BUF - DSM

$159 Find Cheap Flights from Buffalo to Des Moines

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Buffalo to Des Moines departing on 1/6. 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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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Buffalo to Des Moines, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Buffalo to Des Moines, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$374
Delta
Thu 1/8Sun 1/11
BUF - DSM • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$159
Typical prices: $170-$204
United Airlines
Tue 1/6
BUF - DSM • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $374 (round-trip)
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Best reviews • 7.9 score
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Cheap Flights from Buffalo to Des Moines (BUF-DSM)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Buffalo to Des Moines that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Buffalo to Des Moines

Thu, Jan 8 - Sun, Jan 11
Delta Logo
2:56 pm - 7:34 pm
BUF
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DSM
5h 38m1 stop
Delta Logo
6:24 am - 11:27 am
DSM
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BUF
4h 03m1 stop
$374Delta
Thu, Jan 8 - Sun, Jan 11
Delta Logo
2:56 pm - 7:34 pm
BUF
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DSM
5h 38m1 stop
Delta Logo
6:24 am - 11:27 am
DSM
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BUF
4h 03m1 stop
$379Delta
Sat, Feb 21 - Wed, Feb 25
United Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 10:53 am
BUF
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DSM
4h 53m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
3:24 pm - 8:51 pm
DSM
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BUF
4h 27m1 stop
$384United Airlines
Sat, Feb 21 - Wed, Feb 25
United Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 10:53 am
BUF
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DSM
4h 53m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
1:32 pm - 10:59 pm
DSM
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BUF
8h 27m1 stop
$387United Airlines
Sat, Feb 21 - Wed, Feb 25
United Airlines Logo
1:52 pm - 11:43 pm
BUF
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DSM
10h 51m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
3:24 pm - 8:51 pm
DSM
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BUF
4h 27m1 stop
$389United Airlines
Sat, Feb 21 - Wed, Feb 25
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 2:27 pm
BUF
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DSM
9h 27m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
3:24 pm - 8:51 pm
DSM
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BUF
4h 27m1 stop
$392United Airlines
Sat, Feb 21 - Wed, Feb 25
United Airlines Logo
6:07 am - 2:27 pm
BUF
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DSM
9h 20m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
3:24 pm - 11:44 pm
DSM
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BUF
7h 20m2 stops
$394United Airlines
Sat, Feb 21 - Wed, Feb 25
United Airlines Logo
10:00 am - 8:41 pm
BUF
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DSM
11h 41m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
3:24 pm - 11:44 pm
DSM
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BUF
7h 20m2 stops
$397United Airlines
Thu, Jan 8 - Sun, Jan 11
Delta Logo
6:03 am - 11:24 am
BUF
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DSM
6h 21m1 stop
Delta Logo
10:14 am - 4:55 pm
DSM
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BUF
5h 41m1 stop
$407Delta
Thu, May 7 - Sun, May 17
Southwest Logo
6:00 am - 11:45 am
BUF
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DSM
6h 45m1 stop
Southwest Logo
5:20 am - 10:25 am
DSM
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BUF
4h 05m1 stop
$417Southwest
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Buffalo to Des Moines flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Buffalo to Des Moines to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Buffalo to Des Moines?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Buffalo to Des Moines clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Buffalo to Des Moines, you should consider leaving on a Wednesday and avoid Tuesdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Buffalo, you’ll find the best rates on Tuesdays and the most expensive ones on Fridays.

Good to know

Low seasonJune
Cheapest flight$159
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 71% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 14% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Buffalo to Des Moines

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Buffalo to Des Moines based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Buffalo to Des Moines

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Buffalo to Des Moines was $159 for a one-way ticket and $374 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Buffalo and Des Moines?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Buffalo to Des Moines. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Buffalo to Des Moines?

    Buffalo and Des Moines are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Buffalo from Buffalo and will be arriving at Des Moines.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Buffalo to Des Moines?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Buffalo to Des Moines?

    oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Buffalo and Des Moines, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Buffalo to Des Moines, Delta or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Buffalo to Des Moines are Delta and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $497 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $426 and an overall rating of 7.2.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Buffalo to Des Moines?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Buffalo to Des Moines.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Buffalo to Des Moines?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Des Moines from Buffalo is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Buffalo to Des Moines?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Des Moines with an airline and back to Buffalo with another airline. Booking your flights between Buffalo and DSM can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Buffalo to Des Moines?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Des Moines from Buffalo up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top airlines flying from Buffalo to Des Moines

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Buffalo to Des Moines. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Buffalo to Des Moines? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 8010 reviews
7.3Food
8.5Crew
8.1Boarding
7.9Entertainment
7.9Comfort
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Original flight was cancelled and when i was rebooked by the airline, they couldn't seat me in the same type of seat as I had originally booked (went from window/aisle to middle/middle and one was a bulkhead seat, and other wasn't in the same class)

6.0 GoodJeff, Dec 2025
JFK - MIA
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Original flight was cancelled and when i was rebooked by the airline, they couldn't seat me in the same type of seat as I had originally booked (went from window/aisle to middle/middle and one was a bulkhead seat, and other wasn't in the same class)

My flight was cancelled with no explanation after I had already cleared security. I was given 4 options to rebook, only one being non-stop like I had paid for. I grabbed it. It was 4 plus hours later and then took off even later. Biggest complaint is that I booked early and had an aisle seat. They gave me a "window" seat in front of the exit row, so the seat did not decline. I weigh all of 103 #s and it was tight for me! For what I paid, I feel I was kind of ripped off. I think they should have given me the empty comfort seat for the inconvenience. There was no apology nor any explanation as to why the flight was cancelled. My guess is it benefitted Delta in some way.

Very smooth, on-time, and pleasantly uneventful flight. The team at the gate and on board were professional and genuinely courteous. The pilot kept us well updated throughout, and both takeoff and landing were steady and enjoyable without any drama. Just a good, solid flight. Thank you! 💗

I truly love flying with Delta. They have always treated me with the upmost respect

The flight was great. The gate location was way to far away!!!

This route with Delta always has delays or is cancelled. Aircrafts seem smaller and older. I fly Delta quite a bit - haven’t had issues with the international flights. But this route has always been the troublesome one

Three seats in first class were broken and while they were able to still acommodate us it was looking very touch and go and they had others they could not acommodate

I believe that a four-hour trip should have a meal. Delta had none.

Was charged for my luggage despite having been on one ticket from an international flight. Too tired to argue after 15 hours on flight. Was charged for rechecking it at JFK airport. Not sure why those off Kenya Airways were required to do that.

My experience on any Delta flight is always overshadowed by the time Delta removed me from a flight for no apparent reason.

Baggage handling poor. Second time this has happened. My bag went to San Francisco instead of Fiji. No apology. Luckily Nadi airport staff are fantastic. My bag arrived in Fiji the next day.

They only offered water for Group 6. Awful announcements from the Crew. Couldn't understand a single word. Barely came by for the trash afterwards. Man, I love water for a premium flight. Wow. Water in a cup.

Great. Quick and quiet and east. The breakfast choices were a welcome surprise!

The comfort of the seats was great, the crew eased my child’s anxieties and the fact that I had full cans of my beverage choice was great.

Waited on the runway for takeoff for 2.5 hours. Air traffic rerouted us. The plane didn't have enough fuel, so had to go back to the gate. Had to wait for a new pilot. Should have landed at 5:22. Didn't land until 9:10. Trash flight.

There were five broken seats on the plane. The crew was very rude in telling people they had to get off the plane and get a flight the next day. No call for volunteers, but telling people they had to get off. One woman was flying with her elderly mother and daughter and was told she had to leave or all three had to leave. Fortunately, a volunteer offered to stay. The situation was handled poorly.

I blame kayak for my last trip to dca. Kayak cancelled my direct flight and put on a one stop flight and made lost whole day from my vacation and had not even refunded my ticket.

Delays on all NY flights. There was no communication on why but they didn’t say it was weather. Other carriers were not delayed.

Extraordinary service in business class, and very good breakfast and snacks. A really lovely flight.

They cancelled our flight without warning OR a refund. Never doing business with American Airlines again! This is the second AA booked trip in a row that we've had challenges with.

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