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Cheap Flights from Buffalo to Minneapolis (BUF-MSP)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Buffalo to Minneapolis 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.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Buffalo to Minneapolis

Thu, Dec 4 - Sun, Dec 7
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12:35 pm - 7:36 amBUF-MSP
20h 01m2 stops
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9:30 am - 2:15 pmMSP-BUF
27h 45m1 stop
$244Multiple Airlines
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Sat, Dec 6 - Sun, Dec 7
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3:18 pm - 11:09 pmBUF-MSP
8h 51m1 stop
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9:30 am - 2:15 pmMSP-BUF
27h 45m1 stop
$248Multiple Airlines
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Sat, Dec 6 - Sun, Dec 7
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3:18 pm - 11:09 pmBUF-MSP
8h 51m1 stop
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9:03 pm - 2:15 pmMSP-BUF
16h 12m2 stops
$254Multiple Airlines
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Tue, Dec 2 - Thu, Dec 4
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6:25 pm - 10:15 pmBUF-MSP
4h 50m1 stop
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6:10 am - 2:20 pmMSP-BUF
7h 10m1 stop
$279Southwest
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Tue, Dec 2 - Thu, Dec 4
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6:25 pm - 10:15 pmBUF-MSP
4h 50m1 stop
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5:30 am - 1:25 pmMSP-BUF
6h 55m2 stops
$284Southwest
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Thu, Jan 1 - Sat, Jan 10
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5:41 pm - 10:44 pmBUF-MSP
6h 03m1 stop
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3:25 pm - 8:29 pmMSP-BUF
4h 04m1 stop
$294United Airlines
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Thu, Jan 29 - Wed, Feb 4
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6:00 am - 1:26 pmBUF-MSP
8h 26m2 stops
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12:31 pm - 10:40 pmMSP-BUF
9h 09m2 stops
$319American Airlines
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Tue, Dec 2 - Thu, Dec 4
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6:00 am - 3:50 pmBUF-MSP
10h 50m2 stops
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8:00 am - 1:12 pmMSP-BUF
4h 12m1 stop
$320United Airlines
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Thu, Nov 27 - Mon, Dec 1
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6:10 am - 1:43 pmBUF-MSP
8h 33m1 stop
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6:14 pm - 11:36 pmMSP-BUF
4h 22m1 stop
$335American Airlines
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Fri, Dec 5 - Tue, Dec 9
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1:16 pm - 5:17 pmBUF-MSP
5h 01m1 stop
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5:15 pm - 10:58 pmMSP-BUF
4h 43m1 stop
$339Delta
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Buffalo to Minneapolis flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Buffalo to Minneapolis?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Buffalo to Minneapolis departing in December.

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

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

When flying from Buffalo to Minneapolis, you should consider leaving on a Thursday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Buffalo, you’ll find the best rates on Sundays and the most expensive ones on Wednesdays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Buffalo to Minneapolis, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Buffalo to Minneapolis is July, where tickets cost $203 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $359 and $358 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Buffalo to Minneapolis?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $328, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Buffalo to Minneapolis, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Buffalo to Minneapolis, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 48% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$132
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 8% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 33% lower on average.
Flight from Buffalo to Minneapolis

When to book flights from Buffalo to Minneapolis

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Buffalo to Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis

  • How many flights are there between Buffalo and Minneapolis per day?

    There is a maximum of 1 nonstop flight a day that takes off from Buffalo and lands in Minneapolis, with an average flight time of 2h 22m. The most common departure time is 2:00 pm and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 1 flights.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Buffalo to Minneapolis?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Buffalo to Minneapolis was $132 for a one-way ticket and $244 for a round-trip.

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

    No

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

    On your way to Minneapolis, you’ll fly out from Buffalo. You’ll be landing at Minneapolis St Paul.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Buffalo to Minneapolis?

    Delta, Air Canada, JetBlue, United Airlines, and Alaska Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Buffalo to Minneapolis flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Buffalo to Minneapolis?

    The Boeing 737-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Buffalo to Minneapolis flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Buffalo to Minneapolis?

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from Buffalo to Minneapolis?

    You can catch a nonstop flight from Buffalo to Minneapolis on on Monday.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Buffalo to Minneapolis, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Buffalo to Minneapolis are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $350 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $317 and an overall rating of 7.9.

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

    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 Minneapolis.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis?

    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 Minneapolis with an airline and back to Buffalo with another airline. Booking your flights between Buffalo and MSP 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 Minneapolis?

    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 Minneapolis from Buffalo up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Buffalo to Minneapolis

 
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Ever since Southwest starting charging for bags, passengers don't want to pay to check their bags, so the gate agents have to beg people to check their roller bags now because there's "not enough space". This was a terrible business move by Southwest.

8.0 ExcellentGreg, Oct 2025OAK - BUR
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Ever since Southwest starting charging for bags, passengers don't want to pay to check their bags, so the gate agents have to beg people to check their roller bags now because there's "not enough space". This was a terrible business move by Southwest.

Full cans of soda would be nice. A choice between two snacks would be appreciated.

Tried watching free movie and it kept freezing so I couldn’t finish.

All was good. I just had a hard time getting connected to the WiFi/internet during the flight

Sacrament staff are always polite and helpful. Airport is easy to maneuver and boarding is straightforward.

Great flight. Outstanding Service. Southwest was able to put us on a direct flight to Denver when the connection could have been affected by a later arrival to Baltimore. The direct flight was less expensive that the flight with the connection in Baltimore.

Delays delays delays. Late taking off, late landing, wait for a gate, etc.

Boarded on time but once we were ready for take off, the crew determined that, although every seat was taken, somehow someone was on the wrong flight. Delay, delay delay, announcements and ended up with one person checking EVERY ID against their passenger Manifest only to figure out it was a "clerical error." We departed 54 minutes late causing me to run in the St. Louis Airport to make my connection and lose the priority boarding spot I had paid for. Unnecessary delay.

I was re-booked onto another flight because my original flight was delayed and I would have missed my connector. I ended up in the “C” group after paying extra to be in the “A “ group on the original flight. At least if you’re going to re-book people, re-book them into the same group.

Flight was delayed due to plane not passing inspection And one of the crew had to time out and we had to wait for another one A 3 hour delay

On time flight. Seat comfort could be better in the Comfort section.

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

My only complaint on any flight is meals but your gnocchi was good. The worst is breakfast. I can’t understand why you don’t just serve something simple like yogurt, fruit and a muffin or cinnamon roll.

The staff and the boarding procedure were all amazing . The one flight was not equipped with WIFI which now adays seems odd. All in all the experience was good

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

Mechanic delay in addition to a 2 hour change in takeoff time was frustrating.

It was beautiful easy and smooth experience. Thank you. Will definitely get Delta for my next travel.

No one fussed at me about my pap machine as a 3rd pice on the plane. Boarding was pleasant and smooth. The boarding agent in Anchorage was a fun character- he could be in a movie. :~) The on-board crew were downright pleasant. No militant attitudes on Delta. Like all planes these days the seats are too narrow for standard Americans and at 5’2” there is barely enough leg room. I don’t know how tall people fold themselves into the seats. But that’s nothing specific to Delta

Excellent flight, the planes were newer, they did a nice job with boarding, great service overall.

Delta is better for short flights and very low need for customer service. Avoid for longer flights

Flight was delayed only slightly before takeoff due to traffic control. However, the flight arrived early to ORD. Good flight. United has been very reliable for me.

The person I bought the ticket for didn’t make the flight.

Lately I like the planes have been exceptionally filthy. There’s lines of dust and dirt all across the ceiling in the vents, and the cracks in between the seats are literally full of food. It’s definitely not the quality of service that I was used to with United. I’m also very disappointed with the Wi-Fi! All I wanna do is knock out a few work jobs while I’m trapped in my seat And it spools so bad. They did provide me with a refund, but the process of getting that refund is so complicated. It’s unfortunate.

Another delayed flight. When the delays exceed the duration of the flight, it’s a problem.

Excellent flight. Smooth, efficient boarding. Quick flight. Arrived early at STL.

After boarding the plane in Chicago, the passengers were told that there was a technical problem with the plane. Passengers remained on the plane as they tried to fix the problem. After what was probably an hour passengers were told that there was a need to change planes as the problem was not solved. Passengers disembarked and boarded another plane. After taxing to the runway and waiting for takeoff, passengers were told that owing to the thunderstorm the flight was unable to take off but would try and reroute. After some time passengers were told there wasn't enough fuel for the new route and the plane had to return to the gate for additional fuel. after another log delay the flight got underway. On the plane there was food, drinks, ice or entertainment. We were a glass of water, which appeared rationed. Flight arrived about 5 hours late. The pilot was fantastic and communicated with the passengers throughout the ordeal.

The flight attendants were great, I joked with one I can’t remember her name, a blond, really sweet. I thought it was run well very professional. This was great i survived Spirit, I know for which I speak.

During booking, I kept trying submitting my payment from the Mexican website and it didn't work. After I had the idea to change it to the Canadian website, it worked but I had to be charged the equivalent of 50 CAD more. I received the clear instruction that I would only be able to check-in at the airport and that it was impossible to select a seat 24 hours before departure, that I had to pay 144 CAD to do so, although not only was I able to check-in 24 hours before departure, but I could have selected my seats for free then. All in all, I almost threw $200 out the window due to misleading information. Besides, the app kept crashing, the information to get to the gate on the app was inaccurate, my gate was switched and I was only informed once in the air (luckily I had noticed the departure pannel), I was not addressed in my language beforehand and even if I tried I was immediately answered in English (which meant the crew understood but didn't want to answer accordingly), there was only one snack & beverage service on my medium haul flight and no beverage service on my short haul flight. To be fair, the planes were comfortable, the crew apart from the language issue was helpful, dynamic and engaging, the plane was clean and the directions were clear and direct. United has a lot of potential to be one of my favourite airlines, but the devil is in the details and a lot of them missed the target.

Flight was timely, relatively comfortable, with decent entertainment and food served. Only problem encountered was with the free messaging which I highly appreciate, but it did not work from iphone to non-iphones.

Better WiFi. I cannot understand that in 2025, United is so behind on a technology that is now a necessity and still painfully unreliable, slow and keeps disconnecting.

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 liked everything. Except that my neck was hurting on the seat. I couldn't sleep.

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.

I got bumped due to weight restrictions even tho there were empty seats on my flight. I got put on an other flight with a stopover. My flight that originally was going to take 5-6 hours ever up being 14+ hours and my luggage arrived to my destination without me because I was made to check in my luggage on my original flight when I was deemed ok to board only to be asked to deplane. Worst flight experience.

The Flight was fine, the staff treated me well, the flight got delayed over 5 1/2 hours for maintenance issues....but it worked out OK,, they were very apologetic about it, and it is better to not fly if there is any issue than endanger peoples lives, so in reality that was a good thing, It did cost me extra for parking because I went beyond the time I had purchased for parking at MSP. But all in all, Good flight

I did not take this flight because the reservation made by Kayak was wrong! Kayak owes me a trip from Minneapolis to Duluth.

When I got to the airport in Seattle, they told me the flight "did not exist". Kayak reserved me a seat on a flight that did not exist. This is inexcusable. I was able to change my reservation to a flight that actually did exist, but the flight was later and then I didn't make it in time for the next leg of my trip from Minneapolis to Duluth. Kayak owes me a trip from Minneapolis to Duluth, and a big apology for messing up my reservation.

The plane was freezing cold. Asked for a blanket and there were none. Was told twice that the pilots would warm the plane and it never happened Worst experience flying ever

Multiple delays because they screwed up on the crew schedule and had to wait for over an hour for more people to come.

It was good. Basic flight. Drinks only. Pay budget. Get budget and I’m good with that. I want to get where I need to go. Not hard to please. Female First Officer is an absolute bonus for me!

The Wi-Fi was off, the arm rests are hard plastic.

The assistance with the wheel chairs was fabulous. All the people were so very friendly and helpful. I want to thank them all.

We almost missed our return flight. We got to the gate one minute from closing the cabin door, and the agent got us aboard the plane! We are so very grateful!!!!!

I already filled out a survey for this flight. We booked through KAYAK with airfare assist, and airfare assist did not confirm or honor our flight. Therefore, we had to go to a different place with a different travel agency. I tried very hard with airfare assist, They also promoted this on cheapair.com, but it was a bait and switch in both instances.

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