$130+ Cheap flights from Buffalo to Des Moines (BUF - DSM)
This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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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 January 16, 2025.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $130 (Booking.com) |
Popular in | October |
Cheapest in | December |
Average price | $371 |
Find flight deals from Buffalo to Des Moines
Cheapest flights from Buffalo to Des MoinesExplore the most affordable flight options available from Buffalo to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 16, 2025.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Buffalo to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 16, 2025.
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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.
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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.
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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 16, 2025.
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Fly to
Route
Depart
Return
Price
BuffaloDes Moines
BUF - DSM
BUFDSM
Buffalo
Sat 2/1
6:53 pm-9:57 am
1 stop16h 04m
Des Moines
Fri 2/7
10:57 am-9:59 am
1 stop22h 02m
BuffaloDes Moines
BUF - DSM
BUFDSM
Buffalo
Sat 2/1
2:43 pm-9:52 pm
2 stops8h 09m
Des Moines
Fri 2/7
8:00 am-1:19 pm
1 stop4h 19m
BuffaloDes Moines
BUF - DSM
BUFDSM
Buffalo
Sun 1/26
2:25 pm-7:05 pm
1 stop5h 40m
Des Moines
Thu 1/30
5:14 pm-11:01 pm
1 stop4h 47m
Compare providers for flights from Buffalo to Des Moines
Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Buffalo to Des Moines in January.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
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| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Buffalo-Des Moines flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Buffalo-Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Buffalo-Des Moines flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Buffalo-Des Moines flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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-Des Moines flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Best time to book a flight from Buffalo to Des Moines
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Travel insights for flights from Buffalo to Des Moines
Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Buffalo to Des Moines including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Buffalo to Des Moines?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Buffalo to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Buffalo to Des Moines 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 DSM?
Find hourly flight availability from Buffalo to Des Moines. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 16, 2025.
A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Buffalo to Des Moines at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 24% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.
Rainfall in Des Moines by month
Plan your trip to Des Moines by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.
In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Des Moines 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 Des Moines when rainfall is around 1.0 in.
Temperature in Des Moines by month
Plan your trip to Des Moines by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.
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 January 16, 2025.
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Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
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Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
Food
Crew
Comfort
Entertainment
Boarding
Overall
Reviews
Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
Food
Crew
Comfort
Entertainment
Boarding
Overall
Reviews
Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
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Top 3 airlines flying from Buffalo to Des Moines
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
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| Cheapest$273 | Average$426 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$286 | Average$408 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$346 | Average$419 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% |