DSM - BUF

$259 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 6/14. 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
$317
Delta
Tue 5/5Wed 5/13
DSM - BUF • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$259
Typical prices: $241-$296
Delta
Sun 6/14
DSM - BUF • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $317 (round-trip)
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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

Tue, May 5 - Wed, May 13
Delta Logo
10:34 am - 3:14 pm
DSM
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BUF
3h 40m
1 stop
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2:47 pm - 7:34 pm
BUF
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DSM
5h 47m
1 stop
$317Delta
Thu, May 7 - Wed, May 13
Delta Logo
7:34 am - 2:07 pm
DSM
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BUF
5h 33m
1 stop
Delta Logo
4:55 pm - 10:32 pm
BUF
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DSM
6h 37m
1 stop
$329Delta
Thu, May 7 - Thu, May 14
Delta Logo
11:49 am - 6:26 pm
DSM
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BUF
5h 37m
1 stop
Delta Logo
12:10 pm - 5:53 pm
BUF
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DSM
6h 43m
1 stop
$341Delta
Fri, Mar 27 - Wed, Apr 1
American Airlines Logo
10:04 am - 5:29 pm
DSM
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BUF
6h 25m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
5:59 pm - 11:48 pm
BUF
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DSM
6h 49m
1 stop
$352American Airlines
Fri, Mar 27 - Wed, Apr 1
American Airlines Logo
7:45 am - 3:25 pm
DSM
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BUF
6h 40m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
5:00 pm - 11:48 pm
BUF
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DSM
7h 48m
2 stops
$357American 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
$362American Airlines
Fri, May 15 - Mon, May 18
American Airlines Logo
8:56 am - 2:21 pm
DSM
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BUF
4h 25m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 11:30 am
BUF
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DSM
6h 30m
1 stop
$364American 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
5:59 pm - 11:48 pm
BUF
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DSM
6h 49m
1 stop
$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
$372American Airlines
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
$383American 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 Delta ($317) and American Airlines ($352).

Good to know

Low seasonOctober
Cheapest flight$259
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 $259 for a one-way ticket and $317 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 $463 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 8203 reviews
7.2Food
8.5Crew
7.8Entertainment
8.1Boarding
7.9Comfort
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bulkhead seat had very little legroom - even in bsiness class.

6.0 GoodScott, Feb 2026
IAH - LGA
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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.

I fly Delta all the time, have Platinum Medallion status. But this route seems to have major problems with delays and seems to never leave on time! Have only taken it twice in the last two weeks, and each time it had delays of more than 1 hour... very disappointed!!!!

Staff was exceptional! Everyone was kind, professional and friendly making the trip very pleasant. Thank you!

The flight used a B767 with a very old interior from before 2014. The entertainment system did not work at all during the flight despite attempts to reset the system. It was like they flew this route just to be competitive.

Very old flight - time to retire it for newer airplanes

2+ hours delayed Outlet in row 12 did not work Tv monitors did not work Lights kept off the entire flight for at 5pm-7pm flight

Very disappointing given gate agent behavior. Filed a formal complaint with United.

Do not like the size of the overhead bin. I think staff should monitor the size of suitcases that are being carried on by passengers to ensure they meet the size requirement.

Crew was great (professional, attentive, prompt). Snacks for 4 hrs flight is deplorable.

Flight delayed. WiFi connectivity very poor if not existant. Last minute arrival forced me to run to catch my connection.

Both of my flights arrived early and check in process was smooth

Terrible. No customer service, no food, no drinks on a 6 hour premier economy booking.

Short flight, but no drink/snack service. The flights both going and coming were delayed.

Much better than Spirit. I was please by the easy fast check in and boarding

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.

Flight was cancelled 3 hrs AFTER etd. Thetefore Missed connection from JFK to New Zealand . No accommodation provided… This cost ne aporox 1000 USD in extra expenses and turned whst should have been a 24 hr trip ftom Boston - New Zealand into a VERY expensive , late 70+ hr nightmare … Complete nonsense!!!

Overall fine, but the delay was annoying and the reasons for the delay were not communicated. The crew on board were phenomenal!

Whenever a passenger purchase a ticket his advantage number should automatically to his information. It's not everyone remember the number. You request for your number and American airline agent say they will email it....and they never email anything and you loose your mileage just because you don't remember your number. It should automatically go your information and associate with your email account at all times

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