DSM - BUF

$143 Find Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Buffalo

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Des Moines to Buffalo departing on 4/8. 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 Des Moines to Buffalo, 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 Des Moines to Buffalo, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$300
American Airlines
Wed 4/22Mon 4/27
DSM - BUF • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$143
Typical prices: $174-$233
Delta
Wed 4/8
DSM - BUF • 1 stop
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American Airlines
Cheapest • from $300 (round-trip)
Delta
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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Nonstop flights
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There are currently no direct flights between Des Moines and Buffalo. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Detroit (DTW)
Cheapest • Avg $384 (round-trip)
Detroit (DTW)
Shortest trip • 4h 29m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Buffalo (DSM-BUF)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Des Moines to Buffalo 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 Des Moines to Buffalo

Wed, Apr 22 - Mon, Apr 27
American Airlines Logo
12:00 pm - 5:30 pm
DSM
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BUF
4h 30m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 10:26 am
BUF
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DSM
5h 26m
1 stop
$300American Airlines
Wed, Apr 22 - Mon, Apr 27
Southwest Logo
5:30 am - 10:20 am
DSM
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BUF
3h 50m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
12:40 pm - 11:05 pm
BUF
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DSM
11h 25m
2 stops
$322Southwest
Thu, Apr 9 - Mon, Apr 13
Southwest Logo
5:25 am - 10:15 am
DSM
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BUF
3h 50m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
8:00 pm - 11:05 pm
BUF
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DSM
4h 05m
1 stop
$328Southwest
Thu, Apr 9 - Mon, Apr 13
Southwest Logo
5:25 am - 10:15 am
DSM
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BUF
3h 50m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
12:40 pm - 9:55 pm
BUF
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DSM
10h 15m
2 stops
$333Southwest
Fri, Mar 27 - Wed, Apr 1
Delta Logo
5:20 pm - 11:46 pm
DSM
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BUF
5h 26m
1 stop
Delta Logo
6:15 am - 9:46 am
BUF
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DSM
4h 31m
1 stop
$339Delta
Fri, Mar 27 - Wed, Apr 1
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 11:49 am
DSM
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BUF
5h 49m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
5:29 pm - 10:10 pm
BUF
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DSM
5h 41m
1 stop
$358American Airlines
Thu, Apr 9 - Mon, Apr 13
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 2:21 pm
DSM
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BUF
7h 21m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 10:26 am
BUF
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DSM
5h 26m
1 stop
$362American Airlines
Fri, Mar 27 - Wed, Apr 1
American Airlines Logo
6:40 am - 11:49 am
DSM
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BUF
4h 09m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
5:00 pm - 11:48 pm
BUF
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DSM
7h 48m
2 stops
$363American Airlines
Thu, Apr 9 - Mon, Apr 13
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 2:21 pm
DSM
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BUF
7h 21m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
5:12 pm - 11:49 pm
BUF
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DSM
7h 37m
2 stops
$367American Airlines
Fri, Mar 27 - Wed, Apr 1
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 1:42 pm
DSM
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BUF
7h 42m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
5:00 pm - 11:48 pm
BUF
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DSM
7h 48m
2 stops
$368American Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Des Moines to Buffalo flights

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

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Des Moines to Buffalo?

The cheapest round-trip price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.

In the past 3 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from Des Moines to Buffalo were found on American Airlines ($300) and Southwest ($322).

Good to know

Low seasonOctober
Cheapest flight$143
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 41% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 9% lower on average.
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FAQs for booking flights from Des Moines to Buffalo

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Des Moines to Buffalo was $143 for a one-way ticket and $300 for a round-trip.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Des Moines to Buffalo are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $332 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $460 and an overall rating of 7.4.

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

    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 Des Moines to Buffalo.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Buffalo from Des Moines 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 Des Moines to Buffalo?

    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 Buffalo with an airline and back to Des Moines with another airline. Booking your flights between Des Moines and BUF 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 Des Moines to Buffalo?

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

Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Des Moines to Buffalo

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Des Moines to Buffalo. 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 Des Moines to Buffalo? 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 8237 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.2Food
7.9Comfort
7.8Entertainment
8.5Crew
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Terrible. Four hour delay because Delta could not find crew to man the aircraft. Terrible communication. Terrible insight into the delays. One of the worst flight experiences I’ve had.

2.0 MediocreDonna, Feb 2026
DEN - LGA
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Terrible. Four hour delay because Delta could not find crew to man the aircraft. Terrible communication. Terrible insight into the delays. One of the worst flight experiences I’ve had.

The crew, and fellow passengers, were super gracious and kind. There seemed to be plenty of bin space even though the plane was full. It’s nice to get a glass of wine with dinner in Premiere seating, and there was a lot of food.

Good experience and the flight landed early. There was no food I had or entertainment.

bulkhead seat had very little legroom - even in bsiness class.

This was one of the worst flights I’ve been on in years. I upgraded to comfort and had such an uncomfortable experience. The person next to me was oversized - which I understand - however, they took up their space and mine. I could only use about 50% of my seat space to not be physically touching this person the entire flight and there was no spatial awareness. I also could not use the seat outlet because their body was obstructing it. It was very inconvenient. Their body kept touching me repeatedly during the flight and I felt very uncomfortable. To pay more for an upgraded space and then not even being able to use it was highly disappointing.

Delta One is extraordinary. I fly business when somebody hires me. I just wonder why there is such a chasm between business class and the insanely inhumane and nonsensical coach. The seats are not large enough to fit even my tiny wife. We fly 10% of what we did because we don’t want to pay 5-10 k but for $400 it’s unbearable. It seems like the accountants took over and made stupid decisions. Screw in 20 extra seats and make it so unbearable that people fly 90% less. Just put the damn price up and put some proper chairs in. But business, yay.

Air travel sucks. It continues to be awful for all airlines. No shame on delta alone.

Delta canceled our flight and we had to scramble to find another airline to get home. Phoenix is not a delta hub so they didn’t have another plane. It would have been a red eye though Salt Lake City. Getting in at 5am. No bueno.

Flight delays both to Detroits and return flight . The flight to Detroit was associated with mechanical difficulty

The food is terrible. The staff is wonderful. Comfort is good.

Flight left on time and we arrived 25 minutes early! There was a gate available when we arrived so early on a busy Sunday afternoon! Flight attendants came around twice with the drinks cart.

Wonderful. Quick boarding. Early departure and we arrived 30 minutes early at our destination. Unfortunately, when you arrive early, there is still a departing aircraft at our gate. We had to park for 30 minutes until the gate was clear. So our early arrival was not really early at the gate. Otherwise it was a quick and smooth flight. Appreciated the efficiency.

Everything was great except for the boarding process. Everyone is lining up all at the same time and it’s hard to tell between the groups as they are way too large.

Women boarding passengers at the gate was absolutely rude and disrespectful of passengers. The flight attendant was absolutely delightful! Smiling and connected with the passengers. So happy. The seats are cramped and uncomfortable but I guess that’s just the way it is Communication regarding flight was excellent

Overall we had a good experience during our flight from San Francisco to Houston.

Airport terminal was outdated, flight was on a small jet with no wifi

We were delayed for about an hour from taking off due to traffic control procedures at the destination airport. But once in the air, the flight went well. The crew members were great and provided cabin service despite moderate turbulence during much of the flight.

it was a very short flight so my expectations were low.

As great a red-eye flight as red-eye flights can be.

Very old flight - time to retire it for newer airplanes

There was free WiFi (definitely a plus), but the flight was delayed 45 minutes waiting on a catering truck that never arrived. The pilot said there would be food vouchers given out at the end of the gangway to make up for the inconvenience, but there was no one offering those. Delay made me late for work!

Overall it was a good flight. Because we traveled on a Saturday we were upgraded to FC since my wife and I are both Executive Platinum. The only areas for improvement we noted are better snack assortment and perhaps a little nicer plane as American is flying some older planes now. Everything else on this flight was excellent, which is frankly not the norm for American since we have had multiple issues on prior AA flights.

The smell from the bathroom kept wafting through the cabin. It made people sick.

The seats are too uncomfortable for anyone over 5ft 8in. I'm 5'10" with a back and hip issue and I was in pai for the full duration of the flight.

Delayed an hour due to operational issues. Minimal apologies or care for the significant inconvenience caused. Landed at nearly 1am and they still couldn’t find ground staff to get us off the plane promptly.

Long delays, lack of information about the status of the flight. The flight was delayed 4 times.

It was good. But the gate team made me check my carry on when there was plenty of space for my luggage on the plane. Otherwise our trip was fine.

Bags took over and hour to come out. Delays due to wind caused rebooking.

Gate was overcrowded. Gate agents performed very well. Flight crew was top notch! Efficient & professional & courteous. Both meals not thermalized well. Dinner main dish was actually cold in the center. Almost inedible. Breakfast sandwich was lukewarm.

RIC Staff was not enough. Elderly passengers had to wait 30 minutes to deplane, so we could board and still had to walk as no chairs were provided. And, passenger in front of my seat assignment rammed seat against my legs entire flight time. Was mildly bruised and left thigh still sore.

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