Flying from Buffalo Niagara Airport (BUF) to Des Moines Airport (DSM): what you need to know
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your BUF to DSM flight.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Des Moines Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers between BUF and DSM include:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Detroit Wayne County Airport
Nashville Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Buffalo Niagara Airport (BUF) to Des Moines Airport (DSM)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Buffalo Niagara Airport to Des Moines Airport flight is £94. A round-trip ticket right now is £242. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To score cheap tickets from BUF to DSM, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Des Moines Airport across every month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from BUF to DSM by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Des Moines Airport.
Handy information about Buffalo Niagara Airport (BUF)
BUF's address is Genesee Street.
When it comes to Buffalo Niagara Airport's on-time performance, data shows 74% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central Buffalo to Buffalo Niagara Airport is approximately 16 kms (10 miles). Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to BUF? If you're boarding an early flight from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Des Moines Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Des Moines Airport (DSM)
Consider booking a hotel near DSM if you have a late Buffalo Niagara Airport to Des Moines Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Des Moines Airport rental car and discover Des Moines and beyond with your own wheels. Hertz, Enterprise and Alamo are well-known companies to choose from here.
Increase your likelihood of securing a great price by booking early. Reserving your ride from Des Moines Airport at least a couple of weeks in advance is a good idea.
Getting from Des Moines Airport (DSM) to central Des Moines
DSM is located at 5800 Fleur Drive, Suite 201.
Des Moines Airport is approximately 11 kms (7 miles) from central Des Moines. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.
It takes around 30 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Des Moines Airport (DSM)
August is the most popular month for flights from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Des Moines Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Des Moines in March.
When reserving your flight from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Des Moines Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Des Moines, with the temperature ranging from 15ºC to 31ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -13ºC and 2ºC. Search for cheap tickets from BUF to DSM sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
Chicago is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Des Moines. Around 499 kms (310 miles) away to the east, check out popular attractions including Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and Willis Tower.
Around 499 kms (310 miles) east of Des Moines, Milwaukee is another essential stop in the United States. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Richards Duplex Apartments by Frank Lloyd Wright, Miller Park and Milwaukee County Zoo.
