Which airports can I use when flying from Indianapolis to Buffalo?

Flights from Indianapolis to Buffalo usually depart from Indianapolis (IND) and arrive at Buffalo (BUF).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from Indianapolis to Buffalo?

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Indianapolis to Buffalo: • Economy Class • Business Class • First Class

Which airports do connecting flights from Indianapolis to Buffalo pass through?

One-stop flights from Indianapolis to Buffalo most commonly connect through: • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 27% of one-stop connections • Baltimore/Washington (BWI) - 23% of one-stop connections • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 23% of one-stop connections • Chicago Midway (MDW) - 13% of one-stop connections Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Indianapolis to Buffalo?

On the Indianapolis to Buffalo route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 47%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $364 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $685: a $321 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

How long is a flight from Indianapolis to Buffalo?

A nonstop flight from Indianapolis to Buffalo takes 0h 00m, covering 451 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from Indianapolis to Buffalo?

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Have flight prices from Indianapolis to Buffalo changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $260 to $946. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Indianapolis to Buffalo looking right now?

One-way fares from Indianapolis to Buffalo are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $193, which is 34% below the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Indianapolis to Buffalo?

Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 41m, compared with 3h 48m via Chicago Midway (MDW) and 4h 04m via Baltimore/Washington (BWI).

What car rental options are available at Buffalo Airport (BUF)?

Buffalo Airport (BUF) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $19 for economy cars. Top options include: • Dollar • Budget • Hertz • Alamo • Thrifty

How much should I expect to pay for a Indianapolis to Buffalo flight?

Round-trip flights from Indianapolis to Buffalo range from $369 to $597, with an average of $438 over the past 12 months. Anything below $369 counts as a good deal.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Indianapolis to Buffalo?

Frontier ($260) and American Airlines ($332) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Indianapolis to Buffalo according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is the most popular layover airport when flying from Indianapolis to Buffalo?

Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) is the most popular layover for the Indianapolis to Buffalo route. 27% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via ORD.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Indianapolis to Buffalo?

Flights via Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $205. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Indianapolis to Buffalo which airport offers the shortest layover?

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) had the shortest average connection time for Indianapolis to Buffalo layovers at 140 minutes over the past 3 months.

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Indianapolis to Buffalo

Tue, Sep 29 - Sat, Oct 3

11:21 am - 5:49 pmIND Indianapolis-BUF Buffalo

6h 28m1 stop Orlando

1:45 pm - 6:53 pmBUF Buffalo-IND Indianapolis

5h 08m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$260Frontier

Mon, Oct 19 - Mon, Oct 19

7:20 am - 12:46 pmIND Indianapolis-BUF Buffalo

5h 26m1 stop Philadelphia

7:35 pm - 11:53 pmBUF Buffalo-IND Indianapolis

4h 18m1 stop Philadelphia

$320American Airlines

Sat, Sep 26 - Wed, Sep 30

6:27 pm - 5:45 pmIND Indianapolis-BUF Buffalo

23h 18m1 stop Orlando

1:40 pm - 6:53 pmBUF Buffalo-IND Indianapolis

5h 13m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$325Frontier

Sun, Oct 4 - Tue, Oct 6

10:26 am - 5:45 pmIND Indianapolis-BUF Buffalo

7h 19m1 stop Orlando

6:51 pm - 10:25 amBUF Buffalo-IND Indianapolis

15h 34m1 stop Orlando

$327Frontier

Fri, Dec 25 - Wed, Dec 30

5:45 am - 9:45 amIND Indianapolis-BUF Buffalo

4h 00m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

6:30 am - 1:05 pmBUF Buffalo-IND Indianapolis

6h 35m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$332United Airlines

Fri, Oct 2 - Mon, Oct 5

1:06 pm - 5:18 pmIND Indianapolis-BUF Buffalo

4h 12m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

7:35 pm - 11:53 pmBUF Buffalo-IND Indianapolis

4h 18m1 stop Philadelphia

$332American Airlines

Thu, Dec 24 - Tue, Dec 29

11:05 am - 3:11 pmIND Indianapolis-BUF Buffalo

4h 06m1 stop Philadelphia

7:42 pm - 12:41 amBUF Buffalo-IND Indianapolis

4h 59m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$349American Airlines

Sat, Oct 17 - Sun, Oct 18

3:20 pm - 6:55 pmIND Indianapolis-BUF Buffalo

3h 35m1 stop Chicago Midway

5:15 pm - 12:15 amBUF Buffalo-IND Indianapolis

7h 00m1 stop Tampa

$360Southwest

Fri, Dec 25 - Wed, Dec 30

9:40 am - 6:10 pmIND Indianapolis-BUF Buffalo

8h 30m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Baltimore/Washington

5:05 am - 11:00 amBUF Buffalo-IND Indianapolis

5h 55m1 stop Tampa

$376Southwest

Mon, Dec 28 - Fri, Jan 1

5:30 am - 9:43 amIND Indianapolis-BUF Buffalo

4h 13m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:30 am - 1:05 pmBUF Buffalo-IND Indianapolis

6h 35m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$377United Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from Indianapolis to Buffalo

Tue, Sep 15 - Fri, Sep 18

11:21 am - 5:49 pmIND Indianapolis-BUF Buffalo

6h 28m1 stop Orlando

1:40 pm - 6:53 pmBUF Buffalo-IND Indianapolis

5h 13m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$360Frontier

Tue, Sep 15 - Fri, Sep 18

11:21 am - 5:49 pmIND Indianapolis-BUF Buffalo

6h 28m1 stop Orlando

1:40 pm - 6:53 pmBUF Buffalo-IND Indianapolis

5h 13m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$491Frontier

Fri, Sep 18 - Mon, Sep 21

11:26 am - 4:53 pmIND Indianapolis-BUF Buffalo

5h 27m1 stop Philadelphia

5:30 am - 12:03 pmBUF Buffalo-IND Indianapolis

6h 33m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

$703American Airlines

Fri, Sep 18 - Mon, Sep 21

6:00 am - 2:18 pmIND Indianapolis-BUF Buffalo

8h 18m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

6:00 am - 11:56 amBUF Buffalo-IND Indianapolis

5h 56m1 stop Newark

$708United Airlines

Fri, Sep 18 - Mon, Sep 21

1:15 pm - 9:55 pmIND Indianapolis-BUF Buffalo

8h 40m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Baltimore/Washington

5:40 am - 2:50 pmBUF Buffalo-IND Indianapolis

9h 10m2 stops Baltimore/Washington Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$713Southwest

Wed, Sep 16 - Fri, Sep 18

6:00 am - 10:31 amIND Indianapolis-BUF Buffalo

4h 31m1 stop New York LaGuardia

5:18 pm - 12:01 amBUF Buffalo-IND Indianapolis

6h 43m1 stop Philadelphia

$752American Airlines

Wed, Sep 16 - Fri, Sep 18

7:48 pm - 11:48 amIND Indianapolis-BUF Buffalo

16h 00m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Raleigh-Durham

1:40 pm - 6:53 pmBUF Buffalo-IND Indianapolis

5h 13m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$752Frontier

Tue, Sep 15 - Fri, Sep 18

6:50 am - 3:15 pmIND Indianapolis-BUF Buffalo

8h 25m2 stops Nashville Intl Chicago Midway

7:10 pm - 10:40 pmBUF Buffalo-IND Indianapolis

3h 30m1 stop Chicago Midway

$757Southwest

Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 15

7:00 am - 1:16 pmIND Indianapolis-BUF Buffalo

6h 16m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

2:53 pm - 7:02 pmBUF Buffalo-IND Indianapolis

4h 09m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$791United Airlines

Wed, Sep 16 - Fri, Sep 18

6:00 am - 11:10 amIND Indianapolis-BUF Buffalo

5h 10m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

7:44 pm - 12:04 amBUF Buffalo-IND Indianapolis

4h 20m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$821Delta

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

Round-trip flights from Indianapolis to Buffalo start at $260. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $369 to $597. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $260 on Frontier.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Indianapolis to Buffalo?

Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Indianapolis to Buffalo, it is 17% cheaper than the average day. Tuesday is the most expensive day with flight prices 56% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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Which airports can I use when flying from Indianapolis to Buffalo?
Flights from Indianapolis to Buffalo usually depart from Indianapolis (IND) and arrive at Buffalo (BUF).
What cabin classes can I book on flights from Indianapolis to Buffalo?
Three cabin classes are available on flights from Indianapolis to Buffalo:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class
Which airports do connecting flights from Indianapolis to Buffalo pass through?
One-stop flights from Indianapolis to Buffalo most commonly connect through:

• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 27% of one-stop connections
• Baltimore/Washington (BWI) - 23% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 23% of one-stop connections
• Chicago Midway (MDW) - 13% of one-stop connections

Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Indianapolis to Buffalo?
On the Indianapolis to Buffalo route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 47%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $364 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $685: a $321 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
How long is a flight from Indianapolis to Buffalo?
A nonstop flight from Indianapolis to Buffalo takes 0h 00m, covering 451 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from Indianapolis to Buffalo?
No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.
Have flight prices from Indianapolis to Buffalo changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $260 to $946. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Indianapolis to Buffalo looking right now?
One-way fares from Indianapolis to Buffalo are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $193, which is 34% below the typical average for this route.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Indianapolis to Buffalo?
Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 41m, compared with 3h 48m via Chicago Midway (MDW) and 4h 04m via Baltimore/Washington (BWI).
What car rental options are available at Buffalo Airport (BUF)?
Buffalo Airport (BUF) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $19 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Dollar
• Budget
• Hertz
• Alamo
• Thrifty
How much should I expect to pay for a Indianapolis to Buffalo flight?
Round-trip flights from Indianapolis to Buffalo range from $369 to $597, with an average of $438 over the past 12 months. Anything below $369 counts as a good deal.

If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Saturday departure instead of Tuesday. On this route, Saturday flights average $364 - about $321 less than Tuesday (47% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Indianapolis to Buffalo trip for February. Fares historically average $257 round-trip in that month - typically $306 less than the most expensive month, which is November (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Buffalo Airport.
- Aloft Buffalo Airport
- Comfort Inn and Suites Buffalo Airport
- TownePlace Suites by Marriott Buffalo Airport

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