlines
mar. 7/3011:21 amDSM - BUF
2 stops11h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$341
jue. 6/134:36 pmBUF - DSM
1 stop6h 22mAmerican Airlines
jue. 6/205:54 amDSM - BUF
1 stop4h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$454
mié. 6/124:36 pmBUF - DSM
1 stop6h 22mAmerican Airlines
vie. 6/216:03 amDSM - BUF
1 stop4h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$462
mar. 7/236:03 pmBUF - DSM
1 stop4h 26mUnited Airlines
mar. 7/303:35 pmDSM - BUF
3 stops17h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$500
jue. 6/134:36 pmBUF - DSM
1 stop6h 22mAmerican Airlines
jue. 6/206:03 amDSM - BUF
2 stops10h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$587
mié. 6/126:09 amBUF - DSM
2 stops9h 15mUnited Airlines
vie. 6/216:41 pmDSM - BUF
1 stop4h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$633
mié. 6/126:09 amBUF - DSM
2 stops9h 15mUnited Airlines
vie. 6/2111:30 amDSM - BUF
2 stops10h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$708

Buffalo to Des Moines 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Buffalo and Des Moines in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated junio 6, 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights traveling from Buffalo to Des Moines in June and July 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
vie. 7/198:06 pmBUF - DSM
1 stop18h 14mFrontier
dom. 7/212:28 pmDSM - BUF
1 stop26h 20mFrontier
Deal found 6/6$260
mar. 7/232:40 pmBUF - DSM
1 stop5h 48mDelta
mar. 7/302:44 pmDSM - BUF
1 stop7h 17mDelta
Deal found 6/5$266
mar. 7/236:03 pmBUF - DSM
1 stop4h 26mUnited Airlines
mar. 7/3011:21 amDSM - BUF
2 stops11h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$341
jue. 6/134:36 pmBUF - DSM
1 stop6h 22mAmerican Airlines
jue. 6/205:54 amDSM - BUF
1 stop4h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$454
mié. 6/124:36 pmBUF - DSM
1 stop6h 22mAmerican Airlines
vie. 6/216:03 amDSM - BUF
1 stop4h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$462
mar. 7/236:03 pmBUF - DSM
1 stop4h 26mUnited Airlines
mar. 7/303:35 pmDSM - BUF
3 stops17h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$500
jue. 6/134:36 pmBUF - DSM
1 stop6h 22mAmerican Airlines
jue. 6/206:03 amDSM - BUF
2 stops10h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$587
mié. 6/126:09 amBUF - DSM
2 stops9h 15mUnited Airlines
vie. 6/216:41 pmDSM - BUF
1 stop4h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$633
mié. 6/126:09 amBUF - DSM
2 stops9h 15mUnited Airlines
vie. 6/2111:30 amDSM - BUF
2 stops10h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$708

Buffalo to Des Moines flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from Buffalo to Des Moines 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 junio 6, 2024.
Check out these flights departing soon from Buffalo to Des Moines. Users should examine the flight details to ensure there are no surprises.
jue. 6/134:36 pmBUF - DSM
1 stop6h 22mAmerican Airlines
jue. 6/205:54 amDSM - BUF
1 stop4h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$454
mié. 6/124:36 pmBUF - DSM
1 stop6h 22mAmerican Airlines
vie. 6/216:03 amDSM - BUF
1 stop4h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$462
jue. 6/134:36 pmBUF - DSM
1 stop6h 22mAmerican Airlines
jue. 6/206:03 amDSM - BUF
2 stops10h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$587
mié. 6/126:09 amBUF - DSM
2 stops9h 15mUnited Airlines
vie. 6/216:41 pmDSM - BUF
1 stop4h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$633
mié. 6/126:09 amBUF - DSM
2 stops9h 15mUnited Airlines
vie. 6/2111:30 amDSM - BUF
2 stops10h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$708
jue. 6/131:55 pmBUF - DSM
2 stops9h 03mAmerican Airlines
jue. 6/206:03 amDSM - BUF
2 stops10h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$815

One-way flights to Des Moines from Buffalo

Search for one-way flight options from Buffalo to Des Moines. 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 junio 6, 2024.
Users traveling one-way from Buffalo to Des Moines can select one of these great deals. Those needing a return flight from Buffalo to Des Moines can use the search form above.
vie. 9/2011:24 amBUF - DSM
1 stop7h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$148
vie. 9/207:00 amBUF - DSM
2 stops17h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$308

Find flights from Buffalo to Des Moines within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Buffalo to Des Moines 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 junio 6, 2024.

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BuffaloDes Moines

BUF - DSM

BUFDSM

Buffalo

vie. 7/19

1 stop18h 14m

Des Moines

dom. 7/21

1 stop26h 20m

$260

BuffaloDes Moines

BUF - DSM

BUFDSM

Buffalo

mar. 7/23

1 stop5h 48m

Des Moines

mar. 7/30

1 stop7h 17m

$266

BuffaloDes Moines

BUF - DSM

BUFDSM

Buffalo

mar. 7/23

1 stop4h 26m

Des Moines

mar. 7/30

2 stops11h 04m

$341

BuffaloDes Moines

BUF - DSM

BUFDSM

Buffalo

mar. 7/23

1 stop4h 26m

Des Moines

mar. 7/30

3 stops17h 11m

$500

BuffaloDes Moines

BUF - DSM

BUFDSM

Buffalo

vie. 7/19

1 stop5h 14m

Des Moines

dom. 7/21

2 stops22h 49m

$736

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What is the cheapest day to fly from Buffalo to Des Moines?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Buffalo to Des Moines. Price data was last updated on June 2, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Buffalo to Des Moines flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Temperature and rainfall in Des Moines by month

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

DSM

Temperature

23 - 77 °F

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Des Moines, 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 Des Moines

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Des Moines. 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 Des Moines. Reviews last updated junio 6, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines and American Airlines from Buffalo to Des Moines to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,368 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

In the boarding area at La Guardia, there are charging stations for electronics but the electric outlets do not work on many of the stations.

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

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

In the boarding area at La Guardia, there are charging stations for electronics but the electric outlets do not work on many of the stations.

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

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

In the boarding area at La Guardia, there are charging stations for electronics but the electric outlets do not work on many of the stations.

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

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

In the boarding area at La Guardia, there are charging stations for electronics but the electric outlets do not work on many of the stations.

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

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

In the boarding area at La Guardia, there are charging stations for electronics but the electric outlets do not work on many of the stations.

Related info for your journey

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

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Buffalo to Des Moines for under $300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Frontier for just $260, but on average you can expect to pay $420.

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

    There are currently 6+ open flights from Buffalo to Des Moines within the next 7 days for less than $500.

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

    Frontier, at $260, was found to be the cheapest airline from Buffalo to Des Moines.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and United Airlines. You may be able to fly from Buffalo to Des Moines for 41% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What does BUF to DSM mean?

    This is defined as Buffalo Airport (BUF) and Des Moines Airport (DSM). Codes like Des Moines Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely.

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

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Buffalo to Des Moines 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 Buffalo to Des Moines 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 Buffalo to Des Moines that include hotel bookings?

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

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

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

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

    Many airlines flying from Buffalo to Des Moines 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 Buffalo to Des Moines?

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Buffalo to Des Moines (average of $323). Flying from Buffalo to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $427). 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 Des Moines

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Buffalo to Des Moines. 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 junio 6, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$276Average$476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$308Average$573FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$308Average$397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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