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$100+ Cheap flights from Buffalo (BUF) to Iowa

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BUF — DSM
feb. 25 — mar. 41
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Round-trip from

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(American Airlines)

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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 febrero 20, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
jue. 5/88:00 amBUF - CID
1 stop6h 10mAmerican Airlines
lun. 5/126:26 pmCID - BUF
1 stop3h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$249
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 3/1411:24 amBUF - DSM
1 stop7h 33mFrontier
mar. 3/187:48 pmDSM - BUF
1 stop13h 36mFrontier
Deal found 2/19$256
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
jue. 3/67:00 amBUF - MLI
1 stop4h 19mUnited Airlines
lun. 3/103:50 pmMLI - BUF
1 stop4h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$259
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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.
vie. 3/285:48 pmBUF - CID
2 stops5h 49mDelta
lun. 3/3112:04 pmCID - BUF
2 stops9h 54mDelta
Deal found 2/18$259
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
jue. 3/66:00 amBUF - MLI
2 stops11h 25mDelta
lun. 3/105:03 pmMLI - BUF
1 stop6h 04mDelta
Deal found 2/19$264
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
jue. 4/246:00 amBUF - OMA
1 stop5h 29mDelta
mar. 4/2911:55 amOMA - BUF
1 stop5h 05mDelta
Deal found 2/20$297
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
sáb. 3/156:22 amBUF - DSM
1 stop4h 19mDelta
sáb. 3/225:22 pmDSM - BUF
1 stop5h 45mDelta
Deal found 2/19$297
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
jue. 4/246:00 amBUF - OMA
2 stops7h 52mAmerican Airlines
mar. 4/2910:25 amOMA - BUF
1 stop4h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$302
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
jue. 5/87:30 pmBUF - OMA
1 stop4h 05mSouthwest
lun. 5/123:10 pmOMA - BUF
1 stop6h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 2/20$342
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
vie. 3/145:51 pmBUF - DSM
1 stop6h 08mAmerican Airlines
mié. 3/191:00 pmDSM - BUF
2 stops8h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$347
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
vie. 3/75:52 pmBUF - CID
1 stop4h 44mUnited Airlines
mar. 3/118:05 amCID - BUF
1 stop4h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$352
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
jue. 4/246:00 amBUF - OMA
2 stops9h 25mUnited Airlines
mar. 4/298:00 amOMA - BUF
3 stops9h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$383

Find flights from Buffalo to Iowa within your budget

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 febrero 20, 2025.

Fly from

Buffalo

Fly to

Iowa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BuffaloCedar Rapids

BUF - CID

BUFCID

Buffalo

jue. 5/8

8:00 am-1:10 pm

1 stop6h 10m

Cedar Rapids

lun. 5/12

6:26 pm-11:22 pm

1 stop3h 56m

$249

BuffaloDes Moines

BUF - DSM

BUFDSM

Buffalo

vie. 3/14

11:24 am-5:57 pm

1 stop7h 33m

Des Moines

mar. 3/18

7:48 pm-10:24 am

1 stop13h 36m

$256

BuffaloMoline

BUF - MLI

BUFMLI

Buffalo

jue. 3/6

7:00 am-10:19 am

1 stop4h 19m

Moline Quad-City

lun. 3/10

3:50 pm-9:09 pm

1 stop4h 19m

$259

BuffaloCedar Rapids

BUF - CID

BUFCID

Buffalo

vie. 3/28

5:48 pm-10:37 pm

2 stops5h 49m

Cedar Rapids

lun. 3/31

12:04 pm-10:58 pm

2 stops9h 54m

$259

BuffaloMoline

BUF - MLI

BUFMLI

Buffalo

jue. 3/6

6:00 am-4:25 pm

2 stops11h 25m

Moline Quad-City

lun. 3/10

5:03 pm-12:07 am

1 stop6h 04m

$264

BuffaloOmaha

BUF - OMA

BUFOMA

Buffalo

jue. 4/24

6:00 am-10:29 am

1 stop5h 29m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

mar. 4/29

11:55 am-6:00 pm

1 stop5h 05m

$297

BuffaloDes Moines

BUF - DSM

BUFDSM

Buffalo

sáb. 3/15

6:22 am-9:41 am

1 stop4h 19m

Des Moines

sáb. 3/22

5:22 pm-12:07 am

1 stop5h 45m

$297

BuffaloOmaha

BUF - OMA

BUFOMA

Buffalo

jue. 4/24

6:00 am-12:52 pm

2 stops7h 52m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

mar. 4/29

10:25 am-4:20 pm

1 stop4h 55m

$302

BuffaloOmaha

BUF - OMA

BUFOMA

Buffalo

jue. 5/8

7:30 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop4h 05m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

lun. 5/12

3:10 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$342

BuffaloDes Moines

BUF - DSM

BUFDSM

Buffalo

vie. 3/14

5:51 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop6h 08m

Des Moines

mié. 3/19

1:00 pm-10:46 pm

2 stops8h 46m

$347

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Best time to book a flight from Buffalo to Iowa

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Travel insights for flights from Buffalo to Iowa

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Buffalo to Iowa including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 febrero 20, 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 febrero 20, 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
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,765 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Frontier
6.0
Okay
3,355 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

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 $100 on American Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $214 and Southwest from $254 one-way.

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

    While some choose either Buffalo - Cedar Rapids or Buffalo - Omaha Eppley Airfield, 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?

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  • 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 febrero 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$196Average$384FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$258Average$431FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$281Average$444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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